Google made some controversial splashing in the gaming world recently by announcing the Google Stadia and being the ultra-switched-on-mile-a-minute person that I am.... it kinda passed me by. I think I have a certain noise filter when it comes to gaming news and promises of live-streaming have been the right amount of hyped and disappointing... Continue Reading →
Rockstar Lifestyle: Crunchy Underfoot
It's been a turbulent few weeks for Rockstar studios; the release of their latest open world behemoth overshadowed by the issue of studio crunch once more being the focus of widespread discussion and confusion in the preceding weeks. The waters were muddied by internet commentators on all sides of the debate shouting down the opinions... Continue Reading →
Resident Evil 2 Remake: E3 Trailer Breakdown
Anyone who... well... has ever heard my talk about gaming will more than likely know that Resident Evil 2 is not only my go-to answer for "Favourite Game", but also holds a very special place in my gaming history. The escapades of Leon & Claire as they escape Raccoon City forms part of my own... Continue Reading →
Rezzed 2018 Wrap-Up: I’m Still Not Great at Expos
Despite disruption on the District Line I managed to navigate the sprawling metropolis of London to make it to the Tobacco Dock for this year's EGX Rezzed. Ok, so I really just dropped that "District line" in there to make it sound like I know how London works where the truth is that I was... Continue Reading →
The Expectation of Perpetual Updates
Ok gamers, it's once again time to take out that mirror and take a look at ourselves as a group. A few weeks ago I noticed a tweet by a clearly rattled Jim Rossignol; linchpin of 'Big Robot', a tiny development team responsible for that excellent British romp 'Sir! You are being hunted' and 'The... Continue Reading →
I Suck at Expos: EGX Rundown 2017
The title pretty much covers it, I suck at expos. I want to see the hot new games, but I don't like to queue and don't really enjoy the sensation of other people watching me play over my shoulder. Add to this that there are also some games that I'm interested in, but kinda feel... Continue Reading →
So long ‘Mad Catz’; at least I have my R.A.T. to remember you…
In an uncharacteristic move, I'm going to do something of a current gaming news type blogpost to lament the movement of staple game hardware manufacturer 'Mad Catz' from "Woooh! we're a company" status, to "Urgh! We've filed for bankruptcy" as reported late last week. As a company they were dubiously renowned for producing opinion dividing products,... Continue Reading →