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Spec Ops: The Line - horror in the desert

Console Games

Spec Ops: The Line - horror in the desert

By David Hollingworth | 17:00 Feb 7, 2012 | Comment Now

Preview: The action is solid, but it’s the setting and story that really get us interested in Spec Ops: The Line.

PC Games

Sonic CD 2011 - same old Sonic...

By Justin Robinson | 16:24 Feb 3, 2012 | Comment Now

Review: Sonic is... Pretty much exactly what you remember. Which is both good and bad at the same time.

PC Games

Trine 2 - hyper-colourful fun!

By Justin Robinson | 12:01 Jan 25, 2012 | Comment Now

Review: A puzzle action side-scroller wrapped in colour and fun, Trine 2 is worth every cent - and then some!

PC Games

We play L.A. Noire… Again, on PC

By Justin Robinson | 15:13 Jan 23, 2012 | Comment Now

Review: We look at the game by a now-dead dev studio that has finally made it to PC. So is LA Noire a revelation on better hardware?

AVermedia's Game Capture HD - it just damn works

Peripherals

AVermedia's Game Capture HD - it just damn works

By John Gillooly | 10:34 Dec 15, 2011 | Comment Now

Review: Quick! To the Youtubes! AVermedia's new capture device makes bragging rights that much easier.

Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning preview – Dual-control input essential

PC Games

Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning preview – Dual-control input essential

By Nathan Lawrence | 13:38 Dec 2, 2011 | Comment Now

Preview: A second hands-on with Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning reaps some interesting results...

Console Games

Assassin’s Creed: Revelations reveals the final chapter

By Nic Healey | 14:31 Nov 30, 2011 | Comment Now

Review: The third game in the Assassins Creed series hit all the right notes, but never really strikes a chord.

The Old Republic – An MMO that could take down WoW

PC Games

The Old Republic – An MMO that could take down WoW

By Nathan Lawrence | 07:39 Nov 29, 2011 | Comment Now

Preview: We may not have a release date in Australia, but that hasn't stopped us from sneaking a peak at The Old Republic...

Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary Edition - big damn fun

Console Games

Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary Edition - big damn fun

By David Hollingworth | 11:48 Nov 25, 2011 | Comment Now

Review: The original Halo gets the remastering treatment, bringing the classic up to date with modern HD graphics. But is it a marketing trick, or a worthwhile game?

PC Games

A Game Of Thrones: Genesis - an epic fail of a game

By Ashton Mills | 11:27 Nov 24, 2011 | Comment Now

Review: Subterfuge, intrigue, nuance and flair – you’ll find none of these in A Game Of Thrones: Genesis.

Console Games

Lord of the Rings: War in the North - not perfect, but fun

By David Hollingworth | 10:50 Nov 24, 2011 | Comment Now

Review: Take the fight to the Shadow in this gritty and brutal take on Middle Earth. Heal me, elf!

PC Games

Saints Row: The Third is an offensive and childish game. What of it?

By Josh Lundberg | 15:14 Nov 21, 2011 | Comment Now

Review: It's big, it's sprawling, it's got purple sex toys you can beat people to death with. It's Saints Row: The Third

The Secret World – a different type of MMORPG?

PC Games

The Secret World – a different type of MMORPG?

By Nathan Lawrence | 11:30 Nov 18, 2011 | Comment Now

Preview: Funcom messes with the MMORPG formula with The Secret World.

Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning preview - fun with edged weapons!

PC Games

Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning preview - fun with edged weapons!

By Nathan Lawrence | 15:12 Nov 4, 2011 | Comment Now

Preview: Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning is set to capture the attention of both action lover and RPG fans.

Battlefield 3 is the new benchmark online FPS

PC Games

Battlefield 3 is the new benchmark online FPS

By John Gillooly, David Hollingworth | 10:38 Oct 31, 2011 | Comment Now

Review: Even the lens flare has lens flare... Battlefield 3 delivers arguably the most flawless multiplayer experience on the planet.

Gotham City Impostors – Be the (cosplay) Batman

PC Games

Gotham City Impostors – Be the (cosplay) Batman

By Nathan Lawrence | 14:43 Oct 28, 2011 | Comment Now

Preview: Gotham City Impostors has the comedy factor down pat and some unique features to boot.

Batman: Arkham City - Rocksteady hits it out of the park

Console Games

Batman: Arkham City - Rocksteady hits it out of the park

By David Hollingworth | 11:53 Oct 19, 2011 | Comment Now

Review: A truly epic sequel that is bigger in every way than its predecessor. Batman: Arkham City comes close to gaming perfection.

Dishonored – BioShock meets Thief meets Mirror’s Edge

PC Games

Dishonored – BioShock meets Thief meets Mirror’s Edge

By Nathan Lawrence | 00:11 Oct 13, 2011 | Comment Now

Preview: Dishonored is shaping up to be the mother of all gaming cocktails... and a heady mix it is!

PC Games

Might and Magic: Heroes VI - a noob's eye review

By David Hollingworth | 16:54 Oct 12, 2011 | Comment Now

Sort of a Review: We've been trying to play Might and Magic: Heroes VI, and we suspect it's not really for us...

Assassins’ Creed: Revelations hands-on preview

Console Games

Assassins’ Creed: Revelations hands-on preview

By David Hollingworth | 12:17 Oct 12, 2011 | Comment Now

Preview: It’s time to get back into the aging shoes of Ezio the Assassin for one last epic adventure.

PC Games

RAGE - it's almost exactly what we feel about it too...

By David Hollingworth | 11:41 Oct 10, 2011 | Comment Now

Review: id delivers a problematic tech demo for idTech 5, and not much of a game besides.

Our first Max Payne 3 preview - stop: bullet time!

Console Games

Our first Max Payne 3 preview - stop: bullet time!

By David Hollingworth | 08:56 Oct 7, 2011 | Comment Now

Preview: Max is back, badder, drunker, and more epic than ever before. Discover why Max Payne 3 is going to be a great sequel...

PC Games

LA Noire on PC hands-on preview

By David Hollingworth | 11:27 Oct 5, 2011 | Comment Now

LA Noire's coming to PC, and it's graphically better than ever. But Cole Phelps is still a hard man to like...

Batman: Arkham City – Rocksteady wants you to play as Robin instead of Batman

PC Games

Batman: Arkham City – Rocksteady wants you to play as Robin instead of Batman

By Nathan Lawrence | 16:25 Sep 27, 2011 | Comment Now

Preview: A quick look at Batman: Arkham City's Challenge Maps turns into a discussion about a whole lot more...

PC Games

Tropico 4 - For El Presidente! Again!

By John Gillooly | 11:23 Sep 27, 2011 | Comment Now

Review: Its all play and no work for Presidente, as Tropico 4 takes us back to a not so idyllic island paradise...

Console Games

Hands-on with id's upcoming RAGE

By David Hollingworth | 14:38 Sep 26, 2011 | Comment Now

Preview: We've played the first few hours of RAGE - is it an instant id classic, or a just a fancy tech-demo for idtech 5?

PC Games

TrackMania2 Canyon - madness in a musclecar

By David Hollingworth | 15:44 Sep 23, 2011 | Comment Now

Review: Simplicity hides complexity in TrackMania2: Canyon. It also hides a bloody good time!

F1 2011 is the best of the series to date

PC Games

F1 2011 is the best of the series to date

By Ben Mansill | 14:22 Sep 22, 2011 | Comment Now

Review: Codemasters get F1 2011 almost all right, with dazzling cars that are pure joy to drive and learn, plus deep game options for single and multi-player.

Diablo III beta impressions - MOAR CLICKS

PC Games

Diablo III beta impressions - MOAR CLICKS

By David Hollingworth | 11:07 Sep 22, 2011 | Comment Now

Beta Preview: The clickiest game of all time is back. But what is Diablo III's beta promising for the future of this beloved franchise?

Battlefield 3 multiplayer hands-on redux: co-op and more!

PC Games

Battlefield 3 multiplayer hands-on redux: co-op and more!

By Nathan Lawrence | 15:32 Sep 21, 2011 | Comment Now

Preview: Vehicles, kit options and co-op are all under the flashlight as we return to Battlefield 3... Part two of two.

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Issue: 133 | February, 2012

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