Video games that feature robots are more often than not a recipe for success, and that is exactly what Bright Light Studios have attempted with the release of Spare Parts. Throw into that mix the vocal talents of British actor and all-round geek hero Simon Pegg and surely they must have a sure fire hit on their hands. Let's find out if they've succeeded... The story of Spare Parts centres aroun... more.

Once upon a time comic books and pinball machines were staple diets of entertainment for many a teenager. Sadly, those days are now behind us, but thanks to Zen Studios, you can now enjoy both formats in one neat package with the Pinball FX 2 add on, Marvel Pinball. Marvel Pinball is a welcome DLC addition to the already popular Pinball FX 2 and will satisfy many people whether their forte is p... more.

Marvel Super Hero Squad: The Infinity Gauntlet is as title inspired by the range of toys and TV Series’ based around a younger, more child-friendly cast of popular Marvel superheroes. The story itself is derived not only from Season 2 of the US Television show but also from a storyline hailing from 30 years or so ago, and so presents the developers with the opportunity to adapt the tale for a m... more.

Back in 1982, Disney released one of the most futuristic looking movies of that time and was a massive success. That movie of course, was Tron – now some 28 years later, a sequel is all set to hit the big screens with Tron: Legacy and to accompany the upcoming release, the customary movie tie-in game has been released in the form of Tron: Evolution. Does the game do justice to the franchise or d... more.

Pitching a new game with a very specific target audience can be a risky investment for producers and publishers. Giving funding to a product that on one hand can potentially get definite sales from a hardcore audience, yet in the other may not appeal to enough outside of the niche to constitute a decent enough turnover. Thus many games in niche genres can fall short of expectations or hopes due to... more.

Every year sees a new animated movie appear on the big screen and in turn, we have a resulting video game spin-off that more often than not are a miss rather than a hit. Trying to break this trend is Dreamworks' big movie for 2010, “Megamind” brought to us by THQ. The first thing that struck me upon playing the game was that none of the stellar cast from the movie appear in the game, so the... more.

Do you remember the game you used to play, probably as a teenager, called Truth or Dare? The game which usually ended up with a bunch of people naked and snogging? Well, some bright spark at THQ has decided to take this concept and create Truth or Lies. Truth or Lies is primarily a party game for you and up to seven chums to grab a USB microphone and the opportunity see if each other are giving... more.

Splatterhouse is Namco Bandai’s remake of the 1988 arcade beat ‘em up by the same name. As before, the game focuses around protagonist Rick, a college student trapped inside a living nightmare. Rick’s girlfriend, Jennifer, has been kidnapped by Dr. West and Rick is left mortally wounded. In desperation Rick frantically searches the room only to find a mask calling out to him promising him... more.

The Dreamcast's reign was brief, but in the mere two years it was available, it was home to some of the most wonderfully unique games ever released: Jet Set Radio, Rez, Seaman, Chu Chu Rocket, Power Stone, Space Channel 5, Shenmue... the list is endless. One of the most successful of this ilk was undoubtedly SEGA's own Crazy Taxi, the fast, frantic arcade racer, one of only a handful of Dreamcast ... more.

While the Wii may be boasting the reinvention of the Nintendo 64's hit James Bond classic, Goldeneye, Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 gamers have been left with a less well-known entry into the Bond franchise. What could've become proof that a game based on other media doesn't have to directly mould itself on existing plotlines is instead a disappointing, half-hearted spin-off. Feeling like the re-skin... more.