Everything you need to know about games consoles

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 …

01/11/2018

Chris Smith

Games

10 video games you need to play this year

2018 is going to be a great year for gaming. Here’s what we’re looking forward to most! Red Dead Redemption 2 The follow-up to arguably the best game ever made puts you in the boots of Arthur Morgan, a member of the Van Der Linde outlaws, as he fights, robs …

25/01/2018

Chris Smith

Games

5 surprising early versions of your favourite tech

Rome wasn’t built in a day, and neither were your tech products. The chances are it went through loads of iterations before emerging as the sleek device you love today, and some of these iteratations are…well, pretty shocking, to be honest. Here are some surprising early versions of beloved gadgets. …

17/01/2017

Chris Smith

Tech

Sony Unveils the PlayStation 4 Pro

Gaming’s worst kept secret is finally out in the open. Sony is releasing a new console, the PlayStation 4 Pro, this November. However, the PlayStation 4 Pro isn’t a new console in the traditional sense. It’s essentially a PS4 with upgraded specs: double the GPU power, the ability to play …

12/09/2016

Chris Smith

Games

Will Sony release a new PlayStation this year?

The PlayStation 4 has been a huge success for Sony, shifting over 35 million units worldwide and leaving the poor old Xbox One choking on its dust. According to rumours, however, Sony will unveil the PS4’s successor at next month’s E3. What will it be? And will it spell an …

24/05/2016

Chris Smith

Tech

10 PlayStation 3 games everyone should play

As it approaches its 10th birthday, the PS3’s days are numbered. Its arch-nemesis, the Xbox 360, was recently discontinued, and it won’t be getting the latest version of Call of Duty either. The end is nigh. Consoles never really die though. People still play the Super Nintendo, and that’s nearly …

18/05/2016

Chris Smith

Games

Infinite Warfare could be the best Call of Duty yet

In space, no one can hear you scream. But can they hear you bellow abuse down your microphone at a camper who’s just killed you for the 10th time? We’ll find out when Call of Duty: Infinity Warfare, which ”“ as has been rumoured for a while ”“ is set …

04/05/2016

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