Aussie readers of DDNet, have we got a treat for you! (Note: this competition is only open to Australian residents. Apologies, overseas friends, but I’m sure we’ll have another contest for you soon) Stranger Of Paradise is one of the finest, and smartest, games in Square Enix’s storied series. As we wrote in our 4.5/5 review: Do you know that…
Skarlet, the first downloadable character promised for Mortal Kombat 2011 is now available on LIVE. Click on through for a bloody, bloody, trailer- There are several DLC characters and content packs coming for the newest Mortal Kombat title. The first one out of the virtual gates, Skarlet, starts things off…
Read MoreIt’s safe to say that you need to approach Combat Mission: Battle for Normandy a little differently than you are used to with most modern games. I, in my infinite wisdom, jumped straight in without even a glance at the manual. That was a big mistake. At first, I persisted…
Read MoreIt’s safe to say that you need to approach Combat Mission: Battle for Normandy a little differently than you are used to with most modern games. I, in my infinite wisdom, jumped straight in without even a glance at the manual. That was a big mistake. At first, I persisted…
Read MorePutting out a HD version of an aging but well loved game is a risk. On the one hand, it’s a chance for a publisher to take advantage of nostalgia, while winning some new fans with the sparkling new coat of paint. On the other hand, you’d better hope the…
Read MorePutting out a HD version of an aging but well loved game is a risk. On the one hand, it’s a chance for a publisher to take advantage of nostalgia, while winning some new fans with the sparkling new coat of paint. On the other hand, you’d better hope the…
Read MoreDSiWare is not dead. Indeed, since the 3DS can play DSiWare games, and there are no 3DSWare games hitting up the 3DS eShop right now, DSiWare and Virtual Console are ruling the Nintendo roost right now. Of course, DSiWare games also tend to be small in size and throwaway games…
Read MoreDSiWare is not dead. Indeed, since the 3DS can play DSiWare games, and there are no 3DSWare games hitting up the 3DS eShop right now, DSiWare and Virtual Console are ruling the Nintendo roost right now. Of course, DSiWare games also tend to be small in size and throwaway games…
Read MoreThe hardcore strategy genre has seen a number of all-encompassing, ‘grand’ wargames. Whilst there are a few that get it right (Pride of Nations) there are others that fail to balance the interlocking aspects and create broken games where exploitation of rules makes it difficult to enjoy (the vast majority).…
Read MoreThe hardcore strategy genre has seen a number of all-encompassing, ‘grand’ wargames. Whilst there are a few that get it right (Pride of Nations) there are others that fail to balance the interlocking aspects and create broken games where exploitation of rules makes it difficult to enjoy (the vast majority).…
Read MoreLast year, something strange happened. A casual-orientated Magic the Gathering video game was released on PS3, PC and XBL download services. Magic the Gathering: Duels of the Planeswalkers was an “arcade” Magic experience. You had preset decks, and you played against other people with preset decks. With an even playing…
Read More