It’s a phenomenon that has existed for years, but is becoming more and more common as the games market expands. I am of course talking about expensive Collector’s Edition copies of the latest new release. It seems every developer these days is releasing a high priced “limited edition” complete with in-game bonus items, books, soundtracks, [...]
Wed, June 2 2010 » Articles, iRate » 2 Comments
So, by now the polls are closed and the winner will have long been decided. But here at The Newb Review we ask what would have happened if WE had run for government? Well let’s take a peek into an alternate universe with The Newb Party’s manifesto… Disillusioned with the usual choice of parties in [...]
Fri, May 7 2010 » A letter to..., Articles » 5 Comments
Game: Bioshock 2 Format: Xbox 360 Developer: 2K Marin, Digital Extremes, and Arkane Studios Publisher: 2K Games Going back to a place you love can be hard. Looking back on past events through the rose tinted glasses of nostalgia can often lead to a skewed perspective on things, making them seem bigger and better than [...]
Wed, February 17 2010 » Reviews, X-Box 360 » 1 Comment
Game: Bioshock Format: PS3 Developer: Irrational Games, 2K Marin Publisher: 2K Games Bioshock is a first person shooter set during an alternate history in 1960. Playing as Jack, the sole survivor of a plane crash, you must explore the underwater dystopia of Rapture whilst battling against mutated beings and mechanical drones that populate the city. [...]
Mon, February 15 2010 » PS3, Reviews » 8 Comments
Everybody loves achievements, right? Be they the achievements on Steam, World of Warcraft, the Xbox 360, or the Achievements covered in tin foil that are known as PS3 Trophies. The concept of the high score is nothing new to gamers, any one that spent their youth hanging around arcades trying to get on the leaderboards [...]
Wed, December 23 2009 » Articles » 2 Comments
