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Splatoon - Review

5/31/2015

by Adam Playle

The newest game for the Wii U, Splatoon, can be summed up in one word - addictive. I picked it up on release day and put it on the moment I was home, burning away the remaining hours of the evening on this third-person shooter. Nintendo have always put a great deal of effort into their games over the years, and their game series are some of the most famous in video game history. Splatoon is a new franchise with no predecessor titles, but it has all the charm and charisma of other Wii U releases.

Splatoon - First Impression

5/28/2015

by Luke Kirby

With the release of Nintendo’s new IP Splatoon, it only seems right to discuss what I’ve learnt from the two instances of the Global Testfire demo made playable on the 9th and 23rd of May. Before diving into certain aspects of the game for those unaware it only seems right to explain what Splatoon actually is.

Nessie Talks Destiny - 'House of Wolves'

5/27/2015

by Vanessa 'Nessie' Hague

A ten year plan for Destiny they said; lots of new DLC in the pipeline to keep players hooked and coming back for more is what they've been promising. House of Wolves which is the latest DLC expansion for Destiny, released on May 19th across all available platforms and boasts an all new social space, gear, exotic pieces and a brand new, never seen before (on Destiny at least) "Horde Mode".

Dragon Age Inquisition : Jaws of Hakkon (Now on PS4)

5/26/2015

by Anne Marie Beach

Strap on your Healing Imbued armor and get ready for a hike because the Jaws of Hakkon are stirring up trouble in the latest Dragon Age Inquisition expansion pack Jaws of Hakkon. The DLC takes us on a journey to a new area called the Frostback Basin. The area will cost 8 power to unlock, but if you are playing with a completed Inquisition game that shouldn’t be a problem. Be sure that you are playing with a high level Inquisitor, my recommendation is at least a level 25 because this expansion is a beast.

The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt - Review

5/25/2015

by Paul Robert Scott

There are some games that you know for certain will be a success long before they reach the retail shelves (or the download store in this modern age). From the knowledge that the first two Witcher titles were widely considered to be great RPG experiences it was a fair bet that the third instalment could replicate this with the proper care, but with every trailer and every piece of gameplay footage seen, it became ever more clear that Witcher 3: Wild Hunt was going to be something very special.

John's E3 Predictions - Part One

5/21/2015

By John Philip Jennings

It goes without saying that E3 is one of, if not the biggest event in gaming, an event that gives developers a chance to show off their hard work to the press and public, an event which takes place each year. Here are some games I want to see announced at this year's conferences (if not before). Most of these games are titles which I've followed for a while.

Looking Back - Guacamelee (Free for PS Plus Subscribers)

5/20/2015

by Vanessa Hague

Month after month, PS Plus subscribers have a healthy rosta of "free" games (mainly indies with the odd AAA title thrown in) and this month is no different.

Why It's Difficult To Get Excited for Fable Legends

5/19/2015

by Ben Mapp

With Fable Legends releasing later this year, I thought it the right time to look back over the Fable series and discuss how Lionhead Studios could better its flagship RPG franchise. The series is one which seems to have all of the right ingredients, such as addictive gameplay, topnotch customisation as well as some really neat voice acting, but sadly - in terms of quality - I feel that it's fair to say that Fable, as an IP, has always fallen short on its expectations especially when compared to its rivals. We live in a gaming world where RPGs are still dominant. Just look at the success of last year's Dragon Age: Inquisition, which has since been heralded as one of the best and most beautiful games that crosses generations. So why has the Fable series failed to top the same plinth throughout its life?

Looking Back - The Last of Us: A Survival Guide (Multiplayer)

5/18/2015

by Reece Merryweather-Brown

Factions is The Last of Us’ take on multiplayer. However, instead of feeling shoe-horned in because practically EVERY game has a multiplayer component nowadays, the mode feels fresh and exciting, even when it sticks to only three modes, two of which are takes on your classic Team Deathmatch and Search and Destroy. For the most part, these tips mainly apply to the Team Deathmatch mode, however most can be applied to all modes. Happy hunting.

Not a Two Horse Race - Why the Wii U is Worth Investing In

5/17/2015

by Adam James Playle

Let's talk quantity. Roughly 21 million PlayStation 4 consoles have been sold since it's introduction to the market and the Xbox One has had over 12 million units sold also. Trailing behind both of them is Nintendo's Wii U, with around 9.5 million consoles sold. That's still a great amount of sales. However, the Wii U was the first of this generation's consoles to hit the shelves - it cannot be denied that the lower sales indicate gamers are opting for other mediums or consoles to play on instead. This may be partly due to the growing popularity of PC gaming.

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