It’s been a while since I’ve had the time to sit down and write an editorial piece for this site.Firstly, I hope you like the redesign. Scrubbing up the site and giving it a more modern look is something that’s been on the cards for a while now. Whilst the old green tinged site did … Continue Reading ››
I like racing games, but far too many of the recent efforts have left me feeling a bit empty. Attention to detail and realism is one thing, but the sad fact of the matter is that most of us would make pretty poor racing drivers.Yes Forza and Gran Turismo, I'm talking about you.If you are … Continue Reading ››
Time to face facts. Your Xbox 360 is almost obsolete. When the last of Microsoft’s mighty consoles rolls of the production line it will have become nothing but a toy for young kids. It’s crayon-encrusted shell protecting technology only good for entertaining children keen to play Dora the Explorer’s latest interactive adventure.But what about you … Continue Reading ››
Having picked up the Ultimate Fighting Championship licence following the collapse of THQ, EA Sports have not wasted any time in bringing us their mixed martial arts game, EA Sports UFC.The game features a vast amount of fighters across all weight classes, including the Woman’s bantamweight. For Kiwi’s the game includes South Auckland’s own Mark … Continue Reading ››
If there was one stand out game of E3 for me, it would probably be The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt. It was my last appointment of the show and at a point where I should have been ready to drop.Instead, for forty-five minutes the game’s Polish developer held me captivated with a live demo that … Continue Reading ››
After years of threatening to go, I'm finally at E3. Technically, I'm not there right now- I'm sitting in a hotel. Also, I've only actually been to the LA Convention Center to pick up my pass. E3 doesn't start until tomorrow.Today was all about media briefings and press conferences. I went to two of them, … Continue Reading ››
It's been a long time coming, but it's finally here.Watch Dogs launched here in Sydney almost 24 hours ago. Being one of the first countries for the sun to rise on Ubisoft's latest effort made for a rather unique embargo situation.I wasn't allowed to talk about the game until 5pm, 17 hours after the … Continue Reading ››
A few months ago I reviewed Assassin's Creed: Liberation HD for ShanetheGamer.com. Considering it was just a download-only game I managed to knock out an epic article that was almost 2000 words long. I thought I'd share the review with you, again , this time on State of Play.I can't get enough Assassin's Creed. I … Continue Reading ››
