Posts Tagged ‘Action’

‘Transformers: War for Cybertron’ Review

Transformers fanatics have been clamouring for a quality video game of their favourite transforming robots ever since the show began way back in 1984. Atari’s 2004 effort, based on the Armada TV series, was a step in the right direction, but since then we’ve suffered through multiple tie-ins to...

July 23rd, 2010 | Featured, Gaming, PC, Playstation 3, Reviews, Video Games, Xbox 360 | Read More

‘Split/Second’ Review

When you think of a Jerry Bruckheimer or Michael Bay production, you think of big-budget, high gloss, action sequences with fast cars, multiple explosions and plenty of hair-raising moments. Vehicles are engulfed in flames left, right and centre, flipping into the air and careening out of control; buildings...

July 23rd, 2010 | Gaming, PC, Playstation 3, Playstation Network, Reviews, Video Games, Xbox 360 | Read More

‘Metro 2033′ Review

It’s rare for games from Europe’s Eastern Bloc to receive as much attention as games from the West and the Far East. The most successful titles from this region have been the Serious Sam and S.T.A.L.K.E.R series, but there’s always been something oddly appealing about this particular “genre”...

July 23rd, 2010 | Gaming, PC, Reviews, Video Games, Xbox 360 | Read More

‘Splinter Cell Conviction’ Review

Sam Fisher may have lost his daughter, killed his best friend and seen his life begin to unravel, but his troubles are nothing compared to the tumultuous few years Splinter Cell: Conviction has endured. After a debut trailer depicting an old, downtrodden Sam Fisher – long hair and beard in tow...

July 23rd, 2010 | Gaming, PC, Reviews, Video Games, Xbox 360 | Read More

‘Dante’s Inferno’ Review

It’s rare for video games to look to the literary world for direct inspiration, and you can guarantee there were plenty of eyebrows raised with the announcement of Visceral Games’ brutal action title, Dante’s Inferno. One man’s journey through the Nine Circles of Hell, as depicted in Dante Alighieri’s...

July 22nd, 2010 | Gaming, PSP, Playstation 3, Playstation Network, Xbox 360 | Read More

‘Serious Sam: The First Encounter’ Review

Are you bored of modern shooters and their emphasis on the latest high-tech weaponry, Middle-Eastern conflicts; the brutality of war and plot twists you can see coming from a mile away? Well,Serious Sam HD: The First Encounter might just be the game for you. There’s no story, no characters to care...

July 22nd, 2010 | Gaming, PC, Xbox 360, Xbox Live Marketplace | Read More

‘Mass Effect 2′ Review

Bioware’s original Mass Effect was praised by many for its engrossing narrative, captivating cast of characters, innovative and fluid dialogue system and the emphasis on your decision making and the way your choices would affect the superb sci-fi universe and those around you. It should have been...

July 22nd, 2010 | Gaming, PC, Reviews, Video Games, Xbox 360 | Read More

‘Bayonetta’ Review

Bayonetta is a very generous game. Past the 14 hour run time, through the epilogue, final credits and beyond, it never stops giving, providing plenty of surprises and spectacular moments that are sure to leave you picking your jaw up off the floor time and time again. Emerging from the mind of Hideki...

July 22nd, 2010 | Gaming, Playstation 3, Reviews, Video Games, Xbox 360 | Read More

‘Splosion Man’ Review

A few levels into ‘Splosion Man you’ll find a rather large scientist with a particular fondness for doughnuts. Upon picking him up and using him as your own human shield, an original song about doughnuts, and how much everybody loves them, begins to play that could very easily rival the greatness...

July 15th, 2010 | Gaming, Reviews, Video Games, Xbox Live Marketplace | Read More

‘X-Men Origins: Wolverine’ Review

With summer comes the hot weather; a time for holidays with family and friends, playing sports down at the local park and relaxing with an ice cold drink by your side. Ironically enough, it’s also the time when most of us travel down to the hot, sweaty confines of the local cinema, as Hollywood assaults...

July 15th, 2010 | Gaming, Playstation 3, Reviews, Video Games, Xbox 360 | Read More