In the past, video games were marketed mainly with print ads and television commercials, but today’s publishers can also exploit social media, YouTube, and podcasts to reach a massive audience. For many gamers though, actually seeing a title in action…
When it was first released more than twenty years ago, Doom changed the face of gaming forever. Until then, most action titles had been 2D side-scrolling affairs, with recycled platform elements and a limited range of movement. In 1992, a…
When Quantum Break was first revealed back in May 2013, it was set to hit the market the following year. Since then, though, developers Remedy Entertainment has delayed it twice, allowing their team the time they need to get the…
Without doubt, the Halo series is one of the biggest in the history of video games. Featuring a sci-fi heavy, action-packed concept, iconic characters, and fast-paced shooting, the Halo franchise has fans all around the world, and has spawned multiple…
Platform: PC Developer: Sports Interactive Publisher: Sega Rating: TBA Thanks to its in-depth management features, the Football Manager series has long been a favourite with sports-fans, allowing players to lead their team to victory however they like. The franchise celebrated…
The Metal Gear series has long been famous for its complex storylines, stealth-based gameplay, and innovation – and the latest instalment, The Phantom Pain, looks set to be the biggest & best instalment yet. Players take on the role of…
Platform: PC Developer: Firaxis Games Publisher: 2K Games Rating: TBC This sequel to XCOM: Enemy Unknown takes place 20 years after the reboot ended, with a major twist: the invading aliens defeated humanity, and now rule the world through their…
Platform: PC, Xbox One, PS4 Developer: Avalanche Studios Publisher: Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment Rating: TBC Post-apocalyptic games are as well-worn as Max Rockatansky’s sandy boots now, with the likes of Fallout, Borderlands, Rage, and others giving us all the scorched…
Platform: PC, Xbox One, PS4 Developer: FromSoftware Publisher: FromSoftware / Bandai Namco Entertainment Rating: TBA The Dark Souls games have been massively successful for FromSoftware, winning global acclaim for their varied gameplay, challenging difficulty-level, and great concept. While these are…
Platform: PC, Xbox One, PS4 Developer: Bethesda Game Studios Publisher: Bethesda Softworks Rating: PEGI 18+ (TBC) Fallout 3 may have been the third main game in a series, but it served as a powerful introduction for many players, with huge…