Fans of the Final Fantasy series have their own personal favorites for various reasons – but for me Final Fantasy X was the best (with VI and VII coming in right behind it). I am very excited about the upcoming HD remake of Final Fantasy X (with X-2 being a…
Read MoreTecmo Koei is best known in the west, perhaps, for the Dynasty Warriors franchise (or, at least, the Koei half of it is). In Japan, though, it is equally popular for the Romance of The Three Kingdoms games. These are hardcore strategy games that stopped being localised in the west…
Read MoreThe Australian Bureau of Statistics has released some raw statistics regarding the games industry that shows that the industry is in a horrific state of decline. For the 2011-2012 financial year there were just 581 people employed in games development in Australia. Of that number, just 51 of them are…
Read MoreI don’t play too many Lego games these days. It’s not that I don’t enjoy them, but it’s simply that after those excellent Star Wars ones, I’ve felt they’ve been too iterative for their own good. So I was pleasantly surprised that I enjoyed Lego Batman 2: DC Super Heroes…
Read MoreSquare Enix has a very tall task on its hands when it releases Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn. Creating an MMORPG is no small adventure to begin with, but trying to make players forget the poorly received XIV of the past while bringing in new players will be essential…
Read MoreLadies and Gentlemen, here is the moment we will know for certain whether iOS gaming really can offer premium experiences at premium price points, or whether the freemium and $0.99 app is really all iOS gamers are willing to shell out for. The rather brilliant XCom releases this week (June…
Read MoreA video game doesn’t need a compelling storyline or a realistic tone in order to be an enjoyable experience. Animal Crossing is an addictive simulation game where you, the player, are the centre of the universe with a utopia of carefree duties and colourful friends to live with. It’s a…
Read MoreWhen it comes to NBA and NFL sports games, I have played more than my fair share over the years. While the year by year releases do not suit everyone, I am that target audience as a huge fan of those two sports. NBA 2K has been very successful for…
Read MoreConsidering today’s video game market is more expansive than that of any other time frame, it’s logical that most companies are attempting to either make their titles more accessible or streamline them for mass appeal. This is not just the case for western shooters but Japanese-centric franchises as well. Nintendo’s…
Read MoreI just want to get this out from the start: The Last Of Us is an incredible game. Naughty Dog’s finest title, to be sure, and if you’re looking for buyer’s advice, just skip the rest of this review and look at the score at the bottom. Suffice to say,…
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