Plenty of video games have strange elements, yet you might not call the entire experience of playing them ‘weird’. For example, playing as a tiny plumber with a penchant for jumping on enemies and throwing their empty shells around is…
Month: May 2016
10 Sega Dreamcast Games You Must Play Again
In the 1990s, millions of gamers around the world owned at least one Sega console. With the mega-success of their Master System, Genesis / Mega Drive, and Game Gear, Sega was a force to be reckoned with for a long…
Overwatch PC Review: Blizzard’s Stunning New FPS Hits Its Mark
As the developers of such iconic games as Diablo, StarCraft, and a little franchise by the name of Warcraft, Blizzard clearly knows a thing or two about building experiences players love. Their latest release is a dynamic, colourful FPS, bearing…
Total War: Warhammer Review
Being a truly dedicated Warhammer fan takes time. Painting the countless miniatures, brushing up on rules for the latest expansion pack, and reading the various novels tying into the overall mythology – the franchise has plenty to offer those with…
Total War: Warhammer PC Preview: When Two Franchises Collide
Creative Assembly’s Total War series is set to reach a major milestone next week, when its tenth main instalment hits the market. Since Shogun: Total War was released in 2000, the franchise has ventured to various eras. Games set in…
Overwatch Preview: How Is Blizzard’s New Class-Based Shooter Shaping Up?
In the past week, the FPS genre has been taken back to its roots with the arrival of the highly-anticipated Doom reboot. Featuring fast-paced action, a stripped-back story, and a focus on straightforward blasting with fewer in-depth RPG elements than…
Doom Review: One Hell of a Good Time
After a long wait, Doom is finally here. Since Doom 3 exploded onto consoles and computers more than a decade ago, the franchise has stalled somewhat. Fans have been teased with a sequel for years now, and reception to the…
10 Sega Saturn Games You Must Play Again
For gamers of a certain generation, the mid-90s brought a difficult choice: Sony PlayStation or Sega Saturn? Very few of us had the cash to buy both, and each company went to town in their marketing to get their hands…
The History of Doom: Building A Classic Series
Doom is about to be reborn. As one of the most popular FPS games ever made, the original Doom is regarded as a crucial step in the evolution of the genre, bringing a whole new level of maturity and atmosphere…
The 5 Best Ghostbusters Video Games
Back in 1984, the Ghostbusters slimed their way into pop-culture with one of the funniest, most original movies of the decade. The combination of great comedy, explosive special effects, and family-friendly scares made Ghostbusters a hit – and it’s still…