Since 1996, Lara Croft has been somewhat of a video game icon and sex symbol, and has since expanded across various form of media. The female bad ass and her tight short shorts spawned two rather atrocious films in the late 90′s and early 2000′s. She has also been portrayed in comic books and graphic […]
Recent outcry in the gaming world would have us believe that the JRPG genre is dead; that it’s inability to innovate and stray from established formula has led to the loss of a western fanbase. But is originality really what’s missing from the formula? With the success of Ni no Kuni, Level 5 and Studio […]
With a delayed Western release, it was originally tentative as to whether Anarchy Reigns would even reach our shores. However here it is! Platinum game’s somewhat experimental 3D brawler sets to provide you with that Bayonetta hack and slash gameplay, fit for a multiplayer environment, and all at a budget price. Anarchy Reigns’ singleplayer offering […]
It’s becoming common for Japanese publishers to outsource work on their somewhat stagnant intellectual property to Western Studios. DMC: Devil May Cry is Capcom and Ninja Theory’s latest effort in rebooting a beloved series. It’s difficult not to feel sorry for Ninja Theory, the original Devil May Cry was one of the most well received […]
When Ghost Recon was demoed at E3 last year it was met with a little dismay. The demo was impressive, sure – but it wasn’t what the Ghost Recon series is known for, and to some extent felt like a betrayal. Ghost Recon seemed to be denying it’s roots and instead aping its competition. Now that Future […]
When I purchased Need for Speed Shift 2 Unleashed back in March last year, I wasn’t entirely satisfied with the experience. Clunky controls, poor presentation, and generally a myriad of technical issues really left me feeling let down. In fact, I returned the game the very same week. However now that the games available for […]
Soul Calibur V, the latest title in the Soul Calibur series and sequel to IV. Soul Calibur IV was alleged to be the final entry in the Soul Calibur series, but in response to fans, Soul Calibur V was announced in 2011. Shortly afterwards, fans became a little concerned as the games lead developer announced […]
Street Fighter X Tekken, Capcom’s latest fighting game jumps into the fray with a roster boasting characters from both the Street Fighter and Tekken franchises. With this version being developed by Capcom, it’s Capcoms mechanics that take centre stage, but can this mashup appease fans of two fighters so distinctly different? Firing up Street Fighter […]
