Opinion Piece
A reaction To Microsoft’s Latest Xbox One Revelations
WARNING: Some strong language is used within this article. Microsoft have revealed via their official Xbox news site a load of new information regarding the Xbox One, namely their policies on used-games, lending, licensing , privacy and much more. The good news is that some of the information is actually quite exciting. The bad news […]
AfterView: Addressing The Night of the Rabbit’s Pacing Problems
Hello. Hi. Hey. Aloha. Smegski……Sup? And welcome to the first ever edition of AfterView, which is the name I’m giving to a new series of articles in which I talk about more specific points or aspects of a game that I’ve just reviewed, allowing me to go a bit deeper into the title in question […]
Initial Thoughts And Impressions On Microsoft’s Reveal Of The Xbox One – I’m Disappointed.
UPDATE/EDIT: this article was originally just going to be my initial reactions from the livestream of the Xbox One reveal event, with my deeper, more thought through views coming in a day or two. However, with major revelations and chunks of news emerging after the event was over I couldn’t wait to comment on them, […]
Defiance Is Hurting Defiance
If nothing else Trion Worlds deserve kudos for attempting something very different, a blending of videogame and TV show to try and create one world wherein the events of either medium can affect the other. The result of this mad experiment was Defiance, a third-person shooter in MMO guise. But I’m worried that Defiance is […]
Review Scores: Handing Out Lots Of Fours, And More.
I began thinking about review scores earlier this week, leading me down a variety of little thoughtful paths, all of which I’m going to talk about here in what can only be described an uncoordinated rant that covers several subjects, some of which are even related! Sort of. This isn’t an article on whether or […]
Those Random Thoughts: BioShock Infinite (Spoilers)
All credit goes to the fantastic GoshaDole on DeviantART for this wonderful piece of BioShock Infinite art. WARNING: There are some potential spoilers ahead. I recommend this article to those who have completed the game. You’ve been warned. Welcome to what may or may not end up being a constant series of articles titled “Those […]
A Response To The Daily Mail’s Article On Adam Lanza, The Sandy Hook Shooter, And Gaming
You can read the Daily Mail’s article HERE, which I suggest you do before reading this: As the title of this piece so subtly suggests, this is a direct response to the Daily Mail’s recent article regarding the notorious Sandy Hook shooter, Adam Lanza. In the report Lanza’s tragic killing spree is linked to video […]
The Merits OF XCOM: Enemy Unknown And How It Saved Me By Beating Me Viciously
Warning: a small amount foul language is used in this article. I’m going through a phase that I’m sure almost all gamers go through at one time or another. I keep looking at my shelves of games, my eyes rolling over the numerous fantastic titles I have, my mind reeling off what I love about […]
My Top Fifteen Games Of 2012
So, we’re now half-way through the very first month of 2013 after all the hype and the disappointment surrounding that whole end of the world thing. Of course that means plenty of new games to look forward in the coming year, but like practically everyone else out there I’d like to just stop for a few […]
5 Reasons Why Darksiders II Will Kick Ass
It’s just one week until Darksiders II arrives in the UK. To help alleviate my excitement somewhat and stop me from literally bouncing up and down in anticipation I decided to sit down and write out my top five reasons as to why I firmly believe that Darksiders II will fulfill all the potential the first game had and […]
