Civilization Revolution Xbox 360 review

Civilization finally makes its way successfully onto a console - and Shaun’s hooked What isCivilization? It is an intense and addictive experience, the epitome of the just one more turn phenomenon. I make no pretence at objectivity: theCivilizationseries represents a hallmark of quality in gaming. Theres been some talk aboutCivilization: Revolutionbeing the first outing of the classic PC series on a console. Well, thats not quite true. Anyway,Revolutionis definitely the firstCivilizationgame that has been tailor-made for consoles....

July 1, 2008 · 1 min · 182 words · Anthony Atkinson

Super Smash Brothers Brawl Wii review

And oh dear, doesnt it show. I am too old for this: damn you mind, shape up or ship out. This game sold 800,000 copies in one day when it launched in America. This is a bigger game for Nintendo than any other right now, or ever, really. This begged a question in my mind, a simple one… Why? Starting out, youre convinced no matter what anyone tells you that this is aTekken-esque button smasher....

June 30, 2008 · 2 min · 275 words · Ivan Wood

Alone In The Dark Xbox 360 review

Most items in the game can be combined with others to form a totally different object. This object use isnt limited to combining items either. Again, this really helps with the immersion, and you always feel free to try something new. A single touch with such a weapon will dispatch them effortlessly. This burning of items is handled quite well too, and items burn down in a reasonably realistic manner....

June 27, 2008 · 2 min · 338 words · Frederick Stevens

Banquet For The Damned review

This book is everything a supernatural thriller should be, and then some. Many went out of curiosity, but dropped out after nothing of interest happened. And soon after their horrific nightmares, they disappear. Elliot has definitely awakened something. Something very dangerous, and he wants to harness its power and use it to the full potential. Little do they know that theyve been set up and have walked into what could possibly be their deaths....

June 27, 2008 · 1 min · 146 words · Antonio Young

Edinburgh International Film Festival 2008: Tiramisu, Sleep Furiously, and The Third Pint

So here is a brief overview of some of the films Ive seen. Put these two people (with nothing in common!) together, and you getTiramisu. An alright film, but nothing spectacular. Sleep Furiously When I walked in thinking this was a Mexican sci-fi film, I was completely mistaken. Of course, there are outside scenes too, and those are just as good. The Third Pint This was a strange one. Its a film that gives me very little to talk about....

June 27, 2008 · 1 min · 129 words · Robert Cooper

The Davros ready reckoner

A special ready reckoner rounding up the best and worst of Doctor Who’s most popular adversary… Weve had the Daleks, weve had the Cybermen, weve had the Master. In terms of the classic, instantly-recognisableDoctor Whovillains, there was really only one left and despite Russell Davies half-hearted protestations that hed never go down that road (yeah, he said the same thing about the Master, AND he said Rose was gone for good), most of us knew it was only a matter of time....

June 27, 2008 · 2 min · 340 words · Madison Short

The Den of Geek interview: Terry ‘Davros’ Molloy

Before Julian Bleach, Davros was Terry Molloy. Terry Molloy was the man behind the mask of Davros for inResurrection, RevelationandRemembrance of the Daleks. No, not really! I suppose as a kid I was always very good at doing voices. Back in the 50s, I used to memoriseThe Goon Show, and replay them to the family. I was very good at doing voices like that. But Ive always had a facility for accents and dialects....

June 27, 2008 · 12 min · 2441 words · Jason Boyd

Blood Car review

Of course, its a start, but where does it go from there? Yes, he kills people. The title speaks for itself but the film says even more. Its a piece of time-wasting brilliance. You just cant fight it. No-one could be happier than me, the more the merrier! Rating: 4 out of 5

June 25, 2008 · 1 min · 53 words · Joseph Johnson

Dragon Ball Z: Burst Limit Xbox 360 review

What could go wrong? At the core of the game is a slick and streamlined beat em up fighting engine. On top of this simple foundation are some entertaining additions, such as Drama Pieces. Outside this core of delicious nougat, however, things get a little… flaky. The game doesnt offer any context for your battles outside the fights, either. In its favour the game is as gorgeous as youd expect....

June 25, 2008 · 1 min · 137 words · Mary Bryan

Strontium Dog: The Final Solution review

Im glad youre happy with your new girlfriend, Tim. Just dont forget whose shoulder you cried on when the last one dumped you. Or when Johnny Alpha got killed by that big flying monster in2000AD. Ad content continues below And what of that story itself? Rating: 3 out of 5

June 25, 2008 · 1 min · 50 words · Jason Brooks

The Wackness review

Can The Wackness redeem Drake and Josh’s Josh Peck? Carl reckons maybe it could… The Wacknessis set in the summer of 1994. Before long, though, we find out that Squires is in fact buying weed from Luke. Its really the main element of the story and it progresses very organically throughout. Luke is unlucky in love, and most people at his school just use him for his drug connection. His final year of school is coming to an end, and he is about to graduate....

June 25, 2008 · 1 min · 173 words · Diana Smith

Be Kind Rewind Blu-ray review

Jack Black and Mos Def recreating some the likes of Ghostbusters, Carrie and Robocop? Just where did Be Kind Rewind go wrong? The main frustration withBe Kind Rewindis that it fritters away a brilliant idea for a movie. This should, then, be a platform for further mini-remakes, and for a short while it is. Ad content continues below But its still frustrating. Its the skits that are the appeal, and they cover too little of the films running time....

June 24, 2008 · 1 min · 143 words · Deborah King

Don King Prizefighter Xbox 360 review

Daa, dada daa, dada da, dada daaaaaaaaa. Aaron enters the squared circle and goes for the KO. Those that do attempt to simulate the sport invariably fail. But can this Don King-endorsed offering change things? But, once youve done with your training, its time to fight. Ad content continues below This is wherePrizefighterhits some problems. There are few glitzy OTT moves, and combat is all about timing and tactics. Thats not to say it cant be enjoyable....

June 24, 2008 · 1 min · 109 words · Anna Clark