Ordinarily I’d avoid a Middle-Earth game like the plague. I’m a bit funny when it comes to fantasy games and even funnier when it comes to movie tie-ins.Middle-Earth: Shadow of Mordor is both.To say my alarm bells were ringing as slipped the disc into my PS4 would be an understatement.Shadow of Mordor is a … Continue Reading ››
After three days of gaming fun the doors shut on Sydney’s EB Expo 2014, until next year, bringing to a close what is possibly the largest video game expo in the southern hemisphere.Packed with publishers demoing their new AAA games, local indie developers showcasing their upcoming projects, merchandise stalls, live shows and Q&A sessions, the … Continue Reading ››
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 ››
