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Movie review: STAR TREK
Gaming

Movie review: STAR TREK

New Star Trek film dazzles with action-packed freshness, appealing to newcomers while dividing purists. JJ Abrams' reboot energises the classic.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Fri, 1st Jan 2010

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God of War III
Gaming

God of War III

God of War III dazzles with epic scale and classic myth, offering a jaw-dropping PS3 experience despite familiar gameplay.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Thu, 1st Apr 2010
final fantasy XIII
Gaming

final fantasy XIII

Final Fantasy XIII dazzles with unmatched visuals and a gripping narrative, setting a new standard for the RPG genre.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Thu, 1st Apr 2010
Eraserhead
Film review

Eraserhead

Diving into Eraserhead's labyrinth will leave you questioning if cinema has ever been as eerily bizarre. A Lynch classic that defies norms.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 1st Apr 2010
SOMETHING, SOMETHING, SOMETHING DARKSIDE
Digital Entertainment

SOMETHING, SOMETHING, SOMETHING DARKSIDE

Family Guy lampoons Star Wars again with 'Something, Something, Something Darkside', blending iconic sci-fi with irreverent humour.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 1st Mar 2010
Game review: Dark Void
Gaming

Game review: Dark Void

Dark Void soars high on promises but crash-lands with monotonous gameplay and lacklustre presentation, marking a disappointing debut for Airtight Games.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Mon, 1st Mar 2010
Blood bowl
Gaming

Blood bowl

I would hope that the game feels better to play on a PC or PSP, but I really cannot recommend Blood Bowl to anybody. It hurts.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Mon, 1st Mar 2010
Game review: Bayonetta
Gaming

Game review: Bayonetta

Bayonetta dazzles with combat finesse yet stumbles on fetishistic portrayal and repetitive gameplay, leaving its brilliance dimmed.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Mon, 1st Mar 2010
Game review: Tekken 6
Gaming

Game review: Tekken 6

Apart from the Game Boy advance release of Tekken Advance in 2001, the Tekken series has always been made exclusively for the PlayStation brand.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 1st Jan 2010
Game review: Eyepet
Gaming

Game review: Eyepet

No more accidents on the carpet and hefty vet bills! Imagine a future where household pets are virtual entities that exist within your home.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 1st Jan 2010
Game review: DJ Hero
Gaming

Game review: DJ Hero

Activision's much-touted Hero franchise has returned in time for the Christmas season, with perhaps the most intriguing addition to the series yet in DJ Hero.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 1st Jan 2010
Game review: Soosiz
Gaming

Game review: Soosiz

Soosiz review: A gravity-defying platformer with innovative mechanics, offering a blend of challenge and simplicity. Master 65 levels across 7 worlds!.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Sat, 26th Dec 2009
Game review: Totemo
Gaming

Game review: Totemo

TOTEMO's enchanting puzzles soothe the mind and challenge the brain, earning Apple's spotlight. Perfect your moves at your pace or compete in survival mode.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Mon, 14th Dec 2009
Game review: iHooy!
Gaming

Game review: iHooy!

IHooy! blasts its way into the arcade scene, blending Guitar Hero's rhythm with Metal Gear Solid's intrigue for an unforgettably epic adventure.

By Sean Mitchell • 1 min read • Tue, 8th Dec 2009
Game review: Aera
Gaming

Game review: Aera

Aera review: This casual flight sim combines side-scrolling action with realistic physics, promising fun for all on iPhone/iPod.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Sat, 5th Dec 2009
Game review: NBA 2K10
Gaming

Game review: NBA 2K10

NBA 2K10 review: Despite its 10th anniversary, the game struggles with technical issues, overshadowing new modes and exciting gameplay.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Tue, 1st Dec 2009
Dungeon Crawl Stone Soup
Gaming

Dungeon Crawl Stone Soup

No elaborate plot, no dark forces threatening a kingdom – just fighting your way through a dungeon, as the title implies.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Tue, 1st Dec 2009
Film review: Watchmen
Gaming

Film review: Watchmen

Watchmen redefines superhero cinema with its dark, intellectual take on an alternate 1985, blending violent spectacle with deep existential questions.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Tue, 1st Dec 2009