Alex Watson

Race Pro

Swedish developer SimBin is headed by an ex-racing driver and is known for its hardcore PC driving simulators such as GTR 2. It's now released Race Pro, an Xbox 360 only driving game. Can it successfully bring the challenge and realism of a sim to the console?

March 7, 2009 | 10:12

iDracula, it’s like The Chaos Engine on the iPhone

March 3, 2009 | 11:08

Silent Hill Homecoming PC

The latest instalment of Konami's fog-shrouded survival horror series arrives on the PC. You play Alex, a veteran who returns home to find himself promptly strapped to a trolley in an unpleasant hospital. Once you escape, things take a turn for the worse...

February 27, 2009 | 11:57

Noby Noby Boy

Katamari Damacy creator Keita Takahashi is back with his first PlayStation 3 title, Noby Noby Boy. The title is actually one of the saner elements of one of the most bizarre 'games' we've ever come across, ever. Read on to find out our thoughts.

February 24, 2009 | 11:41

Why the hard disk light needs to die

February 24, 2009 | 09:16

My Five Best iPhone Apps

February 18, 2009 | 09:17

Replacement iPhone earphones on test

The bundled iPhone earphones aren't great when it comes to sound quality and comfort, but the integrated mic and remote control is extremely handy. We take a look at six replacement iPhone earphone sets from Bose, Etymotic, Shure, Sennheiser, V-Moda, and Apple itself to see which is the best upgrade.

February 13, 2009 | 11:20

Ghosts, Goblins and difficulty levels

Why are some games so frustratingly hard? How do some titles manage to change frustration to exasperation to jubilation? Alex Watson investigates how Ghosts 'n' Goblins compares to Elder Scrolls, Lord of the Rings, and his ideal of a platform game.

October 24, 2006 | 09:34

Top 10 unique game controllers

We take a look at some of the most bizarre and inventive specialist game controllers to hit the market. Maracas? Check. Guitars? OneTwo. Fishing rods? Reel 'em in. Mech cockpits? Roger that. Who thinks up this stuff?

September 13, 2006 | 14:44

When politics clogs up the tubes

Politicians are notoriously out of touch with the connected world that we live in. Is this acceptable? Alex Watson contemplates tubes, emails and political parties dedicated to the cause of piracy.

August 17, 2006 | 16:10

Who owns your virtual life?

Second Life lets you make, buy and sell property in-game. World of Warcraft specifically forbids you. Flickr is all about creating your own content. How should we handle user-generated content in MMO experiences?

July 11, 2006 | 10:59

Final Fantasy v Oblivion - RPG greats

Oblivion is one of the best RPGs ever to be released, with fantastic graphics and immersive gameplay. But how does it compare to perhaps the greatest RPG of all time, Final Fantasy VII? We break out the PlayStation and give you our thoughts.

June 9, 2006 | 10:40

PSP games - not just dull PS2 ports

Fed up playing the same old PS2 games on the go? Splinter Cell, Metal Gear, Ridge Racer getting you down? Alex Watson investigates a couple of bizzarre portable gems for the PSP that will keep you entertained - if you can work out what on earth is going on.

May 3, 2006 | 10:58