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E3: Left For Dead 2

Ben Broadley — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 22:49:42 +0000

Wow, I have just watched the trailer and this seems to be looking pretty nice! If you’ve played the first one you’ll understand how addictive it is going around killing zombie after zombie after zombie. I never get tired of doing the same thing. In L4D2 they are bringing in new, playable infected. How cool [...]

E3: Is This A PC Crysis?

Ben Broadley — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 22:48:11 +0000

Crysis was a game for the hardcore gamers with superb PCs, this is all going to change now. Well, I have recently learned that at E3, EA and Crytek announced Crysis will no longer be a PC exclusive – SHOCK, HORROR!! Their new title, rumoured to be called Crysis 2 will be hitting the shelves [...]

The Best Food to Eat Whilst Gaming

Ben Broadley — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 09:03:56 +0000

I know I’m not my own here when I talk about those twangs your stomach gets whilst in the middle of a session, as I’m sure you all get hungry whilst gaming, but what is the best food and drink to have whilst playing? FOOD Crisps: Crisps are a quick way to feed hunger, so [...]

Broken Bones, Broken Spirits

Ben Broadley — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 08:47:55 +0000

So…This may bore you but, I have broken my finger and it is hard for me to type on my laptop, to be honest it is actually quite funny watching my fingers struggle to hit the correct keys to make up for the finger that can’t type. But when you come to think of all [...]

Movie games, why such a divide?

Ben Broadley — Tue, 29 Jul 2008 10:09:21 +0000

So...does anybody actually buy and enjoy games that are directly based on movies? I remember buying and playing King Kong which was okay but it was a bit restricted in where it could go because of the movie. I found that the movie was a great thriller, and in my opinion the game let it down.On the other hand I found the LOTR films quite boring (ok hate mail to my usual p.o. box please) but the game was a totally different, it was a great, exciting and enjoyable game to play.Another example is the Harry Potter series...these games

What does Portal have in common with Rock Band?

Ben Broadley — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 12:59:05 +0000

Yes there is something in common with Portal and Rock Band. Hear my story...........

Right I was playing rock band with my friends and there is a song called ‘Still alive’ and yes I got picked to sing it :oops: Although funny at the time we ended up 5 starring it :D

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Normal Mouse V Gaming Mouse

Ben Broadley — Sat, 19 Jul 2008 06:28:42 +0000

Hey guys Has anybody else noticed how expensive gaming mouses are? I looked on the internet for a couple of minutes and I found a gaming mouse at a staggering price of £314.31, and some of these expensive ones look so hi-tech they could be the main gadget in a James Bond movie, but is it really better than a cheap, ugly looking mouse?

Can violent games bring about a change in a persons behavior?

Ben Broadley — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 19:03:11 +0000

I was just thinking about this and if you play on a violent game such as ‘Manhunt 2’ or ‘GTAIV’ for too long, will it actually change the way you act? After all, thats what everyone says...

Half-Life 2 Episode 3

Ben Broadley — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 15:42:17 +0000

So…Half-life 2 Episode 3 is due to be announced at the E3 event. Unlucky for PS3 fans :( as it has been rumoured that it is only going to be available for PC and Xbox 360, woohoo for PC! :)

Buying ‘violent games online’ too easy

Ben Broadley — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 14:16:34 +0000

Anybody else find it annoying when you’re on a game like COD4 or GTAIV and you hear some little 10 year old child shouting down the mic. Me too, but you have to wonder why they are even on the games in the first place.

Well the Welsh Heads of Trading Standards (WHOTS), have found out how easy it is for under age children to buy 18-rated video games online. This has outraged members of WHOTS, who feel that now is the time for action. Traders who are found to