The Evolution of Console Games: From Atari to PlayStation 5
The video-game industry has been around for decades and the evolution of console games can trace its origins back to 1972 when Atari Pong, one of the earliest…
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Consoles
Console hardware is where gaming culture is made: launches, revisions, shortages, accessories and the long tail of the back catalogue.
Will smartphone gaming ever replace handheld consoles?
The vast majority of people now own a smartphone and not only use it for calling and messaging but for shopping and playing games, but will it ever replace handheld…
What to do with your old games console
It may be that you have the latest games console every time it comes out and that you possibly have a stash of older consoles that are just collecting dust in the…
Why are the costs of computer / console games increasing?
The cost of some of the games for the latest consoles are spiralling and making them unaffordable to many. The New Xbox or PS5 will set you back in excess of £500.…
PlayStation 3 and Vita Play store is being discontinued
PlayStation have built up a massive following over the years. Many avid gamers are draw to the PlayStation brand and are happy to pay hundreds of pounds to get…
Choosing a new game for your console
If you are looking to buy a new game for your gaming console then you need to do your research to find out if it is something you are going to enjoy. It may be that…
PlayStation VR review
The PlayStation VR has been out in the UK for a good few years now but there has been an updated version release since the initial set in 2016. If you haven’t tried…
Games console or android tablet which is best?
As we approach the festive season children across the nation are compiling their list for Santa and on many of those lists will be a gaming device of some…
Xbox Series X/S Shortage Looks Set to Continue
The Xbox Series X/S launched on November 10 and was available for pre-orders from September. However, a shortage in consoles means that lots of fans might not be…
The launch of the new PlayStation 5
Later on this year (exactly date still to be confirmed) Sony will be realising their newest PlayStation console, the PS5. The new console is expected to cost around…
An Update on the PS5
The PlayStation 4 console doesn't have a lot of life left in it - even Sony are saying so themselves. This is leading everyone in the games industry to wonder about…
Destiny 2: Forsaken Package is Coming
The Forsaken package is coming very soon, the latest expansion available for the game. It will be available from the 4th September on Xbox One, PlayStation 4 and…
Which Games Console Should you Buy?
There are so many games consoles out there. From the classic PlayStation to virtual reality headsets, how do you know where to start? Here is a guide to some of the…
PlayStation Paris Games Week 2017
This week has been Paris Games Week, a time of new announcements concerning products and releases from Sony, in the near future and far beyond. Numerous titles were…
Pro Evolution Soccer – Playing Football Matches on all Major Consoles
Pro Evolution Soccer is a game that allows you to play actual football matches on all major consoles, including PS4 and Xbox. The player controls football players…
Which Video Game Should you Buy Next?
If you are a gamer, it can be difficult to know which game you should buy next. Here are some ideas for you based on the kinds of games that you like: If you like…
2 Things You Need To Know About Nintendo's Upcoming Switch Console
Nintendo used a three-minute video to reveal its latest hardware, getting everyone excited for the ninth generation of video game consoles – and it turns out to be…
Xbox Project Scorpio
The gaming equivalent to heavent - E3, saw the reveal of several hotly anticipated games, as well as new trailers and gameplay footage for titles that had…
Was The Wii U A Success?
We have a question... Has Nintendo's Wii U been a successful console drop for the Japanese giants? We don't really see the Wii U mentioned when discussing gaming…
Nostalgia for Retro Gamers
Attention retro game lovers: Shadow of the Beast on PS4 will come packed with the Amiga original! But you'll have to unlock it first, because the emulation of the…
Are There Plans For the Xbox One and Windows 10 To Be Unified?
Bad news for the Xbox fans who were hoping for a Xbox One and Windows 10 unification. According to Xbox boss Phil Spencer, Microsoft will not be trying to unify the…
PS4 vs Xbox One
Although it's easy to state an opinion, actually comparing both juggernauts is hard to do. If we're to look at the sales of the consoles, a clear picture comes out,…
Assassins Creed Utility
This is the latest instalment from the creative geniuses at Ubisoft in the Assassins Creed franchise. The story finds itself cast amidst the trials and tribulations…
Nintendo preparing for Mobile Gaming
After years of watching the mobile gaming sector grow, gaming giants Nintendo have finally decided to get involved with mobile gaming, announcing that their first…
Assassin's Creed Coming To Playstation Now
Brace yourselves Playstation Now owners, as the first five Assassin's Creed games have been announced for Playstation Now. "With the upcoming launch of Assassin's…
Puzzle & Dragons Super Mario Bros. Edition Coming Soon
Nintendo have confirmed that they're releasing a Puzzle & Dragons Super Mario Bros. Edition version of the puzzle game for the Nintendo 3DS on May 22nd. Gaming site…
FIFA 15 Adds Bobby Moore To Ultimate Team
FIFA Ultimate Team, part of the FIFA 15 game mode has added English World Cup winner Bobby Moore to its roster. The footballing legend will be available to use in…
Club Nintendo Closing Down
Nintendo's loyalty scheme - Club Nintendo, have announced that they will be closing down later this year. Ending on September 30, the stars in the loyalty scheme…
Halo 5: Guardians Beta Out Now
Attention all Halo fans. If you own an Xbox One and purchased 'Halo: The Master Chief Collection' then the 'Halo 5: Guardians' multiplayer beta is available for…
Sonic Boom And Watch Dogs Fail To Sell Well On Wii U
According to chart tracking data, Sega franchise Sonic the Hedgehog’s most recent adventure ‘Sonic Boom’ has failed to chart in the all-format top 40. This is…
PS4 Users Experience Issues With Firmware Update
PlayStation released their newest firmware update 2.00 for the PS4, but unsurprisingly users have experienced issues since updating. The PlayStation forums have…
Getting Cheap PS4 Games Is Easy To Do
As popular as the Sony PlayStation 4 video game console is, the games for the console are not as cheap as people might wish they could be. Many games on the market…
A couple of games from the top 25 list
After having a good root through the games, we agree most with IGN’s top 25 list of XBOX 360 games, it doesn’t include some HUGE games, however everyone knows them,…
Xbox 1 is Catching Up
Recently, new sales figures for the Xbox one and PS4 for February have come out, and it certainly paints a different picture than what we saw in January. The sales…
Designing Games
Designing games can be quite easy. If you were to break down the gaming world into the different types and ways of playing games then, of course, some will be…
Xbox 1 VS PS4
When you make a comparison between the newly released Xbox and PS consoles, you can see some interesting parallels to when the previous generations of both were…
Smart Phone games
Recently, with the rise of smart phones and tablets, many new games have been made to suit their operating systems, some of them ranking among the most successful…
Buying the First Generation Nintendo Wii
Not everyone is interested in keeping up with the latest games and games consoles, and it may even surprise people to know that the new Nintendo Wii is out and has…
Choosing the right TV for your games console
Many people consider games, they consider consoles, but without a high quality TV, the console and game graphics will not be as good as you might have hoped. There…
Guide to Completing GTA 5
GTA 5 is a game that will have your eyes stuck to the screen, and really there is only one way you’re going to complete the game, with sheer determination. It’s a…
Making the Switch from Xbox 360 to Xbox One
Microsoft has already made it clear that the Xbox One will not be able to play Xbox 360 games. This can be a slight issue for people making the switch, because…
Will Sports Games improve significantly on Next Gen Consoles?
In short, the answer is yes. Both the Xbox One and the Playstation 4 have significantly improved graphics, while there are said to be around 8 times more powerful…