Opinion: Doom 3 Retrospective

Following today’s unveiling of a special ‘BFG Edition’ of Doom 3, Mark Butler looks back at id’s compelling action-horror reboot of their iconic FPS franchise – and explores the impact that it had on gaming. Released in 2004 to a veritable tidal-wave of hype, Doom 3 saw id Software resurrect their famous, groundbreaking FPS IP in stunning fashion. Preceded by an understandable buzz of expectation given the special place that the earlier games held... Read More

Game News: Doom 3 ‘BFG Edition’ Headed For PC, Xbox 360 and PS3

Bethesda have announced that a special edition of hit horror-FPS Doom 3 will be coming to PC, Xbox 360 and PS3 this Autumn – the first time any Doom title has appeared on the PlayStation 3.  The ‘BFG Edition’ will boast re-mastered versions of both Doom 3 and the Resurrection Of Evil add-on pack, as well as hours of new content in the shape of a 7-level offering entitled ‘The Lost Mission’. According to Bethesda, the bundle has been optimized in... Read More

Music News: Vaccines Unveil New Single – And Album Name

Last year’s break-out rock sensations The Vaccines have revealed the first single from their forthcoming second album.  Entitled ‘No Hope’, it was premiered on Zane Lowe’s Radio 1 show last night and has now been uploaded to YouTube. Initial responses have been positive – and it even clocks in at an uncharacteristically lengthy 4 minutes. The track will feature on the band’s new album, now confirmed to be called ‘The Vaccines Come... Read More

Opinion: If You Hate DRM But Still Bought Diablo III – You’re An Idiot

With Diablo III’s launch proving to be the most commercially successful in PC history, Mark Butler argues that DRM-detractors who bought the game should hang their heads in shame. Like the proverbial turkeys voting for Christmas, many gamers have an infuriating habit of shelling out good money for products that ultimately screw us all over. And the weird thing is, a huge chunk of these people are completely aware they’re doing it too. Countless individuals who complain... Read More

Eastern Spotlight: Chocolate (2008)

Eastern Spotlight continues with Leon Nicholson taking a look at Chocolate directed by Prachya Pinkaew and starring JeeJa Yanin. Over the last 10 years or so, New Wave Muay Thai films from Thailand has well and truly put the country on the map in terms of filmmaking. Director Prachya Pinkaew (Ong Bak, Warrior King) along with fight choreographer and stuntman Panna Rittikrai could be credited as the people who have gone someway to achieving this feat. How is this so? Well they... Read More

Album Review: Scissor Sisters – Magic Hour

James Hopper delivers his verdict on the new release from the New York popsters, out May 28th. When hip, flamboyant New York pop act Scissor Sisters propelled themselves into the big-time back in 2004, they did so on the back of a debut album packed full of insatiable, funky and unashamedly camp dancefloor-fillers – the kind of tunes that anchor themselves into your internal playlist on the very first listen, and then proceed to bounce around inside your consciousness for... Read More

Game News: Capcom Unveil Street Fighter 25th Anniversary Set

Today Capcom announced a massive collector’s edition in honor of the 25th anniversary of Street Fighter. Set to launch on September 18th for Xbox 360 and PS3, the Anniversary Collector’s Set includes Street Fighter II Turbo HD Remix, Street Fighter III: Third Strike Online Edition, Street Fighter IV Arcade Edition and Street Fighter X Tekken. All costume DLC is included for Street Fighter IV, along with all character and Swap Costume DLC for Street Fighter X Tekken. The... Read More

Michael Chiniquy: “The Horror Genre Is A Shell Of Its Former Self”

The man behind hugely-intriguing indie project Sound Of Silence tells FMV Magazine how the shameful neglect of horror fans inspired him to conceive the ultimate psychological-horror experience – and why the dominance of profit-chasing publishers means it’s now up to indie developers and enthusiasts to bring back the abandoned genres gamers love. Last week, the fantastic concept video for Michael Chiniquy’s psychological-horror game Sound Of Silence went viral,... Read More

Game News: Movie Telling The Story Of UK Games Industry – Fresh Details And Fundraising Campaign

The rise of the UK’s video games industry is an incredible tale to be sure – and now the first feature-length documentary telling the story of the phenomenon is seeking funding for its production. From Bedrooms To Billions will tell the the remarkable, true story of the British Video Games Industry between 1979 – 1996, and how the creativity and vision of a relatively small number of individuals allowed the UK to play a key, pioneering role in the shaping of... Read More

Opinion: The Devil And Diablo III – Why ‘Always Online’ Is A Disgrace

With the controversy over Diablo III’s launch continuing to rage, Mark Butler argues that demanding a constant internet connection for single-player experiences is madness – and urges game companies to reconsider such tactics. Nothing quite tarnishes the launch of a major new title like the outcry of thousands upon thousands of pissed-off consumers and fans. And it’s fair to say that Diablo III’s launch has proven more controversial than most. It’s... Read More