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Review: Multiwinia

The Multiwinians have arrived, delivering Introversion’s multiplayer sequel to their early classic Darwinia and their first game since 2006’s acclaimed DEFCON. (more…)

By Simon Jones, 17 years ago
Games

The Witcher: now with more gesticulation

As mentioned a month-or-so ago, there’s an update to last year’s The Witcher on the way. But we’re not talking your normal minor bug fix. (more…)

By Simon Jones, 17 years ago
Games

Bioshock: a twist of brilliance

While I don’t deliberately live (at least) six months in the past, it invariably seems to work out that way. Which brings me to Bioshock. (more…)

By Simon Jones, 17 years ago
Games

Intro movies vs gameplay

Game presentation has rather suddenly reached an awkward point, leading to an uncomfortable dichotomy between pre-rendered ‘intro’ movies and actual gameplay. (more…)

By Simon Jones, 17 years ago
Games

PG sexified and links fixed (oops)

Dave rather ambushed me on Sunday night with a completed CSS overhaul of Potential Gamer, the results of which are quite self-evident. He did quite an astounding job, especially given he’s currently still working with the standard WordPress.com. I’m currently Read more…

By Simon Jones, 17 years ago
Writing

Hellboy and PG update

Just re-watched Hellboy for the first time since seeing it in the cinema. Much better than I remembered, and I liked it quite a bit the first time round. I just happened to have watched a superb documentary on HP Read more…

By Simon Jones, 17 years ago
Games

Franchise silliness: Far Cry 2

Franchises are clearly important to publishers, perhaps more now than ever. If a game isn’t already a sequel or spin-off, it’s the first in a proposed series that may or may not happen depending on sales. (more…)

By Simon Jones, 17 years ago
Games

Grand Theft Auto: PC steals cars the best

Although it took them long enough, Rockstar have started to reveal some information about the PC version of GTA IV. (more…)

By Simon Jones, 17 years ago
Games

BAFTA games awards somewhat vague

Last week BAFTA announced the time and place for the 2009 Video Games Awards, a prestigious, event that’s been going since 2003. (more…)

By Simon Jones, 17 years ago
Games

CD Projekt RED talk Witcher

This article is admittedly just an excuse to include the awesome, Witcher-inspired image above, although it should also correct the shameful lack of Witcher news around these parts. (more…)

By Simon Jones, 17 years ago

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