Take a trip through time and face off against belligerent Legionnaires and missile loaded Triceratops’ in this classic SNK shooter. SNK’s Time Soldiers was released in the midst of the arcade boom of the late ’80s. Personally, I don’t remember the game, but I probably shouldn’t be too surprised that…
Read MoreRecently, the PlayStation Vita was reported to have sold 2.2 million units worldwide. By no means is that a runaway success, but I find myself disappointed by the increasingly-vocal group of people claiming doom on Sony’s handled. It’s clearly never going to outsell the 3DS, let alone the iPhone or…
Read MoreA pile of new games posted to the Playstation Network this week, both of the full retail and PSN variety. Leading the way is classic shooter Counter Strike and none other than Transformers: Fall of Cybertron. Counter Strike: Global Offensive probably needs little in the way of introduction. It’s the…
Read MoreBeen liking the classic arcade offerings from SNK Playmore on the PSN? Get set for download, because they’ve got another pair of classics ready for your PSP/PS3. The ‘Retro Arcade Emulation’ project that the publisher started up a while ago has actually resulted in a very solid register of games…
Read MoreLegasista is basically what you would expect from a game published by NIS America – it’s a chunky, time-draining game with a compelling character customisation system and some simple but very charming visuals. For JRPG fans, it’s essential stuff. For almost everyone else… perhaps not so. Unless you’re very familiar…
Read MoreThe two great handheld rivals – the Nintendo 3DS and the PlayStation Vita, have been compared head-to-head on sales figures in the past, and in the same week saw a major 2D platformer released. The New Super Mario Bros 2 release will likely sell better and keep the 3DS well…
Read MoreWithout doubt Nier is my favourite JRPG this generation. Everything about the game – the plot, the music, the visual style and the gameplay variety all gelled with me in a way that most people missed, judging from the less-than-stellar reviews and weak sales. If you haven’t played it yet,…
Read MoreThere’s something to be said for simplicity. In a world full of titles like Street Fighter IV and Left 4 Dead 2, both of which boast countless different required buttons and customisable control configurations, some games are all the better for just going with the bare minimum. Puddle for the…
Read MoreProvided you’re into side-scrolling action games on your PS3, you’re going to be very happy with your Playstation Plus subscription this week. Why am I so sure of that? Pretty simple- Outland and BloodRayne Betrayal are free as part of the service’s Instant Game Collection. Can you say ‘awesome’? I…
Read MoreLast week we launched Digitally Downloaded reader reviews. This week we review one of the most surprising games this year, Rock of Ages on the PlayStation 3. This tower defence hybrid is funny, creative and plays like a dream. Essential stuff. Enjoy the review!…
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