In my Digressions In Digital feature series (the first of which, an article on survival horror Outlast, can be seen here), I take a look at videogames which were released in digital format and which I think are worth discussing, and this time it’s the turn of Unepic, the 2D RPG platformer created primarily by Francisco Téllez de Meneses (with the help of several other people). Unepic was released on PC in 2011 and later on Wii U in 2014, and it’s the Wii U version I’ll be discussing in this article. Inspired by Konami’s MSX title Knightmare II: The…

If you’ve been sitting around waiting for the next Farming Simulator title to drop, fret no longer – it’s finally here (Farming Simulator 2015) and is basically a clear improvement over its predecessors in nearly every respect. Clearly the internet (perhaps, the world) has been gripped in recent times by what might only be described as “simulation fever”, where loads of games are being developed which attempt to replicate nearly everything you can think of. It’s a bit rash to lump the Farming Simulator franchise in this crowd, of course, as it is in fact a more serious-minded title devoid…

With 8th Gen gaming just kicking off, many have already questioned whether the console era has reached its limit. With technology moving at an ever-accelerated rate, it certainly seems a valid question, after all. Can the console market keep up with these technology demands? What’s obvious is that the lifespan of 8th gen has to be reduced. Some have already deemed that the PS4 and XBOX One are to be the last consoles ever released. However, Nintendo has recently put this question into massive doubt – they’ve announced that they are working on something new. Whilst many are hoping that…

Despite being almost halfway through the year, there are still a number of XBOX One games we should await the release of with some degree of glee and expectation. Here are five to get you going. The Witcher 3: The Wild Hunt As soon as next week we will see the release of The Witcher 3: The Wild Hunt (scheduled for release 19 May 2015). If you’ve been following the saga so far, you may already be aware that Geralt of Rivia’s epic story is not yet complete, oh no, not by a long shot. The previous two games featuring…

Ever since its complete make-over in 2011, where all the extra convoluted layers of fiction and game mechanics were sliced off in favor of re-inventing the original story-lines and vintage characters, Mortal Kombat has become a raging success. Following this renaissance, NetherRealm Studios have recently come up with yet another riveting sequel of Mortal Kombat franchise: Mortal Kombat X. This new and refined game, which brings together exceptional cinematic narratives, unparalleled graphics and dynamic game play, is guaranteed to keep us on the edge of our seats. Additionally like all its predecessors, Mortal Kombat X also brings back all of our…

The release of Microsoft’s latest console called Xbox One has gotten everyone excited about the much anticipated console of the year. For many serious gamers wanting to get the most out of their new consoles, we need to remember that Xbox One is on a league of its own. The previous releases of Xbox 360 is not match for this console and that means it’s a whole different playing field when it comes to what accessories to go for. We all want to get the best gaming experience out of our Xbox One and so we’ve looked far and wide…

Weather effects play a huge role within racing games. For this very reason, we take a look at which recent release racing games have the best weather effects… Drive Club (PlayStation 4) This PlayStation 4 exclusive hopped onto the scene late 2014 with somewhat of a rocky start. A mostly forgettable driving experience and from all accounts, a competent but flawed racing game. The developer, Evolution Studios, put in a lot of effort to make things right in the following months. As of today you are looking at one of the most impressive racing games visually to date. From the…

RIDE for the PlayStation 4 is quickly emerging as the Gran Turismo for motorcycle racing. Developed by Milestone, RIDE is a total simulator for motorcycle racing that provides a thrilling and extreme virtual racing experience. The game is impressive right from the start, as you’re given the option to choose from 110 motorbike models from the world’s best manufacturers. Not only that, but you’re given a wide range of circuits that vary by city and by country, and you can even race on classic tracks from motorcycling history. Motorcycle enthusiasts and gamers will both be excited by this game. The…

I love RollerCoaster Tycoon, by that I mean I love the very first entry of RollerCoaster Tycoon released in 1999. I played that game endlessly, and I was overjoyed when we played that game for science class to learn about physics. RollerCoaster Tycoon 2 was and still is a favorite game of mine. It was released in 2002 and I continue to play it to this day. The isometric camera view and the accessible graphics work so well I often forget I’m playing a game over a decade old. For comparison the first Battlefield 1942 came out that year, And…

In the tradition of quality city building video games, Cities: Skylines by Colossal Order delivers an engaging experience that lets you build and maintain a virtual city from scratch. Arguably, it’s similar to the famed SimCity game which dominated the city building video game genre for some time, but some gamers suggest that Cities: Skylines surpasses it. Since SimCity’s golden era, before it faded into mediocrity with the fifth version of SimCity produced by Maxis, gamers have long since yearned for a great city builder. Cities: Skylines is the game for those today who want to have full control of…

Eugen Systems has just released its Act of Aggression pre-alpha PC gameplay trailer on YouTube, and a surge of excitement has already built up for this upcoming game across the RTS community. Even though the preview video is just a short teaser trailer for now, Eugen Systems has been consistently touting that Act of Aggression will bring back the 1990s Golden Era of real time strategy (RTS) games. In particular, the PC game will resurrect many of the core elements that many RTS fans have missed since the peak of classic RTS games like StarCraft and Command & Conquer. This…

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While many aspects of the Dead or Alive series would give a psychologist plenty of fodder to analyze (for instance, the inexplicable meshing of violence and sexuality is primitively animalistic in character) in the end it remains one of the more prominent fighting series.   The reasons for this are numerous, of course – there’s the control systems, which are largely approachable, the storytelling, solid graphics and of course, boob physics.   In short, Dead or Alive 5: Last Round is basically a definitive version, a title that brings together various elements which seem to make gameplay worthwhile.   Moreover, for some fans,…

The Total war franchise has been going steady for fifteen years now. The first two entries were fairly popular with a unique blend of an overhead campaign map strategy game that zoomed in whenever your armies fought a battle and changed the game from empire management to being a general, and back again. I played the first Medieval Total War and enjoyed it, though the bland battle graphics did get a bit dull after a while (1). With Rome Total War, the series absolutely exploded, in a good way. It had a sizeable campaign with great scale and was set…

The First-person-shooter genre is one of the most popular, and we’ve become accustomed to receiving a yearly release from both the Battlefield and Call of Duty franchises. Both of these juggernaut series started out with the theme of WW2 with Battlefield 1942 and Call of Duty. One of my favourite experiences was with Call of Duty – it had everything that a good FPS should. Battlefield 1942 on the other hand, offered a free-roaming experience which was a new concept for the genre back then. Looking back, it felt as though the first-person-shooter genre was saturated with nearly every single…

The critical and commercial success enjoyed by Naughty Dog’s post-apocalyptic adventure The Last of Us shows that plenty of gamers are interested in dark, survival-themed videogames set in bleak places and times, and which often place a human face – an ugly and primal one – on the horror they convey. But while The Last of Us garnered a massive amount of praise upon its release in 2013, the previous year saw the release of a post-apocalyptic game which has largely gone unsung and which I think deserves more attention than it seems to receive: I Am Alive. Developed by…

From weird little shooters to survival horror strategy and adventure RPG’s, March of 2015 is shaping up to be an interesting month for current (8th) generation gamers.   This isn’t just a notable period for PlayStation 4 gamers though, it is also just as equally appealing for Microsoft and the Xbox One crowd.   Anyway, without further ado, let’s explore some of the titles releasing in March for both consoles… White Night Out on PS4 and XBOX One March 3rd. Artsy black and white noir-esque visuals, puzzle-solving, an old mansion… what’s not to like?   Needless to say the game’s art style and…

Whether or not you are a bona-fide Nintendo fan is one thing, but the overall fun factor associated with the Wii U cannot be denied.   There’s a certain sense of flavor that this console gives off which, along with all its unique games, is basically without precedent in the gaming industry at large.   Sure, some will rail against its seemingly limited hardware capabilities, but that would require overlooking all the wonderful stuff Nintendo has added in spite of any perceived shortcomings. Needless to say, even though we can just stick to the PS4 or Xbox One, here are 6 different…

They’re simultaneously the source of all our gaming glory and woes, our light as well as darkness……we’re speaking of course about exclusive releases.   Regardless of the fact that we now have very powerful gaming consoles available with all sorts of cross-platform AAA-tiered releases, the truth is that exclusives still drive the market. Companies like Sony and Microsoft are always looking for ways to set themselves apart from the competition out there, and really what better way is there than having a bunch of excellent titles lined up which will only be found on your home team’s console?   Heck, you’ve probably…

Armed with a sizable map, great graphics and more of the same sort of grotesque horror-filled bloodsports found in titles such as Dead Island, Dying Light manages to be exactly the sort of zombie experience most gamers were expecting (for the season). Basically, it manages to squeeze in a number of emergent elements in terms of gameplay in a relatively fresh manner. Parkour plays a pivotal role here, with a certain emphasis on navigation and soaking in the scenery.   To be honest, it could be said that the star of this game is the map, which compels you into certain…

Can you name a bad console that has sold well? I can’t. I can think of a great one that is selling amazingly well, though. An awesome console, with brilliant games, and the other essentials, is what gamers are attracted to… It’s that very recipe that’s made the PS, PS2, XBOX and XBOX 360 so successful, after all. It’s also the same recipe which is making gamers gravitate towards the PlayStation 4. This article takes a look at the possible reasons as to why the PS4 is currently outselling the XBOX One. Firstly, I want to say that I was…

Every gamer has their preferred platform. Some are die-hard PlayStation fans to the very end while others couldn’t live without their XBOX. But there are many people who will tell you that the best piece of equipment for gaming is a desktop or laptop computer. There are many different reasons that some gamers prefer a PC to any games console. They will tell you that PC gaming is far superior, offering better quality gameplay and equipment with updatable hardware. Although many people play games on both PC and consoles, there’s no doubt that they provide different experiences. Each console has…

When it comes to gaming, we tend to think of our XBox or our gaming PC as being the best option. Whilst this is often the case, we don’t always have access to these. If you’re away from home you could try games on your mobile. You might not realise it, but there are loads of options when it comes to games that you can play on your Smartphone (or your tablet!). Whilst these might not live up the graphics of a Playstation, or be quite the same as free monster truck games online you can play on your PC,…

We’ve all got our own wish list of dream announcements. Many of us wait for E3 event to be disappointed that our most wished for title wasn’t mentioned. However, 2015 brings new hope that the following titles could be announced. Call of Duty: World at War 2 Rumour has it that Activision might be working on this title. I’m not sure about you, but i’ve been wanting a return to the good classic theme of World War II for some time now. Futuristic warfare is fun, but it gets boring overtime. Now is a perfect time for a return to…

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This year is set to see some big releases on the Nintendo Wii U. Let’s take a look at what are set to be the top 5 titles… Mario Party 10 ‘Mario Party 10’ is an excellent addition to the Mario franchise which is due to be released in March. The game is built around the principle of multi player game play, with participants working to best each other in a series of enjoyable mini games. There is an element of chance and dice rolling to the game concept, with players landing on squares which trigger the mini games. There…

It only feels like yesterday when these two consoles hit the market. With plenty of initial anticipation, we’re now in a slightly better position to see where we might be heading. However, this can all change. The console market is unpredictable just like the weather; one right move against one bad move and suddenly things can change. This article explores what 2015 might hold, and what could become important factors as to which console attracts the most attention and sales this year. Those who successfully predicted that the PS4 would become the clear winner of 2014 when it came to…

In the early 1990’s, Sony released its gaming system the Super Nintendo Entertainment System. The SNES was Nintendo’s second games console following the release of Nintendo Entertainment System. The SNES was a global phenomenon and became the best-selling console of the 16-bit era. During this time, Nintendo was embroiled in a fierce battle with Sega and the other big 16-bit console the Sega Mega Drive. The SNES has gone on to develop cult status and has become something of a gaming institution. The console and its games still circulate on the gaming market. They are popular among gaming enthusiasts, collectors…