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Michael Phelps: Push the Limit

Sports fans tired of traditional button-bashing swimming mini-games can look forward to a more accurate experience in Michael Phelps:?Push the Limit.

by Billy Langsworthy
on Sep 29th 2011 at 10:47AM

World Rally Championship 2

As the offical video game for the 2011 FIA World Rally Championships, petrolheads can look forward to driving every rally of this year’s tournament – complete with all the drivers ...

by Billy Langsworthy
on Sep 29th 2011 at 10:39AM

Ico and Shadow of the Colossus Collection

It’s almost impossible to engage in the ‘can video games be art?’ debate without Ico and Shadow of the Colossus arriving as weapons for all those in the ‘Yes’ camp.

by Billy Langsworthy
on Sep 29th 2011 at 10:28AM

Railworks 3: Train Simulator 2012

Since Railworks arrived on the scene in 2009, it has garned a loyal and global following of simulation enthusiasts.

by Billy Langsworthy
on Sep 29th 2011 at 10:21AM

Ratchet and Clank: All 4 One

The odd couple return in a title that focuses on four player co-op. Billy Langsworthy checks it out.

by Billy Langsworthy
on Sep 29th 2011 at 9:58AM

Motionsports Adrenaline

Whilst the birth of motion control has enabled players to physically tackle tennis, football and other familiar sports, there’s now something for globe-trotting thrill seekers.

by Billy Langsworthy
on Sep 29th 2011 at 9:46AM

Pro Evolution Soccer 2012

As of February this year, the Pro Evolution Soccer franchise had sold around 70 million units worldwide, making it one of the most successful football series of all time.

by Billy Langsworthy
on Sep 26th 2011 at 3:00PM

NBA 2K12

Last year’s NBA 2K11 was one of the most critically acclaimed basketball video games of all time and marked a career high for the popular franchise.

by Billy Langsworthy
on Sep 26th 2011 at 10:59AM

Batman: Arkham City

The big black bat returns in a sequel to 2009’s smash hit Arkham Asylum. MCV finds out what’s new in Gotham City.

by Dominic Sacco
on Sep 23rd 2011 at 10:15AM

Trainz Railway Simulator - The Collector's Edition

After making its iPad and Android debut earlier in the year, the Trainz franchise returns to PC with Trainz Railway Simulator – The Collector’s Edition.

by Dominic Sacco
on Sep 22nd 2011 at 11:00AM

Barbie: Jet, Set and Style

Some may deem it a brave move in the current economic climate, but Barbie has launched a new company in her latest game: Jet, Set and Style Inc.

by Billy Langsworthy
on Sep 21st 2011 at 11:00AM

Dead Rising 2: Off the Record

Fans of Dead Rising 2 can now experience zombie hotspot Fortune City through the eyes of Frank West, hero of the first game, in this new release.

by Billy Langsworthy
on Sep 20th 2011 at 2:04PM

Angler's Club: Giant Bass Fishing 3D

Gamers can head to tranquil lakes rendered in visually impressive 3D with Angler’s Club: Ultimate Bass Fishing 3D, a fishing title that lets players take part in over 50 bass ...

by Billy Langsworthy
on Sep 20th 2011 at 1:58PM

Ace Combat: Assault Horizon

Since its maiden voyage in 1995, the Ace Combat series has gone on to establish itself as one of the most popular and long-running aerial combat franchises.

by Billy Langsworthy
on Sep 19th 2011 at 6:08PM

Just Dance 3

Having already got over 30m people dancing, the Just Dance franchise has also won around an 80 per cent share of the dance games market.

by Billy Langsworthy
on Sep 16th 2011 at 1:09PM

Forza Motorsport 4

Since the first Forza title in 2005, the franchise has sold around 10m units as of early last year and firmly established itself as one of the most authentic driving ...

by Billy Langsworthy
on Sep 15th 2011 at 3:00PM

God of War Collection: Volume II

God of War has become one of the most popular brutal action games in recent years, selling over 11m units worldwide.

by Dominic Sacco
on Sep 15th 2011 at 10:08AM

Dance! It's Your Stage

With over 1m games sold on average each month, the dance genre has exploded in recent years and is still going strong.

by Dominic Sacco
on Sep 14th 2011 at 5:40PM

Bleach: Soul Resurrección

Forget the bathroom cleaning product – Bleach is also a killer Manga franchise with over 65m copies of the comic sold worldwide.

by Dominic Sacco
on Sep 14th 2011 at 5:32PM

Penguins of Madagascar: Dr Blowhole Returns Again

Nickelodeon's Penguins of Madagascar programme has netted millions of fans since it first aired in 2008, and THQ is continuing to satisfy that audience with its line of wacky video ...

by Dominic Sacco
on Sep 14th 2011 at 5:25PM

Rune Factory: A Fantasy Harvest Moon

Rune Factory is a prime example of how to take an existing popular franchise and create a separate spin-off brand that stands up on its own.

by Dominic Sacco
on Sep 14th 2011 at 5:14PM

London Underground Simulator

Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 isn’t the only game to include underground trains this year.

by Dominic Sacco
on Sep 14th 2011 at 5:05PM

Phineas and Ferb: Across the 2nd Dimension

Phineas and Ferb was the Disney Channel’s highest-rated show last summer, when it was watched by 9.2m viewers.

by Dominic Sacco
on Sep 14th 2011 at 4:58PM

Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Impact

The name might be alien to some, but Naruto is one of the biggest Manga brands on the planet.

by Dominic Sacco
on Sep 14th 2011 at 4:47PM

PowerUp Heroes

Xbox Avatars have been condemned to a life of staticity on the dashboard. Sure, there are some games that use them, but none that give them such a powerful makeover ...

by Billy Langsworthy
on Sep 14th 2011 at 4:41PM

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