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

18 Aug 2009

If video games were... candy bars?

PS3 Feature | Sonic Unleashed

Sometimes, games are so good we say they're 'good enough to eat'. That's usually not strictly true, of course - DVDs, Blu-Ray discs and the human mouth do not mix. But what if games were turned into candy bars? Now there's an idea.If our Photoshop attempts are anything to go by, there's a huge market of untapped potential just waiting for some entrepreneur to take a lucrative bite. Just try not to dribble on the keyboard, ... » Read More

17 Apr 2009

Videogame music makes The Terminator better

PS3 Feature | Sonic Unleashed

VIDEO: Cameron's classic gets an aural upgrade. ... » Read More

1 Apr 2009

Which version of Sonic is the best version of...

PS3 Feature | Sonic Unleashed

At first, he was a blue hedgehog sprite with feet that blurred because he ran so fast. But that was 18 years ago (yeah, where's the time gone?) and he's been redrawn over and over again to fit new technology. In fact, unbelievably, Sonic the Hedgehog has appeared on our screens in some 50 guises. Don't believe us? Take a look in here! ... » Read More

18 Feb 2009

These games are not what you think they are

PS3 Feature | Sonic Unleashed

Why Sonic isn't a platformer and Final Fantasy isn't an RPG at all. ... » Read More

31 Dec 2008

1998 vs 2008: How has gaming changed in 10 years?

PS3 Feature | Sonic Unleashed

Seeing as it took almost 40 years for movies to learn how to talk, gaming hasn’t exactly shuffled its feet. It hasn’t even been 40 years since Computer Space became the first commercial game, and what began as little more than dandruff on a black screen is already threatening photo-, audio- and physical realism. ... » Read More

5 Dec 2008

TalkRadar 30 – co-starring Jeff Gerstmann!

PS3 Feature | Sonic Unleashed

In case you missed TalkRadar 28 (and shame on you if you did), we couldn’t fathom why Giant Bomb awarded MK vs DCU a five star rating (their highest score). That led to forumites on both sites to start a-feudin’ an’ a-fussin’ about integrity and other such nonsense, so we simply called Jeff Gerstmann up and now you can hear the results of said conversation. Hint: we’re bitter enemies now. ... » Read More

19 Aug 2008

Tired of list articles yet?

PS3 Feature | Sonic Unleashed

GamesRadar is no stranger to the list article. Hell, we've posted at least one every week for nearly two years. They're fun to write, easy to read and get the job done in a fraction of the time it'd take you to barf all that information out in non-list form.But some topics demand a more in-depth touch, and the idea-nauts at GR are more than capable of delivering wordy, researched material for those with enough time to digest it. ... » Read More

31 Jul 2008

7 ways to spot an impending crap sequel

PS3 Feature | Sonic Unleashed

So many sequels, so much hype, so little time... Let our foolproof guide help you cut through the crap before it's even released ... » Read More

24 Apr 2008

The greatest Sonic game we never got to play

PS3 Feature | Sonic Unleashed

A 16-bit platform game icon reinvented in a multi-gravitational 3D world. Spherical stage effects with a vast sense of scale and gallons of design innovation. Super Mario Galaxy? No, a Sonic The Hedgehog game did all that stuff ten years before the Wii was even launched. So why was it never released? ... » Read More

23 Apr 2008

The absolute worst Sonic moments

PS3 Feature | Sonic Unleashed

Ever since Sonic Unleashed was confirmed earlier this month we've been digging up all kinds of Sonic tidbits for you to chew on, from his rise and fall to the best moments the series has produced over the years. Today we're diving into the cringe-worthy missteps Sonic has taken since his inception. The Rise/Fall article spelled out, in detail, how the franchise has slid since 1991, but ... » Read More

17 Apr 2008

The best Sonic moments ever - with video

PS3 Feature | Sonic Unleashed

Continuing our Sonic season, we count down the ten best Sonic moments of all time, complete with the best Sonic video montage you'll ever see ... » Read More

16 Apr 2008

Sonic's 2D classics re-reviewed

PS3 Feature | Sonic Unleashed

Despite his recent form, there's still a lot of love for Sonic's old games. But is it all a case of us donning our rose-tinted specs? How do they fare today? We've taken a look at the vintage 2D Sonic games with fresh eyes to bring you the definitive retro-review of 2D Sonic ... » Read More

9 Apr 2008

The rise, fall and deafening crash of Sonic the...

PS3 Feature | Sonic Unleashed

Oh, Sonic. What's happened to you? It's no small secret that Sega's once-dominant mascot has slipped over the years, with awful games making things worse by the month. But worldwide love is still strong, and each time there's a new platformer announced we shuffle in line like a bunch of nice devoted fanboys and pray, deep down, that this will be the Sonic game that doesn't suck. ... » Read More

27 Mar 2008

The world's best counterfeit games

PS3 Feature | Sonic Unleashed