Gaming

The 3DS gets a new eShop download that counts everything from Spelunky to Metroid as its inspiration, but does the odd mix of influences works…

One of the most fondly remembered licensed games of the ‘90s gets a big budget HD makeover, but does DuckTales stand the test of time…

The award for the year’s most improved sequel has a front runner, with a four-player co-op shooter inspired by Michael Mann’s Heat…

Working as an immigration inspector may seem a bizarre idea for a video game but Papers, Please will test your ethics as well as your…

In order to properly enjoy the Wii U’s latest download you’d have to be drunk, but that’s not a criticism in this bizarre new party…

What happens when you mix Risk, Command & Conquer, The Elder Scrolls, and the question of gay marriage into a single video game? The answer…

One of the best-looking games of the current generation is improved even further on the PS Vita. But is the gameplay up to the same…

The Summer of Arcade season begins with a new game from the creators of The Chronicles Of Riddick and The Darkness, but it’s not a…

Namco Bandai’s long-running role-playing series tries to borrow a trick or two from Skyrim and Mass Effect but does the fusion work…

GameCentral takes a look at the most recent additions to the StreetPass Plaza and a very Nintendo attitude to social gaming…

One of the very earliest first person shooters finally gets a modern day reboot, but does Rise Of the Triad have anything to teach modern…

Gaming’s most high tech strategy series returns to the era of its greatest triumph, with state-of-the-art visuals that are as epic as any action game…

GameCentral talks to the lead designer of the latest Total War game about next gen consoles and next generation artificial intelligence…

Atlus’ cult role-playing series gets its first numbered sequel in a decade, but will it be able to breakaway from the shadow of spin-off series…

The first downloadable content for BioShock Infinite is all action and no story, but can the game still entertain without its best feature…

Another Kickstarter project makes it to completion, but despite modest goals and funds could this Xbox Live Arcade release be the best of the bunch…

Can a £10 indie game really hope to equal the quality of a real Legend Of Zelda game? If nothing else Ittle Dew is funnier…

One of the year’s most acclaimed strategy games is finally released on Steam, allowing PC gamers to experience the next best thing to Advance Wars…

One of console gaming’s most beloved role-players is brought back to life, but will this be just another disappointing Kickstarter project…

After years in the waiting PopCap are finally poised to release their gardening apocalypse sequel, but will it have the same impact as the smash…

Never mind BioShock Infinite and The Last Of Us, could this low budget 3DS download have the best interactive storytelling of the year…

It’s already got more sequels and spin-offs than Call Of Duty and Assassin’s Creed put together, so what makes this year’s Dynasty Warriors worth bothering…

PlayStation Network gets a new puzzle game download that requires the platform prowess of Mario and the sneaking skills of Solid Snake…

Sony’s handheld finally gets a first person shooter worthy of its power, with a spin-off game featuring some unexpected influences…