Category: Retrospective

Looking Back - Assassin's Creed: Liberation HD

6/13/2014

By Ben Mapp

E3 is reaching its end, but thanks to Ubisoft we have been left with serious hints as to the future of Assassin's Creed. With the series making its next-gen debut this October with Unity, I'm taking the opportunity to take a detailed look back at one of the franchise's most lesser-played titles.

Originally unveiled as Assassin’s Creed III: Liberation and released exclusively to the PS Vita in 2012, this game is arguably one of the obscurer entries into the series. It features a female Assassin named Aveline who – exerting all of her skills in combat, disguise and infiltration – must expose a conspiracy concerning slaves in her hometown of New Orleans.

Looking Back : Assassin's Creed IV - Black Flag (Part 2)

6/7/2014

By Ben Mapp

If our recent review of Watch_Dogs didn't convince you that Ubisoft are anything but the expert craftsmen we describe them to be when it comes to putting together lively, visual and utterly immersive gaming worlds, then perhaps this will make you see reason. But of course, the open sea is a treacherous place, so make ready the sails and man those cannons as we continue our in-depth reflection into last year's swashbuckling epic, Assassin's Creed IV - Black Flag.

D-Day: The ethics of war games

6/6/2014

By Ben Mapp

We can all agree that war is a terrible, terrible thing. Yet we pour it into our fiction too as a means of escapism, alongside other popular genres such as adventure, fighting and puzzle games. How do we distract ourselves from the horrors of war?

...Well, by playing war-themed video games of course!

The readership - Your favourite games of all-time

6/2/2014

The IWG Games Team

Last week we asked you, the readers, to tell us about your most favourite game of all-time. We received such an overwhelming response via our social networking channels afterwards and have narrowed down to just a select few we found to be the most compelling.

So did your favourite make the cut? Find out here!

Last-gen gems

5/31/2014

By IWG Games Team

Last generation saw a welcome rise in unique storytelling, enriching gameplay and ultimately some of the most engaging and unforgettable gaming experiences to date. If, like most of us, you still can't afford a next-gen console then why not take a gander at some of last gen's most compelling contributions? We've visited a wide range of genres during our search, and here are our eight final choices.

The Legend of Zelda - The Wii U Waker

5/29/2014

By Luke Kirby

It’s been almost three years since Nintendo fans were teased with a tech-demo of The Legend of Zelda on Wii U. We were shown a Twilight Princess graphical-style, in glorious HD. It showed an immense battle between Ghoma and Link ensue within a vast and ancient hall. Nintendo went on to highlight some of the capabilities the 'new' gamepad had to offer in at E3 such as changing the time of day to demonstrate new lighting effects, as well as switching camera angles. But there hasn’t been much information at all since. However Eiji Anouma promised he would say more about the new Zelda Wii U title to IGN at E3 in 2014, and my body is ready.

A Brief History: The PlayStation 2 (2000 - 2013)

5/28/2014

By Paul Robert Scott

When the original PlayStation was released in 1994 it was a turning point in gaming. In the aftermath of a falling out between Sony and Nintendo during a brief love affair. To say the PlayStation was a success would be an understatement, but there was more to the success of this machine than met the eye. Read on to find out more!

Looking Back : Assassin's Creed IV - Black Flag (Part 1)

5/27/2014

By Ben Mapp

It's been seven months since Ubisoft last unleashed an Assassin's Creed game, which it seems has become an annual ritual for them. With two new installments on the horizon with AC: Unity and AC: Comet, it's time to take a look back on ACIV: Black Flag which, to me, is the very best of the Assassin's Creed series so far.

Role-playing Games : The Basics

5/26/2014

By Vanessa Hague

From Skyrim to World of Warcraft, the offerings of the RPG are expansive and diverse. But what sets apart the greats from the - well - not-so-greats? There isn't a set rule book per say, but each and every great RPG seems to stick to a workable formula. Let's lay out some of the main things you need to know!

The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy Game : 30th Anniversary Edition - Review

5/25/2014

By Ben Mapp

>You wake up. The room is spinning very gently round your head. Or at least it would be if you could see it which you can’t.

It is pitch black.

What do you do?

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