For the longest time, I was unsure how I felt about Tomb Raider. Here was a game so clearly trying to mirror the execution of an Uncharted game, yet failing to succeed in the task. Then, as I delved deeper and deeper, it became strikingly apparent that Crystal Dynamics wasn’t attempting to walk in Naughty Dog’s shadows so much as cast a brand new one. But is that even possible? Read More »
To celebrate the release of Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance on February 26th, we have FOUR – yes, that’s right – FOUR copies of the brand-spanking-new game to give away. Best part is, you get to choose the platform, either Xbox 360 or PlayStation 3! Read More »
Insomniac Games has certainly been through some drama with Fuse. Originally being unveiled as Overstrike, only to change its name and core mechanics soon after, it’s been a pretty eventful ride for all to watch. But now with the release of Fuse finally drawing near, there was no better time to sit with the game’s Creative Director, Brian Allgeier and chat about all things Insomniac, game design and just what he thinks about becoming first-party. Read More »
As a reviewer, for the most part, you are expected to finish a game before passing judgement. That considered, I did not want to finish Warriors Orochi 3 Hyper. It’s not that the game isn’t competent. It is. There are even moments of unabashed fun. It’s just that this poor little thing also happens to highlight the height of mediocrity. Read More »
Turtle Beach is no doubt trying to make waves in the video game world with its headsets. You only need to look at the Call of Dusty Ear Force Sierra to notice. The unit is a beast that would love to be utilised within the pro gaming scene. But what about the rest of us? The gamers who want a high-end PC headset without laying down a large wad of bills? The Turtle Beach Ear Force Z6A would love to be the answer to your prayers, but is it? Read More »
It’s been ten years since SimCity 4 hit PCs across the globe, allowing gamers to delve into its simulation fun. Now, Maxis have their rebooted wonder, simply titled SimCity ready to kick things back into gear. To help promote the game, Maxis producer Jason Haber visited our shore for a chat, so we sat him down to talk about the current state of PC gaming, why re-introduce the series now and just what he thought of the infamous SimCity Societies. Read More »
A little while back, I got the chance to get my greedy little hands on some of EA’s finest titles for 2013. One of those titles was the hardware melting, Crysis 3. Who else should accompany the game though, than Crytek producer Michael Elliot Read. We managed to have ourselves a little chat about the current FPS landscape, game development challenges and the future of the Crysis franchise. Read More »
So, the time has finally come. With only one day left for 2012, what better time to announce what game we, the Dusty Cartridge team, have found worthy of this year’s Game of the Year Award. Which one is it? Read on to find out! Read More »
