Category: PS3

Mortal Kombat

PS3 / Reviews / Xbox 360

5 May, 2011

Mortal Kombat review

Since Mortal Kombat first hit the consoles and arcades with its digitally-captured actors when I was a teenager it’s undergone many different forms in tonnes of sequels. Here in 2011 the game’s just called Mortal Kombat again which suggests going back to basics in terms of what made it good in the first place. Fighting games aren’t known for having great stories but story mode here is a bit different and it works well. Revisiting the storylines of MK 1, 2 and 3, you fight in the tournament to stop Shao Kahn’s minions winning fights and eventually taking over the...

Screenshot of Portal 2

PC / PS3 / Reviews / Xbox 360

5 May, 2011

Portal 2 review

I’ve been looking forward to Portal 2 ever since it became a surprise hit as part of The Orange Box Half-Life compilation. Since then I’ve read the hype and even interviewed Chet Faliszek from Valve who co-wrote the game. Finally I get my hands on it and I’m very pleased with the outcome. Still playing as Chell, you are woken up by a little robot called Wheatley who accidentally wakes up GLaDOS and the testing begins all over again. The first thing you’ll notice is Stephen Merchant’s voiceover. It’s laugh out loud funny and this theme continues with all the...

Shift 2 Unleashed

PC / PS3 / Reviews / Xbox 360

15 Apr, 2011

Shift 2 Unleashed review

When I put the Shift 2 disc into my Xbox 360 and drove around a couple of laps to let it judge how much assistance I needed I was expecting it to be a simulation. The good news is that it isn’t a game along the lines of Gran Turismo because I find them terribly dull to play. Instead, you get the feel of realism but also a very visceral experience as you jostle for position with your competitors round some very tough tracks. New to this game from Slightly Mad Studios is the helmet cam which not only puts...

Homefront

PC / PS3 / Reviews / Xbox 360

15 Apr, 2011

Homefront review

What the world probably doesn’t need now is another FPS. However, they do seem to be popular so now it’s time for THQ to have a bash in 2011 with Homefront. Instead of playing through historic battles, this one gives us a ‘what if’ scenario set in 2027 with a unified Korea invading the United States and reducing it to rubble. Playing as one of the resistance it’s up to you to save the ones you love and fight your corner to make what little difference you can. I’ve already read a few other reviews of Homefront and I actually...

F1 2011

PC / PS3 / Release dates / Xbox 360

8 Apr, 2011

F1 2011 release date

Last years official F1 game was a big hit with F1 fans with its great graphics and attention to detail. So it’s no surprise to hear that the official 2011 F1 videogame is on the way with updated drivers, teams and even the brand new Delhi grand prix circuit. The F1 2011 release date is September 23rd and as expected the game is heading to Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 and PC. Buy F1 2011 now New: Buy F1 2011 from Amazon.com Related: F1 2010 review, Gran Turismo 5 review

Crysis 2 picture

PC / PS3 / Reviews / Xbox 360

31 Mar, 2011

Crysis 2 review

After playing through the somewhat tongue-in-cheek Bulletstorm, Crysis 2 comes as something of a culture shock as it’s the complete opposite. This is one very serious first-person shooter full of gravitas and without an ounce of humour. That’s not to say it’s not impressive though, because it is. Here’s my take on the single player action. Before I get to the story let me just say that this is one of the best looking FPSs I’ve ever played on a console. On the PS3 the game looks almost photo-realistic when your submarine is hit by a mysterious missile which floods...

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