The problem with online connectivity for video games

In this generation of game consoles, it has become apparent that the Internet is the wave of the future when it comes to gaming. The Xbox helped to establish the idea of the connected console through its Xbox Live service and, although there may have been consoles before it that offered various connectivity options, none [...]

Confusion over casual games

Nowadays, casual games are big business. While the big three have certainly not forgotten the core, they have been increasingly focusing on the casual market. Just look at Nintendo. Casual games have helped to propel that company to the forefront of the video game industry. However, what exactly is a casual game?
Of course, casual games [...]

Call of Duty 4 Review (Xbox 360)

When it comes to shooters, it doesn’t get much better than Call of Duty. Although the Call of Duty franchise is known for its intense and realistic depiction of war, it has also always been mired in the backdrop of World War II. Now, this has all changed, with [...]