Following the stellar success of last year's Batman: Arkham Asylum, developer Rocksteady's future with the franchise was assured. Few gamers question the studio's capacity to produce an equally good sequel, but one query is going unanswered - how can they possibly top the original?If a listing on premier entertainment resource IMDB is correct, ... [Read More]
When browsing the haunts of gamers, it's hard not to form generalisations about us. I would say, for example, that as a general rule, hardcore gamers don't think much of social networks, and that we tend to be a bit disdainful of smart phones as a gaming platform.However, we do like interesting new ways of combining the two - even if it's in a "I wouldn't touch that with a forty foot pole" way. So feast your eyes on Tweet... [Read More]
Wuh-oh. My inbox just piled up with seven notifications from Ubisoft. Those hoping to spend a little time with the R.U.S.E. beta today could be in for a nasty visual shock, with players reporting a disastrously low resolution.Luckily, this issue only affects those who took part in the previous, closed beta. A patch is on the way, but... [Read More]
The original Starcraft was released in 1998, and although it still plays a damn fine game, we've pretty much been waiting for the sequel for twelve years now. After all this time, and the news that Starcraft II will see a staggered, episodic release, you'd think ... [Read More]
You have to hand it to 2K, they're unafraid of embracing the fact that gamers have grown up. The publisher most likely to acknowledge that you are not eight any more has scored a deal with Playboy magazine, to include vintage images in the upcoming Mafia II.
The R.U.S.E. public beta kicks off on Tuesday, and has potential testers on the edge of their seats in anticipation. Will it be as awesome as advertised? Will it have a reasonable learning curve or will it be carnage? Will it even run on my machine?!At least we can answer that last query for you. Behold! Minimum and recommended PC requirements!
The Monkey Island series remains a classic of the adventure genre, and whether you like the snazzy new graphics or or think they're a travesty, LucasArts's Special Edition remake of The Secret of Monkey Island made the game accessible to a whole new... [Read More]
It's been more than a year since the last release in the Tomb Raider series, but until last week, we'd heard nary a peep from the once-annual franchise. Now the fan community is abuzz with mingled delight and horror, as Crystal Dynamics lift the curtain on their latest offering: Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light.The new... [Read More]
When Vanquish was first unveiled, I was disappointed. A futuristic shooter with aesthetic similarities to Halo? Not what I expected from Platinum Games. But I'm willing to be won over, and this collection of ... [Read More]
Here's something that makes sense: games are hyped up by promotional materials, such as images, trailers, and demos. Here's something that makes less sense: promotional materials for hyping promotional materials.But whatever! Any excuse for a new Just Cause 2trailer is a good excuse. The latest one sees lots of things exploding, people... [Read More]
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