George Orton - April 2012

"Microsoft's Kinect is a revolutionary accessory for the Xbox 360 that allows you to play games without the need for a controller of any kind. Through a small rectangular bar (which features a camera and other sensors) that can be mounted on top of or next to your TV, the Xbox picks up your movements and translate them directly onto the screen, allowing you to control characters simply by waggling a relevant part of your body, jumping, or otherwise moving about. Whilst it sounds like a simple concept, it's an accessory that has transformed my console from being something that's used only to pla..." Read more

Dave Wallace - March 2012

"It's finally here. I don't think it's too much of a stretch to say that Bioware's Mass Effect 3 has been one of the most eagerly-anticipated games of 2012 - if not THE most eagerly-anticipated. Now that it's finally available and gamers have finally been able to get their hands on their long-ago-pre-ordered copies, can the threequel possibly hope to live up to the weight of expectation that has been placed upon its shoulders? In a word: yes. This game is everything you liked about Mass Effect, but turned up to eleven. The graphics are more polished and refined, with produ..." Read more

Nicola Whitaker - February 2012

"It's a work of art. I've been using control pads since the days of the wrist breaking joystick, across all consoles and can honestly say that for me, no other controller can compare to the Dual Shock3 It fits perfectly in your hands; the buttons, analogue sticks & D-Pad are all perfectly spaced so you don't have to stretch your fingers to throw that game winning grenade, or pull a handbrake turn. The DualShock3 all the features from the DualShock2 that came with the PS2 console, but adds: Wireless play - It's amazing how restrained you were when controllers had wires, people wou..." Read more

Matthew Brew - January 2012

"Infamous 2 begins in Empire city dramatically with the attack of the revered "beast" shown as Mcgrath's main adversary at the end of the first game. Immediately we can see the graphics have been ramped up a notch, faces are much more alive & lighting is ten times better giving the whole game a "hd" feel compared to the first games grainy graphics of dark grey tones. The game opens with a brief demonstration of Mcgrath's powers and even lets you summon an electrical storm upon your enemy, but this is clearly shown to be nothing against this monster that is the beast..." Read more

Danwen Huang - December 2011

"As you approach the finish line the sense of satisfaction swells up inside you, then a blue shell approaches and blow it all up. Yes this is still the mario kart we love and hate but with a new obscure title- which is much better than calling it the 'super original' mario kart 3D- also means several new additions to the enduring franchise..." Read more

Rizwan Nazir - November 2011

"I'm going to give a different perspective on this game compared to all the other countless reviews that have given this a AAA GOTY status. Yes, the game is brilliant, well thought out and an amazing experience. However there is a flaw. It's TOO GOOD that it's over before you even realise it. When I started playing the game I was taken aback by..." Read more

Andrew Highton - October 2011

"Unbridled freedom to complete story and side-missions dispersed between exciting and useful augmentations amongst other factors make this game a must-own for 2011 and here is why - Story - You are Adam Jensen, the chief officer of security at Sarif Industries and former S.W.A.T member. Sarif Industries has hit the headlines for being able to manipulate the human body and manually reshape your own evolution..." Read more

Yuji Lloyd - September 2011

"If you had asked me a few years ago, prior to the release of 2007's Portal, what I thought about buying a game in which you essentially have to solve a series of puzzles using nothing but a teleportation gun, I probably would have laughed the suggestion off, as would almost everyone I know..." Read more

Matthew Harris - August 2011

"Codemasters' third iteration of the Dirt series could be one of the most fun and beautiful-looking racing games I have had the fortune to play! Having never played any of the other Dirt games, nor any Colin McRae games, I did not really know what to expect from this title. Upon loading the game for the first time, you are treated to a brief introduction to the Dirt 3 menu and various settings such as name and country of birth..." Read more

Daniel Quinn - July 2011

"I have been playing L.A. Noire on and off since its release and to be honest I have really mixed feelings about it. It is unusual for me not to play and complete a game over a single week after release, but with Team Bondis new detective title I felt myself losing interest after short periods in front of my television screen..." Read more

Craig Broddle - June 2011

"The Lego video games have been around for a while now, so while it's no surprise to see the biggest book-to-film franchise being given a Lego approach; it is surprising to see how original this new installment really is..." Read more

Kenji Lloyd - May 2011

"With Madden NFL 2010, we've been given a game that's more than just a game; it is as close to a true sporting experience as you can get inside your living room..." Read more

Paul Martin - April 2011

"The game actually starts early on during the Dragon Age: Origins timeline. The Hawke family are fleeing the town of Lothering, a town which gets devoured and destroyed early on in first instalment ..." Read more

Elio - March 2011

"Patapon is a rather quirky and unusual rhythm based music game unlike anything I have ever played before on console or handheld. No matter what you read or hear about this game be sure to keep an open mind, because although at first it might sound like the stupidest idea for a game you have ever heard of, it's actually addictive as hell and tonnes of fun to boot. ..." Read more

Matthew Harris - February 2011

"When I bought the Dragon Age Origins Ultimate Edition last month for the low price of £17, I was expecting to play a short and boring game considering the price it was worth. Having never really heard of or played any of the game before I was only really buying it as I had the money lying around. Let me just say how much of a mistake my initial perceptions were! ..." Read more

Andrew Highton - January 2011

"Sly Cooper the raccoon who's also a legendary thief descended from thieves, Bentley the exceptionally intelligent turtle and The Murrrrrrrray; a big pink hippo filled with desire and undeniable strength..." Read more

David Hawes - December 2010

"So it's finally arrived... arguably the most eagerly-awaited title of the year. Does it delivery? Well - yes and no..." Read more

M Chopdat - November 2010

"As soon as Bioshock 2 was announced, I was terrified for many reasons. First of all there was the meeting between old and new..." Read more

Jake Sommers - October 2010

"Enslaved casts you as Monkey, a recently enslaved man so-called for his climbing ability and his agressive but caring nature. The opening sequence does a brilliant job of introducing you to the mechanics of the game, set to the backdrop of a slave ship falling from the sky. It is after crash landing that you meet your companion Trip, who enslaves you (again!) and tasks you with taking her home or facing death" Read more

John Haines - September 2010

"The story of Battlefield: Bad Company 2, sadly, can only be experienced in single-player. It centres around the protagonist (you) named Marlowe, who is a member of a special-ops squad named "Bad Company", hence the title of the game. While not wanting to spoil any of the storyline for you, I will say that I found it quite engaging and very dramatic! However, it can feel a bit short, only taking 6 or so hours to complete." Read more

Philip - August 2010

"Glance and you'll miss it, but look closely enough at the bottom of the game case and you will see a small sticker. This sticker reads, 'This game was not developed, approved, or licensed by the owners or creators of George A. Romero's Dawn of the Dead'. This text simultaneously aims to deny any breaches of copyright whilst confirming by association that the game and the film are similar enough to warrant such a qualifying message in the first place. So is this just marketing genius to get the zombie fans salivating or a genuine instruction from Capcom's legal department? I guess we'll never know..." Read more

Paul Martin - July 2010

"Since Batman: Arkham Asylum questions have been asked why more well known brands such as Superman, Spiderman and Transformers haven't been able to produce the creative genius that Rocksteady studios produced in 2009. On June 25th 2010 Transformers: War of Cybertron was released on multiple platforms. The game was developed by High Moon Studios who are renowned for their previous outing The Bourne Conspiracy, which didn't receive many high praises from critics or the public." Read more

Simick Sofat - June 2010

"Join John Marston, a former outlaw and awesome cowboy, in this stunning Wild West adventure. Betrayed by his gang and left for dead, the player must travel across picturesque landscapes typical of the era. By the creators of GTA IV enjoy a stunning, interactive experience in one of the oldest and most popular media genres and take an active part in the ultimate spaghetti western in which you make the choices. " Read more

Paul Martin - May 2010

"Are you afraid of the dark? It's a question that will haunt you throughout your playthrough of Alan Wake. Developed by Remedy Entertainment (Most renowned for creating the Max Payne series) and Published by Microsoft the game had been originally announced in 2001 or at least the games early planning stages had been. At E3 2005 Alan Wake emerged into the limelight with mind blowing ideas and promised a story driven action, horror, survival game that would make you scream for more when the final credits appear on the screen. That said Remedy have not fallen short on their promise." Read more