Bigger than Star Wars? Bungie reveals its new Halo-killer. It's been a few years since the developer behind world-bestriding sci-fi super-franchise Halo said sayonara to the current owner of that particular intellectual property, Microsoft. More than five, in fact. It might not come as a surprise to learn that Bungie has been working on something … Continue reading Bungie announces Destiny sci-fi franchise and gets awesome fan trailer
City of Heroes servers closed for good
A sad farewell to Paragon City. by CJ Wheeler After eight years of massively multiplayer spandex and armor clad heroism, Cryptic Studios' City of Heroes permanently closed its servers at midnight PST on November 30. The franchise had been joined in 2005 by a companion game, City of Villains, and received 23 major updates over … Continue reading City of Heroes servers closed for good
Angry Birds Seasons gets daily level updates for advent
Forget about snowballs - 'tis the season to throw some birds! by CJ Wheeler Rovio pushed out an Empire Strikes Back themed update for their most recent game, Angry Birds Star Wars, only a few days ago. If you're not one of the gazillions of iOS gamers who bought into the Force flapping on release … Continue reading Angry Birds Seasons gets daily level updates for advent
Angry Birds Star Wars updated with Hoth levels
Rovio's empire strikes back once again. by CJ Wheeler Less than a month after release Angry Birds fans and Star Wars diehards are getting exciting new content. Search your feelings, and your app updates, and you'll find 20 free new levels on the icy Rebel world of Hoth. The Imperial assault on the Wampa homeworld … Continue reading Angry Birds Star Wars updated with Hoth levels
Nintendo launches Wii Mini exclusive to Canada
Fancy a brand new Wii for $99, or £62? Better get to Canada then. Unless you're already Canadian, in which case stay right where you are! by CJ Wheeler After just a little more than 6 years since the Wii launched, Nintendo has confirmed the fading console's last hurrah in the form of Wii Mini. … Continue reading Nintendo launches Wii Mini exclusive to Canada
Baldur’s Gate: Enhanced Edition release date slips for iPad, on track for PC
Baldur's wait - again. by CJ Wheeler If there's one thing legendary '90s RPG Baldur's Gate taught us it was that you must gather your party before venturing forth. Alas, the developers behind 2012's Baldur's Gate: Enhanced Edition are having to spend a little longer getting the party started for the game's first tablet-based adventure. Like many … Continue reading Baldur’s Gate: Enhanced Edition release date slips for iPad, on track for PC
Marvel vs. Capcom 2 for iOS review
Martial arts for your mobile by CJ Wheeler Mobile gamers quickly learn to keep an eye on what's popping up in their respective Store, but it's rare that you come across an unexpected update of a classic. 12 years ago, Capcom teamed with Marvel to give us a console-based crossover for the ages: Marvel vs. … Continue reading Marvel vs. Capcom 2 for iOS review
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