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Review: Senran Kagura Shinovi Versus

Japanese video games have always held an interest for Diarmuid because they can rarely be described as ordinary. Senran Kagura Shinovi Versus most certainly fits that bill, but not entirely for t...

Review: Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS

It would be easy to dismiss Super Smash Bros. for 3DS as an inferior version of its Wii U counterpart, but it could quite possibly be the best game in the series so far.

Review: Defence Grid 2

Defence Grid 2 is tower defence at its best, however it does very little to innovate and push the series forward.

Review: Destiny

Aristotle once said that "the whole is greater than the sum of its parts". Never has this been more true than with Bungie's first game in a post Halo world.

Review: Sherlock Holmes: Crimes & Punishments

Crimes & Punishments is a superb take on one of the most famous fictional detectives in the world – managing to put you square in his shoes (and deerstalker).

Review: J.U.L.I.A. Among the Stars

Whilst this space adventure offers puzzles that are often unclear, the unique variety of its gameplay makes Among the Stars a must-play for any sci-fi adventure fans.

Review: Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm Revolution

Feeling more like a spin-off than a sequel, and with some changes to the formula that will surely shake things up, Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm Revolution is finally here, and it is abs...

Review: Tales of Xillia 2

When Rik previewed Tales of Xillia 2 earlier this year he sang its praises and said he couldn’t wait for its release. Well now it’s here, and after getting to sit down and spend some real time wi...

Review: CounterSpy

The tepid reviews CounterSpy received upon release almost made Diarmuid reconsider purchasing Dynamighty's debut title – but he's glad he bought it in the end.

Review: Velocity 2X

FuturLab recently confirmed that they were gunning for Velocity 2X to reach Game of the Year levels of critical acclaim – Diarmuid can only speak for himself but he believes they did just that.

Review: The Walking Dead: Season 2: Episode 5 – No Going Back

Telltale Games have rounded off The Walking Dead: Season 2 with an episode that swells with rising tension, helped greatly by the power of five different endings.

Review: Sin City: A Dame to Kill For

In the nine years since the original Sin City was released, we've seen the Dark Knight rise and reboot, the Avengers Assemble, and Spider-Man become Amazing.

Review: inFAMOUS: First Light

Taking a well-liked game, picking the most intriguing character from it and using them as a focus for single-player DLC seems to be a common theme recently. Seattle-based Sucker Punch Productions...

Review: Table Top Racing

Cameron is cautiously optimistic Playrise Digital can reawaken his need for speed atop picnic tables and cluttered workbenches with Table Top Racing.

Review: Metro Redux

Remakes of last generation games have come back into vogue and 4A Games, with Deep Silver, have decided to re-release their Metro series on current gen hardware. Diarmuid is happy to confirm that...

Review: The Wolf Among Us: Episode 1 – Faith

The first episode of Telltale Games' new game, The Wolf Among Us, suggests it is following The Walking Dead's path to success.

Review: The Inner World

If you appreciate a traditional point-and-click adventure bundled up in charm and spirit, The Inner World is a quick but joyful game bursting with playful dialogue and a host of unusual character...

Review: Captain Phillips

By the time the credits roll in Captain Phillips, you will need to pry the seat cushion from between your cheeks and mop up the sweat from your brow.

Review: Monster Truck Destruction

Monster Truck Destruction makes the leap from mobile platforms to the desktop - but does it stick the landing?

Review: F1 2013

We take to the track in Codemasters' latest super-refined race machine of past and present. Is adding some new-old cars to the mix enough?

Review: Go Seek

In a very loose take on the real life game, Go Seek is the quick reaction game to test your speed at squishing fruit.

Review: Total War: Rome II

Rome wasn't built in a day, or 'Sometimes we all need patches'.

Review: One Piece: Pirate Warriors 2

"Anime Pirate Expert, Vincent" returns from the high seas feeling rocked to his very core.

Review: Skydive: Proximity Flight

Skydive: Proximity Flight is a fun, niche title, well worth a look if you want something to fill that SSX-shaped hole in your life.

Review: Dead Or Alive 5 Ultimate

In this day and age it is hard to fathom why fighting games continue to release upgraded iterations via retail disc instead of using DLC and patches to get the same result.

Review: KickBeat

Zen Studios, the guys and gals behind Zen Pinball and The Punisher: No Mercy, have made their first foray into the new world of rhythm-fighting games with KickBeat.

Review: Splinter Cell: Blacklist

Splinter Cell: Blacklist is not only a great addition to the franchise, but can easily sit next to Chaos Theory as one of the series greats.

Review: Mirror Moon EP

We all have that inate curiousity and thirst for the unknown, and Mirror Moon EP is a game that appeals to this wonderfully, matched by artfully simple graphics and a serene soundtrack.

Review: Foul Play

Baron Dashforth is a Deamon-Hunter (and a proper English gentleman) and he has decided to put on a show detailing the most spectacular and amazing moments of his life.

Review: Rush

Despite my interest in Formula 1 being limited, this does not stop Rush from being one of my favourite films of the year.