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Dave Pickering
That nonsensical title is the literary description of a beautiful thing. That beautiful thing is birth, more specifically though, it’s a rebirth....that’s right bitches, we’re back!...
Tuesday, 25 October 2011
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Retro Review: Streets of Rage 2
Let's take a trip back in time to 1992 when video games were still young, heavily stereotyped and made almost entirely in japan. Today I bring you 'Streets of Rage 2', a sequel to the very successful 'Streets of rage' ( duhhhhh). SoR2 was very well known for it's quintessential early 90's theme; evident in character design, environments and the soundtrack.
SoR2 is part of the 'beat em' up', side-scroller genre, a genre which in recent years has seen some decline from its former glory days in the early 90's. Players complete levels by traversing a map from left to right (generally), defeating numerous enemies along the way, each with different amount of health and forms of attack. These two aspects pretty much exemplify the genre and is an award...
Friday, 5 August 2011
UFC Undisputed 2010
UFC makes a grand return to the console, now with a greater line up of the hardest fighters, improved graphics and harder hits. Has UFC 2010 been able to surpass it's predecessor and blow other MMA fighting out of contention? Gloves and 'roids' at the ready, lets go!
As most will know, UFC (Ultimate fighting championship) is a sport which consist of a octagonal fighting ring, with a 2 meter high metal fence, 2 barbarically huge men, 1 ref, 3 minute rounds, a fistful of adrenaline and wheelie-bin full of testicular fortitude. This game is almost as brutal as it's real life counterpart, you can almost feel every punch, every kick as they slam straight into an opponent. There are 3 main ways to win in UFC; points, knockout or submission. From...
Thursday, 16 June 2011
CDS E3 Awards!
WOW! What an show we had at E3 this year. We saw some amazing new titles and new 'futuristic' technology to get excited about over upcoming months. We at CDS have decided to hand out awards for some of our favourite (and less favourite) E3 moments...
Tuesday, 14 June 2011
Duke Nukem Forever
So! The Duke has finally returned! After 14 years in development hell, he finally sees the light of day. But has the wait done him any good? Well, much like the aliens invading Las Vegas I have some bad news for you. Duke Nukem is here, all the way from 1997....
E3 Presentation Afterthoughts
I watched four press conferences at this year’s E3 and decided to give you all an idea of how I feel it went, at the end of each conference I've given a score. This is not indicative of the games that were shown but more on the actual conference itself. Enj...
Monday, 6 June 2011
L.A. Noire
Are games art? A question which has been asked a fair amount during this generation yet we still don’t have an answer. Team Bondi and Rockstar have pulled out a title which is sure to add another feather to the bow of gaming as a form of a...
Sunday, 5 June 2011
Mortal Kombat
So just where do you start with a game like Mortal Kombat? A legend, a true gaming colossus, up there as one of the great gaming series’ alongside classics like Sonic, Mario, Zelda and modern hits like Call of Duty. The series has spawned a multitude of sequels, movies, catchphrases, memorable characters and has undergone more attempted rebirths than Britney Spears’ career. But can this offering truly revitalise the series once and for all? Well, ‘get over here!’ and you’ll find out, but be careful, it’s about to get mess...
Pre E3 Excitement!
As gamers we're lucky, we get two birthday's. One is our actual date of birth and the other is a 3 day festival dedicated to games! What more could we ask for?!?! Click on the jump to have a read on why we at CDS(A) think this could be one of the fines...
Saturday, 4 June 2011
Left 4 Dead & Left 4 Dead 2
Grab your med kits, barricade the doors and hope to dear god that you have some god damn heavy artillery, as we venture into the zombie-ridden world of Left 4 Dead! I hope everyone remembered their chainsaw...
