The tree is up, the lights are on, the stockings are over the fireplace and everyone’s getting into the eggnog. It’s Christmas and it’s the best time of year. Nothing beats Christmas; it’s the time for fun and play, for family and friends. It’s the chance to get away from…
Read MoreA cheeky little email was dropped in my inbox this morning; Aussie-based Big Ant Studios has responded to the tragic news that Ashes Cricket 2013 is dead by releasing a new trailer for its upcoming Don Bradman Cricket 14 and reminding us that there is another cricket game on the…
Read MoreJapanese veteran developer, Neverland, is filing for bankruptcy. This is despite its most recent game, Rune Factory 4, receiving favourable reviews and being one of the company’s fastest-selling games ever with 150,000 units to date. In a statement, the company cited changes in the business environment as a key issue…
Read MoreReview by Nick H. Those purchasing a PlayStation 4 early have had PlayStation Plus pushed their way frequently. It is all over the PlayStation Store, most games come with a free seven day trial and if you already had it for your Vita or PlayStation 3, it lives on in…
Read MoreReview by Rob P. Ouch. Over the course of the last week I’ve cycled up hills, climbed stairs and lifted weights. I’ve run for miles and walked for several more. I’ve even been to the gym. Who would have guessed that gadget testing could be so painful? The cause of…
Read MoreNews by Matt S. Something that I suspected was on the cards has happened; after numerous delays Trickstar’s Ashes Cricket 2013 has been formally canned by publisher 505 Games. After a disastrous release on Steam, the console versions will never happen, and if you weren’t quick you won’t get the…
Read MoreReview by Matt S. It’s built right into the title: Need for Speed Rivals is all about competitive racing with other, real, people. Some of these people will be street racers. Others will be police cars. It doesn’t matter which at any point in time though because the entire game…
Read MoreReview by Nick H. Almost every video game tries to suck you in with at least one really catchy hook. Some use an interesting story filled with deep, multifaceted characters. Other titles have a gameplay mechanic that really stands out, such as a levelling system or exciting set of combos…
Read MoreReview by Matt S. Flowmo lasts for around 30 minutes and in that time there’s not a second of the experience that fits a conventional description of what constitutes a game. There’s no definable characters, there’s no linear narrative. It’s abstracted in the extreme. And it’s wonderful. Flowmo is as…
Read MoreInterview by Matt S. One of the first game developers to jump on the Kickstarter opportunity when it launched in Australia was Brisbane-based Defiant Development, and its game, Hand of Fate, is currently over halfway there, having earned $27,605 at time of writing out of a total goal of $50,000.…
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