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The 64 – Can the Commodore 64 make a come back?

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Back in the 80’s the Commodore 64 was the world’s best selling computer; with the exception of the UK where the Spectrum won the hearts of the people, the Commodore 64 dominated the home computer market.  With the Spectrum Vega and the Recreated Sinclair ZX Spectrum already on the market it’s no surprise that someone […]

Video Game Review – Stories: The Path of Destinies

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Emma Withington reviews Stories: The Path of Destinies… Ah, wouldn’t it be great if, in real life, when you simultaneously destroy the one you love and fling yourself into battle and imminent death – that you could learn from this mistake and think, ‘well, better luck next time, eh!’ Stories: The Path of Destinies is […]

Video Game Review – Dick Wilde

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Shaun Munro reviews Dick Wilde… Bolverk Games’ Dick Wilde brings a distinctly Duck Hunt-esque experience to PSVR, and though it’s hardly overflowing with content, Aim controller owners in particular should be easily swayed by the no-nonsense allure of this slick arcade shooter. You are the preposterously-monikered lead character, hired to use your grand arsenal of weaponry to […]

Video Game Review – Injustice 2 (Second Opinion)

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Shaun Munro reviews Injustice 2… The fighting game is a genre forever at battle with itself; appeal too desperately to the casual crowd and the hardcore lot will deem it “dumbed down”, but targeting the competitive scene too aggressively risks losing mainstream appeal (looking at you, Street Fighter V). Injustice 2, then, is one of the genre’s best […]

Video Game Review – Dr. Langeskov, The Tiger, and The Terribly Cursed Emerald: A Whirlwind Heist

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Kirsty Capes reviews Dr. Langeskov, The Tiger, and The Terribly Cursed Emerald: A Whirlwind Heist… After being consistently baffled by The Stanley Parable, I thought I would have a go at the latest offering in what appears to be a series of non-games from co-developers Davey Wreden and William Pugh, the latter of whom put […]

J.J. Abrams says Portal and Half-Life movies still in development

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During an interview with IGN to promote 10 Cloverfield Lane, J.J. Abrams was asked about the status of the big screen adaptations of the video games Half-Life and Portal, with the Star Wars: The Force Awakens director revealing that both are still in the works. “[I don’t have an update], but they’re in development,” said […]

Why Can Telltale Make Better Walking Dead Stories Than the TV Show?

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Samuel Brace asks why can Telltale make better Walking Dead stories than the TV show? Why isn’t The Walking Dead very good? Why isn’t The Walking Dead the show it could be, should be and has been? Why does the TV show suffer, flounder and falter when the very same IP excels in another medium? […]

Video Game Review – Hitman Episode 1: Paris

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Kris Wall reviews Hitman Episode 1: Paris… Due to the episodic release structure of the new Hitman, I will be reviewing each part of the content separately on a monthly basis. This review is for the Prologue and Paris missions. IO Interactive’s Hitman series has always represented a masterclass in level design, in patience and […]

Event Report – PLAY Expo Glasgow 2017

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Calum Petrie reports from PLAY Expo Glasgow 2017… This past weekend was the fantastic and extremely enjoyable PLAY Expo at Braehead Arena, taking place on the 17th and 18th of June. Home to a mass of great gaming classics, the consoles and computers that hosted the historical gaming collection was something that would bring a warming sensation […]