Reviews

• Published: 8th December, 2009 09:19am

  Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2

  

  I'll save you some time: Yes, it is as good as the first one, you can relax. Although, is it better than 2007's Modern Warfare? That question takes a little longer to answer. Read on to find out.

• Published: 25th November, 2009 03:57pm

  Cities XL

  

  The problem with city building sim games is - as a younger sibling will always be compared to their successful older brother - their achievements won't ever be considered without comparison to SimCity.

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  Published: 17 Nov 2009 12:10 (2)

  Borderlands

  Gearbox Software's latest is a classy, good looking title that attempts to fuse elements of the Role Playing Game and the First Person Shooter. Is this the ultimate in hybrid ...

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  Published: 15 Nov 2009 17:22 (2)

  Ninja Captains

  While party games are aimed at the entire family, younger members may still find your average Wii-fare a little too trying.

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  Published: 12 Nov 2009 17:24

  Goosebumps Horrorland

  Video game franchises have a lot to answer for - with games that otherwise wouldn't get made making it to our shop shelves and eventual Christmas stocking in part thanks to ...

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  Published: 12 Nov 2009 11:32

  2XL ATV Offroad

  The ubiquitousness of the iPhone means games developers ignore it at their peril. But while currently you can either low res simplicity or the 'not as good as the full size ...

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  Published: 2 Nov 2009 13:46

  King of Fighters XII

  With Street Fighter IV lighting up the summer, it's fair to say that 2009's been a good year for people with a love of button mashing fighting games. But while the Street F...

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  Published: 24th November, 2009 05:25pm

  Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games

  

  Christmas is coming (I'm sorry, but it is) and that means it's time to start thinking about ways to keep all the family amused while under one roof for the extended festive break. For sheer breadth of gaming ...

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  Last updated: 3 Oct 2009 10:26 (1)

  Left 4 Dead - Crash Course DLC

  Left 4 Dead's DLC Crash Course is a visceral, intense, burst of zombie slaying fun.

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  Last updated: 16 Sep 2009 15:59

  Beatles Rock Band

  The music gaming genre is already a crowded one but, as you'd expect, Beatles Rock Band makes everything that's come before look like The Monkees in comparison.

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  Last updated: 27 Aug 2009 13:38

  Free Realms

  If Blizzcon - taking place this week in California and seeing thousands of World of Warcraft fans pretty much emptying their purses and wallets into Blizzard's already ...

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  Published: 17 Aug 2009 12:23

  G.I. Joe: Rise of the Cobra

  Another summer blockbuster, another hastily cobbled together video game tie in which doesn't quite pass muster? Alas yes, although there's more than enough here to keep a ...

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  Published: 19th November, 2009 05:23pm

  Ultimate I Spy

  

  If you are of a certain age you might remember the little pocket books (endorsed by David Bellamy if I remember correctly) encouraging you to search for different themed items in a meadow or on a farm or ...

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  Published: 20 Jul 2009 13:50

  Restaurant Empire 2

  Being a celebrity chef seems fairly straightforward nowadays. Back in the day you used to have to be able to, yannow, cook. Now it's more about being able to swear like a ...

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  Published: 15 Jul 2009 11:54

  G1 Jockey 4

  The thrill of the track, exciting commentary, crisp HD visuals and great gambling mini games. Sadly, these are all things totally absent from Koei's latest Horse em Up.