The 11 Biggest Video Game News stories of 2015
Final Fantasy VII Remake – dreams can come true GameCentral takes a look back at the biggest news stories of the year, from the death of Satoru Iwata to the implosion of Konami. Although it was...
View ArticleThe idiot’s guide to buying a new console – Reader’s Feature
Is it better than a Game Gear? A reader offers a tongue-in-cheek appraisal of the current gen’s consoles, including the PlayStation 4, Wii U, and… Game Gear? Well, it’s almost the holiest day of the...
View ArticleMetro GameCentral Video Games Top 20 of 2015 – from Bloodborne to The Escapists
Bloodborne – the best game of the year GameCentral lists its 20 best games of the year, from big name sequels such as Fallout 4 and Halo 5 to indie hits like Sunless Sea. For the first time this...
View ArticleMy 30 years as a gamer – Reader’s Feature
Gamer? Hardest job in the world. 30 years, man and boy A reader celebrates a very personal games-related anniversary, as he recalls how the Commodore 64 got him into gaming. Reading GC this year, there...
View ArticleMetro GameCentral video game review of 2015 – the next gen finally begins
Fallout 4 – good but not great, just like 2015 in general GameCentral looks at the big trends of the last 12 months and asks whether 2015 is when the new gen finally got into gear, Our review of 2014...
View ArticleMy favourite games of 2015 – Reader’s Feature
Halo 5: Guardians – was it one of your favourites of 2015? A reader looks back at the last year in gaming and some of his favourite games, including Halo 5 and Xenoblade Chronicles X. With 2015 now...
View ArticleMetro GameCentral video games preview of 2016 – 57 brand new games to get...
Mirror’s Edge Catalyst – just one of 2016’s many bright new stars 2016 has only just begun and already the list of new video games promises a classic year, from No Man’s Sky to Gears Of War 4. The...
View Article2016 in gaming: the first six months – Reader’s Feature
Street Fighter V – one of 2016’s first big games A reader looks forward to the first of the year’s new releases, with games such as Street Fighter V and the new Hitman. Reasons to be cheerful for the...
View ArticleSega Saturn: the forgotten anniversary – Reader’s Feature
Sega Saturn – the anniversary everyone forgot Readers Vietnamvet celebrates the 20th anniversary of the Saturn, and recommends 12 of its best games – from Burning Rangers to Sega Rally. 2015 was the...
View ArticleCall Of Duty is first number one of 2016 – Games charts 2 January
The year’s first number one UK individual formats chart – 2 January 1 (1) Call Of Duty: Black Ops III (PS4) 2 (3) Call Of Duty: Black Ops III (XO) 3 (2) Star Wars: Battlefront (PS4) 4 (5) Star Wars:...
View ArticleGames Inbox: New year’s resolutions for gaming, Bloodborne DLC, and Gamescom...
Fallout 4 – has it inspired any new year’s resolutions for you? The morning Inbox wants to see an Iain M. Banks video game, as another reader is upset at Halo 5’s lack of split screen. To join in with...
View ArticleStory Of Seasons review – shine on harvest moon
Story Of Seasons (3DS) – another day on the farm The inspiration behind FarmVille is back, but does the change in name give it a chance to plough its own field? When they start doing ‘Do you remember...
View ArticleDelaymageddon! Uncharted 4 delayed till April, Scalebound delayed till 2017
The year’s first delay, but probably not the last 2016 has started in predictable fashion, with two high profile delays – three if you count the DLC for Rainbow Six Siege. It’s only been a few days and...
View ArticleNo new Assassin’s Creed in 2016, Watch Dogs 2 instead claim rumours
Is Assassin’s Creed really headed to Ancient Egypt? Rumours suggest the next Assassin’s Creed will be set in Ancient Egypt, while Watch Dogs 2 will apparently move to San Francisco. Considering Ubisoft...
View ArticleSony offers PS Plus extension after PSN outage
PlayStation Plus – the usual ups and downs of Christmas PSN is up and running again after the problems yesterday and at Christmas, with Sony promising to extend subscriptions to make up for it. For the...
View ArticleMLG to continue as normal after Activision buyout
The future of gaming… and sports? Activision has paid £31 million for eSports organisation Major League Gaming, as fans worry what will happen to existing services. The publisher of Call of Duty and...
View ArticleFIFA 16 was the UK’s best-selling game of 2015
FIFA 16 – footy beats FPS Call Of Duty was not the biggest seller of last year, as the rise of digital saw UK retail sales for games drop 6 per cent. EA’s football giant was the best-selling video game...
View ArticleGames Inbox: Gaming at Christmas, Psychonauts 2 crowdfunding, and best of the...
Star Wars: Battlefront – was it a Christmas favourite at your house? The evening Inbox finds the Amiga is not quite as dead as you’d expect, as one reader creates his own DIY VR experience. To join in...
View ArticleGames Inbox: Game delay predictions, Assassin’s Creed advice, and Telltale...
No Man’s Sky – is it doomed to be delayed? The morning Inbox is unsure whether or not to recommend the Wii U, as one reader looks for co-op suggestions on Xbox One. To join in with the discussions...
View ArticleAmplitude PS4 review – the origin of music
Amplitude (PS4) – music hero Before Rock Band and before Guitar Hero there was Amplitude, but does this reboot of the classic music game still rock? We’re not sure what was expected exactly, but we...
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