Mar 18, 2011

As anybody who owns all three machines knows, Sony’s PS3 DualShock – while a perfectly good joypad – is a few small steps behind the Xbox 360 and Wii controllers in terms of precision. This is only really noticeable when playing FPS games, and as such, various companies offer FPS-specific alternatives. Joe’s already given you the lowdown on the...

Mar 17, 2011

Format: DS/DSi Unleashed: Out Now Publisher: Nintendo Developer: Game Freak Players: 1 (2+ Wi-Fi/IR Trading/Battling) Site: http://www.pokemonblackwhite.com/en-us It’s been some time since the original Japanese release of the first generation of Pokemon games back in 1996. Game Freak, presumably realizing just what age people who have followed from...

Mar 16, 2011

Format: PC Unleashed: Out Now Publisher: THQ Developer: Relic Entertainment Players: 1 – 6 Site: http://www.dawnofwar2.com “Not now Miss’ta Nailbrain. I’m still sassing dis stomped up Eldar” said the ork commander with a comical pirate voice as he adjusted his captain hat. The new ork campaign injects some light comedy into a series that has so...

Mar 15, 2011

Format: PSN (version reviewed), iphone/ipad Unleashed: PSN Out Now; iphone/ipad TBC Publisher: Beatshapers/Tastyplay.com Developer: Beatshapers Players: 1 Site: http://www.beatshapers.com/stardrone Update: As noted in the comments, StarDrone can also be played using a Dualshock controller. Sorry for the confusion guys. StarDrone is not, as you probably...

Mar 14, 2011

Format: XBLA (version reviewed), PSN Unleashed: Out Now (PSN version TBA 2011) Publisher: Ubisoft Developer: Ubisoft Shanghai Players: 1 Site: http://beyondgoodevil.com Beyond Good & Evil HD is a remake of an underplayed gem. It tells the story of Jade, a freelance photographer who finds herself amidst a government conspiracy she must uncover to save the...

Mar 14, 2011

Format: iphone/ipad (version reviewed), PSN Unleashed: iphone/ipad Out Now; PSN TBC Publisher: Tower Studios Developer: Vivid Games Players: 1 and multiplayer (local play only) Site: http://www.tower-studios.co.uk/ There is a retro scene out there, but in general game design and player expectations have changed, largely for the better. Most classic games...