Hairdo? More like Hair don’t. Some of the most interesting hairstyles in gaming sprang from the Final Fantasy series’ love for inexplicable spikes and unnatural shades. Here’s our tribute to a few of the most feathery, fluttery, physics-defying contraptions that Square Enix ever had the nerve to call “hair”.
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This week, we’re highlighting the top five titles in our Game of the Year 2014 list. Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor ranks at #4 – and here’s Ashley Reed’s take on what makes it so awesome. It’s funny how life can surprise you. Back in the ancient, bygone days of September …
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So it turns out there’s a new Star Wars trailer doing the rounds at the minute and err, it’s absolutely bloody fantastic! I mean, did you see it (opens in new tab)?! With the lightsaber and the Stormies and the Millennium Falcon whooshing all around. It was… it was… arrrghhh! …
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From humans to Qunari, love, lust, and affection aren’t foreign concepts to the genders and races of Dragon Age: Inquisition (opens in new tab); this is a Bioware game after all. Not only are there more opportunities for romance and sex compared to the last two Dragon Age games, but …
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A little originality goes a long way Most RPG classes boil down to one of four timeless archetypes: the tanky warrior, supporting healer, ranged damage-dealer, or melee specialist. That’s just at the most basic level, mind you – modern RPGs know to make their roles a bit more nuanced. But …
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It’s no secret that many fans of Dragon Age: Origins weren’t pleased with Dragon Age 2. And who could blame them? As a sequel to Origins, Dragon Age 2 buffeted all expectations. Almost every aspect of the game – its scope, combat, even character customization – felt completely different. What …
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Fantasy Life is a quintessential Level 5 game mixing combat, questing, adorable character design and quirky environments to create an RPG that is entirely unique in both style and substance. Both your skill set and the world around you will evolve as you progress further into the story and unlock …
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Let the battle begin! Boss battles are usually lame. After a long journey through a swamp or over a mountain, you have to stand face to face with the bastard who put you through that obstacle course to finally bring closure to your adventure. Few boss fights follow after Metal …
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More clever than a CD key In this increasingly digital era of gaming, many are succumbing to the dark allure of piracy as they look for a way to avoid paying for their interactive entertainment. For as long as there have been games, there have been pirates: people willing to …
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Play it again, Sam. And again. And again. Quality gameplay never ages, and you can learn a lot from enjoying the classics. Unfortunately, gaming moves so fast that the dust barely has a chance to settle on your old consoles before new ones come out. If you ever want to …
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