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Game review: Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim
Gaming

Game review: Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim

Although the game is as majestic as the dragons that populate it, it's also not without a soft underbelly of glitches and frustrations.

By Sean Mitchell • 11 min read • Thu, 24th Nov 2011
Game review: Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3
Gaming

Game review: Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3

Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3 dazzles with 12 new fighters and enhanced online modes, yet raises questions over character diversity.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Wed, 23rd Nov 2011
Game review: Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary
Gaming

Game review: Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary

Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary enchants with a nostalgic yet polished tribute, proving its timeless appeal despite dated visuals.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Fri, 18th Nov 2011
Game review: Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3
Gaming

Game review: Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3

Modern Warfare 3 storms the gaming world, eclipsing rivals with jaw-dropping action and enhanced multiplayer modes, but does it deliver beyond the spectacle?.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Wed, 16th Nov 2011
Game review: Dance Central 2
Gaming

Game review: Dance Central 2

Previously confined to clunky foot mats or tracking remotes, Kinect's body tracking offered the technology the genre desperately needed to go mainstream.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Tue, 15th Nov 2011
DLC review: Batman: Arkham City - Robin
Gaming

DLC review: Batman: Arkham City - Robin

The Robin DLC for Batman: Arkham City ups the ante, offering rich gameplay and refreshing challenges. A must-have for fans.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Fri, 11th Nov 2011
DLC review: Batman: Arkham City – Nightwing
Gaming

DLC review: Batman: Arkham City – Nightwing

Batman: Arkham City's Nightwing DLC pack adds the dynamic Dick Grayson to challenge maps, enriching gameplay with acrobatic combat.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 7th Nov 2011
Game review: Crimson Alliance
Gaming

Game review: Crimson Alliance

Crimson Alliance dazzles Xbox Live with a modern take on classic hack and slash fantasy, offering vibrant co-op action and embracing freemium allure.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Fri, 4th Nov 2011
Game review: Batman: Arkham City
Gaming

Game review: Batman: Arkham City

Batman: Arkham City review - A sequel that outshines its predecessor, delivering an immersive experience as the Dark Knight.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Wed, 2nd Nov 2011
Review: LG Flatron E2290 Monitor
Gaming

Review: LG Flatron E2290 Monitor

It's a constant trend in technology: not only do we want the next big thing; we want it smaller, lighter, cheaper and thinner.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 1st Nov 2011
Review: HTC Cha Cha
Gaming

Review: HTC Cha Cha

HTC Cha Cha review: A quirky keyboard-touchscreen combo aiming at Facebook lovers, but its odd design may not be for everyone.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 1st Nov 2011
Review: Huawei X1
Gaming

Review: Huawei X1

It seems that technology is getting cheaper all the time, but again and again we see the old adage ring true – you get what you pay for.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 1st Nov 2011
Interview: Uncharted 3 visual effects wizard
Gaming

Interview: Uncharted 3 visual effects wizard

The Uncharted franchise has done a lot to bridge the divide between gaming and film, and the latest incarnation, Uncharted 3, goes further than ever.

By Staff Writer • 7 min read • Fri, 28th Oct 2011
Game review: Kinect Sports: Season Two
Gaming

Game review: Kinect Sports: Season Two

Kinect Sports: Season Two takes motion-controlled gaming to new heights, delivering an eclectic mix of sports and improved gameplay.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Fri, 28th Oct 2011
Game review: Ratchet and Clank: All 4 One
Gaming

Game review: Ratchet and Clank: All 4 One

In its latest, Ratchet and Clank: All 4 One trades solo thrills for multiplayer fun, dialling down the arsenal but upping the camaraderie.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Wed, 26th Oct 2011
Game review: Renegade Ops
Gaming

Game review: Renegade Ops

Avalanche Studios' Renegade Ops dazzles on Xbox Live Arcade, mixing vintage arcade thrills with modern 3D graphics for explosive fun.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Fri, 21st Oct 2011
Battlefield 3 beta impressions
Gaming

Battlefield 3 beta impressions

The beta for Battlefield 3 has been released, giving players a taste of the latest entry in the popular series.

By Sean Mitchell • 8 min read • Thu, 20th Oct 2011
Game review: Dark Souls
Gaming

Game review: Dark Souls

'Spiritual successor' to the controller-smashingly challenging Demon's Souls offers no let-up in infuriating difficulty.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Mon, 17th Oct 2011
Game review: F1 2011
Gaming

Game review: F1 2011

F1 2011 revs up with new circuits, DRS and KERS, promising a richer racing experience despite slight graphical downgrades on PS3.

By Staff Writer • 9 min read • Fri, 14th Oct 2011