The hat of hope, inspiring years of star-collecting, goomba-jumping, over-prized plumbing for years. Mario’s hat is the perfect symbol of Bob Hoskins-endorsed heroism.

 Spartan 117 or John to his 80’s shouty black stereotype friends has the perfect head for our hero. Stoic yet with that sophisticated line in mystique that makes fanboys weak in their nether regions.

 If eyes are the ...

Wesley’s days of playing a timid office drone are over. He’s embracing his new role as a gun-slinging assassin in Wanted: Weapons of Fate. The game takes place after the events in the 2008 movie, and apparently, Wesley’s trying to find out what happened to his mother. ...

Which Call of Duty reigns supreme? Modern Warfare or World at War? Master debaters Charlie Barratt and Chris Antista are picking their trenches and laying it all on the line to help you decide. Using a refined mix of gentlemanly discourse and juvenile name calling, these two brave editors will navigate a minefield of topics and controversies. ...

This is it folks, the massive barrage of new games that’s threatened us for months while we patiently twiddled our stupid thumbs over the entire summer. Why can’t they release this crap steadily throughout the year (and don’t say “Christmas”)?

Anywho, we’re talking up the many, many new games this week, including Call of Duty, Mirror’s Edge and Banjo Kazooie, plus the Top 7 and a boatload of community goodness. ...

Ahoy! We have here the heroes, villains and various NPCs you’ll meet along your journey in Afro Samurai - the tale of revenge, hope and hip hop. Fueled by rage and powered by music from the RZA, Afro’s on a quest to cut down the man who murdered his father. And if he can become a God along the way, well, more power to him. Venture forth! ...

Fact: We love facts. And the world of gaming is absolutely littered with astonishing/pointless/obscure trivia to cram into your brain. So, not-so-hot on the trail of last year's tepidly received 101 things you didn't know about games, we bring you another staggering list of game-related info detritus for your consuming pleasure. Memorize both gargantuan lists and become the ultimate know-it-all gamer. ...

Does the Studio mode mean you can spend £180 on Guitar Hero World Tour and save yourself a grand on the real thing? We've done a little test to find out by recording the intro to a well known Nirvana song ...

Hey you! This isn’t a warm, squishy top ten list for you to read between coffee breaks and fun. This is a lifestyle, and it’s better than the one you already have. Print out this list and put it next to your TV. Also, put it in the bathroom, tape it to the back of your girlfriend, hide one where you least suspect it and get a tiny version to tape to the inside of your sunglasses. ...