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James Cameron’s Avatar: The Game Review

 

Published 24 hours ago by Edwin Evans-Thirlwell at Video Games Daily

If you want to be taken seriously in the business world, it pays to keep one eye on the Next Big Thing – or rather, whatever you think the Next Big Thing might be. According to Microsoft, it’s Project Natal and the chance to  ...

Resident Evil: The Darkside Chronicles Review

 

Published 44 hours ago by Rupert Higham at Video Games Daily

One gets the impression that the early success of the Wii took Capcom by surprise. At least that’s perhaps the most favourable tale that could excuse the all-round shoddiness of on-rails gun game, Resident Evil: The Umbrella Chronicles .  ...

Killer Instinct 3 fights for Natal outing

 

Published 5 days ago by Adam Doree at Video Games Daily

One of the coolest fighting game franchises of the nineties was Killer Instinct . The original 2D brawler offered bold, sexy character design and production values light years ahead of other fighters, at a time when only the crude, untextured ...

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Left 4 Dead 2 Review

 

Published 9 days ago by Edwin Evans-Thirlwell at Video Games Daily

Like its predecessor, Left 4 Dead 2 is a sort of hyper-violent personality test masquerading as a cooperative zombie survival shooter. If you want to know which of your mates you should trust with the water bottle after shipwrecking on a ...

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New Super Mario Bros. Wii Review

 

Published 12 days ago by Rupert Higham at Video Games Daily

New Super Mario Bros. Wii (NSMBW) may look like nothing more than an expansion of the wildly popular DS title baring almost the same name, but when Nintendo’s ever-quotable Reggie Fils-Aimé predicts that the Wii game will outsell the ...

PSN Video Delivery Service goes live in UK

 

Published 13 days ago by Edwin Evans-Thirlwell at Video Games Daily

Sony Europe’s new video rental and download service is yours for the plundering on PlayStation Network this side of the Atlantic. Fancy catching up with X-men Origins: Wolverine on your PSP? Jump in. Oh wait, that’s the other one.  ...

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Assassin’s Creed 2 Review

 

Published 14 days ago by Edwin Evans-Thirlwell at Video Games Daily

There’s a tension in every open-ended game (or even every game, period), a tension between avatar and surroundings, figure and backdrop, between the simplifications which allow players to interpret and act upon the world they’re ...

Just Cause 2 Preview

 

Published 18 days ago by Edwin Evans-Thirlwell at Video Games Daily

Blame the insipid Mercenaries 2: World in Flames, if you will, or Vin Diesel’s wrecked-from-birth Wheelman, or even Far Cry and Crysis, but I’m sick to the rear molars of games in which over-clocked Western secret service bruisers ...

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LittleBigPlanet PSP Review

 

Published 19 days ago by Edwin Evans-Thirlwell at Video Games Daily

I love LittleBigPlanet PSP. It also depresses me. Let’s go into the “love” bit first – quite simply, you couldn’t ask for a better executed, fuller-featured port than this one. It’s not perfect, but it’s only a ...

Demon’s Souls Review

 

Published 20 days ago by Richard Walker at Video Games Daily

As a genre name, ‘dungeon crawler’ doesn’t sound particularly enticing, but as games like Diablo and Baldur’s Gate have proven, spending time trawling through dark and dingy dungeons can actually be a rather pleasant experience. Enter Demon’s ...

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Review

 

Published 22 days ago by Kristan Reed at Video Games Daily

Much has been said about the price tag of Modern Warfare 2 in the build up to its release, and not much of it publishable. But if a videogame’s worth can be measured by how much of it stays with you after you’ve put the pad down, ...

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Opinion: MW2’s genius shouldn’t blind us to controversies

 

Published 22 days ago by Edwin Evans-Thirlwell at Video Games Daily

A quick disclaimer. Modern Warfare 2 is, in all probability, going to be one of the best-executed and most substantial shooters you play this year. I was very impressed by the game when I previewed it last month, and the fact that my name  ...

James Cameron’s Avatar: The Game Preview

 

Published 25 days ago by Rupert Higham at Video Games Daily

The cinematic version of Avatar may well have collapsed under the weight of its own colossal hype machine if it weren’t for the fact it comes from the man that bought us Terminator , Aliens and Titanic (don’t laugh, it cleaned up at the ...

Last week’s hottest headlines – 6th November

 

Published 25 days ago by Edwin Evans-Thirlwell at Video Games Daily

Last week’s spicy news nuggets laced with the bittersweet herbage of half-arsed cynicism. Cast a leisurely eye over the last seven days and you could be forgiven for thinking that all consoles and PC were designed exclusively to run ...

Tekken 6 Review

 

Published 26 days ago by Rupert Higham at Video Games Daily

As 2009 has now been officially recognised in Chinese astrology as the year of the beat ‘em up, Namco Bandai’s Tekken 6 is most likely the last entry of the year. It doesn’t have the status as the long-lost grand master as  ...

And the best part of Modern Warfare 2 is…

 

Published 29 days ago by Edwin Evans-Thirlwell at Video Games Daily

“Two dumpsters and a piece of garbage,” according to Infinity Ward’s studio head Vince Zampella. “Cracks in the sidewalk” also rank among his favourite visual touches in the biggest game of the year. Vince ...

DJ Hero Review

 

Published 10/30/2009 by Keza MacDonald at Video Games Daily

In preparation for reviewing DJ Hero, I bought a pair of pink Calvin Harris-style fly-eye glasses and read a copy of Mixmag cover to cover. Really, though, I ought to have spent a little time with Amplitude. DJ Hero has far more in common with ...

Ratchet and Clank: A Crack in Time Review

 

Published 10/30/2009 by Edwin Evans-Thirlwell at Video Games Daily

There comes a point in a developer’s career when you know they’re going to carry on churning out decent games till electronics go out of fashion. Insomniac isn’t quite the platinum brand Bungie or Valve is, but the ...

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Forza Motorsport 3 Review

 

Published 10/29/2009 by Rupert Higham at Video Games Daily

Getting started with Forza Motorsport 3 is an unintentional advert for Blu-ray. Before you have even booted up the game you are presented with the usual optional install (though this one clocks in at an unusually large seven gigs), a second ...

GTA IV: The Ballad of Gay Tony Review

 

Published 10/28/2009 by Adam Doree at Video Games Daily

“As if people buy CDs anymore!” This line, spoken by the eponymous Tony Prince in The Ballad of Gay Tony , seems ironic in light of the game’s inevitable release as a physical boxed product in addition to digital download through Xbox ...

It’s the all-new Kikizo

 

Published 10/28/2009 by Adam Doree at Video Games Daily

My god, we’re actually on schedule ! Ahead of schedule, even: we’re officially live at 6pm UTC today, and the press release on the next page is dated tomorrow… (and er, previously we said “November”). After we  ...

Brütal Legend Review

 

Published 10/27/2009 by Rupert Higham at Video Games Daily

One of the games industry’s few auteurs, there’s no mistaking a game that’s had the benefit of Tim Schafer’s golden touch. From his early forays in the Monkey Island series to the under-appreciated genius of Psychonauts, Schafer’s games ...

Borderlands Review

 

Published 10/27/2009 by Adam Doree at Video Games Daily

Fallout 3 was last year’s towering success. It’s no surprise, then, to see later games mimicking its barren, dystopian, desert styling. Borderlands borrows a huge amount from Bethesda’s epic roleplaying/shooter crossover hit, and ...

Gaming Idols: Top 50 We Ever Interviewed

 

Published 10/26/2009 by Adam Doree at Video Games Daily

In my early days in the industry, it was with considerable excitement that I first started to meet and interview some of my most idolised game creators. Trying not to be the ‘creepy’ fanboy (you know the type), I’ve only ...

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Feature: The History of First-Person Shooters

 

Published 10/26/2009 by Edwin Evans-Thirlwell at Video Games Daily

From FPS Gamer … It’s a painful admission, but I was a late recruit to the guns ‘n’ ammo brigade. A shameless fantasy buff, most of my juvenile computer time was devoted to classic Middle-Earthly shareware RPGs like ...

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1-on-1: Modern Warfare 2 vs Left 4 Dead 2

 

Published 10/25/2009 by Edwin Evans-Thirlwell at Video Games Daily

The once populous combat arena of Winter 2009 is an echoing shell. A few notable action franchises still circle in the shadows, IPs like Assassin’s Creed 2 and Pandemic’s plucky original The Saboteur , but the vast majority have ...

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Uncharted 2: Among Thieves Review

 

Published 10/22/2009 by Edwin Evans-Thirlwell at Video Games Daily

The last boss is a bit rubbish. There, that’s my single most damning criticism of Uncharted 2: Among Thieves. It’s not the only bone I have to pick, but I’ll hand in my reviewer’s badge before any of the other niggles ...

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Operation Flashpoint: Dragon Rising Review

 

Published 10/22/2009 by Richie Walker at Video Games Daily

A life in the military – it’s not for everyone. For us, the risk of death proved the primary turn off alongside all the fresh air, vigorous exercise and ruthless discipline required, only to be thrust onto the frontline dodging bullets ...

GTA: Chinatown Wars PSP Review

 

Published 10/20/2009 by Edwin Evans-Thirlwell at Video Games Daily

In perhaps the most startling illustration yet of the gulf between Nintendo’s core consumers and those of Sony and Microsoft, the original Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars has shifted 700,000 copies worldwide since launch. According to ...

Need for Speed: SHIFT Review

 

Published 10/19/2009 by Edwin Evans-Thirlwell at Video Games Daily

Given budgetary woes and climate change angst, Need for Speed: SHIFT is probably the closest I’ll ever get to piloting a real car, and for that the pedestrian world should breathe a heartfelt sigh of relief. If anything, Slightly ...

Metroid Prime Trilogy Review

 

Published 10/19/2009 by Rupert Higham at Video Games Daily

The history of the Metroid Prime series is well documented – From a shaky start in an unfamiliar genre, Nintendo’s faith in Retro Studios proved to be well founded as the GameCube original went on to be one of the few ...

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Kikizo Relaunching in November

 

Published 9/30/2009 at Video Games Daily

Bear with us and forgive the lack of new stuff, as we undergo the DADDY of all rebirths.

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Why Tim Schafer Chose EA for Brütal Legend

 

Published 9/8/2009 at Video Games Daily

Double Fine head also reveals extent of Jack Black's contribution, and why he thinks this time, his studio has a success on its hands.

Gears of War 2: Dark Corners Review

 

Published 8/24/2009 at Video Games Daily

Some things should stay buried. We've left no dark corner unexplored as we tackle the latest Gears of War 2 expansion pack.

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Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks Hands-on Preview

 

Published 8/24/2009 at Video Games Daily

The Legend of Zelda franchise steams back onto Nintendo DS. Should you board the train, or is it time to make tracks?

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Why there's hope for classic Bullfrog IP returning

 

Published 8/10/2009 at Video Games Daily

There's "opportunity" says Harvey Elliot, boss of EA's Bright Light studio, which is closely tied to the heritage of Peter Molyneux's classic Bullfrog games such as Populous and Theme Park.

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Upcoming Bizarre titles to use 'Blur' tech

 

Published 8/6/2009 at Video Games Daily

Bizarre Creations' new engine debuts in social racing game Blur, but will likely drive further releases from the studio too, according to our chat with Ben Ward.

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Preview: Bungie Takes Us Through Halo 3: ODST

 

Published 7/27/2009 at Video Games Daily

Chief's on vacation but the fight's far from finished! Bungie's Lars Baaken opens the door to the first standalone Halo expansion, as we seek answers and get hands-on time.

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PS3 Can Handle Splinter Cell Conviction - Ubi

 

Published 7/21/2009 at Video Games Daily

Xbox 360 exclusivity is "purely a business decision", says Lead Designer; "we could absolutely execute on the PS3".

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Interview: Splinter Cell: Conviction

 

Published 7/21/2009 at Video Games Daily

Sam's lost his stealth suit, but he still walks like a cat. Ubisoft's Steven Masters chats convincingly about Splinter Cell: Conviction.

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Kikizo Ltd Announces Launch of BlurayDaily.com

 

Published 7/20/2009 at Video Games Daily

Content publisher unveils growth strategy with launch of new destination for Blu-ray Disc movie reviews, news and features

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Exclusive: Portable Xbox Gaming a Matter of "When"

 

Published 7/17/2009 at Video Games Daily

Microsoft Corporate VP says: "the question will be, how do we enter into that market?" Get the scoop on Xbox's mobile aspirations and why Live is the "connective tissue".

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Xbox Reborn: Shane Kim Interview 2009

 

Published 7/17/2009 at Video Games Daily

Corp VP talks future of Xbox: Revealing chat looks at his new role, the reshuffled Game Studios, why Natal could only have come from Microsoft and swiping Sony's exclusives.

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Better on the iPhone? Classic games reinvented

 

Published 7/16/2009 at Video Games Daily

The App Store is like a whacking great whale (with the iPhone and iPod Touch its calves), sifting hundreds upon hundreds of microscopic gaming morsels out of the e-ocean every month.

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Ever battled KILLER HEADPHONES as a GUINEA PIG?

 

Published 7/15/2009 at Video Games Daily

In a new game from none other than Disney, that's just one of many ludicrous situations you'll find yourself in...

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The Ultimate Face-off: Hideo Kojima/David Cage

 

Published 7/14/2009 at Video Games Daily

MGS creator intrigued by Heavy Rain, sought meeting with Quantic Dream CEO

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Heavy Rain: David Cage Interview

 

Published 7/14/2009 at Video Games Daily

Quantic Dream founder spills beans on QTEs, Project Natal versus PS3 motion control, "primitive" emotions in gaming and a private tête-a-tête with Hideo Kojima.

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Scared Shitless: Left 4 Dead 2 Interview

 

Published 7/10/2009 at Video Games Daily

Valve's Chet Faliszek emerges from the zombie-laden gloom to discuss certain Steam boycotts, the role of daylight, browser-based shooters and the golden goose of console-to-PC multiplayer.

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Battlefield 1943 Interview

 

Published 7/10/2009 at Video Games Daily

As battle commences on Xbox Live and PSN, we catch up with Lead Producer Patrick Liu for a chat about "kiddy" gaming, symmetrical maps and the future of Battlefield.

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Prototype Review

 

Published 7/10/2009 at Video Games Daily

Our verdict on Radical's long-awaited sandbox-style action game.

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