Earlier this year, we got to see the Super Mario Bros. Movie; something my son Jacob and I were incredibly excited for. Any regular readers will know that my own love affair with the franchise goes way back, so getting to see it with my own son was a really special moment. Growing up, I […]
Video Games & Consoles
REVIEW – Pokémon Brilliant Diamond (Nintendo Switch)
Manufacturer: Nintendo / The Pokemon Company Platform: Nintendo Switch RRP: £49.99 / $59.99 Players: 1 Game Age Rating: PEGI 7 Release Date: 19th November 2021 Experience a nostalgic story reborn in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond on Nintendo Switch! Set off on a mystery-filled adventure through the Sinnoh region, as you catch Pokémon, battle against the region’s […]
REVIEW – Game Boy: The Box Art Collection (Book)
Publisher: Bitmap Books RRP: £29.99 (Hardback & PDF) / £49.99 (Silver Art version & PDF) Release Date: Q1 2021 Whether you’re an old-school Game Boy fan, or discovering the wonders of Nintendo’s million-selling portable system for the very first time, Game Boy: The Box Art Collection is the book for you – it’s a vibrant […]
RETRO REVIEW – GamesMaster [TV Series: 1992-1998]
As we approach the 30th anniversary of GamesMaster in 2022, Seb looks back at the show that defined video game entertainment television and catches up with its host, Dominik Diamond, to discuss his memories of the series and his new book on Kickstarter: ‘GamesMaster: The Oral History‘. At 6:30pm on Tuesday 7th January 1992, Channel […]
REVIEW – Super Mario 3D World + Bowser’s Fury (Nintendo Switch)
Manufacturer: Nintendo Platform: Nintendo Switch RRP: £49.99 / $59.99 Players: Up to 4 players Game Age Rating: E Release Date: 12th February 2021 Join Mario, Luigi, Peach and Toad on a quest to save the Sprixie Kingdom in Super Mario 3D World + Bowser’s Fury on Nintendo Switch! Rescue the Sprixie Princess and her followers […]
Fortnite Chapter 2, Series 3 Launched!
The servers are back online and you can now play Chapter 2, Season 3 of Fortnite! Here is the season synopsis from Epic Games: Splash down into Chapter 2 – Season 3 of Fortnite! Take on attacking bands of Marauders, waterski with a shark to beat the heat and more. Explore the island and check […]
The LEGO Group and Nintendo partner to take legendary brick-building to a new level!
The LEGO Group announced a partnership with Nintendo that will change the way people interact with Super Mario in the physical world and engage in LEGO experiences. Both companies share a passion for innovation and play and their collaboration has led to a reimagination of the LEGO building experience, enabling an entirely new way to […]
REVIEW – Oculus Quest
Manufacturer: Oculus RRP: £399.99 (64GB) / £499.99 (128GB) Release Date: 21st May 2019 Oculus Quest is the world’s first all-in-one gaming system built for virtual reality. No wires. No PC. Just set up with the Oculus mobile app, and you’re free to explore VR from almost anywhere. Four ultra-wide angle sensors inside the headset power […]
REVIEW – Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order (Xbox One)
Publisher: Electronic Arts Platform: Xbox One RRP: £49.99 / $59.99 Players: 1 Game Age Rating: 16+ Release Date: 15th November 2019 Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order is an all-new, authentic Star Wars story from Respawn Entertainment and Lucasfilm, following the journey of Cal Kestis, young Padawan on the run who must reconnect with the Force […]
REVIEW – The Legend Of Zelda: Link’s Awakening (Nintendo Switch)
Manufacturer: Nintendo Platform: Nintendo Switch RRP: £49.99 / $59.99 Players: 1 Game Age Rating: 7+ Release Date: 20th September 2019 Explore a re-imagined Koholint Island in one the most beloved games in The Legend of Zelda series. Link has washed ashore on a mysterious island with strange and colorful inhabitants. To escape the island, Link […]