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Tales of Monkey Island Episode 5 review
I can’t believe we’re finally at the end of Guybrush Threepwood’s latest adventure already. Episode 5 of Tales of Monkey Island is here and I can tell you now Guybrush isn’t in for an easy ride this time around. Before I get into this Tales o...
New Super Mario Bros review
[There is a video that cannot be displayed in this feed. Visit the blog entry to see the video.] It’s a bit odd that this game’s called New Super Mario Bros as it’s not really that new if you’ve played the DS version. The game looks almost id...
Resident Evil The Darkside Chronicles review
[There is a video that cannot be displayed in this feed. Visit the blog entry to see the video.] The Darkside Chronicles is an on-rails shooter which not only lets you play through a story in South America with Leon Kennedy and Jack Krauser, but also...
Wii Music Plus
There could be a sequel on the way for Wii Music entitled Wii Music Plus. Mr Miyamoto has admitted the 2008 release under-performed so Nintendo will try to make amends using all the added benefits of Wii MotionPlus support. Buy Wii Music Plus now New...
Amazon Black Friday video game deals 2009
Deal hunters pay attention – Amazon have announced their Black Friday sale for 2009 which sees countless video game goodies being snapped up by savvy shoppers across the US. For renewing Xbox Live accounts Amazon are offering Call of Duty: Mod...
Top 5 videogames for Christmas 2009
[There is a video that cannot be displayed in this feed. Visit the blog entry to see the video.] Christmas 2009 is fast approaching and in this modern day you can amuse yourself after dinner with games consoles instead of playing charades or reading ...
Silent Hill Shattered Memories release date
If you’re looking forward to Silent Hill: Shattered Memories, good news. The game’s been announced to come out on the 8th December for the Wii with PS2 and PSP versions to follow shortly after. The game features using the Wii remote as a torch an...
Mario and Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games review
[There is a video that cannot be displayed in this feed. Visit the blog entry to see the video.] Mario and Sonic’s Olympic Games game if you know what I mean sold like the proverbial hot cakes. Not only did it tap into the spirit of the Olympics bu...
Up review
[There is a video that cannot be displayed in this feed. Visit the blog entry to see the video.] I had my first experience of 3D cinema the other day when I watched Up. Once my eyes had adjusted I was initially impressed but then I sort of got used t...
Wii 2
There could very well be a Wii 2 on the way sooner than you’d think. According to a leaked Nintendo document, the machine may be out in a year’s time, have Blu-Ray support and be able to deliver movies and games at 1080p. Buy a Nintendo Wii now N...
Interview with Charles Martinet the voice behind Mario
Charles Martinet recently joined us for a chat and explains what it’s like to be the voice behind the oldest and most recognisable video game character of all time – Mario. He’s also behind a whole host of other Nintendo characters who’l...
Top kids Wii games
So three years after launch Nintendo’s Wii console is still a hot ticket to be the number one system of choice this holiday season. The recent price drop to $199 has spurred sales and finally becomes a more realistic prospect for families or even ...
Black Wii
Want a Wii that won’t show up the dirt? Well wait until November and you can bag yourself a limited edition black Wii complete with Remote, Motion Plus, Nunchuck and both Wii Sports games. Get in! Buy a Black Wii now New: Buy a Black Wii from Amazo...
Tales of Monkey Island Episode 4 review
We’ve arrived at the penultimate episode of Tales of Monkey Island from Telltale Games and boy is it a shocker. It’s okay, don’t worry. There are no spoilers of episode 4 here but if you’ve not finished episode 3 yet then you may want to pass...
Wii hardcore games
It’s true that Nintendo have focused more on the casual gamer and families this console generation; however behind the scenes there is a strong core focus to be found. Many Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 owners scoff at Nintendo Wii because all th...
Dead Space Extraction review
[There is a video that cannot be displayed in this feed. Visit the blog entry to see the video.] Dead Space was one of my surprise favourite games last year so I’ve been looking forward to Dead Space Extraction on the Wii – a prequel which ch...
FIFA 10 review
[There is a video that cannot be displayed in this feed. Visit the blog entry to see the video.] Once again it’s time for another EA Sports game with a new number on the end. This time it’s the turn of FIFA. When you first look at the game it doe...
Wii bike
[There is a video that cannot be displayed in this feed. Visit the blog entry to see the video.] A new bike peripheral is set to come out for the Nintendo Wii. The Cyberbike will encourage people to get fit using 18 circuits and an array of ‘imposs...
The Beatles Rock Band review
[There is a video that cannot be displayed in this feed. Visit the blog entry to see the video.] If you don’t like The Beatles you won’t enjoy this latest iteration of Rock Band. However, if you’re a massive fan or even know a little about them...
Tales of Monkey Island Episode 3 review
If you’ve been following my reviews of the wonderful point and click adventures; Tales of Monkey Island Episode One and Tales of Monkey Island Episode Two so far then you no doubt have been dying to read this Tales of Monkey Island Episode Three Re...
Guitar Hero 5 review
[There is a video that cannot be displayed in this feed. Visit the blog entry to see the video.] So Guitar Hero 5 is available in the shops and the good news is this doesn’t feel like just some more songs to jam along to slightly repackaged. It is ...
Mini Ninjas review
[There is a video that cannot be displayed in this feed. Visit the blog entry to see the video.] Just because a game’s for kids doesn’t mean it has to be hurriedly put together. Luckily, it seems that quite a bit of care and attention has gone in...
Free Wii Internet Channel
The Wii Internet Channel is now free of charge. Once upon a time you could get it for free when it first appeared on the Nintendo Wii, but if you missed out and didn’t want to pay for it you can get it now, put away that Nintendo Points Card and sa...
Madden NFL 10 review
[There is a video that cannot be displayed in this feed. Visit the blog entry to see the video.] Another year sees another roll-out of all EA’s sports franchises such as Tiger Woods PGA Tour 10 and Madden NFL 10 is no different. Here we see a coupl...
GI Joe The Rise of Cobra review
[There is a video that cannot be displayed in this feed. Visit the blog entry to see the video.] Anyone old enough to remember the G.I. Joe cartoon and toys? Well if you do, you may or may not be excited about the new movie. This is the game of the m...
Tales of Monkey Island Episode One review
Welcome to yet another review where I begin by reminiscing about my favourite childhood home computer, the Commodore Amiga. Yes it was around 1992 or 1993 when on this magnolia coloured jumped up electrical typewriter; I played the original Secret of...
G Force review
[There is a video that cannot be displayed in this feed. Visit the blog entry to see the video.] We all know that most movie licenses are very bad but Disney’s G-Force actually bucks the trend and delivers a satisfying action adventure with high pr...
Guitar Hero 5 Mii support
[There is a video that cannot be displayed in this feed. Visit the blog entry to see the video.] Guitar Hero 5 on the Wii is going to support your Miis. So if you’ve made funny versions of Michael Jackson, Hitler or Ed Gean they can now jam along t...
The Conduit review
[There is a video that cannot be displayed in this feed. Visit the blog entry to see the video.] There’s been quite a lot of talk about The Conduit due to the fact that it’s a proper First-Person Shooter for the Wii and looks mighty good too. Wel...
DJ Hero release date
After Guitar Hero comes DJ Hero for Activision, and they’ve just signed Jazzy Jeff to be in the game. If you remember he’s the guy that sang Summertime with Will Smith aka the Fresh Prince. You can spin those wheels of steel on November 2009. Buy...
