March 14, 2015 · Anime Reviews
It’s been ten months since Persona 3: The Movie #1 Spring of Birth ; a great film that left me wanting more. Having covered only the first portion of the game, Midsummer Knight’s Dream begins right at the point things pick up, and progresses the story with the addition of several new characters. This does however come at a cost, and several members of the main cast have marginalised roles as a result. In spite of this, Persona 3 The Movie #2 mostly succeeds at fighting the difficult battle of translating its source material into the most compelling film possible.
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March 11, 2015 · Articles
The Nintendo Wii was a strange console, with experimental motion controls, lots of controllers, and a varied library of games. Overall there was a large rift in the quality of these titles, a divide also seen on the GameCube that was exaggerated by the Wii's strong sales; the good games were really good and the bad games were really bad. There was also a lot of them, perhaps explaining why a few hidden gems slipped by unnoticed. It's fifteen of these lesser-known classics that I'll be recommending today.
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February 27, 2015 · Game Reviews
Senran Kagura is quickly becoming the most controversial series no one is paying any attention to. Hidden away in its niche genre is a game that from the outside appears indistinguishable from any other obscure Japanese anime release. But Senran Kagura's overt sexualisation of its all-female cast is perhaps enough to surprise even fans of the genre, and to everyone else it’s likely to come across as perverted to an extreme level. The biggest shock? That behind the oversized boobs and dirty dialogue is a competent brawler that's actually quite a lot of fun to play.
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February 16, 2015 · Anime Reviews
In its final scene the original Psycho-Pass alluded to a second series, but there's still no denying that it nicely concluded all its main storylines. Psycho-Pass 2 carries on as naturally as possible for a sequel no one wanted that's lacking its original writer, and initially surprises, if only because it's not as bad as it could have been. But as it moves forward, Psycho-Pass 2 makes a few large stumbles, and struggles in its attempt to progress the franchise.
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February 4, 2015 · Articles
F-Zero is one of my favourite videogame series. Like both Mario and Zelda, this Nintendo masterpiece started as a 2D classic and successfully reinvented itself in 3D, transitioning well with the evolving videogame climate. But whilst the other two series include modern titles that live up to their heritage, it's now been ten years since the last F-Zero. Will Captain Falcon be returning any time soon? I'm hopeful, here's why.
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January 23, 2015 · This Week's Purchase
This week I purchased the New Nintendo 3DS; an updated version of Nintendo’s handheld with a few notable improvements. Whilst the console itself isn’t launching in Europe till 13th February the ‘Ambassador Edition’ system has already been made available – and it’s this version in particular that I’ll be looking at today.
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December 30, 2014 · Anime Reviews
Every now and then an anime comes along that completely redefines the possibilities of what can be achieved through the medium. This is the nature of Monster, a 74 episode epic that weaves together a sprawling tale of murder, mystery, crime and evil forces. At its heart is the story of a doctor attempting to track down a serial killer, but Monster is much, much more than this.
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December 25, 2014 · News
Happy Christmas everyone! Hope you all get loads of great presents and have an awesome day. I've asked Santa for Persona Q, Danganronpa 2, and Strider 2 for PS1. Fingers crossed...
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December 20, 2014 · Articles
Christmas is almost here again, and what better way to celebrate it than with festive themed videogames? Last year I composed a small list of holiday favourites, which today returns bigger and better than before with five additional recommendations. Here's my list of games that are perfect for getting into the Christmas spirit, 2014 edition.
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December 18, 2014 · Guides, Retro
If you've ever tried to plug your old Super Nintendo or Mega Drive into a modern, High Definition television, then it's likely that you were quite horrified with the results. Without the right set up, and the right cables, retro games don't look good – especially on new TVs. But working out what kit you need, and what will work best for you, can be more than a little confusing. That's why I've put together this guide, which starts with the basics but also covers all the complicated stuff you’ll need to help get the best picture from your retro games.
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