It’s not often that games based on other media platforms turn out to be a success in fact 99 percent of the time they tend to be a train wreck made to generate more revenue. However Metro 2033 is a prime example of the exception of the rule. First written in 2005 by Russian author Dmitry Glukhovsky Metro 2033 became a best selling post apocalyptic novel so popular in fact that in 2010 the book was...
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In many ways Capcom defined the survival horror genre with their flagship series Resident Evil. The story and gameplay style was unique and refreshing in a time when 3d platformers where the order of the day. After Resident Evil 6 was released last year many of us cried survival horror is dead and after spending more than 30 hours plus with Resi 6 it’s safe to say we may have been right. Rather th...
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We’ve all been there, standing in ridiculous queues at 11pm in the rain wind and cold to fork out a fortune for a game with a shiny steel case and picture book. But while blockbuster releases are all well and good it’s often the hidden gems in gaming we all covet and remember best. It’s no secret us gamers love to reminisce about games that still make us smile despite not experiencing them for ove...
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So the world never ended in 2012 in the zombie apocalypse we all hoped it would, but now in 2013 the current gaming generation will. After 8 long years with our consoles of choice we have been treated to some of gaming’s greatest achievements, and some of its greatest fails (Duke Nukem Forever will be remembered forever but not for the right reasons.) Developers are now concentrating on their next...
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Skyrim, Bethesda’s most recent installment in The Elder Scrolls series has been out for almost one year. With that in mind, let’s take a look at how this title fits into the gaming landscape and what it has to say about the role of single-player games. We’re being bombarded with games that have terrible single-player campaigns that are tacked on to a better multiplayer option. Call of Duty has sho...
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First off, I want to make it clear that this is not a game review. We have game reviews on this site that break down whether or not you should pick up certain titles, and they are done very well. This column is for readers and gamers who want to think about the concepts operating behind the games that they enjoy. My interpretation of these games could be completely wrong, so feel free to contribut...
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