Gaming
BBC launches 3D game for CBBC’s comedy series Strange Hill High
The BBC has launched 3D game The Merchant Of Menace: The Lost Episode, as part of the even more hilarious second series of CBBC’s Strange Hill High. The breakout comedy hit’s lead writer is Simpsons and Futurama showrunner Josh Weinstein, who penned the series alongside a team of top UK writers.
‘Festival of the Four Winds’ comes to Guild Wars 2
NCSOFT and ArenaNet, developer of the acclaimed Guild Wars franchise, have released “Festival of the Four Winds”. The newest update to Guild Wars 2 brings back the popular Zephyrite festival and helps mark the game’s recent launch in China.
Tomodachi Life: Welcome version bundled with every full version of Tomodachi Life!
Nintendo reveals that every full version of Tomodachi Life, launching on 6th June exclusively to Nintendo 3DS and 2DS, will come with two free download codes for the Tomodachi Life: Welcome Version on Nintendo eShop.
Diablo III: Ultimate Evil Edition coming to consoles August 19
On August 19, console gamers around the world will be able to join the crusade against death itself when Diablo III: Reaper of Souls - Ultimate Evil Edition launches on the PlayStation 3 and PlayStation 4 computer entertainment systems, Xbox One, and Xbox 360.
Financially savvy hobbies
In Skyfall James Bond tells his creepy interrogator, played by Javier Bardem, that his main hobby is ‘resurrection’. Though many men and women alike have an undoubted affinity for Bond's antics it could not be said his choice of hobby was particularly kind to the wallet, or your health, or your soul, for that matter.
The new Acer Predator 3D gaming monitor
Acer has unveiled its new 3D monitor, the Acer Predator GN246HL brings spectacular 3D action to your digital content, dramatically enhancing the experience of everything from Full HD Blu-ray movies, immersive games, family photos, 3D CAD applications and even 3D medical analysis.
Hearthstone: Heroes of Warcraft on iPad
Blizzard Entertainment is pleased to inform swagnificent, Zippi79, MrHeed, JohnTheTree, Successlol, SpiritGuard, AnimaLeet, Waffles, Thinkzalot, SwaggishMike, and everyone else who was asking online, that Hearthstone: Heroes of Warcraft, its free-to-play digital card game, is now available on iPad in Canada, Australia, and New Zealand, with the iPad App Storesm release for the rest of the world coming soon.
Gadget Show Live launches Indie Games Zone
Gadget Show Live is launching its first ever Indie Game Zone in support of the thriving independent development community in the UK. Eight indie games developers will exhibit in the zone and gamers will have access to exclusive content.
You vs. The World - new interactive game helps parents teach life lessons to kids
A new game programme is released across the UK this month which allows parents to teach their children how to face life’s challenges; from alcohol and drugs to bullying and health issues, through a series of fun games.
Video games tax relief passes final hurdle
European Commission gives the go ahead for a tax break for UK video games sector.
UK adults spend nearly £400 million on ‘freemium’ games
New research from Gocompare.com has uncovered the nation’s obsession with free-to-play games, with 16% of adults saying they ‘often’ play them and more than one in ten (11%) admitting that they are addicted to them.
Online Gaming: A beginner’s guide
Online gambling is becoming a popular pastime for netizens looking to have a good time. In fact, the online gaming network is so successful that it has grown into a $12 billion per year industry, and it continues to grow.
Alienware Steam Machine: Easy, open and simple way to play PC games in any room
Alienware, a pioneer in specialty high-performance PC gaming systems, is once again driving innovation in PC gaming. Alienware and Valve, the developers of the world's largest online gaming platform and the creators of the Half-Life franchise, have been collaborating on designing the first dedicated Alienware Steam Machine gaming console.
Professor Layton vs Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney on Nintendo 3DS
Ladies and gentlemen of the jury, the world of a legendary academic and puzzle sleuth is set to collide with that of a hot-shot, justice loving attorney from 28th March when Professor Layton vs Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney launches exclusively for the Nintendo 3DS family of systems.
From Pac-Man to Angry Birds: Gaming through the ages
When gaming first burst into our consciousness, it’s safe to say it took the world by storm. The idea of a hobby or pastime was suddenly transformed and people’s idea of playing games took on a whole new meaning.