The Sonic the Hedgehog series launched in 1991 and delivered a platformer that featured a then-revolutionary usage of momentum and physics to create dazzling speedy gameplay. With Sonic Boom causing chaos among critics, it’s time to remind ourselves why the series has endured for over twenty years, and what made…

If there is one kind of game I grew up on most as a child, it was the rhythm games. These were the titles that got you off of your feet, onto a dance mat and had you going crazy to some killer beats. For the longest time I have…

The videogame industry has had its ups and downs, but one thing remains constant – there are successes and there are failures. Failure is subjective when it comes to quality, but in terms of quantity, you often have hard facts and figures to prove something’s worth. Unfortunately the two don’t…

In the eighth generation race, it is sad to say that Nintendo's Wii U console is definitely in last place, with only seven million units sold worldwide. While this number has increased significantly with the recent release of Mario Kart 8, the way of the modern games industry will slowly…

During Microsoft's E3 conference, Phil Spencer announced that all Call of Duty Advanced Warfare DLC will be timed exclusive to Xbox.

It has been said many times that some games do not age well. They don’t stand the test of time, and playing them nowadays makes players question why these games received good reviews or developed large fanbases in the first place. The thing is, if we’re to take video games…

Everyone loves a freebie and EA with Origin are offering you a pretty pair of presents as we enter the month of June. For a limited time only you can get your hands on Battlefield 3 and Plants vs Zombies: Game of the Year Edition. Why are EA offering this…

Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection wasn't the first time Nintendo had tried online play, but it was the service that took them from the starting line and into the online community. To the annoyance of many Wii and DS owners, the servers were shut down as of last Tuesday. Many of us…

With the (long overdue) decoupling of the Xbox One and the Kinect, with the Kinect not helping sales due to it possibly being HAL 9000, let’s look at 5 other accessories which were also doomed to fail when launched. 5 – Gamecube Chainsaw Controller This controller came out at the…

Where Sony's and Microsoft's E3 line ups look interesting, what about Nintendo? The company that gamers have fallen in love with through the years are going through a rough patch after being out of pocket over three hundred million dollars. Many fans of the company believe that if they do…