Chrono Trigger Wii Bound Next Week

So good old Chrono is going live for Wii Americans next week, in lieu of it’s arrival on the PSN, which someone just told me might be down or something? For all of you who know Chrono Trigger already this is great news, for all of those who don’t it’s a fantastic opportunity to partake [...]

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Fri, May 13 2011 » Gaming News » No Comments

The Future of Game Ownership?

On the one hand, games gross more than films, and have done for a few years, but on the other hand developers & publishing houses cry foul at everything from second hand game sales to piracy and the cost of providing online play. These factors combine with the ever increasing availability of pure digital content, [...]

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Thu, August 19 2010 » Opinion Pieces » 1 Comment

Review: Earthworm Jim HD

To say that Earthworm Jim has a rabid fanbase would be an understatement. Despite only featuring in a handful of games, Earthworm Jim managed to capture the imagination of a generation over 15 years ago when it was first released on the Sega Megadrive. The original game was ported over to every console under the sun at the time, and was eventually remade for the Sega CD with better graphics and a new sound track.

So you could say that Earthworm Jim has a history with remakes. Now, Gameloft have taken the beloved classic and brought it over in shiny smooth crystal clear HD for the current generations of consoles. But, in doing so, has the game lost that initial magic?

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Thu, June 24 2010 » PS3, Reviews, Xbox 360 » 8 Comments