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PES 2014 is ready and waiting for next-generation consoles

“The problem is, it took us too long to admit we were going wrong.”

by Ben Parfitt
on Mar 14th 2013 at 3:28PM in News

SBK Generations

James Batchelor finds out why Milestone’s latest is the biggest motorbike racer of 2012.

by James Batchelor
on May 31st 2012 at 10:00AM

E3 PREVIEW: Are you ready?

It's going to be busy and tiring, and despite absolutely flying by, at the end of it you'll be close to death. But at least you'll spend most of it ...

by James Batchelor
on May 29th 2012 at 2:45PM in News

E3 PREVIEW: Still the greatest show on earth?

E3 is nearly upon us. But as the market transitions towards mobile and social, is it as relevant as it used to be? Rich Taylor of event organiser ESA tells ...

by Christopher Dring
on May 29th 2012 at 2:22PM in News

Gravity Rush

Sony’s latest adventure aims to shake up PS Vita sales. James Batchelor discovers how.

by James Batchelor
on May 29th 2012 at 11:29AM

Lollipop Chainsaw

Warner Bros’ new zombie hack ‘n’ slash action game revs its way to retail. Dominic Sacco discovers its core gamer appeal.

by Dominic Sacco
on May 25th 2012 at 3:30PM

PREVIEW: MCM Expo London

The MCM Expos are among Britain’s biggest entertainment showcases and the London one is the flagship event.

by James Batchelor
on May 23rd 2012 at 3:28PM in News

Game of Thrones

The Game of Thrones brand has established itself as this year’s biggest reason to pick up a plastic sword and slip into some sandals.

by Billy Langsworthy
on May 21st 2012 at 9:30AM

Dirt Showdown

Gamers can get behind the wheel in a new arcade spin-off title from the award-winning franchise. Billy Langsworthy takes a look.

by Billy Langsworthy
on May 18th 2012 at 10:00AM

Azada

Budget-priced adventure games are great margin makers for retailers, accessible and affordable enough to appeal to a much broader range of consumers than traditional boxed titles.

by James Batchelor
on May 16th 2012 at 11:00AM

The Testament of Sherlock Holmes

Sherlock Holmes is one of the most timeless characters literature has ever produced.

by James Batchelor
on May 14th 2012 at 11:00AM

Resistance: Burning Skies

The PlayStation exclusive sci-fi franchise makes its Vita debut and becomes the brand’s first ever handheld dual analogue FPS, explains Billy Langsworthy.

by Billy Langsworthy
on May 11th 2012 at 5:47PM

Sorcery

PlayStation Move has enabled gamers to carry out things they might dream of in reality. Dancing a number on Broadway, working out with Spice Girl’s Mel B or even performing Kung ...

by Billy Langsworthy
on May 10th 2012 at 9:00AM

Rune Factory Oceans

Having established itself as a brand with a strong fanbase in its own right, the Rune Factory IP is no longer being promoted as just a Harvest Moon spin-off.

by Billy Langsworthy
on May 9th 2012 at 9:00AM

Cartoon Network: Punch Time Explosion/XL

In Cartoon Network: Punch Time Explosion, players can finally put to bed that age-old question – could Ben 10 beat The Powerpuff Girls in a fight?

by Billy Langsworthy
on May 8th 2012 at 2:37PM

Diablo III

After an absence of almost 12 years, hell is about to break loose once more as the popular Diablo franchise returns. We check out the Lord of Terror's comeback.

by Billy Langsworthy
on May 4th 2012 at 10:23AM

Men in Black: Alien Crisis

The arrival of the first Men In Black film for ten years brings with it Men In Black: Alien Crisis.

by Billy Langsworthy
on May 3rd 2012 at 3:30PM

Dragon's Dogma

Set in a sprawling open world, Dragon’s Dogma marks the birth of Capcom’s newest franchise and sets players off on a quest to find and slay a mysterious dragon.

by Billy Langsworthy
on May 2nd 2012 at 3:30PM

Back to the Future: The Game

‘Where we’re going we don’t need roads.’ Marty McFly playing ‘Johnny B. Goode’. That DeLorean.

by Billy Langsworthy
on May 1st 2012 at 5:00PM

Mario Tennis Open

Everyone’s favourite plumber grabs a racket and returns to the courts in a 3D venture.

by Billy Langsworthy
on Apr 30th 2012 at 9:00AM

Sniper Elite V2

Players can once again step behind the lens of a sniper scope in war-torn Berlin with Sniper Elite V2.

by Billy Langsworthy
on Apr 27th 2012 at 4:27PM

Starhawk

Step into the leather boots of an intergalactic gunslinger in this sci-fi western from the creators of Warhawk. Billy Langsworthy finds out more.

by Billy Langsworthy
on Apr 27th 2012 at 10:30AM

Max Payne 3

After his first two adventures sold over 7m units, Rockstar Games’ greatest anti-hero Max Payne is returning to consoles after an absence of almost ten years.

by Billy Langsworthy
on Apr 23rd 2012 at 10:00AM