Wii Fit? Wii don’t think so
May 06 2008, 9:30 am
When it comes to exercising, I fall into a mindset that is fairly common in the western world. I want to be active and get fit, but dragging myself out of my house and onto the treadmill is no easy task. For starters, exercise can be expensive. Your average gym membership falls somewhere between £30 and £80 per month. Second, …
May 06 2008, 9:30 am
When it comes to exercising, I fall into a mindset that is fairly common in the western world. I want to be active and get fit, but dragging myself out of my house and onto the treadmill is no easy task. For starters, exercise can be expensive. Your average gym membership falls somewhere between £30 and £80 per month. Second, …
Day of the Devs
Apr 28 2008, 2:20 pm
A few days ago I had the pleasure of playing Tom Clancy’s EndWar in a pretty little hotel conference room in Soho. To be honest, I hadn’t given the game much thought until then. There have been AAA titles coming out thick and fast over the past few months, and it’s tricky bringing up the emotional investment in a game …
Apr 28 2008, 2:20 pm
A few days ago I had the pleasure of playing Tom Clancy’s EndWar in a pretty little hotel conference room in Soho. To be honest, I hadn’t given the game much thought until then. There have been AAA titles coming out thick and fast over the past few months, and it’s tricky bringing up the emotional investment in a game …
Video Gaming Overload
Apr 18 2008, 9:03 am
Ever come home and balked at the prospect of all the little jobs that need to be done, like tidying up your room, organising a night out, or buying in some food for the weekend? I have. If I take my finger off the pulse for just a couple of days, I can find myself with a veritable mountain of …
Apr 18 2008, 9:03 am
Ever come home and balked at the prospect of all the little jobs that need to be done, like tidying up your room, organising a night out, or buying in some food for the weekend? I have. If I take my finger off the pulse for just a couple of days, I can find myself with a veritable mountain of …
Ban This Sick Filth
Apr 12 2008, 12:52 pm
I’m sure I’m not the only gamer who is fed up with the constant hysteria and criticism surrounding videogames in mainstream press. There seems to be a new article damning them almost every week. If we’re not a bunch of axe-murderers in the making, then we will soon be, all thanks to the evil influence of our corrupt, immoral and …
Apr 12 2008, 12:52 pm
I’m sure I’m not the only gamer who is fed up with the constant hysteria and criticism surrounding videogames in mainstream press. There seems to be a new article damning them almost every week. If we’re not a bunch of axe-murderers in the making, then we will soon be, all thanks to the evil influence of our corrupt, immoral and …
GTA IV: A Bird’s Eye View
Apr 01 2008, 11:51 am
It’s tough representing 0.00000000001% of the gaming population. Yep, I haven’t preordered GTA IV yet. Nor am I planning to. Further to this, I might not even buy the game on the week of release. What’s the date again…? You see my point. It’s simply not cool not to be excited about GTA IV. You might as well slap a …
Apr 01 2008, 11:51 am
It’s tough representing 0.00000000001% of the gaming population. Yep, I haven’t preordered GTA IV yet. Nor am I planning to. Further to this, I might not even buy the game on the week of release. What’s the date again…? You see my point. It’s simply not cool not to be excited about GTA IV. You might as well slap a …
24 hours in Vegas (is a long time)
Mar 25 2008, 7:23 pm
I awoke at 7am on a cold, snowy Saturday morning in the Tothill Travelodge. It was strange to think I wouldn’t be catching a wink of sleep for another 27 hours. Even stranger was the idea that i’d be spending the majority of those hours playing Rainbow Six: Vegas 2 at a LAN event attended by over 1,500 people, while …
Mar 25 2008, 7:23 pm
I awoke at 7am on a cold, snowy Saturday morning in the Tothill Travelodge. It was strange to think I wouldn’t be catching a wink of sleep for another 27 hours. Even stranger was the idea that i’d be spending the majority of those hours playing Rainbow Six: Vegas 2 at a LAN event attended by over 1,500 people, while …
Gamers Unite for Breakthrough Breast Cancer!
Mar 19 2008, 10:54 am
I’ve been putting all the hours I can find into Rainbow Six: Vegas 2 over the past few days (early Frag Doll copies GETS!) It’s enjoyable, but tough – I’m really out of practice! It’s a whole different kettle of fish to GRAW. Of course, it’s still early days at the moment, as I’ve only been playing the single player …
Mar 19 2008, 10:54 am
I’ve been putting all the hours I can find into Rainbow Six: Vegas 2 over the past few days (early Frag Doll copies GETS!) It’s enjoyable, but tough – I’m really out of practice! It’s a whole different kettle of fish to GRAW. Of course, it’s still early days at the moment, as I’ve only been playing the single player …
One of the Most Underrated Games This Year
Mar 14 2008, 9:45 am
Although I consider myself a huge role playing game fan, it’d been a long time since I’d played a decent one. Well, that’s not quite fair - I have played good RPGs. Very good RPGs. Such as the 40/40 Famitsu scoring Final Fantasy XII, and the highly innovative and educational Eternal Sonata. But no matter what their strengths, and no …
Mar 14 2008, 9:45 am
Although I consider myself a huge role playing game fan, it’d been a long time since I’d played a decent one. Well, that’s not quite fair - I have played good RPGs. Very good RPGs. Such as the 40/40 Famitsu scoring Final Fantasy XII, and the highly innovative and educational Eternal Sonata. But no matter what their strengths, and no …
Rainbow Six: Vegas 2 Developer Interview [Audio]
Mar 04 2008, 3:59 pm
Lately it seems like we’ve got shooters coming out of our ears, but there’s always still room for a bit of Rainbow Six goodness. Vegas 2 is due out on the 20th March, and I know the vast majority of the online gaming world can’t wait. To keep you satisfied until then, I grabbed a quick chat with Phil Therien, …
Mar 04 2008, 3:59 pm
Lately it seems like we’ve got shooters coming out of our ears, but there’s always still room for a bit of Rainbow Six goodness. Vegas 2 is due out on the 20th March, and I know the vast majority of the online gaming world can’t wait. To keep you satisfied until then, I grabbed a quick chat with Phil Therien, …
Lost The Video Game: Not Your Usual Tie In
Feb 24 2008, 5:20 pm
How many decent video game adaptations of popular television shows can you name? ... It’s difficult, isn’t it? We could probably count them on one hand. Between us. It’s hardly a crime against humanity, but it’s a sad gaming truth nonetheless - TV-to-game adaptations are, in general, poo. Which is why it’s so delightfully surprising that Lost: The Video Game …
Feb 24 2008, 5:20 pm
How many decent video game adaptations of popular television shows can you name? ... It’s difficult, isn’t it? We could probably count them on one hand. Between us. It’s hardly a crime against humanity, but it’s a sad gaming truth nonetheless - TV-to-game adaptations are, in general, poo. Which is why it’s so delightfully surprising that Lost: The Video Game …
Life is a Spectator Sport
Feb 19 2008, 12:16 pm
We gamers are a fussy lot. We’re not content anymore to simply play games. We want whole community features and spectator modes built in too. It may still be something of an afterthought, but features like these can be warmly welcomed after a long hard day, when you lack the concentration to play but still want to feel involved. Let’s …
Feb 19 2008, 12:16 pm
We gamers are a fussy lot. We’re not content anymore to simply play games. We want whole community features and spectator modes built in too. It may still be something of an afterthought, but features like these can be warmly welcomed after a long hard day, when you lack the concentration to play but still want to feel involved. Let’s …
360voice.com Podcast Interview
Feb 07 2008, 5:00 pm
I like to think of Xbox Live as the nosey neighbour of the online world. Many Xbox 360 gamers love nothing better than poking around in other people’s achievement lists, comparing their played games and points. It’s something that unites us all, and has made our gaming experiences all the richer for it. Some have taken the concept of Live …
Feb 07 2008, 5:00 pm
I like to think of Xbox Live as the nosey neighbour of the online world. Many Xbox 360 gamers love nothing better than poking around in other people’s achievement lists, comparing their played games and points. It’s something that unites us all, and has made our gaming experiences all the richer for it. Some have taken the concept of Live …
Advance Wars: Dark Conflict - Turn up the Angst!
Feb 07 2008, 9:45 am
Every time I think my DS has had its day, something wonderful renews my passion in it once more. This time it’s Advance Wars: Dark Conflict, and in my opinion it’s the best in the series yet - high praise indeed. For those of you who may have had Advance Wars slip under the radar, it actually all began way …
Feb 07 2008, 9:45 am
Every time I think my DS has had its day, something wonderful renews my passion in it once more. This time it’s Advance Wars: Dark Conflict, and in my opinion it’s the best in the series yet - high praise indeed. For those of you who may have had Advance Wars slip under the radar, it actually all began way …
Start/Select
Feb 01 2008, 5:25 pm
A few weeks ago I travelled to the magical land/offices of Gamespot UK. I was there to talk about one of my most anticipated games of 2008 as part of their brand spanking new video show, Start/Select. I always find that this kind of subject is an intensely personal experience - one gamer’s blockbuster is another gamer’s bargin bin. We …
Feb 01 2008, 5:25 pm
A few weeks ago I travelled to the magical land/offices of Gamespot UK. I was there to talk about one of my most anticipated games of 2008 as part of their brand spanking new video show, Start/Select. I always find that this kind of subject is an intensely personal experience - one gamer’s blockbuster is another gamer’s bargin bin. We …
Lost: The Video Game Interview
Jan 23 2008, 8:59 am
Unless you’ve been hiding under a rock for the past few years, you’ll be aware of Lost, the smash hit US television series about a group of plane crash survivors coming to terms with life on an island where all is not as it seems. It’s got a hardcore following of fans, and it’s no mean feat to keep these …
Jan 23 2008, 8:59 am
Unless you’ve been hiding under a rock for the past few years, you’ll be aware of Lost, the smash hit US television series about a group of plane crash survivors coming to terms with life on an island where all is not as it seems. It’s got a hardcore following of fans, and it’s no mean feat to keep these …
Brothers in Arms: Hell’s Highway Video Interview
Jan 17 2008, 11:52 am
Brothers in Arms: Hell’s Highway has been in development for EVER. Well, not for ever - it was first mentioned back in October 2005. Fans of the series who enjoy a big dollop of WWII history with their shooters can finally look forward to its release this April. Though the wait may have tried the patience of many, it will …
Jan 17 2008, 11:52 am
Brothers in Arms: Hell’s Highway has been in development for EVER. Well, not for ever - it was first mentioned back in October 2005. Fans of the series who enjoy a big dollop of WWII history with their shooters can finally look forward to its release this April. Though the wait may have tried the patience of many, it will …
Rediscovering Your Roots: Harvest Moon
Jan 12 2008, 12:22 pm
Yesterday I fell into something of a retro slump. Convinced that all the gaming gems of my childhood would crack and shatter under a quick polish of modern gaming standards, I felt my fond memories were nothing but flights of foolishness. After all, when was the last time you picked up a game from your youth, played it and thought …
Jan 12 2008, 12:22 pm
Yesterday I fell into something of a retro slump. Convinced that all the gaming gems of my childhood would crack and shatter under a quick polish of modern gaming standards, I felt my fond memories were nothing but flights of foolishness. After all, when was the last time you picked up a game from your youth, played it and thought …
Video blog - Tarrant, Dr. Kawashima and Sharpe
Jan 05 2008, 8:22 pm
Videoblogging is the weirdest thing. It’s essentially trying to hold a conversation with yourself, without looking completely mad. Add staring into a camera and trying not to slouch, burp or dribble, and it’s one of the most unnatural things you can do - a bit like rubbing your stomach and patting your head at the same time. But these days …
Jan 05 2008, 8:22 pm
Videoblogging is the weirdest thing. It’s essentially trying to hold a conversation with yourself, without looking completely mad. Add staring into a camera and trying not to slouch, burp or dribble, and it’s one of the most unnatural things you can do - a bit like rubbing your stomach and patting your head at the same time. But these days …
A Suggestion For Your Christmas Chopin List
Dec 13 2007, 4:05 am
It takes guts for a video game developer to base a game around the life and music of Frederic Chopin. Coupled with the fact it’s a cutesy role playing game on the shooter-dominant Xbox 360, it’s a miracle it got the green light at all. Which is why it’s such a shame that Eternal Sonata will most likely be buried …
Dec 13 2007, 4:05 am
It takes guts for a video game developer to base a game around the life and music of Frederic Chopin. Coupled with the fact it’s a cutesy role playing game on the shooter-dominant Xbox 360, it’s a miracle it got the green light at all. Which is why it’s such a shame that Eternal Sonata will most likely be buried …
Welcome to our new Frag Dolls UK site!
Dec 04 2007, 1:00 pm
I think it’s ace, and I hope you think so too! Now it’s even easier to navigate through all your favourite Frag Doll content. To celebrate, we’ve got new blogs from myself, Kitt and Sarin, a new episode of Afternoon Tea (plus a bonus one we lost last week), new photos, and Kitt’s rather excellent interview with Tanya Bryon on …
Dec 04 2007, 1:00 pm
I think it’s ace, and I hope you think so too! Now it’s even easier to navigate through all your favourite Frag Doll content. To celebrate, we’ve got new blogs from myself, Kitt and Sarin, a new episode of Afternoon Tea (plus a bonus one we lost last week), new photos, and Kitt’s rather excellent interview with Tanya Bryon on …
The Joy of the End Credits
Nov 30 2007, 12:44 am
Recently I got into a debate with a fellow gamer regarding the length of Call of Duty 4’s single player campaign. Though the title received critical acclaim on its release, the speed in which you could complete the SP mode (between 4 - 10 hours worth) was a cause of irritation to some. Personally I fall into the “Short but …
Nov 30 2007, 12:44 am
Recently I got into a debate with a fellow gamer regarding the length of Call of Duty 4’s single player campaign. Though the title received critical acclaim on its release, the speed in which you could complete the SP mode (between 4 - 10 hours worth) was a cause of irritation to some. Personally I fall into the “Short but …
A Leap of Faith: Assassin’s Creed
Nov 15 2007, 7:34 am
Unless you’ve been hiding in a conveniently-placed hay cart for the past year or so, you’ll be aware of Assassin’s Creed. So I’m not going to talk about the hype, or the speculation (if you want a good primer, check out Kitt’s interview with the game’s producer Jade Raymond here). I’m just going to talk about my own personal experience …
Nov 15 2007, 7:34 am
Unless you’ve been hiding in a conveniently-placed hay cart for the past year or so, you’ll be aware of Assassin’s Creed. So I’m not going to talk about the hype, or the speculation (if you want a good primer, check out Kitt’s interview with the game’s producer Jade Raymond here). I’m just going to talk about my own personal experience …
Gaming and Music at Fuse 07
Nov 03 2007, 2:30 pm
What’s cooler than a night dedicated to playing all the latest kick arse games? Playing kick arse games set to the beat of kick arse music, of course! Yep, it was the second year running for Fuse, Ubisoft’s gaming and music extravaganza. You may recall Frag Dolls attended last year. The venue may have changed - from Newbury Racecourse to …
Nov 03 2007, 2:30 pm
What’s cooler than a night dedicated to playing all the latest kick arse games? Playing kick arse games set to the beat of kick arse music, of course! Yep, it was the second year running for Fuse, Ubisoft’s gaming and music extravaganza. You may recall Frag Dolls attended last year. The venue may have changed - from Newbury Racecourse to …
The Orange Box: First Impressions
Oct 23 2007, 2:56 pm
The Orange Box makes me so happy! Almost as happy as Terry’s Chocolate Orange, minus the sugar rush. It’s the perfect thing to get me back in my gaming groove. First up, Half Life 2 (plus the two extra chapters, episodes one and two.) Now, I’ll admit, Half Life 2 is probably my least favourite of the Orange Box bunch… …
Oct 23 2007, 2:56 pm
The Orange Box makes me so happy! Almost as happy as Terry’s Chocolate Orange, minus the sugar rush. It’s the perfect thing to get me back in my gaming groove. First up, Half Life 2 (plus the two extra chapters, episodes one and two.) Now, I’ll admit, Half Life 2 is probably my least favourite of the Orange Box bunch… …
UK Gamer Finally Cracks WCG
Oct 23 2007, 2:56 pm
It’s not often I feel patriotic about the slab of land I happen to inhabit. When I was younger I wanted to go and live in Alaska so I could go and live with White Fang from the Jack London novel. Occasionally I’ll find myself screaming at the European judges trying to criticise our acts when Eurovision swings around (apart …
Oct 23 2007, 2:56 pm
It’s not often I feel patriotic about the slab of land I happen to inhabit. When I was younger I wanted to go and live in Alaska so I could go and live with White Fang from the Jack London novel. Occasionally I’ll find myself screaming at the European judges trying to criticise our acts when Eurovision swings around (apart …
Objection!
Oct 02 2007, 2:56 pm
I’m in a super investigative mood this week. I’m still ploughing through Phoenix Wright 3: Trials and Tribulations, after receiving it as a present on my birthday. I’m on the second case at the moment. Occasionally it’s a little odd as there’s more than a few references to the previous games (I strangely and deliberately ignored PW2), but my puzzlement …
Oct 02 2007, 2:56 pm
I’m in a super investigative mood this week. I’m still ploughing through Phoenix Wright 3: Trials and Tribulations, after receiving it as a present on my birthday. I’m on the second case at the moment. Occasionally it’s a little odd as there’s more than a few references to the previous games (I strangely and deliberately ignored PW2), but my puzzlement …
Sweet, Sweet Music
Sep 19 2007, 2:56 pm
Ubisoft certainly seems to have developed a taste for all things musical, if Fuse 07 and Jam Sessions are anything to go by. Fuse 07 is the second gaming and music festival hosted by Ubisoft. Last year, as you might remember, we had fun out in the sticks when Fuse 06 took to Newbury Racecourse - this year it’s coming …
Sep 19 2007, 2:56 pm
Ubisoft certainly seems to have developed a taste for all things musical, if Fuse 07 and Jam Sessions are anything to go by. Fuse 07 is the second gaming and music festival hosted by Ubisoft. Last year, as you might remember, we had fun out in the sticks when Fuse 06 took to Newbury Racecourse - this year it’s coming …
Blazing Angels 2: Secret Missions of WWII
Sep 09 2007, 2:56 pm
I never really got into Blazing Angels: Squadrons of WWII. Every few years I’ll really get into a flight sim/action game (like F-22 Interceptor on the Megadrive), but it’s not a genre I actively seek out. However, I figured I’d give the Blazing Angels sequel - Secret Missions of World War II - a go. And I’m glad I did. …
Sep 09 2007, 2:56 pm
I never really got into Blazing Angels: Squadrons of WWII. Every few years I’ll really get into a flight sim/action game (like F-22 Interceptor on the Megadrive), but it’s not a genre I actively seek out. However, I figured I’d give the Blazing Angels sequel - Secret Missions of World War II - a go. And I’m glad I did. …
The Girliest Game on the Xbox 360
Aug 29 2007, 2:56 pm
There’s only so long you can spend your evenings taking photographs of nubile young girls before people begin to talk. But I assure you that I play Dead or Alive Xtreme 2 with the sincerest intentions. You see, there’s an unspoken truth about the DOAX games - they’re some of the girliest in the world. It’s a girls paradise! And …
Aug 29 2007, 2:56 pm
There’s only so long you can spend your evenings taking photographs of nubile young girls before people begin to talk. But I assure you that I play Dead or Alive Xtreme 2 with the sincerest intentions. You see, there’s an unspoken truth about the DOAX games - they’re some of the girliest in the world. It’s a girls paradise! And …
I’m off to Leipzig!
Aug 19 2007, 2:56 pm
Confirmed earlier this week. Talking about flying by the skin of a frankfurter, eh? Yes, next week the east German town of Leipzig will play host to Games Convention. Don’t let the European location fool you - the Games Convention Germany is always absolutely massive, and this year will prove no exception. Since 2002, its visitor count has gone from …
Aug 19 2007, 2:56 pm
Confirmed earlier this week. Talking about flying by the skin of a frankfurter, eh? Yes, next week the east German town of Leipzig will play host to Games Convention. Don’t let the European location fool you - the Games Convention Germany is always absolutely massive, and this year will prove no exception. Since 2002, its visitor count has gone from …
So how was XL Birmingham?
Aug 09 2007, 2:56 pm
Last weekend I travelled to XL, an Xbox 360-dedicated LAN in Birmingham. I was there to do some filming for XLEAGUE.TV. Although the event had a relatively small capacity compared to many PC LANs (a mere three hundred folks), it was still one of the biggest - if not the biggest, console-dedicated LAN event in the UK. Stick that in …
Aug 09 2007, 2:56 pm
Last weekend I travelled to XL, an Xbox 360-dedicated LAN in Birmingham. I was there to do some filming for XLEAGUE.TV. Although the event had a relatively small capacity compared to many PC LANs (a mere three hundred folks), it was still one of the biggest - if not the biggest, console-dedicated LAN event in the UK. Stick that in …
Brothers in Arms: Hell’s Highway [Interview]
Jul 30 2007, 2:56 pm
One of the cool things about being a Frag Doll is the people you meet. I’ve crossed paths with Colonel John Antal - Military and Historical Director of Gearbox Software - three times. The first was when I spoke to him for a podcast around the release of Brothers in Arms: Earned in Blood back in 2005 (while he was …
Jul 30 2007, 2:56 pm
One of the cool things about being a Frag Doll is the people you meet. I’ve crossed paths with Colonel John Antal - Military and Historical Director of Gearbox Software - three times. The first was when I spoke to him for a podcast around the release of Brothers in Arms: Earned in Blood back in 2005 (while he was …
Are you a Noob?
Jul 19 2007, 2:56 pm
Recently I ran a little experiment. I asked the Gamespot and Frag Dolls UK communities a question. The question was – “At what gamerscore are you no longer considered a ‘noob’?” The results were quite surprising. I find gamerscores an incredibly interesting phenomenon. They are a relatively new concept, and yet they have succeeded in overhauling the way I approach …
Jul 19 2007, 2:56 pm
Recently I ran a little experiment. I asked the Gamespot and Frag Dolls UK communities a question. The question was – “At what gamerscore are you no longer considered a ‘noob’?” The results were quite surprising. I find gamerscores an incredibly interesting phenomenon. They are a relatively new concept, and yet they have succeeded in overhauling the way I approach …
Conviction: Mr Splinter Cell speaks [interview]
Jul 10 2007, 2:56 pm
Well, it’s been a while coming, but I’m happy to unveil the first of our UbiDays interviews. In this one, I chat with the Senior Producer on Splinter Cell, Mathieu Ferland. We discuss the latest and perhaps most controversial installment, Conviction. It was brilliant to be able to quiz Matheiu on the hopes, queries and concerns I - and you, …
Jul 10 2007, 2:56 pm
Well, it’s been a while coming, but I’m happy to unveil the first of our UbiDays interviews. In this one, I chat with the Senior Producer on Splinter Cell, Mathieu Ferland. We discuss the latest and perhaps most controversial installment, Conviction. It was brilliant to be able to quiz Matheiu on the hopes, queries and concerns I - and you, …
When is an RPG like a game of Tetris?
Jun 27 2007, 3:51 pm
... When it’s Puzzle Quest on the DS! Actually, that’s a rather lazy comparison. Puzzle Quest: Challenge of the Warlords, released in the UK back in March, owes far more to its block-busting cousin, Zoo Keeper. With a screen filled to the brim with a variety of colourful spheres, it’s the players job to touch and swap them (using the …
Jun 27 2007, 3:51 pm
... When it’s Puzzle Quest on the DS! Actually, that’s a rather lazy comparison. Puzzle Quest: Challenge of the Warlords, released in the UK back in March, owes far more to its block-busting cousin, Zoo Keeper. With a screen filled to the brim with a variety of colourful spheres, it’s the players job to touch and swap them (using the …
Jammin’ at Download 2007
Jun 12 2007, 4:03 pm
Believe it or not, going to Download with Kitt and Sarin last weekend was my FIRST EVER festival. The idea of slumming it and being subjected to smelly portacabin toilets isn’t my ideal way to enjoy live music - living in London means there are plenty more civilised gigs on offer anyway. However, with a free hotel room and the …
Jun 12 2007, 4:03 pm
Believe it or not, going to Download with Kitt and Sarin last weekend was my FIRST EVER festival. The idea of slumming it and being subjected to smelly portacabin toilets isn’t my ideal way to enjoy live music - living in London means there are plenty more civilised gigs on offer anyway. However, with a free hotel room and the …
A Week in the Life - Ubidays and more
May 30 2007, 4:03 pm
Phew! It’s been a fantastically busy week, and it’s great to put my feet up and reflect on all that has been. Last Monday Kitt and I found ourselves stepping off a Eurostar train at Gard du Nord in Paris. We were in the land of croissants to check out UbiDays 2007, and learn of all the Ubi gaming goodness …
May 30 2007, 4:03 pm
Phew! It’s been a fantastically busy week, and it’s great to put my feet up and reflect on all that has been. Last Monday Kitt and I found ourselves stepping off a Eurostar train at Gard du Nord in Paris. We were in the land of croissants to check out UbiDays 2007, and learn of all the Ubi gaming goodness …
Oranges are Not the Only Fruit
May 15 2007, 4:03 pm
Sharpshooter and Deathmatch… They both mean one thing - whoever gets the most kills wins. It’s that simple, and you lot seem to like it. By “you lot”, I mean the vast majority of players on my Xbox Live and PS3 friends list. Whether it be Call of Duty 3, Gears of War, Resistance or Rainbow Six: Vegas, you seem …
May 15 2007, 4:03 pm
Sharpshooter and Deathmatch… They both mean one thing - whoever gets the most kills wins. It’s that simple, and you lot seem to like it. By “you lot”, I mean the vast majority of players on my Xbox Live and PS3 friends list. Whether it be Call of Duty 3, Gears of War, Resistance or Rainbow Six: Vegas, you seem …
Gaming in Hi-Definition
May 02 2007, 4:03 pm
What’s better than playing Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighter 2? Playing Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighter 2 in high-definition! MWA HA HA! Yes, the other week I became one of those annoying people who prattle on endlessly about their new HD tellies. I picked up a Panasonic 32” and, gosh, is it pretty. My new TV! The photo doesn’t do it justice …
May 02 2007, 4:03 pm
What’s better than playing Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighter 2? Playing Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighter 2 in high-definition! MWA HA HA! Yes, the other week I became one of those annoying people who prattle on endlessly about their new HD tellies. I picked up a Panasonic 32” and, gosh, is it pretty. My new TV! The photo doesn’t do it justice …
Gaming Gets a Sweet Tooth
Apr 21 2007, 4:03 pm
Cake Mania - never before has a computer game been so appropriately named. It makes Thornton’s on the eve of Easter Sunday look like a walk in the park. For there is much cake. And there is much, much mania. Naturally I had to buy it the moment I heard of it. Confectionary is my middle name - well, it …
Apr 21 2007, 4:03 pm
Cake Mania - never before has a computer game been so appropriately named. It makes Thornton’s on the eve of Easter Sunday look like a walk in the park. For there is much cake. And there is much, much mania. Naturally I had to buy it the moment I heard of it. Confectionary is my middle name - well, it …
Craic addict
Apr 04 2007, 4:03 pm
It was 4.30am on a cold Saturday morning when I got out of bed and pulled on my Frag Doll T-shirt. I’d been up early for Frag Doll events in the past, but today was special. I was going to the land of leprechauns, Guiness and Westlife – yes, I was going to Ireland! Now before you Irish readers beat …
Apr 04 2007, 4:03 pm
It was 4.30am on a cold Saturday morning when I got out of bed and pulled on my Frag Doll T-shirt. I’d been up early for Frag Doll events in the past, but today was special. I was going to the land of leprechauns, Guiness and Westlife – yes, I was going to Ireland! Now before you Irish readers beat …
PS3 - Stop whining!
Mar 23 2007, 4:03 pm
So, it’s out. The wait is finally over. The Playstation 3 has launched in the UK, and the months and months of speculation can finally be laid to rest. Or can they? I received my Playstation 3 a few days ago, along with MotorStorm, Resistance and Blazing Angels: Squadrons of WWII. I’ve played all of these games previously - at …
Mar 23 2007, 4:03 pm
So, it’s out. The wait is finally over. The Playstation 3 has launched in the UK, and the months and months of speculation can finally be laid to rest. Or can they? I received my Playstation 3 a few days ago, along with MotorStorm, Resistance and Blazing Angels: Squadrons of WWII. I’ve played all of these games previously - at …
GRAW 2 - If It Ain’t Broke, Don’t Fix It
Mar 13 2007, 4:03 pm
First of all, I never expected to like Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighter 2 quite as much as I did. When it popped through my letter box two weeks ago, I wasn’t expecting it to obliterate my evenings and weekends. I wasn’t expecting to spend an entire Sunday slouched on the sofa in my pyjamas hunting down Mexican terrorists. But that’s …
Mar 13 2007, 4:03 pm
First of all, I never expected to like Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighter 2 quite as much as I did. When it popped through my letter box two weeks ago, I wasn’t expecting it to obliterate my evenings and weekends. I wasn’t expecting to spend an entire Sunday slouched on the sofa in my pyjamas hunting down Mexican terrorists. But that’s …
Checking into Hotel Dusk: Room 215
Mar 03 2007, 4:03 pm
My Nintendo DS never ceases to amaze me. It’s been a part of my gaming diet for almost a year and a half now, and still gets regular use. This might not sound particuarly impressive, but I’ve never been a big handheld gamer. A few rounds of GameBoy Tetris was as far as I’d ventured before I picked up my …
Mar 03 2007, 4:03 pm
My Nintendo DS never ceases to amaze me. It’s been a part of my gaming diet for almost a year and a half now, and still gets regular use. This might not sound particuarly impressive, but I’ve never been a big handheld gamer. A few rounds of GameBoy Tetris was as far as I’d ventured before I picked up my …
Do Rabbits Dream of Electric Carrots?
Feb 17 2007, 4:03 pm
How many gaming accessories does a gamer get through in a year? Two? Three? Accessories like pads and headsets are fairly sturdy things these days. With the right care they can last for many months, even years. Since March 2006, I’ve gone through three wired Xbox Live headsets, one Live vision camera, two Playstation 2 pads and two DS chargers. …
Feb 17 2007, 4:03 pm
How many gaming accessories does a gamer get through in a year? Two? Three? Accessories like pads and headsets are fairly sturdy things these days. With the right care they can last for many months, even years. Since March 2006, I’ve gone through three wired Xbox Live headsets, one Live vision camera, two Playstation 2 pads and two DS chargers. …
Nosey parkour
Feb 04 2007, 4:03 pm
Parkour (often abbreviated PK) or l’art du déplacement (English: the art of movement) is a physical art of French origin in which the participant — called a traceur — attempts to pass in obstacles in the fastest and most direct manner possible. The obstacles can be anything in the environment, so parkour is often practiced in urban areas because of …
Feb 04 2007, 4:03 pm
Parkour (often abbreviated PK) or l’art du déplacement (English: the art of movement) is a physical art of French origin in which the participant — called a traceur — attempts to pass in obstacles in the fastest and most direct manner possible. The obstacles can be anything in the environment, so parkour is often practiced in urban areas because of …
Come into my World
Jan 19 2007, 4:03 pm
Last night as I lay in bed, watching the alarm clock steadily ticking towards 2am, I wondered what it would be like to live in another world. Video games are a wonderful form of escapism. Each game is a journey, an experience. No matter what the real world may bring, you can come home, turn on a console, and instantly …
Jan 19 2007, 4:03 pm
Last night as I lay in bed, watching the alarm clock steadily ticking towards 2am, I wondered what it would be like to live in another world. Video games are a wonderful form of escapism. Each game is a journey, an experience. No matter what the real world may bring, you can come home, turn on a console, and instantly …
Top Ten Games That Rocked Your World
Jan 07 2007, 4:03 pm
Last night, in the wee hours of the morning, I completed Phoenix Wright Ace Attorney on the DS. I really didn’t think I’d get into it as much as I did. It completely dominated my free time over Christmas and New Year. I’m even listening to the Gyakuten Saiban orchestral soundtrack as I type this! As I cried out my …
Jan 07 2007, 4:03 pm
Last night, in the wee hours of the morning, I completed Phoenix Wright Ace Attorney on the DS. I really didn’t think I’d get into it as much as I did. It completely dominated my free time over Christmas and New Year. I’m even listening to the Gyakuten Saiban orchestral soundtrack as I type this! As I cried out my …
Happy New Year!
Jan 02 2007, 4:03 pm
… I hope you had a good one. It’s strange to think back and reminisce over the past year, isn’t it? So much has happened both in and out of the world of gaming. It’s hard to keep track. Also, if you’re anything like me, you’ll struggle just remembering what you had for dinner last night (salad, chicken goujons, and …
Jan 02 2007, 4:03 pm
… I hope you had a good one. It’s strange to think back and reminisce over the past year, isn’t it? So much has happened both in and out of the world of gaming. It’s hard to keep track. Also, if you’re anything like me, you’ll struggle just remembering what you had for dinner last night (salad, chicken goujons, and …
PSU = RSI
Dec 14 2006, 4:03 pm
First of all, I’m sorry to anyone who has already had to endure Kitt and me blathering on about this in the recent Stuff podcast, but I really love Phantasy Star Universe. I borderline worship it. It all started a couple of weeks ago, when I popped its 360 disc into my console, gazed upon the Sonic Team logo, and …
Dec 14 2006, 4:03 pm
First of all, I’m sorry to anyone who has already had to endure Kitt and me blathering on about this in the recent Stuff podcast, but I really love Phantasy Star Universe. I borderline worship it. It all started a couple of weeks ago, when I popped its 360 disc into my console, gazed upon the Sonic Team logo, and …
“SmallPoopShoot”
Dec 02 2006, 4:03 pm
There’s a lot of things that define our online identity - the way we play, the look of our character, or the way we communicate. But despite all these things, our online name is arguably the most important. It gives people an impression before you’ve even opened your mouth or fragged your first enemy. It’s how people remember you. It’s …
Dec 02 2006, 4:03 pm
There’s a lot of things that define our online identity - the way we play, the look of our character, or the way we communicate. But despite all these things, our online name is arguably the most important. It gives people an impression before you’ve even opened your mouth or fragged your first enemy. It’s how people remember you. It’s …
Interview: Video Games Live
Nov 19 2006, 4:03 pm
Video Games Live™ is an immersive concert event featuring music from the most popular video games of all time. Top orchestras & choirs perform along with exclusive video footage and music arrangements, synchronized lighting, solo performers, electronic percussionists, live action and unique interactive segments to create an explosive entertainment experience! I heard of Video Games Live last year when it …
Nov 19 2006, 4:03 pm
Video Games Live™ is an immersive concert event featuring music from the most popular video games of all time. Top orchestras & choirs perform along with exclusive video footage and music arrangements, synchronized lighting, solo performers, electronic percussionists, live action and unique interactive segments to create an explosive entertainment experience! I heard of Video Games Live last year when it …
Three Easy Steps to Abusing a Vision Camera
Nov 17 2006, 4:03 pm
A couple of weeks ago I was fortunate enough to get my hands on two unreleased Ubisoft titles - Red Steel on the Nintendo Wii, and Rainbow Six: Vegas on the Xbox 360. I had to have a go on Red Steel first, as I’ve been insanely curious about the Wii. After spending a good half hour holding and dribbling …
Nov 17 2006, 4:03 pm
A couple of weeks ago I was fortunate enough to get my hands on two unreleased Ubisoft titles - Red Steel on the Nintendo Wii, and Rainbow Six: Vegas on the Xbox 360. I had to have a go on Red Steel first, as I’ve been insanely curious about the Wii. After spending a good half hour holding and dribbling …
Dia de los Muertos
Nov 05 2006, 4:03 pm
Another lacklustre Halloween in Britain has come and gone. Religion and ritual aside, I find it a shame that this festivity has never really taken off over here. I remember my brother and I dressing up when we were kids, dancing around our local estate with our buckets, knocking on doors and always feeling stumped whenever anyone said ‘trick’ - …
Nov 05 2006, 4:03 pm
Another lacklustre Halloween in Britain has come and gone. Religion and ritual aside, I find it a shame that this festivity has never really taken off over here. I remember my brother and I dressing up when we were kids, dancing around our local estate with our buckets, knocking on doors and always feeling stumped whenever anyone said ‘trick’ - …
Sam Fisher - bald and beautiful
Oct 19 2006, 4:03 pm
I know you’re probably expecting a blog from Kitt or Sarin today, but I just have to blurble on about Splinter Cell: Double Agent! Ever since I got it a couple of days ago I’ve been playing it obsessively. I completed my first run through of the single player mode at 2.30am this morning, and surprise surprise I feel like …
Oct 19 2006, 4:03 pm
I know you’re probably expecting a blog from Kitt or Sarin today, but I just have to blurble on about Splinter Cell: Double Agent! Ever since I got it a couple of days ago I’ve been playing it obsessively. I completed my first run through of the single player mode at 2.30am this morning, and surprise surprise I feel like …
A Journey Ends, A Journey Begins
Oct 15 2006, 4:03 pm
For the past couple of weeks I’ve felt nervous, fidgety. I have suddenly realised that time is not on my side, and as the end draws near, I feel overwhelmed and lost. No, I’m not whining on about yet another birthday (although if it weren’t for the birthday cake, I’d have given up on them by now.) No, Disgaea 2 …
Oct 15 2006, 4:03 pm
For the past couple of weeks I’ve felt nervous, fidgety. I have suddenly realised that time is not on my side, and as the end draws near, I feel overwhelmed and lost. No, I’m not whining on about yet another birthday (although if it weren’t for the birthday cake, I’d have given up on them by now.) No, Disgaea 2 …
Random Encounters
Sep 30 2006, 4:03 pm
Y’know what my problem is? I’m an all or nothing girl. Moderation and finding the middle ground are almost impossible ambitions of mine, and my gaming habits are no exception - especially when it comes to RPGs. Take Enchanted Arms for example. Anyone on my Xbox Live friend’s list will have noticed I’ve been playing it a lot over the …
Sep 30 2006, 4:03 pm
Y’know what my problem is? I’m an all or nothing girl. Moderation and finding the middle ground are almost impossible ambitions of mine, and my gaming habits are no exception - especially when it comes to RPGs. Take Enchanted Arms for example. Anyone on my Xbox Live friend’s list will have noticed I’ve been playing it a lot over the …
The Good, The Bad and Mariah Carey
Sep 18 2006, 4:03 pm
It was a historic day for UK gamers last Friday ... yes, the opening night of Dead or Alive in cinemas! It is widely acknowledged that it takes a skilled team of scriptwriters, directors, producers and actors to create film masterpiece. What isn’t widely acknowledged, is that a masterpiece doesn’t have to be good. Far too much time, money and …
Sep 18 2006, 4:03 pm
It was a historic day for UK gamers last Friday ... yes, the opening night of Dead or Alive in cinemas! It is widely acknowledged that it takes a skilled team of scriptwriters, directors, producers and actors to create film masterpiece. What isn’t widely acknowledged, is that a masterpiece doesn’t have to be good. Far too much time, money and …
Leipzig Games Convention
Sep 03 2006, 4:03 pm
Well, I’ve had a week to calm down since Sarin and I attended the Leipzig Games Convention in Germany, but I’m still having trouble writing about it! Quite a rarity for me. First of all, it exceeded my expectations. Every exhibitor clearly worked hard, and they were all rewarded by a great turn-out of gamers. It is so wonderful to …
Sep 03 2006, 4:03 pm
Well, I’ve had a week to calm down since Sarin and I attended the Leipzig Games Convention in Germany, but I’m still having trouble writing about it! Quite a rarity for me. First of all, it exceeded my expectations. Every exhibitor clearly worked hard, and they were all rewarded by a great turn-out of gamers. It is so wonderful to …
[Desert Island Disks] - Iain Lee
Aug 23 2006, 4:03 pm
[Desert Island Disks] - Iain Lee There’s only one thing better than waffling on about video games, and that’s having someone to waffle on about video games with. Today we’re launching a new feature to our Frag Dolls UK website - Desert Island Disks (it has a ‘k’ in it. Do you see? Hmm?) We’ll be talking to various gaming …
Aug 23 2006, 4:03 pm
[Desert Island Disks] - Iain Lee There’s only one thing better than waffling on about video games, and that’s having someone to waffle on about video games with. Today we’re launching a new feature to our Frag Dolls UK website - Desert Island Disks (it has a ‘k’ in it. Do you see? Hmm?) We’ll be talking to various gaming …
A Question of Morals
Aug 10 2006, 4:03 pm
Video games and morals rarely make comfortable bedfellows, especially in the eye of mainstream media. And why should they? Video games are a form of escapism that let us explore all those little wants and desires we cannot explore in every day life, filled with its rules, regulations and social expectations. There is also the endless debate about whether video …
Aug 10 2006, 4:03 pm
Video games and morals rarely make comfortable bedfellows, especially in the eye of mainstream media. And why should they? Video games are a form of escapism that let us explore all those little wants and desires we cannot explore in every day life, filled with its rules, regulations and social expectations. There is also the endless debate about whether video …
Dark Messiah [video inteview]
Aug 02 2006, 4:03 pm
Those who know me realise that I’m not a massive PC gamer. I dabble in PC games occasionally - my first was the original Prince of Persia in 1990, my last was PSO Blue Burst - but ultimately, I’m a console girl. It’s the straight-forwardness and simplicity that I admire, and, to be honest, I’ve never quite forgiven my big …
Aug 02 2006, 4:03 pm
Those who know me realise that I’m not a massive PC gamer. I dabble in PC games occasionally - my first was the original Prince of Persia in 1990, my last was PSO Blue Burst - but ultimately, I’m a console girl. It’s the straight-forwardness and simplicity that I admire, and, to be honest, I’ve never quite forgiven my big …
Mr Fisher and Gansta Trippin’
Jul 22 2006, 4:03 pm
Whilst Kitt was flaunting her X chromosomes in hotel showers for the sake of Women in Gaming, I was getting down and dirty with men who like to hide in dark alleyways. Yes - it’s Sam Fisher time! One of the best things about being a Frag Doll is having the opportunity to play games before anyone else, and last …
Jul 22 2006, 4:03 pm
Whilst Kitt was flaunting her X chromosomes in hotel showers for the sake of Women in Gaming, I was getting down and dirty with men who like to hide in dark alleyways. Yes - it’s Sam Fisher time! One of the best things about being a Frag Doll is having the opportunity to play games before anyone else, and last …
We Came, We Saw, We Did A Little Dance
Jul 06 2006, 4:03 pm
It was a dark and stormy night when Kitt and I gathered our chocolate Hob Nobs and Jammy Dodgers together to play PS2 Online. Many miles we had travelled to reach this point (all the way to the living room, if you must know), and now, finally, the time was upon us. It was time to kick some SOCOM 3 …
Jul 06 2006, 4:03 pm
It was a dark and stormy night when Kitt and I gathered our chocolate Hob Nobs and Jammy Dodgers together to play PS2 Online. Many miles we had travelled to reach this point (all the way to the living room, if you must know), and now, finally, the time was upon us. It was time to kick some SOCOM 3 …
The Great FDUK Painting Competition!
Jun 25 2006, 4:03 pm
Here at Frag Dolls UK, we like to keep things ‘in der famileee.’ No, we don’t sleep with our relatives or break each other’s knee-caps - we’re proud to have a friendly and thriving forum community, and always strive to keep it that way. With the sweltering heat (note: anything above 20°C) of summer, the ENDLESS TEDIUM of a certain …
Jun 25 2006, 4:03 pm
Here at Frag Dolls UK, we like to keep things ‘in der famileee.’ No, we don’t sleep with our relatives or break each other’s knee-caps - we’re proud to have a friendly and thriving forum community, and always strive to keep it that way. With the sweltering heat (note: anything above 20°C) of summer, the ENDLESS TEDIUM of a certain …
Don’t Forget Your Gamecube
Jun 15 2006, 4:03 pm
It’s all very well debating who will be crowned champion in the next generation of consoles, but it’s also worth remembering and indeed respecting what came before them. ... and the bargains that can be snapped up! Yes, I am the sort of person who emits insane cackles of glee at having spotted the discount shelf in the supermarket. Car …
Jun 15 2006, 4:03 pm
It’s all very well debating who will be crowned champion in the next generation of consoles, but it’s also worth remembering and indeed respecting what came before them. ... and the bargains that can be snapped up! Yes, I am the sort of person who emits insane cackles of glee at having spotted the discount shelf in the supermarket. Car …
Playstation 2 - ONLINE!
May 30 2006, 4:03 pm
I got a new T-shirt in the post! And it’s pink! YAAAAAAAY! It’s always nice to break down female stereotypes. Funnily enough, my postman has been the object of much flutterings from myself recently. Was it because he bore a striking resemblance to Terry Wogan? Well, sadly no - my flutterings were due to a shiny Sony PIN code that …
May 30 2006, 4:03 pm
I got a new T-shirt in the post! And it’s pink! YAAAAAAAY! It’s always nice to break down female stereotypes. Funnily enough, my postman has been the object of much flutterings from myself recently. Was it because he bore a striking resemblance to Terry Wogan? Well, sadly no - my flutterings were due to a shiny Sony PIN code that …
Get Your Freak On
May 18 2006, 4:03 pm
Well, it’s all about to kick off. One of the greatest spectacles of our time is about to begin, and personally I can’t wait. The excitement is almost unbearable – our fine nation, after months of preparation, competing against others for glory, honour and victory. Shall we triumph against Germany? Will we crumble under the might of Spain? Nobody knows. …
May 18 2006, 4:03 pm
Well, it’s all about to kick off. One of the greatest spectacles of our time is about to begin, and personally I can’t wait. The excitement is almost unbearable – our fine nation, after months of preparation, competing against others for glory, honour and victory. Shall we triumph against Germany? Will we crumble under the might of Spain? Nobody knows. …
Interview: Splinter Cell: Double Agent [E3 2006]
May 08 2006, 4:03 pm
It’s that wonderful time of year again when everyone has a little bit of spring in their step, when we find our hearts all aflutter, when we tremble with excitement to hear those sleigh bells jingling in the evening breeze. Oh wait, that’s Christmas. I’m talking about E3! E3! Yes, that glorious occasion that makes you insanely happy and - …
May 08 2006, 4:03 pm
It’s that wonderful time of year again when everyone has a little bit of spring in their step, when we find our hearts all aflutter, when we tremble with excitement to hear those sleigh bells jingling in the evening breeze. Oh wait, that’s Christmas. I’m talking about E3! E3! Yes, that glorious occasion that makes you insanely happy and - …
When Strategy Meets Calligraphy: Lost Magic
Apr 28 2006, 4:03 pm
RPGs. Role Playing Games. What do you think of that? Bit of a cheer, bit of a moan? Guy in a cloak, kidnapped princess, turn-based combat – bit of a snooze? Bit of a “Yes Please”? Not really your sort of thing, perhaps? Well my dearies, whichever one of these camps you find yourself falling into, lend me your ears …
Apr 28 2006, 4:03 pm
RPGs. Role Playing Games. What do you think of that? Bit of a cheer, bit of a moan? Guy in a cloak, kidnapped princess, turn-based combat – bit of a snooze? Bit of a “Yes Please”? Not really your sort of thing, perhaps? Well my dearies, whichever one of these camps you find yourself falling into, lend me your ears …
With A Little Help From My Friends
Apr 19 2006, 4:03 pm
Ah, it’s spring! The flowers are out, the easter eggs are in (my belly), and one can feel slightly powerful by popping out to grab a muffin without wearing a coat. Hurrah! So, has the ill-advised sugar rush worn off yet? Did you completely disregard all of the lovely sunshine and promises of fresh-air for console crazy antics? Of course …
Apr 19 2006, 4:03 pm
Ah, it’s spring! The flowers are out, the easter eggs are in (my belly), and one can feel slightly powerful by popping out to grab a muffin without wearing a coat. Hurrah! So, has the ill-advised sugar rush worn off yet? Did you completely disregard all of the lovely sunshine and promises of fresh-air for console crazy antics? Of course …
Far Cry Instincts: Predator interview [video]
Mar 31 2006, 4:03 pm
I’ll tell you a little secret - just between you and I, understand. Around a month or two ago, I got see Far Cry Instincts: Predator in a little hotel room in London, long before even the official title had been announced. And I was offered biscuits. Lots of biscuits. They might even have had jam in the middle - …
Mar 31 2006, 4:03 pm
I’ll tell you a little secret - just between you and I, understand. Around a month or two ago, I got see Far Cry Instincts: Predator in a little hotel room in London, long before even the official title had been announced. And I was offered biscuits. Lots of biscuits. They might even have had jam in the middle - …
Interview: Red cars and blue skies
Mar 29 2006, 4:03 pm
Mondays. The rain. Soggy toast. Frizzy hair. Wrong side of the bed. Mother-in-Law. A hang-over. Too much work. Too little sunshine. Road-works. Traffic lights. A queue in the post-office. Loud neighbours. Income tax. Cold-callers. Queue-jumpers. A looming deadline. Spilling your tea. Bills. Breakages. Having something stuck in your teeth but you can’t quite get it out. Corrupted game saves. School. …
Mar 29 2006, 4:03 pm
Mondays. The rain. Soggy toast. Frizzy hair. Wrong side of the bed. Mother-in-Law. A hang-over. Too much work. Too little sunshine. Road-works. Traffic lights. A queue in the post-office. Loud neighbours. Income tax. Cold-callers. Queue-jumpers. A looming deadline. Spilling your tea. Bills. Breakages. Having something stuck in your teeth but you can’t quite get it out. Corrupted game saves. School. …
Battle of the Dolls, Kittens, Potatoes and Hair
Mar 21 2006, 4:03 pm
ROAR! So, the recruitment drive for Battle of the Dolls has begun. I take it you’ve all spotted the featured page on our website by now? No? Well, GO AND TAKE A LOOK AT IT, YOU CRAZY FOOL! ... Done? Read it? That’s better. Now! Battle of the Dolls. Yes! A historic fight over Xbox Live, where Frag Doll battles …
Mar 21 2006, 4:03 pm
ROAR! So, the recruitment drive for Battle of the Dolls has begun. I take it you’ve all spotted the featured page on our website by now? No? Well, GO AND TAKE A LOOK AT IT, YOU CRAZY FOOL! ... Done? Read it? That’s better. Now! Battle of the Dolls. Yes! A historic fight over Xbox Live, where Frag Doll battles …
Credit Where Credit’s Due
Mar 14 2006, 4:03 pm
It doesn’t matter how anticipated, how hyped, or how successful a console launch can be - everybody knows that the first few months of tender steps into the gaming arena can completely dictate the rest of that little machine’s life. Like meeting in the in-laws, prospective employer or cute behind in a nice pair of jeans, the first impressions count. …
Mar 14 2006, 4:03 pm
It doesn’t matter how anticipated, how hyped, or how successful a console launch can be - everybody knows that the first few months of tender steps into the gaming arena can completely dictate the rest of that little machine’s life. Like meeting in the in-laws, prospective employer or cute behind in a nice pair of jeans, the first impressions count. …
Blackening Shadows
Mar 06 2006, 4:03 pm
As the end to another financial year draws to a close within our little industry’s hub, yet again we find ourselves showered with games. Like a previously starved child thrust into a sweet shop by over-compensatory parents, we run around grabbing more caramels and jelly beans than we could possibly consume, before Mummy and Daddy inevitably swan off again to …
Mar 06 2006, 4:03 pm
As the end to another financial year draws to a close within our little industry’s hub, yet again we find ourselves showered with games. Like a previously starved child thrust into a sweet shop by over-compensatory parents, we run around grabbing more caramels and jelly beans than we could possibly consume, before Mummy and Daddy inevitably swan off again to …
Drakengard 2, Tales of Eternia, and Crazy Japanese Warblings
Feb 24 2006, 4:03 pm
Ooh, I does likes a bit of the ol’ anime, I does. An unassuming school boy, a big space ship, a shameful number of panty shots and an arsenal of machine guns later, and you’re already putting -chan at the end of your name and wearing cat ears on your way to the latest Studio Ghibli release. So when I …
Feb 24 2006, 4:03 pm
Ooh, I does likes a bit of the ol’ anime, I does. An unassuming school boy, a big space ship, a shameful number of panty shots and an arsenal of machine guns later, and you’re already putting -chan at the end of your name and wearing cat ears on your way to the latest Studio Ghibli release. So when I …
ATEI - with video
Feb 13 2006, 4:03 pm
I’ve always found arcades to be rather magical places, ever since my numerous family holidays to Blackpool, and the time when my local town (albeit briefly) tolerated an arcade in the highstreet. I like the darkness, the way the lights from the cabinets and screens make it seem like a futurist Santa’s Grotto. I like listening to the little plink …
Feb 13 2006, 4:03 pm
I’ve always found arcades to be rather magical places, ever since my numerous family holidays to Blackpool, and the time when my local town (albeit briefly) tolerated an arcade in the highstreet. I like the darkness, the way the lights from the cabinets and screens make it seem like a futurist Santa’s Grotto. I like listening to the little plink …