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Review: Dragon Ball Z – Ultimate Tenkaichi (PS3)

October 28, 2011 – 12:44 pm |

I really liked last year’s DBZ game, Dragon Ball Z: Burst Limit 2. It felt like the franchise had finally achieved some serious attention with a game that was both deep and fun.
This year, we …

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Prey Runs out of Steam

January 1, 2010 – 1:04 am | 5 Comments
Prey Runs out of Steam

Actually, the title’s wrong – Steam ran out of Prey. But as that’s not so snappy a title, we’ll brush over that and move on. Ahem.
Do you know how you can run out of something …

Merry Christmas, everyone! Here’s a festive song!

December 25, 2009 – 3:31 am |

Merry Christmas everyone! In the festive spirit of giving, I thought I’d share this song, All I Want For Christmas (Is To Kick Your Ass), by the Midnight Riders, my second-favourite fictional metal band …

Martini Game Vending: Any Time, Any Place, Any Where

December 17, 2009 – 12:49 am | One Comment

Here’s the scenario – you’ve suddenly realised that you’re a fool for having not given in and purchased CoD: Modern Warfare II yet and you want it RIGHT NOW. Problem is, it’s two a.m. and …

The Ultimate Gaming Truth

October 26, 2009 – 2:53 am | 6 Comments
The Ultimate Gaming Truth

Source: GraphJam

Batman: Arkham Asylum secrets revealed

October 6, 2009 – 12:26 pm | 2 Comments

Well, I say ‘revealed’, but really they’re just interesting little factoids about Arkham Asylum, courtesy of Game Informer. Some are fascinating, for instance, the combat was initially a rhythm game, then a 2-D fighter, and …

Welcome Back to Hell: Silent Hill Movie Sequel Confirmed

September 21, 2009 – 3:22 am | 6 Comments
Welcome Back to Hell: Silent Hill Movie Sequel Confirmed

Like it or loathe it, there is no denying that Silent Hill raised the bar when it came translating games to the silver screen. And now that a second film has finally been officially confirmed, …

Hello Goodbye: Beatles SingStar Rumours Dashed

August 19, 2009 – 5:36 pm | 12 Comments

What’s real? What’s an illusion? Who knows when it comes to Beatles-pimped gaming titles?
Beatles SingStar is, apparently, not going to happen. We were a little perplexed to hear about it so readily on the heels …

Wee Wiimotes at Burger King

December 12, 2008 – 3:02 am |
Wee Wiimotes at Burger King

  The promotional sign in front of Burger King reads, “HEY KIDS WE HAVE WII TOYS!”  I’m not hungry, but I go inside anyway and ask the kid at the register if I can buy the …

Why Do I hate Madden?

August 7, 2008 – 12:00 am |
Why Do I hate Madden?

WARNING! Rant incoming!
The Kranz, one of our long-time podcast listeners called me out on my wish for the Madden series to just die. In our forums, he wrote:
Millions of people love Madden, yet you want …

A Funny Song For Friday

July 18, 2008 – 10:52 am | 2 Comments
A Funny Song For Friday

It has been a very news filled week and what better way to wind down before the weekend then to listen to a funny song about the hobby we all love so much. The song …

The Onion’s Hilarious Take on GTAIV

June 4, 2008 – 4:31 pm | One Comment

The Onion has given us a quite humorous look at the inner workings of Liberty City.

Peripherals Piling Up

May 11, 2008 – 11:31 pm | 3 Comments

Is it just me, or are all of these gimmicky, one-trick pony controllers starting to get annoying? My ever-growing pile includes the pictured toy guitar, a toy drum set, two sets of bongo drums, a …