So we’re three days into the largest Games Conference in Europe, and I still haven’t made it onto the show floor. Today was the day, and after a few hours of frantically writing and sorting out photos, it was time to brave the chaos of the main halls. However there was a twist; Dan decided [...]
Mon, August 23 2010 » Gaming News, Previews » 3 Comments
With Europe’s biggest gaming event, GamesCom in full swing, this week The Newb Review brings you a special, GamesCom edition of the podcast. In part 1, Tom sits down and has a chat with Kieran about what he got up to at days 1 and 2 of GamesCom, live from Cologne. However in a special [...]
Sun, August 22 2010 » Gaming News, Newbreview Podcast » No Comments
Tom from newbreview.com gives us his thoughts on a preview of the Hotly (see what I did there?) anticipated racing title from Criterion…
Sat, August 21 2010 » Gaming News, PS3, Previews, X-Box 360 » 1 Comment
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…
Fri, August 20 2010 » Gaming News, Previews » 4 Comments
So just one day after probably the loudest games conference at Gamescom, EA have allowed us some behind closed doors access to get hands on with an early build of Dead Space 2.
Fri, August 20 2010 » Gaming News » No Comments
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.
Thu, August 19 2010 » Gaming News, Previews » 2 Comments
Nordic Games wanted to extend what was an awesome launch party experience to as many people as possible, so they’ve given us a copy of the game, including 2 microphones, to give to one of you lucky souls!
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Thu, August 19 2010 » Competitions, Gaming News, Reviews, Wii » 3 Comments
Tom takes up the hosting seat once again, this week joined by Kieran, Adam, and new contributor to the site, Ash. Look forward to some news and community feedback as well as our regular top five feature.
Sat, July 17 2010 » Newbreview Podcast » No Comments
The guys are back with a new member of the team to tackle the week in gaming news. Topics up for discussion include a profitable PS3, Bobby Kotick thinking everyone should pay him and news of Nintendo’s 3DS launch details. There’s also the chance to win the final Medal Of Honour Beta code as well [...]
Mon, July 12 2010 » Newbreview Podcast » 7 Comments
This week Tom, Kieran and Luke are joined by Miss Sabbi Stone (yes a lady) to tackle this week’s video game news. Playstation Plus, a profitable PS3 and has Microsoft killed Milo? Along with the regular features of Top 5, What we’ve been playing, our Earth Worm Jim HD competition results and we give away [...]
Sat, July 3 2010 » Newbreview Podcast » No Comments
