We absolutely know that you've been waiting with eager anticipation for a feature to come along that catalogues examples of new games that share an identical name with an old game. It doesn't happen very often, so it's genuinely exciting when it does. Anyway, we've written that feature, and this is it. Direct all messages of thanks and amazement to the comments thread. K? Cheers.Afrika | PS3 | 2009 The new Afrika: Is ... » Read More

Sep 24, 2009

The most sick, morally questionable Achievements...

PS3 Feature | Prototype

In the context of a game, Achievements and Trophies are harmless. They're just carrot-dangling tactics that we're happy to indulge for our greedy pursuit of intangible virtual rewards. We wouldn't think twice about nail-bombing a kitten orphanage if it meant five more gamer points.But, let's say, purely for the purposes of this here article, that we take Achievements and Trophies out of their virtual world settings and reconsider them ... » Read More

Sep 16, 2009

What if Niko Bellic was in Mario Kart?

PS3 Feature | Prototype

So what would happen if amoral Balkan sociopath Niko Bellic was in everyone's favourite cute and cuddly cartoon racer? Would Mario and chums accept him into the line-up with grace and humility? Would Niko keep the lid on all his murderous rage when Yoshi was firing red shells up his tailpipe? Of course, not. This is what would happen if the worlds of Liberty City and the Mushroom Kingdom clashed...And that got us thinking. What ... » Read More

Aug 6, 2009

10 cool things you must try in Prototype

PS3 Feature | Prototype

Being a mutant has its perks, but the ability to fly around like a squirrel and jump over skyscrapers is just the beginning. Here's ten of cool ways to spend time in Prototype's New York City that you might not of considered.If you’re finding the going tough, you’ve probably missed out on Prototype’s biggest secret: it’s really a stealth game. Stealth-consume a soldier and use his weapon to battle the Infected - ... » Read More

Jun 19, 2009

TalkRadar 56 - mystery and science

PS3 Feature | Prototype

Quote of the week: But does UFC have a wife arm? ... » Read More

May 22, 2009

TalkRadar 52 - punch drunk!

PS3 Feature | Prototype

Quote of the week: “I can’t wait to hear on 60 Minutes about an ecstasy bust at the technodrome.” ... » Read More

Oct 10, 2007

Alex Mercer - gaming's 'darkest' anti-hero?

PS3 Feature | Prototype

Oct 10, 2007 Alex Mercer. An innocuous name if ever there was one. But, according to developer Radical Entertainment, when he makes his debut in Prototype next summer he's going to emerge from the shadows of obscurity as one of gaming's "darkest anti-heroes" and the "ultimate ass-kicking machine." We like him already. Whenever we've seen Prototype in action we've been massively impressed by the free-roaming inferno of carnage that Mercer seems to be able to spark without even scuffing his ... » Read More

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