Since the release of the 3DS earlier this year, owners of Nintendo’s latest handheld have undoubtedly been eagerly awaiting the release of a new installment of Mario Kart. Now they’ve got Mario Kart 7, the latest game in one of Nintendo’s most ...

After getting off to a rocky start earlier this year, the 3DS has certainly started to pick up the pace. Many of the iconic characters that have come to define Nintendo have been absent. Needless to say, that leaves a lot riding on Super Mario 3D Lan...

In 1991, a little blue hedgehog named Sonic burst onto the video game scene and gave Sega a legitimate chance of holding its own against the mammoth that was (and still is) Nintendo. 20 years later, Sega has been rolling out the Sonic media, culm...

Say hello to Jack; Jack has been a naughty lad and gotten on the wrong side of some very nasty people, and by ‘on the wrong side’ we mean owes tons of money and by ‘nasty people’ we mean crazed mafia types. So all in all, you had better say g...

A behemoth of a masked man covered in spikes and nails paces slowly towards you hefting a giant axe. From behind you come three men brandishing knives and axes. You are surrounded, your ammo is dwindling, and time is ticking away. This is a pretty ty...

Say hello to Jack; Jack has been a naughty lad and gotten on the wrong side of some very nasty people, and by ‘on the wrong side’ we mean owes tons of money and by ‘nasty people’ we mean crazed mafia types. So all in all, you had better say g...

The Madden NFL franchise has been the only choice for gamers who want to play some football for quite some time. Each new addition usually either hits the mark or stagnates and isn’t worth the asking price; how well does Madden 12 live up to th...

Leave the Muggle world behind you and join the final battle at Hogwarts with Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2. In this magical adventure, follow Harry, Ron, Hermione and other favourite characters from the Harry Potter universe as they ta...

This June has been incredibly busy, what with E3 and all. Nintendo has released the highly anticipated Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of TIme 3D on the 3DS, but a rather under rated series is going to round out one of the busiest months in the industry: My...

The story for Kung Fu Panda 2 takes place just after the movie ends. The Kung Fu Council composed of Masters Shifu, Croc, and Ox summon the Furious Five and Po to control the lands in order to save Kung Fu. They must stop looting wolves, clans of sly...

Football (not American Football, and no, not “Soccer”) is probably one of the most followed sports, together with baseball. Colorful events like the World Cup or Champions League add a lot to the flavor, whereas players like Messi or Ronaldo turn...

The Sharkoon X-tatic SR is a multi-platform headset that works great for the gamer who uses multiple systems and won’t break the bank. Even though this headset is designed for multiple systems it gives a crisp 3D sound that competes with some of th...

CityVille has been around for just over seven months now, and it has been Facebook’s most played game almost since it was released. CityVille is a city-building social game that allows you to construct your own urban paradise and become the mayor o...

When I decide to check out a social networking game, I’m looking for something that has customizable features, entertaining game play, unlockable items, a unique twist, and , if possible, some humor thrown in. When Koram Games designed King of Kung...

A Trip Down Memory Lane When it was announced that Slant Six Studios would be teaming up with Capcom to release a tactical third-person shooter set in the Resident Evil universe, many fans were skeptical of its success. Seeking to blend classic ...

After Assassin’s Creed 2 and Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood, the trilogy of games telling the story of Ezio Auditore now comes to an end. Rejoining Ezio in the series is Altair, the playable protagonist from the first game, whose story is told ...

So here it is, the big game everyone’s been chatting about, the most anticipated game released in 2012 so far. What are you talking about? the Wii gamers shall ask. Why, it’s only Mass Effect 3, the final chapter to one of the greatest sci-fi tri...

In 1991, a little blue hedgehog named Sonic burst onto the video game scene and gave Sega a legitimate chance of holding its own against the mammoth that was (and still is) Nintendo. 20 years later, Sega has been rolling out the Sonic media, culm...

Need for Speed: The Run feels like a game transported from the early '00s and given a fresh lick of paint. The racing style is very reminiscent of NFS: Underground, while the underlying story—if you can call it that—brings back memories of the 20...

The successor to Metal Gear: Portable Ops, Peace Walker continues the story of Big Boss and unveils even more detail about the complex relationship between The Boss and Naked Snake. Compelling Story Kojima’s strong suit as always been s...

Marvel: Ultimate Alliance 2 is the action role-playing sequel to Marvel: Ultimate Alliance. It was jointly developed between Vicarious Visions (Xbox360 and PS3), n-Space (Nintendo DS, Wii, and PS2), and Savage Entertainment (PSP). This review focuses...

SEGA is back with a revision of the original Phantasy Star game for the PSP - do any of its new features make this sequel worth a second glance? Every Phantasy Star game I've loaded up always starts the same way - bright crazy anime h...

My brother bought WWE All Stars for my birthday. To my surprise it was not the PS3 version of the game but the PS2 one. In case you are wondering why he bought the PS2 version instead, it’s because felt it was too expensive spending full price for ...

The first in a trilogy, Trails of the Sky is about Joshua and Estelle Bright, both young Bracers who are following in their fathers foot steps. When their father goes off on a mission to only become missing, Estelle and Joshua go off on a journey to ...

When it comes to below-the-radar cult classics that have fallen by the wayside with the evolution of the industry, it’s hard to be more overlooked than Sacrifice. 2001 saw the release of Shiny Entertainment’s stab at a 3D third-pers...

There are two kinds of masterpieces in gaming. The first kind are games that innovate, providing an experience completely new and unique that will be copied for years to come. The second kind utilise existing ideas, then polish them so finely that we...

“You cannot fight ideas with bullets.” Such a powerful phrase. The understanding of one’s world, and his/her interaction with it, changes in time and certain outside elements create the ground for this transformation. Books, movies, famous q...

Nostalgia's a bit of a funny thing. For some, it can mean the memory of an old flame, or perhaps something as simple as relaxing under a lovely sunset on a beach, kicking it back in your little deckchair with a knotted handkerchief on your head, the ...

“I grow tired of shouting battle cries when fighting this mage. Boo will finish his eyeballs once and for all, so he does not rise again! Evil, meet my sword! SWORD, MEET EVIL!” - Minsc There was a time when games were not so shallow and easy. ...

For those who’ve been eagerly waiting for Capcom’s upcoming Devil May Cry reboot, the wait just got a little bit easier thanks to the HD collection that brings it all back to where it first began, allowing fans to relive Dante’s original thr...

For years the long-running Ninja Gaiden franchise has been lauded by critics and has managed to establish a devout fanbase, one that appreciates the series high level of difficulty and emphasis on precise combat. Ninja Gaiden Black set the bar unbeli...

A Trip Down Memory Lane When it was announced that Slant Six Studios would be teaming up with Capcom to release a tactical third-person shooter set in the Resident Evil universe, many fans were skeptical of its success. Seeking to blend classic ...

In today’s video game market it takes a certain amount of guts to back and release new IP. Each year we witness an increasing amount of sequels, prequels and reboots, and in a certain sense it’s admirable that Konami has been willing to give Neve...

After Assassin’s Creed 2 and Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood, the trilogy of games telling the story of Ezio Auditore now comes to an end. Rejoining Ezio in the series is Altair, the playable protagonist from the first game, whose story is told ...

For those who’ve been eagerly waiting for Capcom’s upcoming Devil May Cry reboot, the wait just got a little bit easier thanks to the HD collection that brings it all back to where it first began, allowing fans to relive Dante’s original thr...

For years the long-running Ninja Gaiden franchise has been lauded by critics and has managed to establish a devout fanbase, one that appreciates the series high level of difficulty and emphasis on precise combat. Ninja Gaiden Black set the bar unbeli...

A Trip Down Memory Lane When it was announced that Slant Six Studios would be teaming up with Capcom to release a tactical third-person shooter set in the Resident Evil universe, many fans were skeptical of its success. Seeking to blend classic ...

In today’s video game market it takes a certain amount of guts to back and release new IP. Each year we witness an increasing amount of sequels, prequels and reboots, and in a certain sense it’s admirable that Konami has been willing to give Neve...

After Assassin’s Creed 2 and Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood, the trilogy of games telling the story of Ezio Auditore now comes to an end. Rejoining Ezio in the series is Altair, the playable protagonist from the first game, whose story is told ...