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Most wanted next gen gameplay improvements

There’s an argument and perhaps a conundrum when it comes to Next Generation gaming, in that for some people the personification of next gen boils down to how well a game looks; but aside from pretty graphics, what changes can and should gamers expect from new hardware rolling out next

The new Resident Evil – Adapt or Die

Resident Evil 6 asks you kindly to put away any preconceived ideas about the series, and merely focus on some new storytelling with familiar characters and some hybrid gameplay that fuses elements of action and more methodical cinematic direction. However, if you’re stuck in the past wishing for a return

The truth about on-disc downloadable content (DLC)

On disc DLC has become the scourge of gaming for some people, yet, there’s a blind lemming like diving into the pits of despair without actually thinking of the logistics or reasoning behind the actions. Capcom has come under the spotlight more than most but regardless of who, DLC has

The third parties won E3’12

With all the kerfuffle over which of the big three won E3 this year the reality is that whilst Microsoft, Sony and Nintendo all showcased new wares and services, the third party game support has blown through the roof. What’s more, the reaction to those games has been positively glowing.

Is 3D in gaming a huge failure?

When I first saw 3D in gaming on current gen consoles what seems like long ago with Ubisoft’s Avatar the videogame, I was impressed intrigued and genuinely excited to get my hands on 3D in my home. Ubisoft’s Avatar, whilst not the most impressive game produced some stunning 3D effects

Spec Ops: The Line hands on preview

Gears of War clone alert – Spec Ops: The Line preview video We put some hands on time with a preview build of 2K Games’ forthcoming third person shooter, and found it to be an enjoyable romp despite its seeming lack of originality and similarities to Gears of War. Take

Dragon’s Dogma hands on preview

Why you should buy Dragon’s Dogma this month We sunk a lot of man hours into the rather cool Dragon’s Dogma, and whilst we’ve already posted some gameplay narration, here’s a more in depth look at the game and how it all works, what we like about it, and some