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The two major behemoths of the rhythm gaming genre are squaring off on the App Store, with both Activision's Guitar Hero and Harmonix's Rock Band seeing iPhone versions released recently. But which one is worth putting the hours of head-banging and guitar-shredding into? This comparison will help you decide. The iPhone version of Rock Band is currently £3.99 on the App Store, however Guitar He... more.

The following is a collection of some of the most memorable bosses that I have come across during my time gaming. I'm sure plenty of what would be considered "memorable" bosses for many others will be missing from this list, but the eight listed below have all stuck with me, be that for the sheer terror they induced, the pure nostalgia they inspire in me or for just being totally brilliant charact... more.

The first thing you’ll notice about Shank is that it’s graphic, in every sense of the word; the artistic direction the developers, Klei, have taken is strongly reminiscent of that of a graphic novel, whilst the brutal moves the eponymous character can enact upon his enemies are bloodthirsty and graphically violent in themselves. But can the rest of the game live up to the standard set by the v... more.

Over the past two days there has been over a dozen speakers here at the Edinburgh Interactive Festival, each bringing their own unique views, products and stories. Overall, and seemingly unintentionally, the main theme of this year has been strongly focused on both digital distribution and publishing. As the market evolves and changes it brings with it new challenges, as well as new opportunities,... more.

When I first heard about Worms Reloaded, I was pretty excited. A high definition return to the Worms series sounded like a great idea - and in some ways, it is. The game offers the same turn-based worm warfare that it did in 1995, only this time it’s a bit more colourful. In essence, Worms Reloaded is Worms 2: Armageddon for PC gamers with a few exclusive additions. You have to give it to Tea... more.

In the last hour of the two day conference and gaming showcase that is Edinburgh Interactive Festival, Creative Assembly brought attendees an exclusive look at Shogun: Total War 2, of which I was privileged to be a part of. Showing pieces of their E3 footage, Mike Simpson gave us a look at some of the new and improved sections of this behemoth sequel. He began the demo by answering the questi... more.

Medal of Honor is set for release this October on PC, PS3 and Xbox 360, but will it be able to steal the crown from the Call of Duty franchise? This week, I took a trip to a secret location in the heart of London for a hands-on with the game and also for a special announcement. The event was held was in the basement of an old building, dressed up in a military theme. Along with various fellow ... more.

Scott Pilgrim is kind of a big thing right now, all across the world people are rushing out to buy the comics that they totally read way before the movie was announced and of course, as with any big movie release, comes a movie game. Usually in the form of a retail game that will only be played by children, unfortunate journalists and achievement hunters, however Ubisoft decided to give Scott Pilg... more.

Most people reading this article would claim they know quite a bit about video games. Well, you don’t know as much you think, punk! We here at NXT Gamer have dug up five facts that not only you probably didn’t know, but you may have thought the opposite of. So sit back, relax, and prepare to boast to your friends how you know needless information that they don’t.   5. Almost All... more.

Lara Croft returns to your screens once again in her latest epic, The Guardian of Light. But this time, she arrives in the form of a download, loses her traditional moniker of Tomb Raider and brings with her a co-operative partner in the form of Aztec God-warrior, Totec. But does this mark a dramatic departure for the series, or simply another attempt to revitalise the franchise? The answer is ... more.