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West of Dead Review

This Western-themed roguelike has style to spare, but falls short on ideas.

July 3, 2020 | 14:00

MSI MPG Z490 Carbon EK X Review

MSI and EK team up to cool the CPU and power delivery on its MPG Z490 Carbon board

July 3, 2020 | 13:00

Hardspace: Shipbreaker Preview

What's the best way to evaluate a game about dismantling spaceships? Break it down.

July 3, 2020 | 09:00

Ubisoft fights off Vivendi takeover attempt

Signs a deal with Tencent.

March 21, 2018 | 10:14

No takeover bid for Ubisoft in the works, Vivendi claims

For at least six months, anyway.

November 20, 2017 | 10:38

Activision teases Sierra rebirth

Could On-Line Systems live again?

August 8, 2014 | 11:34

Activision Blizzard going independent

Activision Blizzard is breaking away from parent company Vivendi in an investor buyout led by CEO Bobby Kotick.

July 26, 2013 | 09:16

The Bourne Conspiracy

Robert Ludlum's series of Bourne books have finally been translated from the big screen to the computer screen. Is Jason Bourne, the unstoppable super-spy, going to be floored by awful gameplay though or is this game one born of brilliance? We find out.

July 5, 2008 | 09:34

Matt Damon wanted Myst-like Bourne Game

Matt Damon apparently lobbied to have a Myst-like game for the franchise, not a shooter.

May 1, 2008 | 11:39

Multiplayer cut from Prototype

Sierra has confirmed that the multiplayer and co-op sections have been cut from the upcoming Prototype.

March 31, 2008 | 17:17

Ghostbusters: The Game details revealed

We know we aren't the only one to be giddy with joy at the idea of a new Ghostbusters game, so check the new details which have crept out.

December 6, 2007 | 07:24

Activision, Vivendi Universal merge

Out of nowhere two of the biggest publishers in games have united - bringing Call of Duty, Tony Hawks, Guitar Hero and World of Warcraft all under one roof.

December 3, 2007 | 11:51

F.E.A.R.: Perseus Mandate

We take the latest expansion pack for F.E.A.R. out for a spin to see how TimeGate has carried on the work of Monolith with the classic Horror/Shooter franchise. Is the game any good or is it just a slew of clichés and pastiches? We find out!

November 18, 2007 | 13:30

New Ghostbusters game in the making

Vivendi has confirmed that a new Ghostbusters game is in development, to be written by Bill Murray, Dan Ackroyd and Harold Ramis.

November 15, 2007 | 11:52

Universal files divorce with Apple

Universal Music Group has decided not to renew its annual contract to sell music through Apple's iTunes music store.

July 2, 2007 | 15:41

Timeshift for PS3

TimeShift, the time altering FPS, has been confirmed for the PS3 and will see a release this autumn.

May 18, 2007 | 15:02

HL2: Ep 3 won't feature City 17

Valve's Doug Lombardi reveals that Episode Two is almost finished and that Episode Three is in the works and will feature a new environment.

May 18, 2007 | 10:05

World in Conflict preview

World in Conflict is based in the middle of the Cold War where the Americans and Russians are at each other's necks. However, this time the battle is on US soil. That's not all that is different about Massive's latest RTS game though, and it's definitely one to look out for later this year when it's released...

April 10, 2007 | 09:24

Joint Task Force

Joint Task Force is an RTS game set in 2008 boasting awesome graphics, big explosions and scary terrorists. Can an RTS game seriously tackle serious issues like the war on terror? Can this game really challenge Company of Heroes? All is revealed in our review.

September 22, 2006 | 15:41

F.E.A.R. multiplayer now being given away

A freebie multiplayer game is being given away to get more people interested in the F.E.A.R. franchise.

August 9, 2006 | 10:55

Prepare for more F.E.A.R.

More content for F.E.A.R. is coming in the form of an expansion pack. New levels and guns, as well as a continued storyline are promised.

May 8, 2006 | 14:20

Parents sue over WoW death

Is World of Warcraft as addictive as crack? Does Blizzard command a 4.5 million-strong army of Red Bull-fuelled nutballs? We doubt it. Naturally, that won't stop a Chinese couple suing Blizzard over their son's death. Someone call Jack Thompson!

November 21, 2005 | 14:47

City of Villains, F.E.A.R. support dual core

IDF FALL 05: According to Intel reps today, games are already starting to be optimized for dual core chips. We've got the skinny.

August 24, 2005 | 20:14

SWAT 4 patch contains Adware

The latest patch for the tactical FPS game, SWAT 4, downloads advertising textures inserted into the game. Added realism or unwanted intrusion? You Decide.

August 10, 2005 | 09:48