Virtual Reality

Virtual Reality has always been a boom and trough sensation picking up the imaginations of the majority only to drop them again when they become less interested in the state of the technology being shown. It’s a shame because current technology could allow a whole new level of immersion for movies, TV and video game alike. It’s strange because 3D in films these days has almost become and necessity as well as for sporting events and even for some...

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Your Video Game Blog - E3 2012 Awards

Following on from my E3 article the other day I thought I’d do a brief run for those lazy readers on what exactly were the best bits. This will go through parts like Best Publisher and Best Announcement to the standard Game of the Show award. I’ll try and throw in some less conventional options too. So without further delay please see below Your Video Game Blogs E3 Awards. Game of the Show: Watch DogsWatch Dogs was Ubisoft’s crowning announcement...

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E3 2012 Rundown

So a couple of weeks ago the yearly E3 conference in San Diego happen which was unfortunately being dubbed the convention that ‘nobody wanted to happen’. Rumours around the show floor claimed Microsoft had been planning to announce its next-generation Xbox until a couple of months ago but decided to pull out and Sony gratefully followed. Unfortunately this left almost everyone slightly less interested in the event as people had been expecting some...

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Dawnguard DLC - E3 Update

As some of you may know I am a massive fan of RPG’s and my current particular favourite is The Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrim. I’ve now logged well over 100 hours of game-time with my main character and am steadily creeping up on that target with my new Argonian Thief. The content on offer straight from the box is incredible and the Radiant Story engine means that no two players will have exactly the same experience. Since I spend most of my evenings raiding...

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BBC'a UNSC Error

I know I should have mentioned this a few weeks back but if you haven’t heard this already be sure to take note of the brilliance of the BBC. On last Thursdays One O’Clock News, presenter Sophie Raworth was discussing the real-life United Nations and the ongoing conflict in Syria. All well and good I hear you say - well not really… The logo being shown on screen was for the UNSC – Halo’s fictitious United Nations Space Command. Facebook User Luke...

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Mass Effect 3 - Rebellion DLC

The next piece of Mass Effect 3 DLC became available recently, titled Rebellion. The pack included a batch of new multiplayer content and was made available from 29th May on PC and Xbox 360 while Playstation 3 players needed to wait until the 30th. The main addition are the inclusion of two new maps – Firebase Jade and Firebase Goddess. Jade takes place on a station within a jungle reservoir surrounded by waterfalls and Goddess is set...

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Skyrim - Update 1.6

Those of you who read my tweets yesterday will no doubt have noticed that my most requested feature for The Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrim has been confirmed for the recent gameplay update. Mounted combat is the headline addition in Skyrim update 1.6, due out on PC and consoles this week. As detailed on the Bethesda Blog, the patch allows both ranged and melee combat on horseback but from what I’ve seen there is no mention of magic.. Update 1.6 also...

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E3 Games on Show

With mere days now to go until the Electronic Entertainment Expo opens its doors I thought that now would be the best time for me to give you my views on what you should expect to see. It’s time to get incredibly excited about the show, exceptionally optimistic about what might be announced and irrationally happy with all the rumours about to head our way. Most of the big announcements will involve multiplatform games that tend to be the best of...

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E3 Expectations

So E3 is right around the corner and many websites, publications and media outlets are speculating on what will be seen and what could be announced. This year is the same as any other and will set the pace for the rest of 2012 and what us as consumers will be able to pick up at our local video game shops. It’s a difficult time for all the home console producers; especially the big N. Of course Nintendo has a lot riding on this year’s E3 as it’ll...

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