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A Day in the Life - Fallout 3 (Part 1)

7/31/2014

By John Philip Jennings

The Silent protagonist is one of those characters that game developers love to re-use again and again. They put us in the shoes of the main character and allow our own imaginations develop that person's personality and drives in life. But how would these characters really think? In 'A Day in the Life' we delve behind the inner thoughts and desires of some of gaming's most popular stoic heroes so they may no longer suffer in silence.
Today we start with a character whose need to find his own father saw him venturing from his home for the first time...

Heroes of Nostalgia - Spyro the Dragon (Part 2)

7/30/2014

By Ben Mapp

Later than promised and now genetically evolved Apes rule the box office. However the more perceptive of you will remember that last month the international box office was won by dragons, and this article pays tribute to the achievement of those fictional reptiles by revisiting the nostalgic gaming mascot that is, of course, Spyro the Dragon. We already talked about the classical era, but Spyro has also seen a couple of very different reboots.

So let's jump in!

Indie Interlude - Space Run

7/29/2014

By Xavier Gonne

Space Run is a (relatively) new game from the French Indie game studio Passtech Games. It’s the first game and I gotta say; it’s a doozy.

You are Buck Mann (unfortunately… it’s okay. It gets better), a space trucker who is tasked – over the course of a bunch of different missions – to get cargo of various types from point A to point B. To help you on your way, you have access to different weapons, power plants, engines, and defensive technologies (all of which are upgradeable – at a price).

Why You Must Absolutely Buy a Wii U

7/28/2014

By Luke Kirby

With so much focus put on the Xbox One and PS4 over the last year, it is easy to forget that Nintendo brought out their new console long before them. Now, with the Wii U almost two years old, how does it stack up to its competitors, and is it a console worth buying? Personally I'm all for saying an emphatic 'yes'! I’ll go ahead and tell you just a few of the biggest reasons below.

The Legend of Zelda's Greatest Hits

7/26/2014

By Tom Lilley

What do Ocarina of Time and Majora's mask have in common? They are both part of the best gaming franchise ever devised and created, that's what! Since the first Legend of Zelda hit stores on February 21st 1986, the franchise has become a worldwide sensation and has amassed a loyal fanbase of possibly a billion. No one really knows as it is still growing whilst you read this article.

Full Firefly Cast to Return for Upcoming Online Game

7/24/2014

By Paul Robert Scott

In an announcement that will have Browncoats everywhere punching the air in joy, it has been revealed that the upcoming Firefly Online game will feature the voice talent of the entire main cast of the original show. Also shown during the panel at San Diego Comic Con was the first gameplay trailer for the MMO.

Top Five Fun Racing Games

7/24/2014

By Jamie Lambert

The racing genre has come a long way over the years. With the latest titles now producing virtual cars that look almost photo realistic it is becoming easy for petrol-heads to get their fix from the gaming world. But with realism taking over it's also important to look back at the genre's past and find the games that can be considered the most fun. Here's our top five.

Survival Horror for Newbies

7/23/2014

By Paul Robert Scott

Horror can be a tough genre. In literature a poorly written horror scene can just fall flat, while in the movies it can become unintentionally hilarious if done improperly. In the case of games though, the sins can range from an over saturated gore-fest all the way to utter boredom. So what do the best Survival Horror games rely upon to create the spine chilling experiences we know and love?

The Pains of Online Play

7/21/2014

By Vanessa Hague

My experience with online gaming is love-hate at best. When everything goes right, it's glorious, the experience you have is unlike no other. But when it goes wrong, and it does more often than not, then just the mention of online gaming is one that has me reaching for my controller, ready to fling it into the nearest hard surface in a fit of frustration and desperation.

Remastered! - Returning to the Classics

7/19/2014

The IWG Games Team

Recently a number of games have received a bit of an upgrade for the next gen consoles. With remastered editions of Tomb Raider and The Last of Us now available, and looking better than ever, it seems a good time to consider other possible games that ought to be given a little tender loving care.

We've put our heads together and chosen some of our favourite titles which we'd love to see in full HD glory.

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