We're used to being the good guys. But did you ever stop to think about it from the enemy's point of view? Wouldn't our heroes look completely different? Of course, just as in the real world, wartime imagery and alternative views of the enemy could undoubtedly be perpetuated with some propaganda posters… like these. ... » Read More

24 Sep 2009

The most sick, morally questionable Achievements...

360 Feature | Sonic Unleashed

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

16 Sep 2009

What if Niko Bellic was in Mario Kart?

360 Feature | Sonic Unleashed

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

18 Aug 2009

If video games were... candy bars?

360 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

3 Jul 2009

If video game characters were Pokemon

360 Feature | Sonic Unleashed

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

17 Apr 2009

Videogame music makes The Terminator better

360 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...

360 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

360 Feature | Sonic Unleashed

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

9 Jan 2009

TalkRadar 33 – mourning EGM

360 Feature | Sonic Unleashed

After a two week hiatus, TalkRadar returns with an epic-sized podcast loaded with an alarming amount of bad news. First and foremost is without a doubt the end of EGM, one of our favorite magazines of any topic, and mass firings at EGM’s sister site 1UP. Thus, we welcome Mike Grimm, formerly of 1UP to blow off some steam and help us think up fart and boner jokes. ... » Read More

7 Jan 2009

GamesRadar's Anti-Awards 2008

360 Feature | Sonic Unleashed

Just a few weeks ago we celebrated the very best of 2008 with our Platinum Chalice Awards.Today though, we must temper our merriment with disdain and head-sagging shame, for these are the moments that truly made our stomachs turn. ... » Read More

5 Dec 2008

6 EXTREMEly overused game titles

360 Feature | Sonic Unleashed

What’s in a name? Not a lot of thought judging by the looks of things. Given how much creativity goes into even the worst game, it’s beyond perplexing why game makers seem to just give up on picking an original and distinctive title. ... » Read More

19 Aug 2008

Tired of list articles yet?

360 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

1 Aug 2008

Top 10 Entries on Top 10 Lists

360 Feature | Sonic Unleashed

If you’ve been reading gaming lists - magazine, internet or bar napkin - for as long as we have, then you’ve probably noticed a number of inclusions that seem to always make it. It’s like you can’t have a “Defining Moments”, “Worst whatever” or “Underrepresented blah” list without mentioning what every reader assumes will be the top pick. ... » Read More

31 Jul 2008

7 ways to spot an impending crap sequel

360 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

7 Jul 2008

Next-Gen's 30 most anticipated games of E3

360 Feature | Sonic Unleashed

In choosing games for this list, we kept an eye on games most likely to succeed at the market. We also tried to keep in mind potential critical reception based on developer track record, previous franchise performance, and how the titles have been presented in the media thus far. Naturally we also picked the titles we are most excited to play at the show, but in short, these are the games to keep an eye on, because these are the games that ... » Read More

24 Apr 2008

The greatest Sonic game we never got to play

360 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

360 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

360 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

360 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

10 Apr 2008

Mind-boggling Sonic art lost to the ages

360 Feature | Sonic Unleashed

This is really weird, so brace yourself. Many years ago, while toiling away in the Toys "R" Us salt mines, I was in charge of the electronics department. This included the glut of cheapo PC software the company carries, from seven-year-old games that will never sell to brand new, hardware-crunching titles that no one shopping in that store could ever install. The amount of unsold software was so choking that some ... » Read More