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Playstation Move
02 September 2010
When Nintendo unveiled the Wii back in 2005 many so-called industry experts derided the motion-sensitive controls. But fast forward a few years and it's blatantly obvious that motion gaming is...
The lowdown on Microsoft Kinect (aka Project Natal)
02 September 2010
Jettison your joystick and sling your steering wheel - games are going controller-free with the launch of Microsoft's incredible Kinect (previously known as Project Natal). Priced at £129.99 and now...
The best motion-sensing games for 2010
18 August 2010
Nintendo’s Wii may have kick-started the motion gaming revolution a few years ago, but Christmas 2010 is destined to take the waggle contest to a whole new level. Both Microsoft and Sony are joining...
Halo: Reach Multiplayer Beta - Once more into the breach...
02 September 2010
Halo trailer update - Anyone who enjoyed the continuing adventures of the Master Chief in the Halo trilogy and spin-offs such as Halo ODST and Halo Wars must surely be drooling with...
Star Wars: The Force Unleashed II
13 August 2010
Anyone who has played through the original Star Wars: Force Unleashed to the end will be aware that, regardless of whether you get the good or bad ending, it looks tricky for the main character...
Nintendo DS XL and small games for big kids
24 August 2010
Handheld games consoles are for kids, right? Not anymore. Where once these pint-size gadgets may have been a teenager's plaything, these days handheld consoles, such as the Nintendo DSi, hold a much...
Choosing the right console accessories
24 August 2010
Gaming is all about realism – the more real a game feels, the easier you'll find it to immerse yourself in the action. So why are so many of us seemingly happy to drive a car or fly a plane by...
A guide to handheld consoles
26 March 2010
Whether you are into shoot'em ups, role-play, platform or problem solving games, handheld consoles give you the chance to play almost anything on the move. Things have moved on since Tetris on the...
The future of gaming
14 June 2010
2010 looks like it's going to be a huge year for gamers. Sony and Microsoft are battling it out to produce the latest interactive gaming systems, which promise to take gaming to a whole new...
Big games coming in 2010
26 March 2010
If you thought 2009 was a great year for video and computer gamers, then we think you're going to be blown away by 2010. There's a host of new releases planned and if the previews are anything to go...
Interactive gaming explained
26 March 2010
Don't know your Wii's from your Xbox, your DS from your PlayStation? Check out our quick guide to interactive gaming and become a two minute expert on the hottest gaming technology on the...
Sony PS3 explored
06 July 2010
The Sony PS3 isn't just a games console: it's a multi-media set top box that can handle the latest games titles as well as all the DVDs, Blu-ray, TV and music you can handle. But is it a jack of all...
Top games of 2009
27 July 2010
It's a great time to be a gamer. Whether you're an X-box expert, a PlayStation pundit or a Wii wonder last year was full of amazing gaming experiences. We've taken a look back to pick our list of the...
Choosing the right games console
17 March 2010
With three different consoles vying for a spot under your TV, it's never been harder to figure out which console is right for you. Will the Nintendo Wii, the Sony PlayStation3 or the Microsoft Xbox...
Nintendo Wii explored
08 March 2010
It's probably fair to say that the Nintendo Wii is a console like no other. While Sony and Microsoft favoured the traditional approach and produced shooter, driver and sports games; Nintendo went its...
Microsoft Xbox 360 explored
06 January 2010
With the Xbox 360, Microsoft has moved on from the old Xbox as a console newcomer to gaming giant, with millions opting for it as their gaming box of choice under the TV. Should you join them? We...
Getting the most from your games console
28 January 2010
Games consoles can do so much more than just play games. As well as put you through your paces on Super Mario Brothers or Call of Duty Modern Warfare they can store audio and video and play it...
Future of 3D gaming
24 August 2010
Surround sound is impressive but how about immersing yourself completely in your favourite footie sim, racing game or first person shooter? Unlike 3D home movies and TV shows, 3D gaming is here...
Top 5 games coming soon
25 August 2010
2010 has already started off with some great video and computer game releases - Bioshock 2, Final Fantasy 13 and Alien vs Predator have all set the tone and there is certainly more to come. With the...
Microsoft Game Room – the arcade comes to you
25 August 2010
It may be difficult to imagine, but not so long ago gamers actually had to leave the comfort of their own homes in order to get their gaming fix. Before cutting-edge consoles and HD televisions made...
Warioware D.I.Y. – build your own games
28 May 2010
There’s no doubt about it Warioware D.I.Y. will certainly bring out your creative side. It’s fair to say that gamers have always been fascinated by titles which let them design their own gaming...
Essential surround sound gaming kit – hear them coming
11 June 2010
It's easy to get obsessed with graphics, but if you're looking for a truly immersive gaming experience, sound is just as vital as visuals. Whether it's just a pair of great headphones or a full-blown...
Gran Turismo 5
25 August 2010
They say good things come to those who wait, so considering how long they’ve now been waiting, fans of Gran Turismo must be hoping for something very special indeed from the fifth instalment in the...
Gears of War 3
25 August 2010
Microsoft – Xbox 360 – Due April 2011 As this second sequel to the revolutionary shoot-and-cover action game is not out for another year or so, there’s not a whole lot of concrete information around...
Summer gaming – releases to watch out for
10 May 2010
The follow-up to Capcom’s popular snowbound shooter takes you out of the cold by taking place a decade after the first game. Terraforming the Lost Planet of the title has successfully melted some...
Autumn gaming – releases to watch out for
07 May 2010
If you’re an Xbox 360 owner and you cast your mind back a long way, you may remember that survival horror Dead Rising was one of the first titles out on Xbox 360. With a setup reminiscent of zombie...
Ultimate gaming preview – a Best Buy guide.
18 June 2010
So far 2010 has been an unusually prolific year for great games, with new instalments in popular series such as Splinter Cell, God of War, Pokemon and Final Fantasy, plus exciting and innovative new...
Super Mario Galaxy 2 - Top 10 new features!
25 August 2010
It’s no surprise when a Mario game gets great reviews, as Nintendo do their best to make sure that every game that bears the name of their company mascot is worthy of the title. However, even by...
E3 2010 Round-up
09 July 2010
The world of gaming changed forever this week. Not only did Microsoft and Sony catch up with Nintendo, releasing their new motion sensitive game controllers, but Nintendo took another leap ahead...
Call of Duty: Black Ops (Activision)
20 August 2010
Befitting its title, most of the finer details about the forthcoming Call of Duty: Black Ops are still firmly under wraps, and subject to a great deal of rumour and speculation. What is...
E3 2010: Games of the Future
02 July 2010
While E3 (Electronic Entertainment Expo) carries a heavy focus on showcasing the latest technology and trends in the video game industry, it’s also just as concerned with showing off all of the...
E3 2010 The games event of the year
21 June 2010
If you read the gaming sites or are signed up to Xbox Live or the PlayStation Network, you’ll be aware that the wires over the last few weeks have been buzzing with even more rumours, indecipherable...
Sonic Colours - Sonic’s great new interplanetary adventure!
04 August 2010
Sonic is to Sega, what Mario is to Nintendo. Both are company mascots and stars of a huge library of games. The fast and furious earliest instalments of Sonic helped put Sega Megadrives in millions...
God of War: Ghost of Sparta
13 August 2010
It may seem like madness to release a new God of War game so hard on the heels of the massively successful God of War III, but this is not madness – this is Sparta! Besides, while God of...
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FAQs
06 January 2010
Want more advice and information about your favourite gadgets, products and services? Delve deeper and check out our FAQs to help you get the most out of your...
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Glossary
04 May 2010
Gaming Glossary - Need help in understanding some of the things we've talked about in our articles or that you might have read elsewhere? Our glossary of terms is here to help...
