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VIDEO – Street Fighter V F.A.N.G Gameplay

Following on from my in-depth preview of Street Fighter V based on my time with the game at last week’s UK launch event, I’ve taken the liberty of compiling a selection of gameplay clips recorded at the event for your enjoyment. … Continue reading

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Indulge in some retro gaming chat with SourceCast #7

I was recently invited by our friends over at SourceGaming to appear on the latest episode of their podcast, the SourceCast! The main topic of discussion was retro gaming, including our personal retro gaming memories, favourite revivals of beloved retro series, as well … Continue reading

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You’ve Probably Never Played… Ikki

Ikki Developer(s): Tose, Sunsoft Publisher: Sunsoft Platform(s): Arcade, Famicom, PlayStation, Mobile, PC, Wii (VC), PS4 (Arcade Archives) Release Date: November 27th 1985 (Famicom) For a single game to define an entire aspect of gaming itself, it has to do something pretty special. Some … Continue reading

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Check out some ‘The Great Ace Attorney’-themed booze you never knew you wanted to drink

I think there are a fair few people who wouldn’t find it hard to argue that video games and alcohol go hand-in-hand. Necking a few cold ones over a game of Mario Kart might sound like the ideal form of relaxation … Continue reading

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PREVIEW – Street Fighter V – Impressions from the UK launch event

Street Fighter V is undoubtedly one of the most hotly anticipated releases this year. With a little over two weeks until its worldwide release, Capcom have been holding events across the world to bring fans of the beloved fighting franchise together … Continue reading

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Street Fighter IV – The End of an Era

“The weak lose and the strong win! Which of these fighters will prove the old axiom today?” This question was posed in one of the many passionate lines spouted by the announcer in the original 2008 release of Street Fighter IV. … Continue reading

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REVIEW – Etrian Odyssey 2 Untold: The Fafnir Knight (3DS)

Etrian Odyssey 2 Untold: The Fafnir Knight Developer: Atlus Publisher: NIS America Europe Platform(s): 3DS Release Date: February 12th 2016 Links: US Site Reviewed by Oliver Jameson (@MinusWorld) It’s safe to say that Atlus’s dungeon crawling RPG series Etrian Odyssey has become something of a staple … Continue reading

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You’ve Probably Never Played… New 3D Golf Simulation: Devil’s Course

New 3D Golf Simulation: Devil’s Course (True Golf Classics: Wicked 18)  Developer: T&E Soft Publisher: T&E Soft, Bullet-Proof Software Platform(s): SNES, PC9801, 3DO, Mega Drive Release Date: March 5th 1993 (JPN), October 1993 (US) Have you ever wondered to yourself ‘is there golf in hell?’ If … Continue reading

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Bargains, In-flight Entertainment and Carts Galore – Culture Collection #9

There’s no better way to spend your weekend than with some portable games. If Game Boy classics are your style, then FamicomSpirits has got you more than covered with this truly envy-inducing mound of carts! Whilst it’s obviously difficult to … Continue reading

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Add some Zelda stylings to your wardrobe with EDITMODE’s ‘Battle Against Ganon’ collection

When battling against evil in fantasy lands, a good defence is as important as a good offence, and that includes a defence from the harsh elements. However, it has to be said that despite their supposed practicality, brightly coloured tunics, … Continue reading

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