While it is fun and all to play Happy Wheels levels that others have taken the time to create, the real fun is sitting down and creating your very own level to allow your creativity to be set free. By now if you have played this game at all, you have more than likely asked yourself how a play managed to create a level like the one you played. The answer is actually kind of easy and will not take that long to accomplish. We will walk you through the basics to help you get on your way. While this…

There’s no doubt that the PlayStation 4 is one of the most popular home consoles of all time and certainly the most popular in recent years since its release back in 2013. Now there’s the PlayStation 4 Pro on the market but, with prices around the £350 mark, often more than £100 over what you can expect to pick up a regular 500GB PS4 for, is it worth the upgrade? With a plethora of technical upgrades and some impressive graphical capabilities, we think so. Here are ten reasons why you should upgrade to the PlayStation 4 Pro. 4K and HDR…

Today I will be looking at the Star Wars Battlefront series. While I haven’t played the new game coming out in November, I have heard news about it, and what I heard worries me enough that I feel I must write about it. And while I’m doing so, I’ll tell about what I have played- the original Battlefront II from 2005. For those who do not know, the Star Wars Battlefront series are a series of first and third person shooters where do not play as some all-important character like Han Solo or Luke Skywalker, but instead as the typical…

Having data stored in a portable device can offer many benefits, particularly if you regularly move from one location to another. Much easier to transport around than a laptop and with a larger memory than a tablet, portable USB devices offer a huge amount of convenience, but lack security. Until now…. The diskAshur² is a beast of a device, offering up to 2 TB of storage. However, while there’s a definite capacity, the huge news is that it is hot on security too. There are other devices which offer encryption, but it is rare to find hardware that’s as well…

There’s something about playing a good Tennis game that gets the blood pumping. Whether it’s the summer heat, the one-to-one competition or the blistering pace of the racket play, Tennis has always translated well into video games. Over the years, we’ve enjoyed a range of games from the authentic, to the impossible and the downright surreal. Below we take a look at the Top 10 Tennis Games.  Tennis 1984  Way back in 1984, Tennis was released on Gameboy as the first widespread tennis game. Though it was not the first tennis game, it is one of the best recognized for…

In 2014 an independent developer rocked the market with their version of a golfing sim, The Golf Club, stealing the limelight from the usual suspects. Since then, players have been clamouring for a follow-up and three years on HB Studios have granted their wishes with The Golf Club 2. The success of the original title means that this time around, there’s a huge amount of anticipation about the gameplay, and a reputation to live up to. So how does The Golf Club 2 shape up compared to its predecessor? More than just golf  Many players may buy this title on…

If you’re a fan of fighting games but have only been having limited success with playing on a D-pad, it might be time to crank things up a bit. While it’s entirely possible to play fighting games on your PS3 with the regular games controller, if you’re aiming for more accuracy, slicker moves and all-round kick-ass action then an arcade stick is your best bet. Sadly just switching to an arcade stick won’t suddenly make you slice through your enemies like a pro. In fact, you could even experience a temporary set-back while you get used to the different way…

Zombies; One of the most popular staple nemeses of the human race. There’s no shortage of evidence when it comes to that popularity either, with a plethora of long-standing, classic franchises having the undead as their main focus, such as Resident Evil and Dead Rising. While the ‘rules’ of what constitutes a zombie differ from era to era and indeed game to game, there’s no disputing that whether they’re after your brains, your flesh or your perfectly coiffured lawn, we love taking them down. Here’s 10 zombie games to live out your zombie crushing fantasies… Organ Trail First up, a retro road trip…

Today I am taking another look at Mortal Kombat: Shaolin Monks. I did an article on one of the more note-worthy enemies from the game a year ago, but on replaying it I realized it deserves a more in-depth analysis, for reasons both good and bad. The game is very unlike other Mortal Kombat games; while they are fighting games, this one is an action adventure that borrows a lot from them. The game begins with the end of the first Mortal Kombat, showing a very impressive cutscene where Shang Tsung is defeated, saving the world, and the evil sorcerer…

I recently beat a very interesting and fast paced game called Strider 2. After playing through Marvel vs. Capcom with Strider Hiyru, I started wondering where the character had come from, which lead me to this. Why Strider 2? Well, I tried it along with the first one, and compared them, finding the second to be the best of them. I’ll talk a bit on both and explain why. Both games are very similar in plot and execution. An evil sorcerer of some sort, the Grandmaster, has conquered the world. In order to put a stop to him, those who…

One of the biggest and most competitive gaming communities in the world, League of Legends offers endless opportunities whether you want to play against artificial or human opponents. With an expansive league of champions to choose from and an endless amount of strategies to experiment with, League of Legends is a game that will test you in every way possible, and then some. Whether you’re a new gamer or have been playing a while, it’s always possible to improve at League of Legends. With global tournaments and constant updates, you’ll need to do your homework if you want to be…

Whether you’re settling down for a session of FIFA or COD, the chances are that you’re going to be there for a while so you want to be comfy. While an old beanbag or sofa might suffice, having a gaming chair will make the whole experience that little bit more enjoyable. But what factors should you consider when looking for the holy grail of gaming chairs? A lot of it is down to personal preference but there’s some key aspects to consider including the position of your TV and the space you have available for your new throne. Here’s a…

In the modern world, it’s far more convenient to hold information digitally and one of the simplest ways to achieve this is with the use of a USB flash drive.  Easy to use, compact in size and convenient to transport, it’s now possible to save vast amounts of data on one small stick. But while it has undoubted advantages, security remains the one big potential flaw. It’s not difficult to lose a USB and if it falls into the wrong hands, that means any personal data being held will too. The new wave of USB flash drives have found a…

Those who were a fan of the movie series, which began back in 1980, are sure to have garnered excitement when hearing about this title. I was one of those fans. However, it is fairly common knowledge within the gaming community that movie-tie in games are rarely successful. With that said, could Friday the 13th: The Game buck this trend? Continue to read on to find out. Once the game was installed on my PS4, I attempted to join an online game. Sadly, the servers were down, a real issue that many have experienced within the first week or so of…

Today I’m looking at another Castlevania game, Dracula X Chronicles, for the PSP. It is a remake of Castlevania: Rondo of Blood, where you play as Richter Belmont as he journeys into the castle to stop Dracula and save his girlfriend. Of course, being a remake, it is a huge improvement on the original graphically, and it makes everything from the scenery to the enemies interesting to look at, and a bit more intimidating. However, today I am not looking at an enemy or Richter, but instead the other playable character, Maria. First, she isn’t available from the start. The…

The Worms games have been a welcome iteration in the gaming world since the mid-90s, with the 1995 PlayStation game launching the brand into the public’s eye. Since then it has gone from strength-to-strength, keeping up with ever-evolving trends in the gaming scene over the last two decades. From a fairly regimented console experience with two control pads and disc-based games to the internet-connected, online multiplayer gaming we see today, Worms has stayed relevant. The charm of the brand lies in the fact that it has never taken itself too seriously, especially compared to other strategy games, instead focusing the…

It’s hard to say anybody was blown away by this year’s E3 press conferences, what with Bethesda relying almost solely on VR reboots, Nintendo missing their mark by not announcing many seemingly obvious fan favourites (let’s face it, we’re all still waiting on Animal Crossing Switch!) and Skyrim rearing its six-year-old head in almost every conference. However, there are of course some titles which we’re excited for. Here’s fifteen games we’re looking forward to in the upcoming months. 15) Life is Strange: Before The Storm First up, a well-deserved prequel. Life is Strange: Before the storm. The story takes place three years before the…

The very concept of losing weight is rather simple, yet it’s an issue many face within the modern world we live. Whilst gaming is mentally engaging, it is often blamed as an activity that encourages weight gain. However, this myth is about to be debunked. Let’s begin. Our bodies are like machines, they need fuel. Everything we consume has a value, calculated in calories. Each induvial has a different need and there are many factors involved, such as age, gender and height. Thus, the activities you enjoy can help promote weight loss, but they certainly don’t contribute to weight-gain directly.…

For years, Lorne Lanning and company have been trying to create the kind of impressive Oddworld experience that both long-time fans and casual players would grow to appreciate. Well, I think they’ve finally hit the mark with Stranger’s Wrath, a simply stunning achievement on every single count. Graphics? Beautiful. Gameplay? Rock solid, with a keen amount of attention put into the gameplay styles. Sound? Classic Western style, even with some annoyances. The first great game of 2005 has arrived. Don’t miss it. I’ll have to admit, I haven’t always dabbled into the Oddworld universe. Years ago, when the series was…

When it comes to cities, there’s nowhere more iconic than New York. As one of the most famous cities in the world, there’s always been an air of cinematic brilliance about the city that’s made it the centerpiece of countless gaming experiences. From the towering empire state building to the silent patriotism of the Statue of Liberty, New York is emblematic of the western world. The winding streets and the vast central park have made it an ideal location for open world games like GTA IV. Indeed, there’s no city that characterizes western civilization and development quite like New York.…

Today I will be taking another look at Castlevania: Symphony of the Night, though a much later part of the game than before. Last time we covered an early boss, but now I’m covering two areas and the bosses inside them. Before that, though, there is a tiny bit more plot to cover. Since the Doopelganger battle, Alucard has discovered someone else trying to stop Dracula, a girl named Maria who has magical powers. He later finds Richter Belmont, but rather than stopping Dracula, the former vampire hunter seems to be acting as the lord of the castle himself, even…

With the 2017 E3 wrapping up, there was a lot to cover on a number of fronts. This is the one time of the year when everything electronic is revealed by a number of the makers. As usual, there was the usual gathering of the video game manufactures that all were putting out for display their latest offerings. One of the takeaways from the show was Microsoft and their new Xbox console, more on that later in this article. Not to be outdone, Nintendo and Sony held their own when it came to their presentations and showed that while it…

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Xenoblade Chronicles 2 is a massive sci-fi RPG for Nintendo Switch 2, arriving this holiday.