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  • Published: 8th December, 2009 09:19am

    Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2

    I'll save you some time: Yes, it is as good as the first one, you can relax. Although, is it better than 2007's Modern Warfare? That question takes a little longer to answer. Read on to find out.

  • Published: 25th November, 2009 03:57pm

    Cities XL

    The problem with city building sim games is - as a younger sibling will always be compared to their successful older brother - their achievements won't ever be considered without comparison to SimCity.

  • Published: 24 Nov 2009 17:25

    Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games

    Christmas is coming (I'm sorry, but it is) and that means it's time to start thinking about ways to keep all the family amused while under one roof for the extended...

  • Published: 19 Nov 2009 17:23

    Ultimate I Spy

    If you are of a certain age you might remember the little pocket books (endorsed by David Bellamy if I remember correctly) encouraging you to search for different themed items...

  • Published: 17 Nov 2009 12:10

    Borderlands

    Gearbox Software's latest is a classy, good looking title that attempts to fuse elements of the Role Playing Game and the First Person Shooter. Is this the ultimate in hybrid...

  • Published: 15 Nov 2009 17:22

    Ninja Captains

    While party games are aimed at the entire family, younger members may still find your average Wii-fare a little too trying.

  • Published: 12 Nov 2009 17:24

    Goosebumps Horrorland

    Video game franchises have a lot to answer for - with games that otherwise wouldn't get made making it to our shop shelves and eventual Christmas stocking in part thanks...

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  • Published: 12th November, 2009 11:32am

    2XL ATV Offroad

    The ubiquitousness of the iPhone means games developers ignore it at their peril. But while currently you can either low res simplicity or the 'not as good as the full size game' rebrands, it's very...

  • Published: 23 Oct 2009 10:00

    Effortless, sophisticated style from Dice bags

    Designed with the successful business woman in mind the Dice collection has a very modern take on fashion and appeals to style conscious women who are not overly trend driven....

  • Last updated: 16 Sep 2009 15:59

    Beatles Rock Band

    The music gaming genre is already a crowded one but, as you'd expect, Beatles Rock Band makes everything that's come before look like The Monkees in comparison.

  • Last updated: 27 Aug 2009 13:38

    Free Realms

    If Blizzcon - taking place this week in California and seeing thousands of World of Warcraft fans pretty much emptying their purses and wallets into Blizzard's already burgeoning...

  • Published: 17 Aug 2009 12:23

    G.I. Joe: Rise of the Cobra

    Another summer blockbuster, another hastily cobbled together video game tie in which doesn't quite pass muster? Alas yes, although there's more than enough here to keep...

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