Why Region Locking is Good for Video Games

While usually unpopular to certain groups of gamers, region locking on a video game console can actually be a good thing.

A region lock on a video game console is any method the manufacturer uses to prevent international games…

Are you a Loser if you Cheat in Video Games?

Cheating in video games; is it right or wrong to do so? While being a hot topic of discussion among gamers for the past few decades, there’s no definite answer.

Interview: Dynasty Warriors 8 Director Atsushi Miyauchi

Atsushi Miyauchi is the Director for feudal China hack ’n’ slash Dynasty Warriors 8, and is the Manager of Software Department 1 at TECMO KOEI.

Review: LEGO Legends of Chima: Laval’s Journey (Nintendo 3DS)

LEGO Legends of Chima: Laval’s Journey does nothing new to the LEGO franchise, and normally that is not a bad thing, as LEGO games are generally great. They have had a rough history on handhelds, so with T.T Fusion (LEGO…

Third Party Games are Better on Nintendo Wii U

One of the most prevailing criticisms of Nintendo’s Wii U is that the console lacks decent third party support.

Though what these same critics are quick to forget is Wii U’s existing third party, multiplatform, games are…

Review: Hotline Miami (PlayStation Vita)

Playing Hotline Miami is just like being under the influence of a brain-bending, slow-inducing narcotic.

At least, that’s the impression I surmise following my time with the game.

PAX Australia: Was it Worthwhile?

This past weekend marked an interesting turning point for the video game industry in Australia as Penny Arcade Expo touched down in its first international outing in rainy Melbourne. PAX Australia is now officially “a thing”.

Review: Leisure Suit Larry — Reloaded (PC)

Leisure Suit Larry returns to his roots in a remake of the 1987 classic that took the world by storm

Fans have been asking for Leisure Suit Larry to return to its roots for years, and Al Lowe seems to have listened to his fans…

PlayStation 4, Xbox One Unlikely to Sell Better than Wii U

While it would make a sensational tabloid story, the next generation consoles PlayStation 4 and Xbox One are unlikely to sell better than Nintendo’s Wii U console.

Review: Deadpool (XBOX 360)

From one licensed franchise to another, High Moon Studios have traded in giant robots with the smart mouthed comic book character Deadpool.

And in light of their previous work with Transformers, which aside from some niggling issues can be considered…