Bye, bye Xbox 360: 10 things it gave the world

Farewell, Xbox 360. Microsoft has announced that they are ceasing production of the console for good, effectively sounding the death knell for one of the most popular consoles of all time. In its 10 (and a half) years of existence, the Xbox 360 changed the world. Here are 10 things …

22/04/2016

Chris Smith

Games

10 things video games have made much easier

Learning a new skill requires patience, endurance and a willingness to learn. Video games, on the other hand, let you do everything you've ever wanted by pressing a few buttons. Such as… Extreme sports Thanks to games, you don't have to risk breaking your ankle while learning how to kickflip. …

11/04/2016

Chris Smith

Games

10 of the best video games with no killing

We're tired, people. Tired of killing. Not in real life, obviously (please, put down the phone). On video games. All those dead-eyed drones we've shot, stabbed and squashed under our big Italian plumber shoes, just trying to do their job their evil master set them. We laughed as they fell …

06/04/2016

Chris Smith

Games

10 awesome alternatives to Call of Duty

To paraphrase Samuel Johnson: when a man is tired of Call of Duty, he is tired of life. Well, he shouldn't be. There are loads of great alternatives to the best-selling FPS, including these little beauties… Battlefield 1 After the mixed reaction to the cops-and-robbers themed Battlefield Hardline, DICE decided …

31/03/2016

Chris Smith

Games

10 of the greatest superhero video games ever

While our favourite tights-wearing crime-fighters have dominated the big screen for years now, they've never had the same success with videogames. Most range from the average to the awful (we're looking at you, Superman 64), although there are a select amazing few. Here are our favourites from over the years. …

21/03/2016

Chris Smith

Games

5 video games that will swallow your life whole

Games used to be a fun distraction for a few hours. Now, they're a way of life. Here are 5 games that will eat up all of your free time – start writing goodbye notes to your friends and family now. Destiny Released in 2014, Bungie's MMO is one of …

16/03/2016

Chris Smith

Games

7 easy ways to not suck at Call of Duty

Call of Duty is one of the biggest entertainment franchises ever, making over £6 billion worldwide since 2003. It's success is partially due to how easy it is to pick up: anyone with an internet connection can start a game and maybe score a few kills. Getting good at the …

29/02/2016

Chris Smith

Games

8 Classic Video Games That Are 20 This Year

What a year 1996 was: a computer beat a man at chess, we cloned a sheep and we almost won a football tournament too (we still can't look at Gareth Southgate without welling up"¦). To top it all off, these classic video games were released too! Super Mario 64 Super …

01/02/2016

Chris Smith