Avatar… in 2D
3 user commentsConsole owners hoping to enjoy stunning 3D while playing Avatar: The Game will need to wait until spring 2010. So in the meantime what’s to be said about this potential Christmas blockbuster in 2D? Time to face facts if you’re intending to play Avatar: The Game on PlayStation 3 or… Read full entry
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PlayStation Phone-a-Go-Go?
1 user commentsRumours of a PSP-equipped mobile phone have been circulating more or less since the iPhone first rose to prominence, although Sony, true to form, has always refused to comment on what it deems to be rumour and speculation. But has Japan’s prestigious Nikkei business daily just undone Sony’s best efforts… Read full entry
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Jacko: A Life in games
0 user commentsYou don’t have to be a fan of Michael Jackson’s music to be shocked and saddened by his untimely demise. He has certainly left an indelible mark on the world of entertainment. Videogames too, as we remember today.MoonwalkerLoosely based on the movie of the same name, this 1990 Arcade/Megadrive smash… Read full entry
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Legends disgruntled with Guitar Hero
1052 user commentsJack White and Jimmy Page have been criticising the likes of Guitar Hero this week, which will strike some of you as being rather odd. Here's why...A long while back you could count yourself to be quite the indie rock specialist if you spoke of Jack White and his band… Read full entry
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Underserved for Wimbledon
0 user commentsOur hopes are pinned on Andy Murray this year at Wimbledon, and with Nadal hobbling off into the sunset we're starting to believe this is more than wishful thinking.Wish the same could be true of the latest batch of tennis games for console, a paltry four -- count 'em -- racket… Read full entry
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iPod OS3.0 raises the game
1 user commentsUK software developers reckon the new update for iPod touch and iPhone will help games be taken more seriously, not just all that "cute, boring stuff".The new iPhone 3G launches today, the fastest and most powerful yet. But everyone who owns the last generation handset - iPhone or iPod touch… Read full entry
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Wii home exercise booming (bust-ing?)
3 user commentsBritish women prefer time at home with Wii Fit to holding a gym membership, according to report findings today. They need to be more careful though. The Daily Telegraph reports that 13 million women now prefer to exercise at home than head to the gym, and the trend is being… Read full entry
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Holding Pattern for Wii
50 user commentsA new Nintendo gadget makes Wii games respond more accurately, but how much of a difference can this really make? The short answer is that having played with the Wii MotionPlus we're not sure if it feels very much different at all! We had a brilliant time though and that's… Read full entry
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Games your Dad will like
104 user commentsHe's been playing those computer games since before you were even born, or you baffle him with your tales of gaming heroism. It's Father's Day on the 21st June in any case, so we've rounded up some of the best software that the old man refuses to buy for himself.… Read full entry
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Motion control: Is this the future?
1 user commentsConsole manufacturers are falling over themselves to remove the traditional interface between you and your games. None more so than Microsoft which, with ‘Project Natal’, will take the joypad – or any other kind of device – out your hands altogether. Small wonder that they’re claiming it will reinvent the… Read full entry
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End the violence (in videogames)
611 user commentsAccording to several internet sources, including this one Germany's 16 Interior Ministers are rallying to completely stamp out violent videogames. The online edition of German news magazine Der Spiegel has revealed that interior ministers urged against ‘Killerspiele' (killer games) during a conference held last Friday. Although details are only being… Read full entry
