The Event: Gamescom 2010 – Day 2

Just to recap, EA have brought me out to Gamescom in Cologne to cover some of their highest profile titles. Some of you will probably think that this is a free holiday and that writing for a few games, a few EA games no less, is a walk in the park. I’d be lying if I said it wasn’t easier because I’m doing something that I love, but this is no cakewalk…

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Fri, August 20 2010 » Articles » 4 Comments

The Event: Gamescom 2010 – Day 1

Today was a long day. Having to wake up at quarter to four in the morning and travel across London using a variation of night buses and tubes isn’t a barrel of laughs. But I guess it’s worth it considering EA are paying to take me out to Gamescom and cover some of the highest profile future releases.

I won’t bore you with the flight or my trepidations about strapping into a five tonne dart, using jet turbines to hurtle at ludicrous speeds towards your destination… but needless to say I made it. Arriving at Cologne Airport I met with my fellow reporters for EA and after a swift glass of Cola (I don’t drink Coffee and definitely needed the caffeine) we were on our way to the hotel.

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Thu, August 19 2010 » Articles » 2 Comments

Preview: Need for Speed Hot Pursuit

Hot Pursuit is the latest in the Need for Speed series. This time EA has handed the development reins over to Criterion, the good people behind Burnout Paradise. The Newb Review’s Tom Wallis was lucky enough to be invited along to check out the head-to-head online multiplayer mode. Hot Pursuit brings a new mechanic to [...]

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Mon, August 2 2010 » Previews, PS3, Xbox 360 » 2 Comments