The Swedish trade group Dataspelsbranchen is currently researching a new ratings system for video games – sexism ratings. The new rating system will look at the promotion of gender equality in the video game. The planned system will examine how in-game female characters are portrayed, looking at equality and diversity. The group managed to receive […]
Halo: The Master Chief Collection’s matchmaking patch is delayed
Marring the otherwise successful launch of Halo: The Master Chief Collection has been the multiplayer matchmaking issues that have plagued gamers since release. Now, there’s more bad news as 343 Industries has been forced to delay a patch intended to fix some of the issues. Various issues within the game’s net code have locked players […]
Video Game Review – Far Cry 4
Ben Rayner reviews Far Cry 4… As I charge into base camp which is flooded with unwelcome militia, I’m readying my flamethrower with a fresh bottle of fuel and enjoying the sight of my noble steed, which just so happens to be a huge elephant, as it stamps on my foes, flips cars and eats […]
This week’s video game releases
As Christmas rolls ever closer, each week the gaming releases get bigger. This week Grand Theft Auto V gets the next-gen treatment, and it goes head to head with EA’s/Bioware’s epic fantasy franchise, Dragon Age. Rejoice, this is a good week if you are out of things to play. Game Format Release Date Publisher Company […]