‘Golden Axe: Beast Rider’...

Golden Axe is one of the most beloved video game franchises in history. Its simple hack and slash gameplay has inspired countless other titles, and it’s regarded as an all-time classic. So it pains me to say it but the latest instalment in the series, Golden Axe: Beast Rider, is a severe disappointment. It starts off with the combat, which... Read More »

‘Hellboy: The Science of...

It’s safe to say that I’m quite a Hellboy fan. The world created in the two movies is fantastic, and I just love the character – even taking the time to dabble in the comic books. Hellboy: The Science of Evil dips in to both these mediums, creating a universe more suited to the comics whilst also borrowing elements from... Read More »

‘Sonic and the Black...

From videogame icon to faltering, gimmicky, uninspired mess; Sonic has had it rough since the jump to 3D. He’s got his head in the gutter, disgraced, with few fans left – it doesn’t look good. The last iteration, Sonic: Unleashed, provided a glimse of hope in these dark days with its day sections offering everything Sonic should be; fast and... Read More »

‘The A-Team’ Review

A-Team’s scatter-shot plot misses the mark of being a good action-comedy. Its comedy is entertaining, and some of its action scenes are decent, but unfortunately its plot is riddled with enough holes that they sink the film. Plot Summary (Spoilers Follow) The film opens in Mexico, where Colonel John “Hannibal” Smith (Liam Neeson) is being held captive. Left for... Read More »

‘Prince of Persia: Sands of...

Video game movies are not good.  However, from its initial announcement, Prince of Persia: Sands of Time, seemed to have a great chance of reversing this trend. Produced by Jerry Bruckheimer, the producer of the Pirates of Caribbean trilogy, and starring Jake Gyllenhaal, Gemma Ackerton, and Ben Kingsley, the film had strong Hollywood support. Its received mixed reviews from the critics and... Read More »

Star Wars: The Force Unleashed Review

The Star Wars universe is one of the most expansive in modern fiction and allows for the creation of games that explore the initial success of the films. The lucrative franchise has given birth to some of the most impressive games but also shows how such a popular entity can be misrepresented and misconstrued. From its initial announcement, The... Read More »

Super Mario Galaxy Review

Some people cried foul after the Wii launched without a Mario game. However, after the mediocre reception Super Mario Sunshine received, Shigeru Miyamoto and the team at Nintendo promised to reinvigorate the franchise. Luckily, Nintendo has kept its promise and brought a new Mario game that is completely fresh—whether it be control scheme, musical score or artistic design. The... Read More »

Metal Gear Solid 3: Subsistence Review

Despite the title of Metal Gear Solid, Snake Eater is a very different game than previous installments in the series. After Metal Gear Solid 2 received criticism for its complex story, Kojima Productions created a narrative that was more fluid, yet includes the great plot twists that we have come to expect from the series. While the player does... Read More »