I’ve wanted to make games for as long as I’ve been playing them. Being a kid, in a time before the term “gamer” was associated with video games, I was a computer enthusiast. Playing games on my ZX81 was just part of my hobby, the rest of the time I was programming.In those early days … Continue Reading ››
Back in the day, before 3D graphics afforded us immersive worlds to get lost in, the real-time strategy game was king. Games like The Settlers and Age of Empires had us collecting resources and nurturing tiny little societies into greatness.Another of those games was 2001’s Stronghold, whereby players took on the role of a medieval … Continue Reading ››
It’s been a bumper year for FIFA fans. The last twelve months has seen the release of FIFA 14 on last-gen, FIFA 14 again- but this time on new-gen, and then 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil back on last-gen.Last year’s graphical boost on PS4 and Xbox One came at a cost that upset many fans … Continue Reading ››
Even after visiting E3 this year, I'm still very excited about this weekend's EB Expo. They've got a huge line-up of unreleased games making their Australian debut at the show.Fans will have the opportunity to experience upcoming new-gen releases including Assassin’s Creed: Unity, Far Cry 4, Evolve, Sunset Overdrive, Super Smash Bros., Middle-Earth: Shadow of … Continue Reading ››
With Forza Horizon 2 Microsoft Studios finally injects some life into their flagship new-gen racing franchise.Whilst I love Forza 5 it is a bit dry. Even the PS3’s Gran Turismo 6 - not exactly a party animal in itself - has more soul than the Xbox One’s launch-day racing game. Forza 5 is a nice … Continue Reading ››
EA Sports continues its 2015 line-up with NHL 15. This year’s ice hockey extravaganza is a somewhat muted affair, even though it does mark the series debut on the new-gen consoles.The Xbox 360 and PS3 versions are just roster updates of last year’s game. NHL 15 on the Xbox One and PlayStation 4, however, has … Continue Reading ››
As the unsung hero amongst an otherwise muted collection of Xbox One launch titles, Dead Rising 3 finally delivered on the promise offered by its predecessors.Now it’s time for PC fans to take on the zombie apocalypse. Dead Rising 3 Apocalypse Edition provides PC gamers with the original Dead Rising 3 game plus the four … Continue Reading ››
One of my earliest memories is that of driving toy cars across my mother’s furniture in a perilous race to the death against my brother.Playrise Digital’s Table Top Racing on the PS Vita sets out to recapture those innocent times when a kitchen table could very well be the domestic equivalent of the Indianapolis Speedway.It’s … Continue Reading ››
