Monday, 14 February 2011
Henry Dowling
Not many people know this, but I fancy myself a bit of a dancer. Granted, my style is somewhat alternative, avant garde, if you will, but I quite enjoy busting a flurry of moves should the rhythm take hold of me. In the privacy of my own home, of course. Strangely enough though, my love for tripping the light fantastic across the dance floor just doesn't translate well in Konami's full body motion-controlled evolution of the Dance Dance Revolution concept, Dance Evolution ...
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Wednesday, 09 February 2011
Mark Botha
When Dead Space was released in 2008, its approach to combat was a breath of fresh air. Strategic dismemberment, as it was officially dubbed, beseeched you to systematically hack your enemies apart from a distance, separating them from their arms, legs and various protruding thingies, instead of going for the classic but less exciting headshot ...
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Monday, 07 February 2011
Henry Dowling
It's not often that we see a game based on a cartoon show based on a line of toys based on comic book heroes. Yet that's exactly what we have here with Marvel Super Hero Squad: The Infinity Gauntlet. First seen in the Marvel-licensed Hasbro toy line, the Marvel Super Hero Squad is a 'super deformed' take on the classic line-up of Marvel action heroes and villains. These big-headed figurines soon found favor among children and toy collectors, garnering enough of a fan base to warrant a cartoon series and eventually a game, 2009's Marvel Super Hero Squad, which didn't make it to the Xbox 360. Even though the first title received mostly average to bad reviews, Marvel and THQ clearly decided that the franchise deserved another shot, which brings us to this, Marvel Super Hero Squad: The Infinity Gauntlet, another straight-forward action adventure aimed directly at the younger gamer ...
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Tuesday, 01 February 2011
Henry Dowling
An expensive surround sound speaker set-up may deliver mind-blowing audio to accompany your gaming sessions, but in terms of immersion, and peace and quiet for your neighbours, you really can't beat a good set of gaming headphones. Nothing sucks you into a game quite the same way, blocking out external stimuli and focusing your attention directly on the action. Unfortunately, without a dedicated headphone jack on the Xbox 360, it's not quite as simple as just plugging a set of headphones into your console and blasting away, especially if you are looking to chat with friends via Xbox LIVE while you play. Don't lose hope just yet though, because there are options, such as the GX1 Gaming Headset from accessory manufacturer, ORB ...
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Monday, 31 January 2011
Henry Dowling
We don't always buy accessories because we really need them. In fact, the very word 'accessories' points to additional things, things which supplement the central item but aren't integral to its core function. A charge dock for your gaming controller is one such thing, especially when you consider how much more it costs than a simple charge & play option. Still, some of us have to have all our bases covered, and if you are the sort who can't bear the thought of going 'wired' to charge your battery you will probably need a second battery charged and ready to roll. If that's the case then the ORB controller charge dock could be just what you've been looking for ...
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Monday, 31 January 2011
Henry Dowling
Communication is of utmost importance when it comes to multiplayer gaming. You need to know where your squad members are, what your next objective is, and of course, you need to be able to scream profanities at foreign strangers when things go badly for you and your team. To facilitate this crucial element of the Xbox LIVE experience, Microsoft has been kind enough to pop a very basic but functional set of wired headphones in all but the most basic of Xbox 360 console configurations. Those who picked up an Xbox 360 Arcade, or "Core" from ye olden days, are left to find a set for themselves if they need one, either from Microsoft themselves or a third party version, like this, the ORB Wired Headset ...
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Monday, 31 January 2011
Henry Dowling
Probably the first accessory most gamers buy to go with their shiny new Xbox 360 consoles is some form of rechargeable battery solution, whether in the form of a charging dock or a play & charge kit. Of these the play & charge variety is the more popular and usually more affordable option, and scores points by basically eliminating down-time while charging. Obviously Microsoft have their own play & charge kit on the market, but for those willing to shop around there are other options worth looking at too, including the Dual Charge & Play Battery Pack from ORB ...
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Monday, 17 January 2011
Steven De Klerk
"Break into a new world of gaming, where you will use your fists, knees, legs, elbows and even your head to destroy your opponents," went a blurb for Ubisoft's fighting game for Kinect, Fighters Uncaged. And what an intriguing idea it is. Nearly everyone loves a good fighting game, but what if you could be even more involved, act out the moves and give your on-screen opponent a good beating without worrying about getting your own face smashed in. Of course, theory only gets you so far, and in practise, Fighters Uncaged doesn't just get a few things wrong, it gets everything wrong ...
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Monday, 17 January 2011
Henry Dowling
Inconsistent and erratic controls turn this somewhat promising board racer into an average one...
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Monday, 17 January 2011
Henry Dowling
Here is an odd little Xbox LIVE Arcade title which fills a gap in the market which I didn't even realise needed filling. You know that feeling of pent up aggression that you are left with after a particularly intense Call of Duty session, as the remnants of hour upon hour of blistering firefights linger in your subconscious? Well, The Undergarden is here to help melt that all away ...
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