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Fallout: New Vegas Ultimate Edition

Fallout: New Vegas Ultimate Edition looks set to bring consumers the most comprehensive version of the title.

by Billy Langsworthy
on Jan 24th 2012 at 4:07PM

SSX

SSX has established itself as the go-to gaming series for snowboarding enthusiasts ever since the franchise first sent players to the slopes in 2000.

by Billy Langsworthy
on Jan 20th 2012 at 9:18AM

Final Fantasy XIII-2

Final Fantasy XIII-2 is the first big RPG of 2012. If sales of the original are anything to go by, it should be the first top-seller of the year.

by Dominic Sacco
on Jan 16th 2012 at 3:07PM

UFC Undisputed 3

With millions of fans and fights running across 150 countries on TV worldwide, UFC is the largest mixed martial arts firm in the world.

by Dominic Sacco
on Jan 13th 2012 at 10:37AM

NeverDead

Launching new IP into the games retail marketplace might be tough, but having a striking point-of-difference like NeverDead’s immediately sets the title apart.

by Dominic Sacco
on Jan 12th 2012 at 9:00AM

The Sims 3 Master Suite Stuff

They say home is where the heart is, and that heart often does its best palpitating in the bedroom. This is no less true in the world of EA’s The ...

by James Batchelor
on Jan 11th 2012 at 9:00AM

Boom Street

Nintendo proved that board games can translate well into video games way back in 1999 with the original Mario Party. Now it has teamed up with fellow Japanese publishing giant ...

by James Batchelor
on Jan 10th 2012 at 9:00AM

Resident Evil: Revelations

Revelations is the Resident Evil game 3DS owners have been waiting for.

by Dominic Sacco
on Jan 6th 2012 at 9:55AM

Star Wars: The Old Republic

If anything can challenge World of Warcraft, it’s this. The Old Republic represents EA’s biggest foray into the market for massively multiplayer online games.

by Dominic Sacco
on Dec 2nd 2011 at 10:00AM

Power Rangers: Samurai

Popular kids show Power Rangers is now in its 17th iteration and is still going strong.

by James Batchelor
on Dec 1st 2011 at 10:34AM

Move Mind Benders

After invading the games industry 20 years ago Lemmings has left a lasting mark on players worldwide.

by Dominic Sacco
on Nov 28th 2011 at 9:35AM

After Hours Athletes

Pool, darts and bowling games arrive in a boxed collection perfect for indoor sports fans.

by Dominic Sacco
on Nov 28th 2011 at 9:32AM

Move Fitness

There is a huge market for keep-fit video game products. Just look at the ongoing success of titles such as Zumba Fitness and Wii Fit and you can understand why ...

by Dominic Sacco
on Nov 28th 2011 at 9:21AM

Angry Birds

Back in December 2009 a little game known as Angry Birds flew onto the Apple App Store.

by Dominic Sacco
on Nov 25th 2011 at 9:13AM

Puss in Boots

For a creature over 300 years old, Puss in Boots still looks surprisingly good.

by Dominic Sacco
on Nov 24th 2011 at 3:00PM

ABBA You Can Dance

With record sales of 350m, a hit musical, film and an endless list of classic songs under their belts, ABBA is still one of the world’s most-loved pop acts.

by Dominic Sacco
on Nov 23rd 2011 at 10:16AM

Zumba Fitness 2

Achieving 13 No.1 positions in the UK All Formats charts is an incredible feat to say the least.

by Dominic Sacco
on Nov 18th 2011 at 3:30PM

Your Shape: Fitness Evolved 2012

From cardio boxing to gym workouts and yoga, Your Shape: Fitness Evolved featured a variety of workouts for keep-fit fanatics.

by Dominic Sacco
on Nov 17th 2011 at 3:00PM

The Black Eyed Peas Experience

5 record sales in less than ten years.Whether you’re a fan of its pop-dance infused music and autotuned vocals or not, there’s no denying The Black Eyed Peas is immensely ...

by Dominic Sacco
on Nov 17th 2011 at 9:00AM

uDraw GameTablet

uDraw has been a great success for THQ?in the 12 months it has been on sale.

by Dominic Sacco
on Nov 14th 2011 at 9:58AM

Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games

Forget the rivalry between Call of Duty and Battlefield. In the ‘90s a more important war waged between fans and games publishers – the war of Mario and Sonic.

by Dominic Sacco
on Nov 11th 2011 at 3:12PM

The Lord of the Rings: War in the North

One of the most popular stories in literature and cinema looks set to be joined by a video game of similar magnitude.

by Dominic Sacco
on Nov 10th 2011 at 10:14AM

Ben 10: Galactic Racing

Few brands have the same clout in the kids market as Ben 10. Repeatedly recognised as the most popular boys’ franchise in the world, the series has ensnared and enchanted ...

by James Batchelor
on Nov 8th 2011 at 4:13PM

Rayman Origins

Retro gaming has seen a renaissance through download services such as XBLA, PSN and Virtual Console. But in celebrating 15 years of Rayman, Ubisoft has gone beyond ‘retro’ to create ...

by Dominic Sacco
on Nov 7th 2011 at 2:52PM