10th Sep2021

RETRO-spective: ‘Tales of Xillia’ Review

by Xenia Grounds

After Tales of Graces F, the next game chronologically was Tales of Xillia which was mostly released to celebrate a landmark for the series. Tales of Xillia was made for the 15th anniversary of the franchise. As a result, there are a lot of touches to the stories that came before it but the question […]

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19th Aug2021

RETRO-spective: ‘Tales of Graces F’ Review

by Xenia Grounds

With Tales of Arise coming out later this year, I thought it would be good to revisit some of the Tales games that I’ve gotten to experience in the lead-up to it. Even though I am a lifelong JRPG fan, I didn’t start my Tales journey until 2012 and the first one I ever played […]

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26th Jul2017

PQube to unleash ‘UNDER NIGHT IN-BIRTH Exe:Late[st]’ in Europe!

by Kat Wheat

PQube have announced that they will be releasing the critically acclaimed fighting game by Arc System Works and French Bread, UNDER NIGHT IN-BIRTH Exe:Late[st], in European territories, for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 3 and PlayStation Vita, in 2017! Widely considered the missing link between traditional 2D fighter gameplay and the over-the-top craziness of ‘anime’ fighters, UNDER […]

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10th Mar2016

Marvelous announce ‘Nitroplus Blasterz’ DLC will be free

by Phil Wheat

Marvelous Europe have announced their DLC plans for the anticipated 2D anime fighter by EXAMU, Nitroplus Blasterz: Heroines Infinite Duel, which is scheduled to be released on PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 3 in Europe and Australia on 7th April. Right after the release of the game, players will be able to download two additional characters: […]

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07th Mar2016

Rejoice! PQube to give ‘Guilty Gear Xrd -REVELATOR-‘ a physical UK release!

by Phil Wheat

PQube have announced that they will be publishing Arc System Works’ Guilty Gear Xrd -REVELATOR- for EU territories on June 10, 2016 for PS4 and PS3. So that should make up for the abomination that was the UK release of Guilty Gear Xrd -SIGN- (I bought the US release JUST to get a physical copy). Guilty […]

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26th Jan2016

First trailer for ‘TMNT: Mutants in Manhattan’

by Phil Wheat

Following swiftly after their videogame adaptation of the iconic 80s franchise Transformers, Platinum Games take a stab at another kids favourite, the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles! Set to debut later this year, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutants in Manhattan features yet another distintive art style a la Transformers: Devastation. Just check out the trailer below: […]

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14th Jan2016

‘LEGO Marvel’s Avengers’ gets exclusive PS3/4 DLC

by Phil Wheat

Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment have today announced that LEGO Marvel’s Avengers will offer upcoming DLC packs based on the Marvel Studios films Marvel’s Captain America: Civil War and Marvel’s Ant-Man, available as a FREE download exclusively for PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 3. The addition of these packs further bolster the blockbuster content in LEGO Marvel’s […]

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23rd Dec2015

2D fighter ‘Nitro+ Blasterz: Heroines Infinite Duel’ coming to Europe

by Phil Wheat

Marvelous Europe have announced that they will be bringing famed fighting game developer Examu’s 2D fighting game, Nitroplus Blasterz: Heroines Infinite Duel, to PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 3 in early Q1 2016. Nitroplus Blasterz: Heroines Infinite Duel, already an arcade favourite and eagerly anticipated by fighting game fans, features a host of heroines from Nitroplus’ expansive and […]

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19th Oct2015

‘BlazBlue: Chronophantasma Extend’ released THIS Friday!!

by Phil Wheat

Now THIS is the kind of video game news that gets me super-excited… As a fan of the Guilty Gear franchise and its successor, Blazblue, todays announcement from PQube has got my gaming thumbs utching for some for 2D fighting action! Yes, PQube have today announced that BlazBlue: Chronophantasma Extend will be releasing in Europe […]

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19th Oct2015

Turtle Beach announce ‘Ear Force PX24’ & ‘Ear Force Recon 60P’

by Phil Wheat

Turtle Beach have announced two new gaming headsets – the Ear Force PX24and the Ear Force Recon 60P – both of which are now available at retail. The PX24 is a multiplatform gaming headset that comes with the innovative, battery-powered in-line Ear Force SuperAmp,which delivers powerful amplified sound from any connected device and provides features like Superhuman Hearing, Virtual Surround Sound, Variable Bass Boost, […]

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28th Apr2015

Kickstarter sensation ‘Mighty No. 9’ coming to retailers!

by Phil Wheat

Comcept and Deep Silver today announced their partnership for Comcept’s upcoming side-scrolling action game and Kickstarter sensation, Mighty No. 9. Created by Keiji Inafune − the “father of Mega Man” − Comcept and Japanese co-developer Inti Creates, Mighty No. 9 will be available on 15th September 2015 in the Americas and on 18th September 2015 […]

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14th Jan2015

‘LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham’ gets new DLC

by Phil Wheat

Look out Bruce Wayne, a new high profile billionaire is coming to LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham… The new Arrow Pack, inspired by the hit TV series and featuring Stephen Amell as Green Arrow stranded on the island, is available for download NOW in the UK for PS4, Xbox One, PS3, Xbox 360 and PC, […]

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21st Nov2014

‘Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel’ Review (PC)

by Paul Metcalf

I’m a big Borderlands fan, I’ve played the first two games way too much and I love them.  Tales of the Borderlands is just around the corner and I’ve finally made the leap and played Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel.  With 2K Australia taking over development of the game though, I was worried that there would be […]

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10th Aug2014

NIS announce European release of ‘Arcana Heart 3: LOVE MAX!!!!!’

by Phil Wheat

Coming soon from NIS America, Arcana Heart 3: LOVE MAX!!!!! is the updated version of the original 2D fighter that includes rebalanced gameplay and several new game modes to choose from. Select between 23 adorable anime characters with new attacks, defense skills and new 3D rendered environments. Mix and match each character with Arcanas (celestial […]

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01st May2014

‘MXGP’ Review (PS3)

by Paul Metcalf

When it comes to motor bike racing I tend to think of Superbikes and Motor GP, I’ve even played some of the games, though not for many years.  When loading up MXGP and making my way through the menu system to get to an actual race I knew that the races would be muddy and […]

16th Mar2014

Two new DLC packs available for ‘Earth Defense Force 2025’

by Phil Wheat

D3Publisher and NAMCO BANDAI Games Europe have released two new DLC packs for the action-shooting game Earth Defense Force 2025. Both of which are available now via the PlayStation Network and Microsoft Market Place. Mutant Rampage – 20 new mayhem filled missions where players will have to take on more massive dragons, robots and, of […]

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03rd Mar2014

‘Earth Defense Force 2025’ Review (PS3)

by Phil Wheat

The insects return from dormancy to disturb the peace with over-the-top action and massive city-leveling explosions that will entrench the EDF and the citizens of earth into a state of emergency in Earth Defense Force 2025, aka Chikyū Bōeigun 4, the latest game in the Earth Defense Force series and a direct sequel to Earth […]

11th Feb2014

First trailer & new images for ‘Heavenly Sword: The Movie’

by Phil Wheat

Tri-coast Worldwide has released an action-busting new trailer, for Heavenly Sword, the hotly anticipated CGI movie and the first game-style animation to be translated onto the big screen, along with new images that together reveal Nariko in full battle-mode. Based on the top-selling Sony Playstation video game, Heavenly Sword stars the voice of Anna Torv […]

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10th Feb2014

Capcom’s ‘Strider’ redux to release next week!

by Phil Wheat

Capcomhave announced that Strider will officially release across North America on February 18th as a digital download title on PSN, with the XBLA and PC versions out on February 19th. The game is set to feature two all-new Challenge Modes as well as the core Story Mode, and a slew of extras and bonus content […]

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10th Jan2014

New trailer and box art for ‘Rambo: The Video Game’

by Phil Wheat

Coming from Reef Entertainment Rambo: The Video Game is a fixed-perspective, first-person shooter and action game allowing players to fill the combat boots of John Rambo on a violent journey through iconic action sequences from the original three legendary Rambo movies. First Blood, Rambo: First Blood Part 2 and Rambo III will form the basis […]

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08th Jan2014

‘Rayman Legends’ Review (PS3)

by Paul Metcalf

When looking at the heroes of platform games it’s easy to think of the two champions and kings of the hill, Sonic and Mario, who have managed to live side by side and be accepted as the dual kings of the genre. There have been some pretenders to the crown and many of these have […]

18th Nov2013

‘Final Exam’ Review (PS3)

by Paul Metcalf

Playing games can be a complicated experience sometimes, sometimes we want to play first person shooters, sometimes we want to play sports games and sometimes we want to play something that will make our brain work overtime. Then of course there are those times when we just want to beat up wave after wave of […]

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