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Animal Crossing New Leaf Creates a Living Breathing World

Andy Robertson | Posted 17.05.2013 | UK Tech
Andy Robertson

Animal Crossing New Leaf is the next coveted first party title to expand the (already impressive) 3DS lineup. It promises the usual unique joys of the series while at the same time expanding game play in new directions.

'Injustice Gods Among Us' - My Visit to Arkham Asylum and Fight With Chloe Bruce

Andrew Edney | Posted 14.05.2013 | UK Tech
Andrew Edney

A few weeks ago I was invited by Warner Bros to take a trip to Arkham Asylum and enter the world of Injustice Gods Among Us. Whilst trying to get out alive I had to fight British, European and World championship winner Chloe Bruce.

Preview of 'LEGO Marvel Super Heroes'

Andrew Edney | Posted 10.04.2013 | UK Tech
Andrew Edney

I really liked what I saw of LEGO Marvel Super Heroes and I can't wait to see more and actually get some hands on with it. From what I did see its a lot of fun, and with around 100 playable characters to choose from everyone should be happy.

A Preview of 'Remember Me'

Andrew Edney | Posted 05.05.2013 | UK Tech
Andrew Edney

Remember Me is a 3rd person action adventure where players take on the role of Nilin, a former elite memory hunter with the ability to break into people's minds and steal or even alter their memories. The authorities, fearful of her knowledge and capabilities arrested Nilin and wiped her memory clean.

Horseplay

Morgana Edwards | Posted 22.04.2013 | UK Universities & Education
Morgana Edwards

While the majority of the country is up in arms about horse meat sneaking it's way into their microwaveable-freeze-dried-long-life-nuclear-treated fast food, I can't help but think, so what?

A Preview of Tomb Raider's Multiplayer Game

Andrew Edney | Posted 15.03.2013 | UK Tech
Andrew Edney

When I was given the opportunity to have a go at multiplayer I jumped at the chance. I really liked what I have played of the single player campaign so far, and you can check out my three hour preview here.

Preview of DmC Devil May Cry from Capcom and Ninja Theory

Andrew Edney | Posted 08.03.2013 | UK Tech
Andrew Edney

In this retelling of Dante's origin story which is set against a contemporary backdrop, DmC Devil May Cry retains the stylish action, fluid combat and self-assured protagonist that have defined the iconic series but inject a more brutal and visceral edge.

Preview of Aliens: Colonial Marines from Gearbox Software and SEGA

Andrew Edney | Posted 05.03.2013 | UK Tech
Andrew Edney

Aliens: Colonial Marines begins with an ostensibly abandoned ship, the U.S.S. Sulaco, recovered in orbit around LV-426. Players lead a group of highly trained United States Colonial Marines as they board the deserted craft to uncover the fate of the crew.

The Origins and Evolution of Sony's Wonderbook

Andrew Edney | Posted 18.01.2013 | UK Tech
Andrew Edney

This week saw the release of Book of Spells, the first of Sony's Wonderbook titles. I recently had the opportunity to sit down with Dave Ranyard and Masami Kochi to talk about the origins and evolution of Wonderbook and where it might be going next.

Preview of Sonic and the All-Stars Transformed on the Wii U

Andrew Edney | Posted 13.01.2013 | UK Tech
Andrew Edney

The track selection is a lot of fun - my particular favourite is Carrier Zone which is based on the classic arcade game of my youth, Afterburner. You get to drive a car and fly - what more can you ask for?

It's Time to Play Master Chief Again With a Review of Halo 4

Andrew Edney | Posted 05.01.2013 | UK Tech
Andrew Edney

Overall if you are a fan of Halo then you have to get this game. And if you are new to Halo then you won't be disappointed either. Go on, get it, now. Halo 4 is available right now for the Xbox 360 - and frankly it's a must have game. It's not just one of the best games of the year, it is THE game of the year.

Something for the Weekend: Live Action Role-Play and the Gathering

Peter Allison | Posted 19.10.2012 | Home
Peter Allison

The future of LARP is undeniably promising. The continuing creation of new LARP events proves that there remains a strong player demand for new and alternative settings. Similarly, new traders serving the live role-play community are still being founded, whilst existing traders adapt their stock in order to appeal to the burgeoning market.

Moral Kombat: The Obama vs Romney Debate Game

Tomas Rawlings | Posted 19.12.2012 | UK Tech
Tomas Rawlings

Debates are part of the political battle where fortunes can be won and lost on the turn of a sentence. If you've ever taken part in a full-on debate, you'll know it is hard work. In this game we've simulated 1% of the experience. To win each point you need to type-in your sentence before your opponent completes their counter-point.

A Night Playing the New Rocksmith Game From Ubisoft - it's Like Guitar Hero, But for Real!

Andrew Edney | Posted 04.11.2012 | UK Tech
Andrew Edney

A lot of people really loved, and still love Guitar Hero, and for those people who would like to take their guitar playing to the next level, or rather learn how to play the guitar for real, then Rocksmith is certainly something that could help with that.

Just How Realistic is Sleeping Dogs? I Speak to a Former Doorman for the Triads in Hong Kong

Andrew Edney | Posted 27.10.2012 | UK Tech
Andrew Edney

I recently reviewed the Square Enix game Sleeping Dogs, a gritty undercover cop action game where your character goes up against the Triads. I spoke with a former doorman of one of the Traids clubs in Hong Kong to ask his just how realistic the game actually is.

Internet Trolls Up Their Harassment Game With 'Beat Up Anita Sarkeesian'

The Huffington Post | Sarah O'Meara | Posted 06.07.2012 | UK Lifestyle

A sick online game in which users are invited to ‘Beat up Anita Sarkeesian’ is the latest online bullying exercise to hit the web. When America...

Picture Of The Day: Sign In GAME Store Window, London

The Huffington Post UK | Andrea Mann | Posted 03.04.2012 | UK Comedy

The victims of liquidation might be the poor, hardworking staff who lose their jobs - but for the company GAME, it seems that some of them have at l...

Sale Saves 3,200 Jobs

PA | Posted 01.04.2012 | UK

Nearly 3,200 jobs at struggling retailer Game Group were safeguarded today as part of the business was sold to a turn-around investment firm. OpCap...

Game Stores Across The UK To Close

PA | Posted 26.03.2012 | UK Tech

The administrators of collapsed video games retailer Game said today they will close 277 stores in the UK and Ireland, leading to 2,104 job losses thi...

Troubled Video Games Retailer Game Could Be Saved

Huffington Post UK/PA | Melanie Hick | Posted 26.05.2012 | UK Tech

Thousands of jobs at video games retailer Game could be saved if a last-ditch rescue attempt goes ahead. Game, which operates 600 stores in the UK ...

Could RBS Save Game?

Telegraph | Posted 25.05.2012 | UK Tech

It is understood that RBS, one of the company’s six lenders, is leading a plan to buy a stake in Game after it is placed into administration today. ...

Can Gamers Live Without GAME?

James Poyner | Posted 21.05.2012 | UK Tech
James Poyner

GAME has been a high street institution for gamers with a large wad of cash burring a hole in their pocket for what feels like a couple of decades, so news that GAME group is going into administration saddens me a little.

Thousands Of Jobs At Risk As Game Enters Administration

PA | Posted 21.05.2012 | UK Tech

Retailer Game has conceded defeat in its survival battle after failing to raise new funding, jeopardising some 6,000 jobs in the UK. The group, whi...

High Street Retailer 'Game' In Danger Of Collapse

PA/Huffington Post UK | Posted 12.03.2012 | UK

Retailer Game admitted it is in danger of collapse after several suppliers refused to provide it with new products. The group, which employs 10,000...

Game Admits It's At Risk Of Collapse

PA | Melanie Hick | Posted 11.05.2012 | UK Tech

Retailer Game admitted it is in danger of collapse today after several suppliers refused to provide it with new products. The group, which employs ...