Game previews for video game professionals

Super Street Fighter IV 3D

Super Street Fighter IV 3D Edition is more than just a port – it’s an enhanced iteration of an already packed title designed to take advantage of everything the 3DS ...

by Dominic Sacco
on Mar 15th 2011 at 9:17AM

PilotWings Resort

When it comes to flying sims, you’d be hard pressed to find one that’s as adored as Nintendo’s PilotWings games.

by Dominic Sacco
on Mar 14th 2011 at 9:13AM

Nintendogs + Cats

Following the immense success of Nintendogs on the original DS, Nintendo is going one step further and adding cats into the mix.

by Dominic Sacco
on Mar 11th 2011 at 9:25AM

MotoGP 10/11

With MotoGP retaining a loyal fanbase every year, Capcom is enhancing the series’ core features for the 10/11 edition.

by Dominic Sacco
on Mar 10th 2011 at 9:12AM

Tales of Monkey Island

The iconic Monkey Island series is finally returning to UK shelves after more than a decade.

by Dominic Sacco
on Mar 9th 2011 at 9:20AM

Top Spin 4

The first offering from the franchise for three years, Top Spin 4 promises to deliver the competitive experience that the sport deserves.

by Dominic Sacco
on Mar 8th 2011 at 9:24AM

Motorstorm Apocalypse

The racing genre is often one that takes itself a little too seriously. More often than not, repetitive fenced-off circuits keep unnecessarily clean cars on a dull concrete track. But ...

by Dominic Sacco
on Mar 7th 2011 at 9:22AM

LEGO Star Wars III: The Clone Wars

The LEGO titles are among the biggest selling games every year, but they would never have taken off if it weren’t for Star Wars.

by Dominic Sacco
on Mar 4th 2011 at 11:06AM

Stoked: Big Air Edition

As the latest release in the Stoked snowboarding franchise, Big Air Edition offers gamers an adrenaline thrill ride at an affordable price.

by Dominic Sacco
on Mar 3rd 2011 at 9:04AM

Mystery Case Files: 13th Skull

The market for puzzle games has progressed in recent years with casual gamers clamouring for new hidden object titles.

by Dominic Sacco
on Mar 2nd 2011 at 9:24AM

Crysis 2

Crytek is focused on making sure Crysis 2 becomes one of the biggest shooters on the market when it hits shelves next month.

by Dominic Sacco
on Mar 1st 2011 at 9:30AM

uDraw Studio

Wii owners are in for a treat next month with the launch of THQ’s art tablet accessory uDraw.

by Dominic Sacco
on Feb 28th 2011 at 9:11AM

Homefront

THQ wants its own Call of Duty. And Kaos Studios has developed a modern-day shooter for the publisher that is already getting the specialist media excited.

by Dominic Sacco
on Feb 25th 2011 at 9:16AM

PopCap Hits

From Plants vs Zombies to Bejeweled, PopCap has built a reputation for developing some of the world’s best casual games.

by Dominic Sacco
on Feb 24th 2011 at 10:05AM

Fight Night Champion

Fight Night may be one of the least prolific of EA Sports’ franchises but that doesn’t make each new iteration any less popular than the likes of FIFA and Tiger ...

by Dominic Sacco
on Feb 23rd 2011 at 9:25AM

Dragon Age II

Following up 2009’s fantasy RPG Dragon Age is no easy task but EA is confident it can deliver the goods again.

by Dominic Sacco
on Feb 22nd 2011 at 9:02AM

Okamiden

Okami is one of the most cherished adventure games of recent years – boasting a Metacritic score of 93.

by Dominic Sacco
on Feb 21st 2011 at 8:55AM

Shift 2 Unleashed

The Need for Speed games are traditionally known for their arcade-style thrills and accessible gameplay.

by Dominic Sacco
on Feb 18th 2011 at 9:13AM

De Blob 2

The original De Blob won over both children and hardcore gamers alike for its unique style and feel-good gameplay.

by Dominic Sacco
on Feb 11th 2011 at 10:24AM

Shogun 2: Total War

Shogun 2 marks a mammoth return for one of the PC’s much-loved classic war strategy games.

by Dominic Sacco
on Feb 11th 2011 at 10:20AM

Yoostar 2

To many, being The Terminator, Neo or Superman himself is just a dream. But Yoostar 2 aims to change all that.

by Dominic Sacco
on Feb 11th 2011 at 10:17AM

Pokémon has won gamers’ hearts across the world with its unique blend of adventure and RPG.

by Dominic Sacco
on Feb 11th 2011 at 10:05AM

Kirby's Epic Yarn

Kirby has always been a unique video game series, but Epic Yarn promises to bring a new level of creativity to the franchise.

by Dominic Sacco
on Feb 4th 2011 at 12:33PM

Dreamcast Collection

With more and more HD collections heading to retail including the Prince of Persia and Tomb Raider trilogies, the appetite for retro bundles is stronger than ever.

by Dominic Sacco
on Feb 4th 2011 at 12:27PM