There are several sure-fire ways to check for heroic DNA in a video game character. An addiction to wearing tank tops (the more torn the better). Crew cuts so kempt you could grate cheese on their craniums. But the one thing sewn into the heart of every true hero’s genetic makeup is an unwavering talent for saving the girl. Above: Not a hero (we’re assuming the racoon’s a chick)Sure, it might be a bit sexist, ... » Read More

Aug 31, 2009

The Top 7… shameless rip-offs

PS1 Feature | Metal Gear Solid

If imitation is the greatest form of flattery, then the following games are the biggest kiss asses of all time. Whether photocopying the entire structure of a monumental platform game or cloning every character and move from a beloved beat 'em up, these titles have no qualms about knocking-off other developers’ work7. Banjo KazooieRipped off: Super Mario 64The photocopied premise: A fat character jumps through portals into a ... » Read More

Jul 30, 2009

8 games with disastrously botched rescue missions

PS1 Feature | Metal Gear Solid

Generally, the first rule when it comes to rescuing hostages is ‘don’t let everybody get horribly done in.’ But sadly, this proves too much of a stumbling block for many game heroes. Be it accidentally killing geriatrics with a killer virus or letting the damsel in distress get crushed by a cow, the following rescue missions all get botched. Spectacularly. &# ... » Read More

Jul 21, 2009

If game characters used Twitter

PS1 Feature | Metal Gear Solid

The secret lives of gaming's greats, in 140 characters or less. ... » Read More

Jun 26, 2009

Gaming's most facepalm-worthy heroes

PS1 Feature | Metal Gear Solid

When the hero's mistakes end the world instead of saving it. ... » Read More

Jun 12, 2009

The secretly sinister storylines of your favourite...

PS1 Feature | Metal Gear Solid

You never knew they were so wrong... ... » Read More

Jan 19, 2009

14 golden rules for making LittleBigPlanet levels

PS1 Feature | Metal Gear Solid

You can do anything in LBP which is a pretty daunting prospect. Trying to compete or stand out in the canvas crowd might seem impossible but there are a few simple rules you can follow to increase the chances of your work getting noticed, played and hearted. This isn't a creation guide - the in-game tutorials do a good job of explaining how everything works. Instead, these are a few vital guidelines to make sure you build smarter and better ... » Read More

Mar 21, 2008

59 levels to play before you die: M - S

PS1 Feature | Metal Gear Solid

Bloc Party's song "Helicopter" can make anything amazing, but it didn't have to work too hard during the tram-ride sequence in Getting Up. Say what you will about the game, but frantically leaping between four aerial cable cars and shimmying around their edges to spray paint a single giant message - all while dodging machinegun fire and tossing riot cops - felt overwhelmingly badass the first time we did it. ... » Read More

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