Mad Men the Game Hits YouTube

Mad Men season five kicks off in the UK today, but if you can’t wait or you just don’t want to pay Rupert Murdoch for the privilege of watching it on Sky TV, then check out this 8-bit game of the show. Yes, it’s Mad Men the game and it’s free to play on YouTube. […]

Is it Game Over For Retail?

Despite overall health in the games industry, retailers are feeling the pinch. In the UK, gamers are bracing for the loss of two of their biggest game store chains, victims of the economic chaos.

Fancy A Slice of Raspberry Pi?

The $35 Raspberry Pi computer launched this week, selling every available unit. Can this little guy convince kids to become programmers? For the game industry, we hope so!

Is Microsoft Out To Kill The Used Game Market?

Chella dives angrily into the rumor that the new Xbox will prevent anyone from playing used games. She reasons that even if the used market is killed, prices for games will remain high.

2012: a look ahead at a year in gaming

If the world doesn’t actually end, then 2012 could be one of the best in recent memory for gamers, as Chella points out the titles and hardware she’s most looking forward to playing.

A Hit, But No Revelation

Assassin’s Creed: Revelations throws everything at a player that it can to really push the experience. But all the mini-games could have been trashed in favor of a richer main storyline.

Gaming Highlights (And Low-Lights) of 2011

It turns out that 2011 was quite a rollercoaster for gaming, with plenty of hot titles and a few major disappointments. Chella sorts out her list of best and worst of the year.

NeXtbox Rumours

Chella collects the latest Xbox 360 sequel rumors, from the ridiculous to the likely, and ranks them according to plausibility. What will the new 360 look like? It’s anyone’s guess.

Batman Is Bad(Ass)

One of the few really great superhero series of games out there, Batman: Arkham City generated a huge bit of expectation. And for the most part, it meets that potential.

The Year 2011: A Vintage for Gaming

We may very well look back on 2011 as an awesome year for video gaming, that is if anyone can afford to play even half of the great titles coming out in the last few months of the year.