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Retro Review: Metroid II: Return of Samus (3DS Virtual Console)

December 2, 2011

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The original Metroid on the Nintendo Entertainment System was undeniably a classic. Many continue to play it to this day, even if it is somewhat dated, lacking a map and other basic features that we’ve come to expect from the genre. Unfortunately, its sequel does not receive the same recognition…

Call of Cthulhu advent calender now ticking down!

December 1, 2011

Advent Calendar/Call of Cthulhu

Just a friendly reminder, folks, the Red Wasp Call of Cthulhu advent calender (look for “Cthulhu Christmas Calender” on iTunes) is live, and it’s such a fun little way to count down to Christmas Every day you’re given a new brainteasing question that will really test your knowledge of H.P…

Call of Cthulhu advent calender now ticking down!

December 1, 2011

Advent Calendar/Call of Cthulhu

Retro Review: Geneforge 2 (PC)

December 1, 2011

Geneforge/PC/Retro Reviews/Reviews

Whilst reviewing the second Geneforge game, the best analogy I could find is the tried and tested ‘it’s like pulling teeth.” In case this hadn’t told you immediately what mood I’m in regarding this game, I can give you a rundown of the exact thoughts I had while clicking my…

Retro Review: Geneforge 2 (PC)

December 1, 2011

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The 24 Games of Christmas! Day #2; Sengoku

December 1, 2011

24 games of Christmas/Sengoku

Seeing green and red? It must be Christmas! Every year the world patiently (or not-so-patiently) counts down those 24 days to Christmas; there’s even calendars filled with little treats to help keep the young ones patient. Then the big day rolls around and it’s filled with great food, great company…

Import Review: Pulseman (Wii Virtual Console)

December 1, 2011

Import/Pulseman/review/Virtual Console

Game Freak is most commonly associated with the Pokemon series, but it’s certainly not a young company. In fact, it began releasing games for non-Nintendo consoles as early as the 1990s. One such title is the Japanese import, Pulseman, for the Sega Genesis. Thanks to the Virtual Console, we can…

Import Review: Pulseman (Wii Virtual Console)

December 1, 2011

Import/Pulseman/review/Virtual Console

R.I.P GamePro

November 30, 2011

GamePro/magazine

A bit of a sad day in the games industry; the 20-year old publication, GamePro, is being shelved. The full report can be seen here: http://www.industrygamers.com/news/gamepro-is-dead It’s a tough time for the more traditional games journalism publishing, with a lot of competition from blogs and smaller websites, and a dwindling…

R.I.P GamePro

November 30, 2011

GamePro/magazine

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