Looking for free games? PS Plus is the place to be, with another six titles rolling out in August: there’s space-based blasting, Japanese gangster shenanigans, and tower building all up for grabs. Whether you’re a PS4 kind of guy, a…
Month: July 2016
Xbox Live Games with Gold for August
Every month, Xbox Live gives Gold members a bundle of games to download across both systems – completely free of charge! August’s line-up looks pretty darn tasty, with a nice mix that encompasses big oily dudes, Japanese warriors, a retro-style…
10 Unforgettable Game Boy Games
Today, we take portable gaming for granted. Think about it: we can download stunning games onto our phones and tablets, enjoying gorgeous visuals beyond any we grew up with, at any time, any place. Still, decades ago, the Nintendo Game…
Top 10 Batman Games
Since the mid-80s, video games have helped Batman fans indulge their criminal-bashing fantasies at home with no need for a costume (or possible legal action). Batman’s more of a natural fit for video games than some of his superhuman pals….
The 10 Best Aliens Video Games Ever Made
It’s now 30 years since James Cameron’s iconic Aliens exploded into cinemas, tossing facehuggers, marines, and a big ol’ Queen at awestruck audiences. The film’s as amazing as ever three decades on, thanks to its great characters, endlessly-quotable dialogue, and…
10 Awesome Video Game Ninjas
Ninjas. ’nuff said, right? Few things are cooler. With their mad stealth skills, badass weapons, and enviable combat prowess, these guys and girls make perfect leads for games across all genres. Stealthy adventure? Sure. Scrolling beat-em-up? Check. Brutal fighter? Present…
5 Reasons Resident Evil 7 Might Just Save the Series
When Resident Evil first came along 20 years ago, it was a breath of fresh air for most of us. While there had been plenty of horror-themed games before, nothing had ever quite been like this – ‘survival horror’ had…
Seven of the Goriest Video Games Ever Made
Gore-soaked video games have been with us for decades, and they’re not going anywhere soon. Every gamer has doled out their fair share of destruction, aggression, and death over the years. This might be something as tame as jumping on…
10 Video Game Movies We Want To See
In the past few weeks, we’ve explored the good, bad, and ugly movies based on video games. We named and shamed the likes of Super Mario Bros. and Alone in the Dark. We celebrated the quality of Street Fighter II:…
Hasta La Vista, Baby: The Best and Worst Terminator Games Ever Made
At the start of July, Terminator 2: Judgement Day will be 25 years old. When the movie was released way back in 1991, it was a huge hit with audiences, raking in a then-unbelievable $54m within five days of screening….