DC was lucky enough to be amongst the first people in the world to see some new content for the highly anticipated Batman: Arkham Origins. Unfortunately, and much like most games at E3 this year, the content wasn’t hands on – but enough new info was shown to sate my appetite. For now Read More »
E3’s significance has dwindled over the years with major publishers opting out of the show or choosing to unveil their latest games outside the press event. It’s a trend accepted by most but this year things are different. The big 3 – Nintendo, Sony and Microsoft – are set to lay all their cards on the table to prove why their expensive next-gen console should be the one tempting you to rob your local convenience store to fund it. Read More »
Despite my general apathy when it comes to the Wii U, I am very interested in the controller. A GamePad with a built in touch screen? That’s an idea that shows promise, and that could one day, become very helpful indeed. Notice how I wrote about greatness as though, even if it were achievable, it’s quite far off? Well, that’s because I have the sinking feeling that the first wave of launch titles are going to implement the secondary screen in completely irritating, gimmicky ways. Read More »
If The Dark Knight Rises taught me anything, it’s that no matter how flagrantly and embarrassingly you litter a narrative with plot holes and genuine ‘why on earth is any of this happening’ moments, there are always people who can’t see, understand, or accept the inconsistencies presented. Read More »
As fans of Dusty Cartridge and gaming as a whole, by now you should have seen the controversial reboot of The Amazing Spider-Man. Alongside it naturally came the movie tie-in which you can easily grab a copy from via your local retailer. Read on as we talk about what it’s like to develop for a movie tie-in, the pressures of licenced games and why this game is better than fan favourite Spider-Man 2. Read More »
Last month Lollipop Chainsaw hacked its way onto shelves, reviving, among other things, the great debate about the portrayal of women in video games. While the general crudeness of the game was echoed throughout the community, some critics and gamers took offence to the blatant female sexism on display, citing it as the latest in a string of sexist games. But does this string really exist? Previously, perhaps. But today, not so much. Read More »
When I reflect upon the mighty 2011, it’s easy to see that this solitary year contained some of the finest months the gaming industry has seen in some time. Batman: Arkham City, Uncharted 3, and Zelda: Skyward Sword, alongside a cavalcade of others. Yet, while we like to sit back and revel in the joyous elation of Triple-A heaven, it raises one resonating question – Is having this many games within a twelve month period actually beneficial for the industry? Read More »
