Xbox sales up 102% on last year
Still lagging behind in sales Microsoft’s financials show good news for the company in general, but it’s still being shady about how well the Xbox One is doing. All we know for certain here is that the...
View ArticleCodemasters making Micro Machines spiritual sequel Toybox Turbos
Toybox Turbos – the official Micro Machines 5 Toybox Turbos is coming to Xbox 360, PS3, and PC – and aims to be the definitive modern version of the classic Micro Machines. It might not be called Micro...
View ArticleGames Inbox: Console Civilization, Forza Horizon 2 love, and Sega Rally
Civilization: Beyond Earth – mouse and keyboard only The evening Inbox enjoys a Pokémon art exhibit, as one reader gets nostalgic over old school first person shooters. To join in with the discussions...
View ArticleDark Souls II wins Golden Joystick Game of the Year
Dark Souls II – gone gold The 32nd annual Golden Joystick awards has named The Witcher 3 as the most anticipated game of 2014, and revealed a new trailer. It’s that time of year again, and after nine...
View ArticleGaming needs more remakes – Reader’s Feature
F-Zero GX – would a remake be more progressive than a new game? A reader argues that one way to avoid more identitkit sequels and unambitious new IP is to remake some forgotten classics. Having always...
View ArticleWeekend Hot Topic, part 1: happiest gaming memory
Minecraft – because every child should know about zombie pig men GameCentral readers rise above the current tide of negativity and relive their most treasured video game-related experiences. The...
View ArticleGetting excited for GTA V again – Reader’s Feature
Grand Theft Auto V – are you ready to return? A reader offers a philosophical look back at GTA V and its first trailer, and looks forward to the imminent new next gen versions. I think it all started...
View ArticleThe weird pleasures of gaming – Reader’s Feature
The lost art (and smell) of the video games manual A reader revels in the more unique pleasures of being a video games fan, from the smell of a new manual to the sound of a kill in Call Of Duty, Being...
View ArticleWeekend Hot Topic, part 2: happiest gaming memory
The Way of the Exploding Fist – bring families together GameCentral readers rise above the current tide of negativity and relive their most treasured video game-related experiences. The subject for...
View ArticleA love letter to Final Fantasy VI – Reader’s Feature
Final Fantasy VI – featuring one of gaming’s best bad guys A reader explains why he thinks number six is the best Final Fantasy game and one of the best role-players of all-time. Recently I’ve found...
View ArticleGames Inbox: Sonic the Amiibo, Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel, and Need For...
Will amiibo get more third party support than the Wii U? The morning considers the rise and fall of Phil Fish, as one reader seeks advice on playing lightgun games with PlayStation Move. To join in...
View ArticleBayonetta 2 is highest new entry in UK charts
Bayonetta 2 – bewitching the charts, at least to some degree Wii U exclusive Bayonetta 2 has done relatively well in the latest UK top 40, but it’s FIFA 15 that’s scored another number one. It’s hard...
View ArticleFIFA 15 returns to number one – Games charts 25 October
Top of the league again UK individual formats chart – 25 October 1 (4) FIFA 15 (PS4) 2 (2) FIFA 15 (360) 3 (13)Minecraft: PlayStation 4 Edition (PS4) 4 (8) FIFA 15 (XO) 5 (5) FIFA 15 (PS3) 6 (-)...
View ArticleGames Inbox: Sunset Overdrive review anger, Bayonetta love and changing Zelda
Sunset Overdrive (XO) – staying off the ground is the best defence The evening Inbox loves Bayonetta but is not happy with the Sunset Overdrive review. Please note: The main GameCentral team are away...
View ArticleBattlefield 5 out Christmas 2016, Star Wars Battlefront is Christmas 2015
Star Wars: Battlefront – will the Force be with it? EA has announced release dates for three new Battlefield-related games, with Battlefield Hardline confirmed for March. Developer DICE is now...
View ArticleFirst Destiny DLC The Dark Below out December 9
Destin: The Dark Below – new enemies but not new planets Bungie has revealed the details of their first downloadable expansion for Destiny, with still no sign of any new planets. Destiny Expansion I:...
View ArticleMario Kart 8 keeps Nintendo on course for yearly profit
Can Nintendo still make a success of the Wii U? Nintendo is on course to make its first annual profit in four years, as company boss Satoru Iwata returns to work. They might not be back to the salad...
View ArticleDying Light cancelled on Xbox 360 and PS3
Dying Light – saying no to cross-generational gaming The new game from the makers of Dead Island is going next gen-only, as the developers insist the old consoles can’t run the game. Despite the Xbox...
View ArticleGames Inbox: Battlefield 5 worries, WWE 2K15 warning, and Alien Isolation
Battlefield 4 – have you lost confidence in DICE? The evening Inbox has a free ticket to give away for Video Games Live, as one reader rediscovers Super Mario Galaxy 2. To join in with the discussions...
View ArticleGames Inbox: Destiny DLC value, Star Wars Battlefront hopes, and Valkyria...
Destiny: The Dark Below – is it good value for money? The morning wonders why all the best Sunset Overdrive reviews are American, as one reader welcomes Satoru Iwata back to work. To join in with the...
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