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Infinity Wars could well be the best digital card game to date

October 14, 2013

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Preview by Matt S. There’s no shortage of digital collectible card games (CCGs). From Magic: The Gathering and Might & Magic: Duel of Champions right through to little indie efforts like Orbs CCG, this is a genre that is remarkably good for game developers for two reasons; it keeps people…

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October 13, 2013

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Article by Owen S. Massive multiplayer online gaming can be quite a daunting experience. Especially when attempting it for the first time. More so when trying to play with strangers. The player might feel anxious, nervous and their only goal might be to come through the experience with a positive…

Last chance! Vote for your favourite games of the year!

October 12, 2013

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It’s the last week before we close our game of the year awards voting, so if you haven’t cast your vote yet, be sure to do it now! Now, I know what you’re thinking “why so early in the year? The really big games haven’t been released yet!” That’s true,…

Review: Tanto Cuore (iPad)

October 11, 2013

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Review by Matt S. I worry for whoever came up with this idea for a game. Tanto Cuore is a card game all about collecting maids. Yes. Collecting. Maids. Somewhere in some dude’s (I’m sure it’s a guy who invented this game) mind the idea of having a game entirely…

Hardware Review: Mad Catz S.T.R.I.K.E.3 Gaming Keyboard

October 11, 2013

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Review by Rob P. Glorious, glorious plastic. If it can work for the iPhone then it can work for this, the latest in Mad Catz’ range of Pro Gaming keyboards. Previous models – the jaw-dropping STRIKE7, and the built-like-a-brick STRIKE5 – employed a hefty frame with a matte non-slip coating.…

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October 11, 2013

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Preview by Matt S. Something spectacular happened when I got some hands on time with Super Mario 3D World at the EB Games Expo 2013 show; everyone was participating as equals. Five levels were on show at the Expo, and I got to play them all. In each case the…

Interview: Aussie indie on game development and the challenges of Kickstarter

October 10, 2013

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Interview by Aidan B. At the EB Games Expo 2013, one of the more entertaining sections was the Aussie indies section. Australia has a growing collection of high quality developers operating in small teams creating innovative and creative games, largely free of the constraints of working for a larger developer.…

Review: Worms Revolution Extreme (Vita)

October 10, 2013

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Review by Matt S. Well, it was inevitable that Worms would eventually make its way to the PlayStation Vita. The folks at Team 17 have adapted the insanity to every other platform, so why not also Sony’s powerhouse? Now, these games don’t have a good track record on the handheld…

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October 10, 2013

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If you’re a fan of RPGs and you haven’t experienced a Spiderweb Software game at least once, then you’re doing it wrong. This little indie developer has, for years, churned out classic RPG after classic RPG. We’re talking isometric graphics, reams of text to wade through, and narratives that you…

Review: Brightstone Mysteries: Paranormal Hotel HD (iPad)

October 10, 2013

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Review by Andrew M. The adventure game genre has had a real resurgence on the back of The Walking Dead game franchise. And with that comes more casual titles that play on the same genre appeal, but offer a significantly gentler experience. Enter Brightstone Mysteries: Paranormal Hotel. It doesn’t come…

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