How did the Wii U do?
Nintendo must be feel a little disappointed that there are no Wii U games in the UK top ten chart this week, especially after telling Eurogamer that they “definitely” expected there to be. They even...
View ArticleNano Assault Neo – Review
There seems to be a growing trend with new console launches – a twin-stick shooter can always be found nestled somewhere in the launch line-up. The Xbox 360 had Geometry Wars, PS Vita owners could...
View ArticleZombiU – Review
Featuring such attractions as Buckingham Palace and The London Dungeons, ZombiU represents a good way to experience London from the comfort of your own home. It’s scarily authentic – the rougher areas...
View Article2012: Metacritic’s worst rated console games
Metacritic has been on the receiving end of some right old douchebaggery this year. Rest assured though that the scores below aren’t based on the site’s infamous user reviews. If that was the case then...
View ArticleFIFA-fi-fo-fum – FIFA 13 is back at no.1
The last UK chart of 2012 saw Far Cry 3 taking the top spot, but this week it’s back down to #2 with FIFA 13 rising back up to #1. Since release FIFA 13 has been on the top of the chart no less than...
View ArticleNinja Gaiden: Razor’s Edge fails to break UK top 40
It’s not just the weather that’s currently freezing in the UK – the top five titles in the top 40 are in identical places to last week. This means that FIFA 13 is #1 for a second week running. SEGA’s...
View ArticleDoes the Wii U need EA?
EA’s relationship with Nintendo was rocky even before the Wii U was released. Word has it that the publisher’s negativity towards the system stems from a deal to incorporate Origin into the Wii U’s...
View ArticleE3: Nintendo showed us the monkey
If we were asked to describe the special E3 Nintendo Direct in one word, that word would be “safe”. The itinerary read like a list of everything we expected, with very little in the way of surprises....
View ArticleMario Kart 8 – Review
By their nature, racing games are perfect system showcases. The rivalry between Saturn and PlayStation launch titles Daytona USA and Ridge Racer in particular had the ‘90s gaming press frothing with...
View ArticleFor the obvious reason, The LEGO Movie Videogame is back in the UK top five
With the film now out to buy, The LEGO Movie Videogame has shot up from #12 to #5 in this week’s UK chart. It’s #1 in the Xbox 360 chart and makes a re-entry in both the Wii U and 3DS top tens. The...
View Article2015: The year Nintendo comes out fighting
The third year in a console’s life is usually a jubilant one. By now the console will be well established, with a user base large enough to attract studios large and small, not to mention having a...
View ArticleNano Assault Neo – Review
There seems to be a growing trend with new console launches – a twin-stick shooter can always be found nestled somewhere in the launch line-up. The Xbox 360 had Geometry Wars, PS Vita owners could...
View ArticleZombiU – Review
Featuring such attractions as Buckingham Palace and The London Dungeons, ZombiU represents a good way to experience London from the comfort of your own home. It’s scarily authentic – the rougher areas...
View ArticleNano Assault Neo – Review
There seems to be a growing trend with new console launches – a twin-stick shooter can always be found nestled somewhere in the launch line-up. The Xbox 360 had Geometry Wars, PS Vita owners could...
View ArticleZombiU – Review
Featuring such attractions as Buckingham Palace and The London Dungeons, ZombiU represents a good way to experience London from the comfort of your own home. Itâ€s scarily authentic – the rougher...
View Article2012: Metacritic’s worst rated console games
Metacritic has been on the receiving end of some right old douchebaggery this year. Rest assured though that the scores below arenâ€t based on the site’s infamous user reviews. If that was the case...
View ArticleFIFA-fi-fo-fum – FIFA 13 is back at no.1
The last UK chart of 2012 saw Far Cry 3 taking the top spot, but this week itâ€s back down to #2 with FIFA 13 rising back up to #1. Since release FIFA 13 has been on the top of the chart no less than...
View ArticleNinja Gaiden: Razor’s Edge fails to break UK top 40
Itâ€s not just the weather thatâ€s currently freezing in the UK – the top five titles in the top 40 are in identical places to last week. This means that FIFA 13 is #1 for a second week running....
View ArticleDoes the Wii U need EA?
EAâ€s relationship with Nintendo was rocky even before the Wii U was released. Word has it that the publisher’s negativity towards the system stems from a deal to incorporate Origin into the Wii U’s...
View ArticleE3: Nintendo showed us the monkey
If we were asked to describe the special E3 Nintendo Direct in one word, that word would be “safeâ€. The itinerary read like a list of everything we expected, with very little in the way of...
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