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Top Five Most Disappointing Games of 2008
It's facepalm time. After collecting votes from our readers for the best games of 2008, it's time to look back on the year and see which games came out that didn't live up to expectations. Here's our take on the titles that got destroyed by their own hype and how they could have been saved.
December 30, 2008 | 08:30
The Best Gaming Moments of 2008
The year may well be drawing to a close, but we aren't done yet. There's just enough time left to look back on the specific moments that stood out for us this year, at what we reckon were our best gaming moments of 2008. Read our tales and choices within!
December 16, 2008 | 00:37
Trackmania DS
Trackmania, the fast and free arcade race with a focus on crazy jumps and insane speeds has made the leap to the DS. Can the hardware cope with this fully 3D racer, or is a pit-stop in order? Joe takes a look to find out, stopping only to admire the squirrels.
December 13, 2008 | 09:01
Vote for your Game of the Year
We're doing things a little differently this year for our Game of the Year - we're giving you, our readers, the chance to vote for your favourite games of the year on PC and Console. Which game won your heart this year? Let us and the rest of the world know now!
December 10, 2008 | 13:57
Sonic Unleashed
Sonic is unleashing the beast in this speedy new action-platformer, with a new ability to turn into a were-hedgehog as he fights to save the world once more. Is it as truly cringe-worthy as it sounds, or is Unleashed a surprise success? Find out what we think within!
December 2, 2008 | 08:24
Castlevania: Order of Ecclesia
Castlevania: Order of Ecclesia is the third Castlevania game to hit the DS, but this one breaks all the conventions of the long-running franchise. With a new glyph-based combat style and a brand new set of characters, this is a stark departure for the Castlevania series.
November 30, 2008 | 08:39
Shaun White Snowboarding
Bombing the slopes and surfing the pow pow are phrases you'll only get away with on a snowboarding trip, so it's just as well Shaun White Snowboarding has arrived to teach us the lingo. We grab our board and warm gloves and find out if this new franchise is worth leaving the ski lodge for.
November 22, 2008 | 08:20
On Our Desk - 14
It's that time again and we're rounding up all the bits and bobs once more for a big round-up of the latest gadgetry and gizmogery. We've got books, games, peripherals, memory and...beanbags? Whatever, Joe, Faith, Richard and Tim take a look at what's been on our desks.
November 17, 2008 | 08:15
An Interview with Lara Croft
The new Tomb Raider game is on the horizon. So, as gamers everywhere get ready to get hands-on with the virtual Ms. Croft, we sit down to have a chat with the real thing and see what Alison Carroll thinks about being the latest model to play Lara and what the fans think of her.
October 30, 2008 | 07:01
World of Goo
It's big, gooey and reeking of unusual charm. What is it? It's Joe's latest plaything, the World of Goo. Based on the popular experimental game, Tower of Goo, World of Goo fuses a Lemmings-style gameplay with an icky, but adorable art style and the result is bloody fantastic!
October 12, 2008 | 07:55
Quantum of Solace Hands-on Preview
What's the name of the game? Bond. James Bond. Bond; James Bond, 007. Well, James Bond 007: Quantum of Solace strictly, but that doesn't matter since everyone knows that already. Why? They've been expecting you Bond-James-Bond, that's why.
October 9, 2008 | 08:10
Skate 2 Hands-on Preview
The sequel to the best skateboarding game of last year is inbound and this time the street-surfing is set in the earthquake-torn city of San Vanelona. With the ability to get off the board and move the props around though, could Skate be straying too far from the proven formula?
October 7, 2008 | 08:48
Final Fantasy IV DS
Square Enix has remade Final Fantasy IV, one of the most beloved games in the long-running series, on the Nintendo DS. With new 3D graphics, restored and original sequences and a whole load of new content, we take a look to see if the new game is any better or not.
September 8, 2008 | 11:10
Tiger Woods PGA Tour '09
Another year, another Tiger Woods golf game - but is this year's instalment worth more than just a box art update and name refresh? We check out Tiger Woods PGA Tour 2009 to find out if this really is a case of a nice virtual walk ruined by having to stop and hit a ball...
September 6, 2008 | 07:54
Is Accessibility Killing PC Gaming?
Joe may be on holiday right now, but there's not enough to stop him getting all speculative about what the future of PC gaming. With most games now going multiplatform and the constant threat of poor console ports, Joe wonders about how the face of gaming is changing...
August 30, 2008 | 10:45
Top 10 Computer Game NPCs
We all love Master Chief and Gordon Freeman, but now it's time to give some attention to the little guy - the supporting characters and NPCs who help define a good game experience. Let us know who your favourite computer game characters are and check out our Top Ten within!
July 18, 2008 | 07:10
Top Spin 3
It's summer and that only means one thing - out with the strawberries and lemonade, turn off the latest results from Wimbledon and sit back, with your feet up to play the latest game in the Top Spin series. Can this third iteration take us to the next level, or will it do a Henman on us?
July 1, 2008 | 07:42
Different Games for Different Players
Phillip Marlowe has got a chip on his shoulder about game design. Why is it that games are only ever made for 16 to 25 year old men who love shooters? Philip questions the problems facing developers who want to target games for more specific markets.
June 17, 2008 | 08:10
The Incredible Hulk
Hulk, smash! Joe, review! We take a peek at the tie-in video game for the new Incredible Hulk movie to see if it can buck the trend of most tie-in games and turn out to be any good. Let's just hope it doesn't make us too angry. Publishers don't like us when we're angry...
June 14, 2008 | 08:48
Lego Indiana Jones: The Original Adventures
The Lego games have been a surprising success in recent years, so even though it may seem just a little bit kiddy we have to hold up our hands and admit being excited at the prospect of Lego Indy - was our excitement justified? Find out in our review!
June 12, 2008 | 15:26
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