Death and video games go together like a big heart attack-baiting burger and an extra five slices of cheddar. But just because they’re the best of mates, it doesn’t mean certain characters should go looking for the Grim Reaper through their own reckless actions. Sadly, that’s exactly want the following group of death-wishers all do. And whether it’s through their own stupidity, being huge wimps or just dying in embarrassing fashion, these guys ... » Read More

2 Oct 2009

Halo 3: ODST - Multiplayer Skulls Guide

360 Feature | Halo 3

You thought you were done with these? Not even close.With the release of Halo 3: ODST, the hunt for hidden skulls is on again. Tucked away on six of the included multiplayer maps are six extra noggins – collectibles that many gamers don’t even realize exist. Three are ODST originals, three are holdovers from the Mythic Map Pack and all are deviously concealed in some of the most obscure, hard-to-reach locations ... » Read More

1 Oct 2009

10 game ads that are horribly up their own ass

360 Feature | Halo 3

Most game ads are usually a bit rubbish. But we can forgive them, because whether pushing Z listers ‘enjoying’ entertaining interactive products or offending our ears with a cheesy, booming voiceover, most of them are just charmingly clueless. The following ads are guilty of a much worse crime, though. They all utterly adore themselves. Self-indulgent, self-loving bullshit, below you’ll find cynical commercials that have ... » Read More

28 Sep 2009

The Top 7... things ODST does better than Halo 3

360 Feature | Halo 3

ODST is more than an expansion. ODST is an experimentation. Sure, this year’s Halo game could be seen as something of a placeholder, a small side adventure to keep fans occupied until next year’s Reach. The graphics are nearly the same as those in Halo 3. So are the enemies, weapons and vehicles. The gameplay feels as familiar as ever. Not in every way, though... ... » Read More

18 Sep 2009

The best of HaloRadar

360 Feature | Halo 3

Halo is more than a franchise. Halo is a cultural phenomenon. If you need proof, look no further than this page. When Halo 3 launched two years ago, we launched an epic adventure of our own: nearly 50 straight weeks of HaloRadar coverage. ... » Read More

17 Sep 2009

Myth in games

360 Feature | Halo 3

We’ve all had our fun spotting recurring elements in games. So many kidnapped princesses! So many spiky-haired antiheroes! But why the constant repetitions? Are developers that lazy? Or could games, in their transition from high-score one-upmanship to narrative medium, have tapped into the basics of mythic tropes? ... » Read More

25 Aug 2009

Technically, that's not correct...

360 Feature | Halo 3

Game developers are wrong about 90% of everything 83% of the time. I know, because I’m a super-expert on facts. My dad invented facts. So hold on to your sugary carbonated bevorage, uncross your legs and take your left hand off your face, because I'm about to drop a straight-up 10-megaton truth bomb on this bitch. All the subjective bullshit and “artistic license” that game designers cower behind is polluting the hard facts... ... » Read More

12 Aug 2009

Gaming's most incestuous soundtracks

360 Feature | Halo 3

From its inception, the idea behind Week of Geek has been “as niche as possible.” To some, an article about videogame music is obscure enough, but as an ardent fan of all things VGM, I wanted to truly geek out and talk about game music that references other game music. ... » Read More

4 Aug 2009

10 most frustrating things about gaming online

360 Feature | Halo 3

Online gaming is completely different to offline play. There's a tangible buzz and quickening of the heart-rate when you're leading a race on the last lap or sniping some guy in Australia, which you simply can't get from a single-player experience. But this experience can be so easily ruined by a few small things ... » Read More

3 Jul 2009

If video game characters were Pokemon

360 Feature | Halo 3

Ever wondered what it would be like to have video game characters in your Pokemon party? Why choose boring old Bulbasaur when you can choose a beautiful Kasumi? Or a level 50 Sackboy? We've given 21 game characters the Pokemon treatment, with four moves to choose from and some evolutionary states too. Who would you choose? ... » Read More

30 Jun 2009

How to pretend to play video games like a pro

360 Feature | Halo 3

Film/TV showsRule 1: Over exuberant button bashing: it’s the law – As portrayed by Adam Sandler in Reign Over MeIf you want to really convince your audience you’re a hardcore gamer raised on the likes on Pong and…erm, that one with the aliens, you’ve got to hammer those buttons. Hard. Watch below as America’s least comedic comedy actor displays the technique admirably during Shadow of the ... » Read More

12 Jun 2009

The secretly sinister storylines of your favourite...

360 Feature | Halo 3

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

1 Jun 2009

E3 2004: Five Years Later

360 Feature | Halo 3

Before we dunk our collective heads into the salty man-pool that is E3 2009, let’s take a moment to reflect on the events and images of E3 2004. Just five years ago Nintendo was struggling, Sony was unquestionably on top and Microsoft only had Halo 2 to keep fans attentive. Today… well, it’s a little different, but let’s not get ahead of ourselves ... » Read More

1 Jun 2009

E3 09: The Top 7... crushing letdowns in E3...

360 Feature | Halo 3

Contrary to what you might think, E3 isn’t all brilliant new games, booth babes and free beer. A lot of the time the biggest, best and most exciting games event on the planet is actually as dull and hope-dashing as a Sony graph-led press conference. And whether it’s dealing with console delays or waiting in a line (with enough BO to erode titanium) to play Wii Sports, the history of the event has been riddled with letdowns. So to ... » Read More

6 May 2009

Guns that don’t shoot bullets

360 Feature | Halo 3

“Guns don’t kill people, bullets do.” But do they have to? Not at all, and in fact, this is all the destructive power you’re going to get out of shooting bullets. ... » Read More

1 May 2009

Video game villains who got away with it

360 Feature | Halo 3

People like to see good triumph over evil. It's the reason Superman always wins despite getting stabbed in the face with shards of Kryptonite. Why John McClane beats a skyscraper full of heavily-armed terrorists with nothing but a string vest. And why those pesky S.T.A.R.S. agents always get the better of the T-virus. Sometimes, though, there are games brave enough to spit in the face of convention and let their no gooders go ... » Read More

22 Apr 2009

GR Asks: Why does the Xbox 360 run so loud?

360 Feature | Halo 3

Welcome to GR Asks, our weekly Q&A with the games industry that answers questions submitted by YOU. Is there something game-related you’ve never seen addressed? Message GRAsks and we may just get it answered! GR Asks: Why does the Xbox 360 run so loud? Answered by: Benjamin Heckendorn, creator of some amazing laptop Xbox units and featured in Official Xbox Magazine. ... » Read More

25 Mar 2009

100 reasons fanboys hate shooters

360 Feature | Halo 3

Cue the banjo! It wouldn’t be the Week of Hate without our trademark “100 Reasons” videos. In case you missed it, last year we targeted game platforms. So this year we thought we’d change it up and go after a few popular genres. Up first, the ubiquitous shooter. ... » Read More

25 Mar 2009

Beloved games we hate

360 Feature | Halo 3

Gamers are a diverse and extremely opinionated bunch. If you love something with all your heart and soul, we guarantee you that someone else hates it with an equal amount of passion. Chances are good, in fact, that the person who despises your precious favorite is a person you know, like or even trust. Your favorite GamesRadar editor, for example… ... » Read More

23 Mar 2009

The Top 7… hated habits of the mainstream...

360 Feature | Halo 3

Today marks the beginning of the Week of Hate, GamesRadar’s annual celebration of all things callow, lame and detestable about videogames and the industry that surrounds them. Stay tuned all this week for a fresh round of features and videos dedicated to everything we hate about the hobby we love. ... » Read More