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Rogue Planet- (AKA Advance Wars for iPhone)

Jared Schulz — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 21:24:13 +0000

So we all know that Gameloft is now bringing out 2-3 games a month for iPhone and that quite a few of them are quite impressive. As a player of pretty much all things that are strategy games the one coming up next week has really gotten my interest. Rogue Planet seems to have a [...]

Ratchet and Clank: A Crack in Time, Reviewed [PS3]

Sam Atkins — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 17:39:08 +0000

Continuing the trend seen so far this holiday season, another hit game from 2007 is back for a full sequel. Ratchet may have had a brief excursion on the Playstation Network last year, but A Crack in Time closes the Future trilogy in two distinct styles of play. Ratchet and Clank may be separated here, [...]

Firmware Updates for both PS3 and PSP released.

Oliver Banks — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:04:08 +0000

Today, Sony released firmware update 3.10 for PS3, adding in Facebook functionality and also 6.20 for PSP

Stuff they didn’t teach you in school: Applying an iPhone film

Jonathan Harrop — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 03:25:30 +0000

Welcome back. Our apologies with the infrequency, these how-to articles take much more time and preparation than your average review, coupled with real-life responsibility leads to a much longer period of creation than a normal article. Currently, pictures are taken and ‘Stuff they didn’t teach you in school: Hooking up surround sound’ is in the early [...]

360 802.11n adapter install disc experiencing issues?

Jonathan Harrop — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 21:45:58 +0000

A number of commenters on our hardware review of Microsoft’s Xbox 360 Wireless N Adapter have been experiencing disc read errors when attempting to install the drivers. We experienced one while setting it up initially, but were able to fix it by clearing the cache. Go to the memory setting page and press Y on the HD symbol. Press [...]

Topatoi, Reviewed [PS3]

Oliver Banks — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 19:32:56 +0000

Topatoi is a platform/puzzler hybrid in which you play Raph, who is accompanied by a Professor and another, undescribed female compatriot. Their journey fails, sending them crashing down to an unexplored land comprised of a giant tree.

Vempire, Reviewed [PSN]

Sam Atkins — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 19:17:13 +0000

Rather than living up to name, Vempire-one of the first PSP minis-is a puzzle experience, taking cues from the likes of Bejewelled and a multitude of online flash games. Is this a perfect example of why PSP Minis are the future, or would you rather be playing the vampire themed game the title made you [...]

Mad Catz undercuts Microsoft, releases own 802.11n adapter

Jonathan Harrop — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 19:19:17 +0000

Mad Catz, purveyor of cheaper accessories that do the same thing as first-party accessories (sometimes better!) has released its own wireless n adapter to compete with Microsoft’s own offering. Mad Catz’s Wireless-N Gaming Adapter is not only $20 cheaper than Microsoft’s but works on the PlayStation 3 as well. It even looks like a mini-360. The Wireless-N Gaming [...]

Metal Gear Solid week on PSN

Oliver Banks — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 18:16:37 +0000

Today, Konami announced the release of the original PlayStation 1 classic, Metal Gear Solid this Thursday 19th November on PSN, and will be priced at the princely sum of £7.99 Alongside Metal Gear Solid will be MGS: Portable Ops, MGS: Portable: Ops+ and MGS: Digital Graphic Novel.

Nostalgia, Reviewed [DS]

Jared Schulz — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 16:57:30 +0000

Think about the RPGs you played back in the late 80s, early 90s. Now combine them all into one mash up of a game for a portable console and you have Nostalgia. I will be clear, it seems this was the intention of the developers, the title refering to a day of RPGs that is long past. Not to say [...]

7 Wonders II, Reviewed [DS]

Oliver Banks — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 15:39:23 +0000

7 Wonders II, developed by Avanquest Software for the Nintendo DS, is yet another spin on the match 3 genre. However, to be successful in this genre, the unique spin in the game must be one that is more than a gimmick, and captivates a gamer as much as Bejeweled, the King of match 3 games does. Unfortunately, 7 Wonders II falls short in this respect.

Hardware Review: Xbox 360 Wireless N Adapter

Jonathan Harrop — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 03:17:59 +0000

Despite having missed its November 3 launch date in most places, the Wireless N adapter for the Xbox 360 finally made its way to websites and a few brick-and-mortar retailers this week. Possibly the 10th, which was supposed to be its “real” launch date, but reports are iffy. As a recap, the adapter takes advantage of [...]

Pressure Group Forms Over MP Modern Warfare 2 Remarks

Sam Robinson — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 16:10:02 +0000

Gamers are being asked to join a Facebook group aimed at giving them a say against unfair accusations made by critics about gaming. The group plans to co-ordinate responses to media articles which many gamers claim give an unfair representation of their hobby. MP Tom Watson set the group up after Labour MP Keith Vaz criticised Modern Warfare 2 [...]

Xbox 360 Facebook Update Only For Over 18s

Sam Robinson — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 15:03:35 +0000

The Facebook, Twitter and Last.fm update will only be available to Xbox Live gold members who are over 18. Director of Programming for Xbox Live, Larry Hryb, explained that concerns over safety led to the update being restricted to over 18s but that there will be an option added for parents to choose which applications can be accessed for their children through [...]

Market Warfare over New Call of Duty Game

Sam Robinson — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 14:27:56 +0000

The imminent release of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 has triggered a global outbreak of retail guerrilla tactics. State-side, Kotaku are reporting that a number of GameStop stores have broke the release date selling copies over this weekend. Stores in Bowie, Md., Bowling Green, Ohio, Reading, Pa., and New York City are reported to have [...]

No Doubt voices dislike for Activison’s “Hero” franchise “circus act,” files lawsuit

Jonathan Harrop — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 23:50:36 +0000

No Doubt, led by singer Gwen Stefani, has filed a suit in L.A. County Superior Court claiming that Activision has “transformed No Doubt band members into a virtual karaoke circus act,” TMZ.com reported today. The band’s complaint stems from their inclusion in Band Hero, the latest entry of Activision into the land of fake, plastic instruments. According the [...]

New Assassin’s Creed II Developer Diary – Altair to Ezio

Sam Atkins — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 17:50:53 +0000

Ready for the worldwide release dates of Assassin’s Creed II in the next few weeks, Ubisoft have showcased even more of the game in the latest Developer Diary. Focusing on the transition from Altair to Ezio, it’s a must watch for anyone considering the game later this month. Keep with Nukoda for the latest news on [...]

SingStar Updated; SingStore Catalogue Reaches Four Figures

Joe Cruickshank — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 16:59:57 +0000

Another update has been made to SingStar’s SingStore which has added a “Wallpaper Creator” extra and has seen the number of available downloads break through the 1000 song barrier. The number has been reached due to the fortnightly updates to the online catalogue, and has been achieved just a month before the SingStore’s second birthday. [...]

Halo Waypoint programming revealed this week

Jonathan Harrop — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 19:08:09 +0000

Interested gamers can get an early look at the Halo Waypoint interface according to Joysqid. The Waypoint destinations programming will be revealed prior to the official launch of the destination on Thursday, Nov. 5. Halo Waypoint will be a new destination for all things “Halo” on Xbox LIVE around the world. It will be available for [...]

Will DSi LL Convince You To Upgrade?

Jared Schulz — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 16:52:55 +0000

The DSi LL has now been confirmed for North America and Europe for Q1 2010. There are basically two major changes to it, first the screen size which is increased from 3.2 inches to 4.2 inches. This is actually a very significant size difference and even more so for people like me that did not [...]