09th Mar2015

Horror queen Darcy Donovan’s app too racy for Apple

by Phil Wheat

The Plumber, a new app from Moviemaze, starring genre regular Darcy Donovan (Lycanthrope, My Babysitter’s a Vampire) has run into issues with the iTunes ratings board. A fun, family adventure, The Plumber sees a tradie take on Evil Cho, a rogue determined to take over the world, while unwittingly helping a coven of dark witches get […]

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05th Mar2015

Warner announce new mobile games – Batman, Mortal Kombat, LEGO & Game of Thrones

by Phil Wheat

Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment have unveiled the company’s slate of upcoming mobile game releases, showcasing diverse free-to-play and premium gaming experiences and leveraging some of the world’s most powerful franchises, including Batman, DC Comics, Mortal Kombat, LEGO and Game of Thrones. Says David Haddad, Executive Vice President and General Manager, Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment: Our […]

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20th Feb2015

Play Blackpool 2015 – First Announcements

by Phil Wheat

It’s now just two and a half months until Play Blackpool is upon us and although we’ve been quiet on the news front that is all about to change from today – with a wealth of new announcements… The classic arcade will be returning to Play Blackpool. Retro Games Party (RGP) those purveyors of the […]

05th Feb2015

Trailer revealed for ‘LEGO Jurassic World’

by Phil Wheat

Hold on to your LEGO studs, and prepare to discover Jurassic Park for the first time in LEGO form… Following the big announcement of the 2015 LEGO video game slate last week, Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment, TT Games, The LEGO Group, and Universal Partnerships & Licensing have today released the first trailer for LEGO Jurassic […]

30th Jan2015

Box art revealed for ‘LEGO Ninjago: Shadow of Ronin’

by Kat Wheat

Following the blockbuster announcement from Warner Bros., TT Games and LEGO yesterday, Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment have today released the box art for LEGO Ninjago: Shadow of Ronin, the latest in the Ninjago series of video games coming to Nintendo 3DS and PlayStation Vita on 27th March 2015. In LEGO Ninjago: Shadow of Ronin, players […]

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30th Jan2015

‘Mortal Kombat X’ – New Reptile Trailer

by Phil Wheat

Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment and NetherRealm Studios have unveiled the Mortal Kombat X – Reptile Official Trailer, showcasing the two-legged humanoid raptor, who is the newest combatant to join the ever-expanding character roster for the game. This new trailer shows off Reptile’s special moves, including his iconic acid spit, invisibility and x-ray move! Mortal Kombat […]

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29th Jan2015

SEGA announce Western release of ‘Dengeki Bunko: Fighting Climax’

by Phil Wheat

SEGA have today announced a partnership with Japanese video game developers Ecole and French Bread to bring Dengeki Bunko: Fighting Climax to the West for PlayStation 3 and PlayStation Vita in 2015. For those unaware of the title, Dengeki Bunko: Fighting Climax is a 2D crossover fighting game featuring popular characters from Japanese novels published […]

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29th Jan2015

Warner Bros & TT Games announce a slew of new LEGO video games

by Kat Wheat

Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment, TT Games, and The LEGO Group, today announced their 2015 slate of LEGO videogames including LEGO Jurassic World, LEGO Marvel’s Avengers, plus new handheld and mobile titles for already existing LEGO console titles… Says David Haddad, Executive Vice President and General Manager, Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment: The LEGO videogame franchise remains […]

14th Jan2015

New trailer for ‘Mortal Kombat X’

by Phil Wheat

Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment and NetherRealm Studios have today unveiled “Who’s Next?” – the latest Mortal Kombat X gameplay trailer, which shows off the games’s iconic characters including a first look at Kitana, the beautiful but deadly Edenian princess, and Kung Lao, the powerful martial artist with razor sharp hat tricks. Fans will also be […]

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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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05th Dec2014

‘Dead Island: Epidemic’ now in Open Beta

by Phil Wheat

The zombie infested hack and slash action arena Dead Island: Epidemic is now in Open Beta as Deep Silver unleashes the game for all users to play for free on Steam, allowing gamers to be part of the final stages of development of the fast paced multiplayer title that sees player duke it out over supply […]

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01st Dec2014

NIS America announce Western release of ‘Criminal Girls: Invite Only’

by Phil Wheat

NIS America have announced that Criminal Girls: Invite Only will be available physically and digitally in North America on February 3rd 2015, and Europe on February 6th 2015; albeit in an edited form (the original game was undoubtedly deemed to graphic for Westerners sensitive little minds). Compatible with Playstation TV, this title is a remaster […]

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03rd Nov2014

Pre-order trailer for ‘Alone in the Dark: Illumination’

by Phil Wheat

Atari have announced the availability of pre-orders for its latest PC title, Alone in the Dark: Illumination, the latest installment of the long-running Alone in the Dark franchise. A third-person action-horror game that brings interesting new twists and gameplay including the power of illumination, 4-player cooperative multiplayer mode, and a unique cast of characters featuring […]

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27th Oct2014

MCM Expo: Five new characters revealed for ‘LEGO Batman 3’

by Phil Wheat

LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham is set for release very soon on Xbox One, Xbox 360, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 3, PlayStation Vita, Nintendo Wii U, Nintendo 3DS, and PC. Players will unlock more than 150 unique characters from the DC Comics universe, including members of the Justice League and LEGO big figures such as Killer Croc, […]

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24th Oct2014

The Golden Joystick Awards 2014 – Winners Announced

by Phil Wheat

The Golden Joystick Awards today rewarded the best of the best in international gaming. With over nine million votes cast, the Golden Joysticks once again proved, in its 32nd year, why it is the biggest award show in the world of video gaming. Dark Souls II was awarded the most prestigious gong of the afternoon […]

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09th Oct2014

Capcom confirm release date of ‘Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Trilogy’ at NYCC

by Phil Wheat

During the “World of Capcom” panel today at New York Comic Con, Capcom confirmed that Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Trilogy will be releasing on the Nintendo eShop for Nintendo 3DS on December 9th for North America and December 11th across Europe. A new collection of comparison images have been released today, which feature screens from […]

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09th Oct2014

Get a free booster for ‘Pokémon Trading Card Game Online’

by Kat Wheat

The Pokémon Trading Card Game (TCG) Online app is available now on the Apple App Store, bringing the online version of the popular trading card game to iPad and iPad Mini. All Pokémon TCGO players receive several free digital Pokémon TCG decks to get started right away and can earn additional cards through both player-versus-computer […]

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07th Oct2014

Preview: Play Expo 2014

by Phil Wheat

It’s less than one week until the North’s biggest and most exciting game expo begins. With so much packed into Manchester’s EventCity this year, can you afford to miss this year’s Play Expo? We’ll be there for the first time, bringing you all the coverage we can from the front line. But if you haven’t […]

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01st Oct2014

The Pokémon Trading Card Game comes to iPad

by Kat Wheat

The Pokémon Trading Card Game (TCG) Online app has this week officially launched on the Apple App Store, bringing the online version of the popular trading card game to iPad and iPad Mini. All Pokémon TCG Online players receive several free digital Pokémon TCG decks to get started right away and can earn additional cards […]

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29th Sep2014

Rise of the Iron Horde revealed in new ‘WoW: Warlords of Draenor’ opening cinematic

by Phil Wheat

World of Warcraft fans rejoice, the latest expansion, the Warlords of Draenor, the fifth expansion of Blizzard’s MMO takes place on the world of Draenor, ancestral home to the orc and draenei races and promises to offer players hours of brand new content when it hits stores on November 13th. Confession time: I’m not a […]

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22nd Sep2014

Konami confirmed as exhibitor for October’s Play Expo

by Phil Wheat

Konami, the company behind gaming titles such as Pro Evolution Soccer, Metal Gear Solid, Castlevania and Silent Hill, have confirmed their attendance at this year’s Play Expo. They will be giving fans the opportunity to play Pro Evolution Soccer 2015 which has already received high praise from the press and public alike. The game recently won the […]

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10th Sep2014

First screenshots from ‘Resident Evil Revelations 2’

by Phil Wheat

Last week Capcom confirmed that Resident Evil Revelations 2 is in development for the PlayStation 4, PlayStation3, Xbox One, Xbox 360 and PC – and now we have more details and the first screenshots. The beginning of the Resident Evil Revelations 2 tale sees fan favorite Claire Redfield make a dramatic return to the horrors […]

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