Game previews for video game professionals

Combat of Giants: Dinosaurs Strike

WITH SALES of more than 1m units worldwide, the Combat of Giants franchise has already seen significant success on DS.

by Dominic Sacco
on Nov 18th 2010 at 12:29PM

Blood Drive

CARS AND ZOMBIES. It’s a combination that once before drew success with the classic PC Carmageddon series.

by Dominic Sacco
on Nov 18th 2010 at 12:28PM

Divinity II: Dragon Knight Saga

DIVINITY II is the long-awaited sequel to cult PC RPG Divine Divinity which first hit shelves in 2002. The sequel was released on PC last year and now it’s available ...

by Dominic Sacco
on Nov 18th 2010 at 12:25PM

Funbox range

Wild West Shootout (Wii)

by Dominic Sacco
on Nov 18th 2010 at 12:22PM

Picture Puzzle Collection

FORGET whether games are art or not – Picture Puzzle Collection combines the two.

by Dominic Sacco
on Nov 18th 2010 at 12:17PM

Match 3 Madness

WHETHER IT’s the addictive match ‘em up Bejeweled or popping action of Bust-A-Move, gem-matching games have captured the minds of casual players the world over.

by Dominic Sacco
on Nov 18th 2010 at 12:16PM

THQ's Great Value, Great Games

Worms Battle Islands (Wii)

by Dominic Sacco
on Nov 18th 2010 at 11:01AM

Casual Classics

BUDGET DS game collections are perfect for the Christmas gifting market, offering players multiple experiences in one package.

by Dominic Sacco
on Nov 18th 2010 at 10:56AM

Tropical Lost Island

HIDDEN OBJECT titles have become a hit with casual gamers over recent years, with the core ‘search and locate’ gameplay proving addictive.

by Dominic Sacco
on Nov 18th 2010 at 10:55AM

Splatterhouse

THE LIMB-tearing, flesh-ripping, blood-soaked Splatterhouse is back after a hiatus of 22 years since the original hit arcades.

by Dominic Sacco
on Nov 18th 2010 at 10:53AM

Donkey Kong Country Returns

DONKEY KONG Country is still regarded as the king of platformers on the Super Nintendo, second only to Super Mario World. Over 8m copies were sold worldwide.

by Dominic Sacco
on Nov 18th 2010 at 10:50AM

Karaoke Revolution Glee

GLEE fever swept the nation when it first hit the small screen last year, combining camp dance routines with comedy and drama.

by Dominic Sacco
on Nov 18th 2010 at 10:48AM

Truth or Lies

THANKS TO the likes of Jeremy Kyle and Jerry Springer lie detectors have an enviable notoriety. But there is more to them than ousting cheating lovers – THQ has spotted a gap ...

by Dominic Sacco
on Nov 15th 2010 at 9:33AM

PDC World Championship Darts: Pro Tour

DARTS has come a long way. Now there are huge tournaments across the UK as well as motion-sensing games that feature the pros.

by Dominic Sacco
on Nov 15th 2010 at 9:28AM

Epic Mickey

IN TERMS of iconic stature, Mickey Mouse is right up there with Michael Jackson, Marilyn Monroe and Mario.

by Dominic Sacco
on Nov 15th 2010 at 9:25AM

Raving Rabbids Travel in Time

SINCE RAYMAN introduced the industry to his Raving Rabbids in 2006, the odd creatures have certainly got around.

by Dominic Sacco
on Nov 15th 2010 at 9:22AM

Def Jam Rapstar

HIP-HOP has become one of the most prolific and popular music genres, and is responsible for introducing the world to the talents of Snoop Dogg, Dr. Dre and more.

by Dominic Sacco
on Nov 15th 2010 at 9:19AM

Need For Speed: Hot Pursuit

HOT PURSUIT marks a turning point for EA’s successful 16-year Need for Speed racing franchise.

by Dominic Sacco
on Nov 15th 2010 at 9:11AM

Farming Simulator 2011

Believe it or not, FarmVille is not the only game that gets PC gamers hooked on harvesting.

by James Batchelor
on Nov 8th 2010 at 3:04PM

PokÃ©mon Ranger: Guardian Signs

The continued popularity of Pokémon games is even more impressive given that the main titles in the franchise are, at heart, core JPRGs. For those looking for a more accessible ...

by James Batchelor
on Nov 8th 2010 at 3:03PM

18 Card Games

Video games have long been proven a capable medium to capture card gaming’s addictive and challenging nature.

by James Batchelor
on Nov 8th 2010 at 3:00PM

Time Crisis: Razing Storm

THANKS TO ITS classic light gun shooting, epic action sequences and frantic time limits, Time Crisis has become one of the most recognisable names in arcades.

by James Batchelor
on Nov 8th 2010 at 2:59PM

God of War: Ghost of Sparta

ACTION in Ghost of Sparta takes place in between God of War I and II. It is set during the period where the franchise’s protagonist Kratos is living as the ...

by James Batchelor
on Nov 8th 2010 at 2:57PM

Tron Evolution

The original 1982 movie has become something of a cult classic but apart from a PC game sequel in 2003, fans have been left wanting in their demands for more ...

by James Batchelor
on Nov 8th 2010 at 2:56PM