REVIEW: Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor

REVIEW: Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor

Publisher Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment Developer Monolith Productions Review platform Xbox One Release date 3rd October 2014 I have to start this review with 2 confessions. The first is that I am an unrepentant Tolkien geek. The second is that when I originally heard about Shadow of Mordor, I was NOT happy. The first information … Read more

REVIEW: Alien: Isolation

REVIEW: Alien: Isolation

Publisher SEGA Developer The Creative Assembly Review platform Xbox One Release date Oct 6, 2014 In Space, No One Can Hear You Scream ….but it turns out that in my block of flats, everyone can. I watched ‘Alien’ when I was far too young, and as a result it left a strong impression on me … Read more

REVIEW: Stick it to The Man!

REVIEW: Stick it to The Man!

Publisher Ripstone Games Developer Zoink! games Review platform Xbox One Release date 29th August 2014 When the tile screen of a game features an iconic 60’s Rock song that immediately transports you to the dream scene of the Big Lebowski, you know you are in for something special. That sums up my first experience on … Read more

REVIEW: Diablo III: Ultimate Evil Edition

REVIEW: Diablo III: Ultimate Evil Edition

Publisher Activision Blizzard Developer Blizzard Entertainment Review platform Xbox One Release date August 19, 2014 Diablo is a game with serious heritage; and not the sort that comes with releasing a new title every year. Blizzard Entertainment has a strong reputation for only releasing great games, and only when a release is warranted. Starcraft, Warcraft, … Read more

REVIEW: Sniper Elite III

REVIEW: Sniper Elite III

Publisher 505 Games Developer Rebellion Review platform Xbox One Release date 27 Feb, 2014 I’ve spent the last 5 days playing the hell out of this game, going through the campaign as well as the varied and distinct multiplayer modes. 5 days of intensive play, and I still can’t decide how to put this game … Read more

REVIEW: Sixty Second Shooter Prime

REVIEW: Sixty Second Shooter Prime

Publisher Happion Laboratories Developer Happion Laboratories Review platform Xbox One Release date 18/08/14 This was a difficult review to approach for me. As a rule I’ve devoted most of my gaming life to (often disappointing) AAA ‘blockbuster’ titles. I’ve only recently discovered the wonderful world of the ‘indie game’, and just how much fun these … Read more