Review: Mad Catz Tritton Kunai Headset

With the Wii U recently unleashed into the gaming market, Jonathan Szafran delivers his verdict on the very first headset available for the console. The Wii U just arrived in stores – and for those who need a good headset for their online multiplayer gaming, Mad Catz offers up its Tritton Kunai headset. Even though it is the first headset for the Wii U, the Kunai really sets the standard by offering an awful lot for not a lot of money. Pulling... Read More

Game Review: Skylanders Giants

Jonathan Szafran delivers his verdict on the colourful adventure sequel, out now for Nintendo 3DS, Xbox 360, Nintendo Wii and PlayStation 3 (reviewed). Only a year ago Skylanders: Spyro’s Adventure hit stores – and both the game and its array of character figures proceeded to sell out almost everywhere. Its combination of highly detailed figurines laden with NFC technology and a cute, Gauntlet-esque dungeon crawler proved a big hit,... Read More

Gaming News: New Super Mario Bros. 2 Revealed

Earlier this year Nintendo announced that they were working on a 2D Mario title for the 3DS and, as of last night, they have revealed that the new project is indeed New Super Mario Bros. 2. The side-scrolling platformer will launch this August in both Japan and North America. There is no word yet on a European release. Besides a few screenshots (shown below), no specific details have been given about the game, except that players can expect to see... Read More

Game Review: Metal Gear Solid Snake Eater 3D

Jonathan Szafran delivers his verdict on the 3DS version of the classic Metal Gear Solid game, out now in the US and from March 8th in Japan and Europe. Back in 2004, the third title in the hugely popular Metal Gear Solid series hit the PlayStation 2 and was promptly hailed as one of the best in the franchise. Even though the game had its issues, it was still considered to be a great title and the best since the original MGS. Eight years on Metal... Read More

Gaming News: Nintendo Wii U Global Launch And Network Plans

The Nintendo Wii is about to breathe its last breath. There are a mere handful of noteworthy games coming to the console in the next few months including Xenoblade Chronicles ( in the U.S.) and Rythym Heaven Fever. After these games and Mario Party 9 release, it is time to look to the future – and for Nintendo, that is the Wii U. This week Nintendo president Satoru Iwata has stated that the company’s new home console the Wii U will in... Read More

Gaming In 2011: The Hits…And The Misses

It’s been an eventful twelve months in gaming, complete with eagerly-anticipated sequels, high-profile blockbusters and the odd innovate new creation. But though there have been plenty of unforgettable highs, there have also been some memorable lows. Mark Butler celebrates the games of 2011 that hit all the right notes, and performs a post-mortem on those that flew wide of the mark. The Hits: LA Noire Regardless of the controversy surrounding... Read More

Game Review: Frogger 3D

Jonathan Szafran reviews Frogger 3D, out now for Nintendo 3DS in Japan and North America. Well here we are, the second review in a week that features a game with vehicle traffic – after Burnout Crash – except in Frogger 3D you try to avoid the traffic, in this new title from Konami that celebrates the classic franchise’s 30 year anniversary. So, from one game that rewards head on collisions, to one that will throw all types of... Read More

Red Ring Brigade Radio Podcast: Episode 26

The RRB team are back this week with an all new episode packed with announcements from the Tokyo Game Show; everything from news of 3DS titles coming in 2012  to the December launch of the Playstation Vita in Japan. Also this week, Brent brings us a movie review of Bucky Larson: Born to be a Star, starring Nick Swardson and from the studio that brought us Grandma’s Boy. Was it a laugh out loud riot or did Bucky fall flat? Find out on... Read More

Gaming News: Nintendo 3DS Conference Round-up

Last night Nintendo of Japan held a press conference detailing their plans for the future of the Nintendo 3DS. Here is what they announced: The ugly slide pad extension that was revealed last week was detailed and priced by Nintendo last night. Dubbed the “3DS Expansion Slide Pad” the peripheral will launch in Japan on December 10th and retail for ¥1,500 ( US $19, €14.28 ). The add-on will be powered by a single AA battery. Games... Read More

Gaming News: Nintendo’s 3DS Press Conference

This Monday September 12th, Nintendo will hold a conference revealing more details on what it has in store for its new handheld, the Nintendo 3DS. After a disappointing launch and a lack of a system-selling game, Nintendo has given the portable’s grim outlook a brighter future with a massive price drop that normally consumers don’t see until years into a device’s lifecycle. There’s been the recent news of a possible connection... Read More