Back to the Future: why retro is the next big gaming trend

Given recent trends, it would appear the future of gaming is the past! Nintendo, PlayStation and SEGA are all bringing in the nostalgia with their lines of rejigged consoles of yesteryear, in mini form, to bring us back to the good old days. What’s still to come? We look at …

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12/11/2018
Laura Hamill
Nintendo Switch

Everything you need to know about games consoles

For decades, games consoles have sat atop countless children’s birthday and Christmas wishlists. And for just as long, parents have faced a dilemma: which of the many, many consoles on offer should I buy? Sadly, it isn’t as easy as asking your child what they want. Consoles vary wildly in …

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01/11/2018
Chris Smith

5 amazing games consoles to buy and why

Buying a games console is a great investment, but it can be tough to know which console is right for you. So, if you’ve been bitten by the gaming bug but aren’t too sure where to go next, we’ve broken down the best console based on your needs. If you’re …

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03/09/2018
Laura Hamill
PS4 controller

How much can you save buying a refurbished console?

Buying a game console as a gift, or even for yourself, can be daunting. There’s so many games consoles to choose from and you have to weigh up which games you or your family and friends will play the most – as some games aren’t available on all consoles. You …

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01/08/2018
Laura Hamill
PS4 controller

What is the best selling game series of all time?

You know the feeling of happiness you get when you find an amazing TV show you absolutely love, and seeing there are a whole load of seasons to indulge in? Imagine that, but for games. There are so many incredible games franchises out there and we’ve found the best-selling franchises …

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28/06/2018
Laura Hamill
PS4 controller

E3 2018: what we learnt

The Electronic Entertainment Expo, better known as E3, took place in California last week. It is a key event for gamers as big releases are often announced or teased by the likes of Nintendo, Microsoft or Sony. This year’s event was packed full of huge news regarding the gaming industry! …

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18/06/2018
Laura Hamill

10 of the best games apps to download now

Trying to pass the time on your morning commute is difficult once you’ve exhausted your Twitter feed and you’ve seen the same meme for a third time on Facebook. Use your time wisely by downloading some brilliant games to keep your mind and thumbs busy! We’ve looked at some of …

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13/06/2018
Laura Hamill
Mario

Are older video games really better than new video games?

Strike up a conversation about gaming and there’s a 90% chance someone will eventually pine for the good old days, when games were hard and multiplayer meant crowding around a 14” TV in your bedroom. Video games, they’ll say, were better back then. But were they really? To find out, …

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26/03/2018
Chris Smith