Gaming In 2011: The Hits…And The Misses

Posted by on December 27, 2011 · 2 Comments 

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

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Mad Mack: The Trouble With Sandbox Games

Posted by on September 8, 2011 · 1 Comment 

With the aid of eye-catching graphs, partial nudity and very harsh language, Dave ‘Mack’ McConkey explores the frustrations and drawbacks of the Sandbox gaming genre. I have a problem with sandbox games. Many players like the total freedom they are offered in a sandbox, and can’t wait to get out there, pile a hundred cars up and then blow them all to shit. These players derive significant joy from dicking around and trying to break... Read More

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