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Dobble Review – No, I don’t Know What A Dobble Is, Either
Players: 2-8 Publisher: Asmodee RRP: £12.99 I’ve played countless games where complex mechanics interweave in fascinating ways to elaborately create powerful themes or clever gameplay. It’s very satisfying to watch as individual mechanics come together to form something greater than their whole, and this, of course, has led to some amazing board games. For all…
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Lego Marvel’s Avengers Review – Avengers Assemble According To The Instruction Sheet
Platforms: Xbox One, PC, PS4, Xbox 360 and PS3 (Also available on WiiU and DS. This review does not apply to those.) Reviewed On: Xbox One Developer: TT Games Publisher: Warner Bros. Singleplayer: Yes Multiplayer: No Review code provided free of charge by the publisher Both the Assassin’s Creed and Call of Duty franchises get a…
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Rise of the Tomb Raider PC Review – There’s Actual Tombs!
Platforms: Xbox One, PC (PS4 to follow) Reviewed On: PC Developer: Crystal Dynamics Publisher: Square Enix Singleplayer: Yes Multiplayer: No In 2013 Crystal Dynamics brought an iconic series back from the grave, presenting us with a new Tomb Raider for a new time. And it proved successful with great critical reception and plenty of loving…
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The New Doom Game Will Launch In May, Collector’s Edition Announced
Bethesda have announced that the brand new Doom game is going to launch on May 13th for Xbox One, PS4 and PC. Not unsurpsingly they’ve revealed a special Collector’s Edition that comes with the hefty price-tag of £100, which nets you a 12″ tall Revenant statue. There’s a pre-order bonus, too. If you decide to…
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The Producer 1940-1944 Board Game Review – Box Office Flop?
Designer: Manlio Zaninotti Publisher: Apokalypse Inc Players: 2-4 On paper The Producer 1940-144 manages to appeal to two very large parts of my personality; the side that loves board games, and the side that loves movies. You take on the role of somebody who has inherited a chunk of money, parcel of land and several scripts…
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The Deadly Tower of Monsters – So Bad, So Awesome
Platforms: PS4 and PC Reviewed On: PC Developer: ACE Team Publisher: Atlus Singleplayer: Yes Multiplayer: No Review code provided free of charge by the publisher. There’s a special place in my heart reserved for corn sci-fi B-movies and their unique brand of insane humor that stems from how awful they are, and yet how utterly brilliant…
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Gemini: Heroes Reborn Review – Hiro Has Time Travelling Competition
Platforms: Xbox One, PS4 and PC Reviewed On: PC Developer: Phosphor Games Publisher: Phosphor Games Singleplayer: Yes Multiplayer: No Review code provided free of charge by the publisher. Oh, Heroes, we’ve had a rocky relationship over the years. The first season of the show was nothing short of brilliant, giving us an electric mixture of…
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(Single-Player) Arkham Horror Review – What’s That Coming Over The Hill? Is It A Monster?
Given how much time I spend staring at screens it’s nice to step away occasionally and venture back into the world of boardgames. They’ve become a staple of my life now, a regular occurrence that along with things like drumming, swimming and movies help combat the fatigue that can be accrued through playing videogame…
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Working With A Budget: The EE Harrier Tablet
With technology you get what you pay for, typically. And yet over the years that has become increasingly less truthful as even relatively cheap devices can pack considerable punch. It’s tempting to bankrupt yourself in order to afford the newest phone, tablet, laptop or computer with the latest technology under the hood, and even easier…
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Warner Bros. Reveal Mortal Kombat X On PC WOn’t Get Kombat Pack 2
It seems that following the horrible launch of Batman: Arkham Knight on PC publisher Warner Bros. are now fully intent on kicking themselves in the nuts while they’re down, which is an impressive feat when you stop and think about it. The PC version of Mortal Kombat X didn’t have a completely smooth launch, but…
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