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…
Game Collections
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 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….
5 Of The Worst Movies Based On Video Games
Even the most beloved, well-made, downright awesome video games can be adapted into terrible movies. For decades now, filmmakers and studios have bought the rights to successful games in the hopes of cashing in on their fame. It’s a sound…
10 of the Weirdest Games Ever Made
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…
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…
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…