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By Matt Coxcoxy. Tuesday, June 1, 2010 10:02:54 AM
When the Burnout series took a left turn to an open world setting, it left a massive gap in the market for linear mission based quick burst arcade fun. Black Rock's Split/Second looks to fill that void.
By Matt Coxcoxy. Sunday, May 30, 2010 4:43:57 PM
Gamestyle has fond memories of the earlier adventures of Link in his quest to rescue Princess Zelda. Although today's games are blessed with 3D graphics and 360 degree control, we still have plenty of time for two dimensions and 8-bit sounds. 3D Dot Game Heroes attempts to unite two generations of gaming, with the classic gameplay of Zelda meeting next gen graphics. It's the ultimate homage that reminds us of the joys of retro gaming. Unfortunately, it also reminds us of the woes.
By Matt Coxcoxy. Sunday, May 30, 2010 4:40:06 PM
The World Cup is almost within reach and Pure Football is Ubisoft's attempt to offer five-a-side thrills with a host of famous faces. It's a brave stab at creating a viable experience freed from the constraints of FIFA 10 and alike, but a flawed one.
By Matt Coxcoxy. Thursday, May 27, 2010 10:33:55 PM
UFC Undisputed was somewhat of a breakthrough game. The last decent Ultimate Fighting game was back on the Dreamcast with Ultimate Fighting Championship by Crave. Since then there have been a few attempts, of which none were really anything to write home about.
By Matt Coxcoxy. Wednesday, May 26, 2010 9:45:16 AM
For years, when you thought of skateboarding games you thought of Tony Hawk. The skating legend's name was likely more known for his games than his profession in some cases. With the release of Tony Hawk's Pro Skateboarding on the Playstation a new genre was born. It was Mr Hawk's game that was the front runner and pretty much owned the genre for years. Truth be told though, it was a genre that had become very stale, that was until, the team from Black Box stepped up and gave us a new option in 'Skate'.
By Matt Coxcoxy. Friday, May 21, 2010 2:30:00 PM
Yes, Lara Croft is returning in 2010 but without the Tomb Raider prefix. Instead Crystal Dynamics is plotting a new course for the franchise that will be only available via digital download.
By Matt Coxcoxy. Thursday, May 20, 2010 10:30:00 AM
The game formerly known as Magic Ball is a modern twist on the popular classic brick-breaking game play first popularised in 1976 with Atari’s Breakout. Can Magic Orbz offer a suitable pitch of depth and skill demanded by players today?
By Matt Coxcoxy. Tuesday, May 18, 2010 11:10:12 AM
Zombies represent a fertile setting for any video game developer. Arriving via the Minis format on the PSN Store, Zombie Tycoon can be enjoyed by both PS3 and PSP owners for a bargain price.
By Matt Coxcoxy. Monday, May 17, 2010 3:56:39 PM
Is there something about Spartans that means they must keep going back over the same ground constantly? In Halo 1 and Halo 3, Master Chief (a Spartan II) wanders through levels, only to have to go back the way he came to progress. Meanwhile in God of War 3, Kratos falls in to the Underworld and has to climb out, again.
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