AC3_SC_SP_70_SD_Naval_EnemieVesselsApproaching — Assassin's Creed III: now for something completely different!

Today is the day. Time to witness the bloody birth of a nation through the eyes of assassin Conner Kenway. Half-English and half-Mohawk his tale is one of revenge and divided loyalties. Get ready for … Continue Reading ››

Vic B’Stard’s week in review Dishonored, Doom 3, Medal of Honor Warfighter, Prometheus 3D and Avatar 3D.

October 31, 2012 Vic B'Stard

So I've finally finished Assassin's Creed Revelations to the point that I can feel comfortable embarking on Assassin's Creed III. A review is copy coming my way, but I intend on savoring the experience this time, so expect a review...just … Continue Reading ››

Gaming

XCOM: Enemy Unknown content packs are on their way

October 24, 2012 Vic B'Stard

I'm still battling my way through the alien invasion in 2K's fantastic XCOM:Enemy Unknown. I'm also still recovering from the XCOM Sydney launch party, which I go on about

Game Reviews, Gaming

Retrospective: Assassin’s Creed Revelations

October 22, 2012 Vic B'Stard

assasins creed revelations — End of the Road for Ezio and Altair

It's almost that time of year again. Later this month Ubisoft will release the next chapter in what must be the most intelligent video game series ever made, Assassin's Creed III. And this year … Continue Reading ››

Game Reviews, Gaming

Retrospective: Medal of Honor

October 21, 2012 Vic B'Stard

With the release of Medal of Honor Warfighter less than a week away I thought now would be a great time to republish my review of the last game. As a fan of the original WWII based … Continue Reading ››

Film and TV, Gaming, General

Vic B’Stard’s week in review: EB Expo, XCOM launch party, NBA 2K13, Dishonored and Indiana Jones!

October 20, 2012 Vic B'Stard

I've had the craziest, maddest and, without a doubt, busiest couple of weeks since I first started regularly churning stuff out about video games. The EB Expo, game launches and exclusive hands-on with top upcoming games are just some … Continue Reading ››

Gaming

PlayStation Store upgrade hits ANZ

October 20, 2012 Vic B'Stard

PlayStation Storefront 1 — Local shop for local people!

I was away when the long overdue upgrade to the PlayStation Store went live.I've long lamented on just how rubbish the SCEE version of the PlayStation Store looked compared to its contemporaries. Even the US version looked … Continue Reading ››

Gaming

Vic B’Stard’s state of the expo: day three, game over

October 7, 2012 Vic B'Stard

Three down. Game Over!

I’m done. It's over. Three days of EB Expo. If you have told me Friday morning that I’d still be at the Expo on Sunday, I wouldn’t have believed you. Between you and I’d had enough by 11:00 … Continue Reading ››

Vic B'Stard's State of Play

Assassins Creed III Day!!!

Vic B’Stard’s week in review Dishonored, Doom 3, Medal of Honor Warfighter, Prometheus 3D and Avatar 3D.

XCOM: Enemy Unknown content packs are on their way

Retrospective: Assassin’s Creed Revelations

Retrospective: Medal of Honor

Vic B’Stard’s week in review: EB Expo, XCOM launch party, NBA 2K13, Dishonored and Indiana Jones!

PlayStation Store upgrade hits ANZ

Vic B’Stard’s state of the expo: day three, game over

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