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A Look At The Soulsbourne Series – Why does the difficulty appeal? One of the biggest misconceptions about these games is that they are games of endurance. They’re not. They are games of adaptability.

The Soulsbourne Series is one of those rare series in gaming where the name alone draws immediate and daunting connotations to mind. Creative boss fights, interconnected levelling, and most of all, difficulty. The series has garnered such a reputation for … Continue reading A Look At The Soulsbourne Series – Why does the difficulty appeal? One of the biggest misconceptions about these games is that they are games of endurance. They’re not. They are games of adaptability.

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A Guide to Gaming on a College Laptop How to game without breaking the bank

  Originally published in print, September 2021.   Spoilers For Good Will Hunting   The cost of PC gaming is prohibitively high. Most comprehensive gaming PCs range from €1,500 to more than €2,000. But those PCs are only necessary if … Continue reading A Guide to Gaming on a College Laptop How to game without breaking the bank

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Games to Escape Into Ryan O'Connor explores three games well worth sinking your teeth into

Originally published in print, September 2021.    While I may not speak for everyone, I’m certain that at least 90% of you will relate when I say that, as soon as Michaelmas term comes back around, my heart is preparing … Continue reading Games to Escape Into Ryan O’Connor explores three games well worth sinking your teeth into

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A Return to Form: “Call of Duty: WWII” "Call of Duty: WWII" is a good effort by Sledgehammer Games to win back some of the audience who have been alienated by the last few games.

●●●○○ You can’t teach old dogs new tricks and, after three years of trying to get this particular dog to fly around on jetpacks, Call of Duty finds its boots firmly on the ground for the 5th WWII game in … Continue reading A Return to Form: “Call of Duty: WWII” “Call of Duty: WWII” is a good effort by Sledgehammer Games to win back some of the audience who have been alienated by the last few games.

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Tn2’s Game Awards 2017 The cream of the crop.

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2017 has been a stellar year in gaming. The past twelve months have brought the resurgence of a seemingly doomed Nintendo, outstanding innovation in games like Horizon Zero Dawn, and breakout hits like PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds. Our games editorial board sat … Continue reading Tn2’s Game Awards 2017 The cream of the crop.

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Star Wars Battlefront II – PS4 It excels in some aspects, but is let down by complexity and a frustrating grind in both multiplayer and the single player campaign.

●●●○○ Star Wars Battlefront II marks the second console entry in EA’s tenure with the Star Wars Games licence. It excels in some aspects, but is let down by complexity and a frustrating grind in both multiplayer and the single … Continue reading Star Wars Battlefront II – PS4 It excels in some aspects, but is let down by complexity and a frustrating grind in both multiplayer and the single player campaign.

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Games Around the World: A Dynamic Industry So rarely in video game journalism are there explorations into the global landscape of the games industry itself. Sam Hayes investigates the cultural resonance of gaming around the world.

Japan In recent years much criticism has been levied against the Japanese games industry by prominent developers such as Jonathan Blow (Braid, The Witness) and Keiji Inafune (Mighty No. 9) for its over reliance on cinematic spectacle and their inclination … Continue reading Games Around the World: A Dynamic Industry So rarely in video game journalism are there explorations into the global landscape of the games industry itself. Sam Hayes investigates the cultural resonance of gaming around the world.

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An Opportunity to Shine: EA’s “FIFA 18” FIFA’s annual release brings gameplay tweaks and Frostbite Engine cutscenes aplenty.

●●●●○ Gameplay FIFA has always been more of a tiki-taka game compared to Konami’s Pro-Evolution Soccer, where short, quick passes were superior to long balls, regardless of the quality of players you had. In last year’s game, crossing felt obsolete compared … Continue reading An Opportunity to Shine: EA’s “FIFA 18” FIFA’s annual release brings gameplay tweaks and Frostbite Engine cutscenes aplenty.

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There’s Something “About Elise” Toni Domínguez's indie puzzle game, free to play on Steam.

●●●○○ About Elise is a new game, free to play on Steam, from indie developer Toni Domínguez. You play as Owen Scott, searching for your daughter Elise in a mysterious scientific research facility, uncovering clues about its true nature in … Continue reading There’s Something “About Elise” Toni Domínguez’s indie puzzle game, free to play on Steam.