Strategy

Koei and Tecmo to merge in 2009

After declining a Square Enix offer that was referred to as a “friendly takeover,” Ninga Gaiden publisher Tecmo have agreed to merge with Koei; the creators of the Dynasty Warriors series.

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Sony postpones release of game over Koran phrases
Sony has postponed the global release of a new video game due to concerns it may offend Muslims. Full Story
Blizzard insists StarCraft II trilogy is not 'franchise milking'
Blizzard has really stirred up a hornets nest with the news it will be essentially splitting StarCraft II into three separate games. Full Story
First Spore expansion oozes onto the horizon
It would be cruel to suggest that Spore will be ruthlessly exploited by Electronic Arts in the same way The Sims has been, surely? Full Story

Blizzard to charge for what was once free?
In what might turn out to be an incredibly unpopular move, Activision and Blizzard are apparently set to demand a fee for its online multiplayer browser service when StarCraft II lands. Full Story
First screenshots of Hearts of Iron III released
Paradox has released the first batch of alpha screenshots for the eagerly anticipated strategy game, Hearts of Iron III. Full Story
Gamer killed by other gamer, games not to blame
A man has been arrested in Hunfelden, Germany, detained on suspicion of stabbing a 20-year-old individual from Nottingham. Full Story

Releases

Prince's Comeback on 5th December
The Prince of Persia begins anew with an original series that shuns the sands of time. Full Story

Previews

Killzone 2 Hands-On
Sony’s gritty war epic Killzone 2 lies in wait, gradually coughing up assets in the hope of re-amassing the hype that was first formed following its ill-famed CGI reveal. Full Story

Reviews

Guitar Hero World Tour Review
"I wish that I could play guitar," little Timmy thought to himself one day. Full Story
Gears of War 2 Review
In the good old days, a sequel wasn’t considered worthy unless it truly offered a different experience from the original. Full Story
Review: Professor Layton and the Curious Village (DS)
There are many, many puzzle games available for the DS. Full Story

Charts

Resistance 2 Enters the Top 10
In the week ending 29th Novemeber, Resistance 2 enters the top 10, but disappointingly only sells around two-thirds of the original game's first week. Full Story

Features and Blogs

Why are GT5P Downloads so Painful?
After writing a story on how an update including damage modelling could be coming to Gran Turismo 5 Prologue next year, I remembered my tragic situation. Full Story
2008 Gamezine Awards: Best Wii Game
December 3rd not only marks the opening of the third door on your advent calender, it also marks the third day of the 2008 Gamezine Awards. Today you can vote for your favourite Wii game of 2008. Full Story
2008 Gamezine Awards: Best Xbox 360 Game
December 2nd not only marks the announcement of Uncharted 2: Among Thieves, it also marks the second day of the 2008 Gamezine Awards. Today you can vote for your favourite Xbox 360 game of 2008. Full Story