Titles that absolutely describe their game are a dying breed. What is there that ‘Super Meat Boy’ doesn’t tell you? He’s made of meat, he’s super, and he’s a he. What else do you want?

It’s a retro-esque platform game that proudly describes itself as incredibly hard, and comes from two of the more ingenious but twisted minds of the current indie development scene. ...

If you follow Suda 51’s resume of games, you’ll know what a tangled web the No More Heroes maestro weaves. A ghostly porter in Killer7 is alive and kicking in Flower, Sun and Rain. Michigan’s ill-fated news reporters chart the events of No More Heroes. Killer7’s lead hitman even turns up to kill Travis in No More Heroes’ ‘bad’ ending. ...

Why the return of the mouse is going to change everything. ...

To those who say the Wii doesn't have enough games for those over 17: you are so wrong. However, if you were to say there are too few M-rated titles that aren't on-rails shooters, we'd probably agree with you. That said, Dead Space: Extraction and House of the Dead: Overkill were among the best Wii games this year. Hoping to round out this trio of excellence in bloody, on-rails shooting is Resident Evil: The Darkside Chronicles, which we ...

We had a lengthy, several hours session with Tony Hawk Ride the other day. We came to the conclusion that Tony Hawk Ride isn't like other Tony Hawk games. It's still all about skateboarding, but it's most definitely a *very* different prospect for the veteran franchise.

If you've not been keeping up, have a looky at the video below. Yes, it's a promo, but having played the game we can say that it's pretty spot on in its ...

We've had a fresh hands-on with a virtually finished build of Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games and, in all honesty, can't wait for Christmas. There's something about the game that actually makes us want to be huddled around the telly with mince pies and sherry.

Unlike the Summer Olympic version, the new game is much less strict with its license. Sure, you've got traditional game modes which are fairly realistic ...

How much space is left in your living room? That’s the question you need to ask yourself when you think about Tony Hawk Ride. Unlike games like Guitar Hero and DJ Hero, where the giant, ugly set of peripherals are integral to the experience, you get the feeling that the Ride board isn’t necessary. It’s a novelty. A bell. A whistle. ...

Graffiti: art form or urban blight? Publishing suits don’t seem to care – the kids like it, why not crowbar it into every game? Need for Speed: Nitro’s big ‘thing’ revolves around tracks being ‘tagged’ to reflect whoever’s in the lead. ...

It’s still a sight that takes some getting used to. To look at Mario or Dr Eggman, you’d think that the only athletic thing about them would be growing between their toes. But as Mario & Sonic At The Olympic Games proved, they’re both capable of competing in various sports at Olympic level despite their portly physiques and lack of ergonomic sportswear. ...

“No game is complete without a ninja in it,” says Vandenberghe. Ubisoft should get him on the Monkeyz dev team. “Hitting things is fun. I really believe that.” Jason Vandenberghe, Red Steel 2’s creative director, isn’t one for PR guff. He speaks with relish of swords, ninjas and magical katana skills. He also does a great impersonation of a sawed-off shotgun, but more on that later. ...