Resident Evil 5Light and Dark mechanicsWhat they promisedPrior to the game’s release, Jun Takeuchi, the producer behind Resi 5, promised heat and lighting effects that would genuinely have an impact on gameplay, in turn, distinguishing it from the illustrious fourth game. He hinted when Chris stepped out into sun-kissed areas from dark buildings the screen would blur, as his eyes adjusted to the change in light. Capcom ... » Read More

16 Feb 2009

Box art sport stars that went wrong...

PS3 Feature | Pro Evolution Soccer 2008

The infamous Madden Curse has been crippling EA's cover stars consistently since John Madden himself stopped appearing on them. Call it coincidence, call it an ancient ju-ju; whatever it is, the evidence of stifling a career is in full swing. Don't believe us? Then check out the poor saps below and then tell us it's all BS. Oh, and for all you non-American Football fans, we've even dug a little deeper into other game franchises and picked out some beauties. What have we missed? Let us know in the comments. Enjoy... ... » Read More

29 Nov 2007

"It's so far from what we wanted"

PS3 Feature | Pro Evolution Soccer 2008

Nov 29, 2007 “We never wanted to release PES 2008 in this state on PS3,” admits Seabass, “In fact, we thought about delaying it but different factors meant we had to [release it].” We caught up with the legendary creator of the Pro Evolution Soccer series at Konamis annual PES event in Seville, where he was defending his game from disappointed European journalists. “Its so far away from what we wanted,” he confesses, “As a developer, weve worked the ... » Read More

26 Oct 2007

PES vs FIFA: The face off

PS3 Feature | Pro Evolution Soccer 2008

Oct 26, 2007 As you read this, PES 2008 will finally be flying out the shops on Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3, once again going into battle against its old enemy, FIFA. But forget the gameplay, feel and visuals for a moment. What we want to know is which of these two footballing powerhouses has the best player likenesses. The answer? Well, why not peruse our visual evidence over the next few tabs and decide for yourself. Does Pro Evo's ever-so-slightly cartoon look make for a better resemblance? ... » Read More

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