Game previews for video game professionals

Rayman Origins

Rayman Origins is proof that 2D platformers can continue to innovate and delight in a market dominated by blockbuster 3D titles. Now it's heading to Vita.

by Dominic Sacco
on Feb 20th 2012 at 3:47PM

Street Fighter X Tekken

In 2010 Capcom and Namco Bandai made an announcement that would excite even the most cynical fighting game fanatic.

by Dominic Sacco
on Feb 17th 2012 at 3:00PM

Syndicate

Back in 1993 PC gaming was booming. Doom had just been released, and UK developer Bullfrog Productions was fast becoming a leading player in the space.

by Dominic Sacco
on Feb 16th 2012 at 10:15AM

Jagged Alliance: Back in Action

The turn-based strategy genre has a devoted and wide following of gamers, from Civilization on PC to Advance Wars on DS.

by Dominic Sacco
on Feb 16th 2012 at 10:10AM

Victorious

Victorious already has millions of tween fans worldwide.

by Dominic Sacco
on Feb 16th 2012 at 10:03AM

Lumines: Electronic Symphony

The original Lumines was a big hit on PSP and Ubisoft is hoping for the same success with follow-up Electric Symphony for Vita.

by James Batchelor
on Feb 15th 2012 at 4:00PM

Ridge Racer

Ridge Racer titles have been present at the launch of countless new gaming platforms and this Vita entry keeps up that tradition.

by James Batchelor
on Feb 15th 2012 at 12:00PM

Virtua Tennis: World Tour

For 13 years Sega’s Virtua Tennis series has thrilled sports gamers and now it’s smashing its way to PS Vita.

by Dominic Sacco
on Feb 15th 2012 at 9:00AM

FIFA Football

This may not be the first FIFA game for a portable console, but EA says it’s the biggest and most complex handheld one it’s ever made.

by Dominic Sacco
on Feb 14th 2012 at 5:00PM

WipEout 2048

WipEout has been synonymous with PlayStation since 1995, so it’s no surprise to see Sony readying a fresh bout of anti-gravity racing for the launch of PlayStation Vita.

by James Batchelor
on Feb 14th 2012 at 3:42PM

Uncharted: Golden Abyss

Uncharted is the flagship game for PlayStation Vita. The series has sold over 13m units globally since in just over four years, since the first Uncharted arrived on PS3 in ...

by Dominic Sacco
on Feb 10th 2012 at 4:06PM

Secret Mysteries in London

Females, non-gamers and puzzle fans have flocked to hidden object games in their droves over the past few years.

by Dominic Sacco
on Feb 9th 2012 at 10:00AM

The Last Story

The Last Story is an action RPG crafted by Final Fantasy creator Hionobu Sakaguchi.

by Dominic Sacco
on Feb 8th 2012 at 10:00AM

Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning

Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning is the first big multiformat fantasy RPG of the year.

by Dominic Sacco
on Feb 7th 2012 at 11:00AM

Catherine

There is nothing quite like Catherine on the market. The action-adventure-puzzler blends horror elements with dating simulation gameplay.

by Dominic Sacco
on Feb 6th 2012 at 4:15PM

The Darkness II

The Darkness provides a more twisted take on the FPS genre.

by Dominic Sacco
on Feb 3rd 2012 at 11:25AM

Soul Calibur V

Soul Calibur V is the fighting game fans have been crying out for.

by Dominic Sacco
on Jan 27th 2012 at 11:35AM

Fate of the World - Tipping Point

Already available digitally, Fate of the World is the sequel to the multi-award winning BBC Climate Challenge game.

by Dominic Sacco
on Jan 26th 2012 at 9:00AM

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

Winter Sports 2012

Winter?Sports 2012 is the latest title to provide consumers with snowy adrenaline fuelled sports.

by Billy Langsworthy
on Jan 19th 2012 at 10:00AM

Crush 3D

After appearing on the PSP in 2007, Crush has been given a three-dimensional makeover for 3DS.

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

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