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Why are developers bringing us back a generation?

Why are developers bringing us back a generation?

In the past few years the trend for releasing classic old games in shiny new HD has risen dramatically. So too has the release of prequels to classic series like Halo and Deus Ex been on the rise. So why is the gaming industry taking us back to the start of the last generation of games? Is it a step back in development or a way to remember better times?

Deus Ex: The Phantom Adverts

Deus Ex: The Phantom Adverts

A little while back it was reported that the latest Deus Ex title was going to feature in-game billboard advertisements, ala the likes of Battlefield 2, and recently people have spotted the Star Wars Blu-ray, of all things, advertised on its loading screens. So far- at least from my experience of running around crushing people with beverage dispensers- I’m yet to encounter either. Perhaps it’s something that will crop up later depending on region, or not at all. But it…

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Are you proud to be a gamer?

Are you proud to be a gamer?

I realised today that I am proud to call myself a gamer, and I will happily talk to many people about the industry that I love so much. I am proud to be a gamer because I think that the gaming industry is a key part of how entertainment evolves over the next few years. It is becoming an art form in many ways, the industry has growing links with helping the disabled and games like Starcraft 2 and League of Legends are becoming fully fledged sports. The question I want to ask is…are you proud to call yourself a gamer, and if not, why not?

A New Origin

A New Origin

Recent revelations regarding Battlefield 3 have given us an indication of how EA plan to move forward with their new digital distribution network, Origin. With DICE confirming that all retail versions of the game will use Origin, the importance of the digital distribution network to EA is becoming increasingly obvious.

Games made me do it

Games made me do it

The following article is intended to be a satirical look at newspaper coverage that quickly leaps to find a scapegoat for any social ill, with gaming near the top of their list. The events taking place in London are deeply shocking to us here at the Reticule and we hope all those affected are safe and well. Please take this article as intended.

I want to be God

I want to be God

From Dust, Eric Chahi’s return to game design has seen the revival of the so-called ‘god game’. But with large sections of the game dedicated to more of a caretaker role, what if instead of these single-minded approximations of god, we had a true God Sim?

The Legends of Shift 2

The Legends of Shift 2

I’ve been rekindling my love for racing games recently, a bit of Wipeout here, Burnout there, but mainly a whole heap of Shift 2. The reason I have been getting back into Shift 2 is the Legends Pack, a piece of DLC which has really kicked the game up a gear in my eyes.

Why we disagree with game reviews

Why we disagree with game reviews

Ever read a game review and think to yourself “Well that was completely wrong.” The majority of gamers will have answered yes to that question. If you didn’t, just go read any of my reviews and come back. It’s not just my own reviews that people may disagree with though. If you go to the comments on any game review you’ll notice that the range of opinions is vast. Some people may say that all opinions are debated and yes,…

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Metacritic Founder: Review More Terrible Games

Metacritic Founder: Review More Terrible Games

The debate over gaming’s six to ten rating problem rages on and the current spokesperson for the prosecution seems to be Metacritic co-founder Marc Doyle. Having recently revealed that Metacritic has de-listed games review sites in the past for ‘corrupt practices’, he has also taken time to suggest that, actually, the games review scale is being undermined by the fact that not enough games journalists are “review[ing] all the sh*t”.

Top Five Battlefield 2 Weapons

Top Five Battlefield 2 Weapons

I love Battlefield 2, I have put over 500 hours into my clan profile which is roughly 20 days of playtime. It is shocking how much time I have put into this game, but I think it gives me the authority to provide you with a rundown of the top five weapons in the game.