Aug 26, 2010

Eighteen months ago, the guys behind Stunlock Studios were simply a collection of Swedish University friends with a common interest in gaming. Today, they’re working with publishers Funcom and are putting the finishing touches on their upcoming arena-based PvP game, Bloodline Champions. And because Funcom are thoroughly awesome, they invited me along to...

Aug 24, 2010

While I was waiting for my go on Konami’s Saw II at Gamescom last week, I noticed a trailer playing on one of screens on the wall next to me. To say I was a little intrigued is an understatement. So I did some research – NeverDead, a game from Shinta Nojiri (Metal Gear Solid Acid’s producer) and Rebellion (Aliens vs. Predator). First shown at...

Aug 24, 2010

I’m a gaming creature of habit. When it comes to expanding my gaming horizons I can sometimes be about as responsive as a dead mule, but even I – a girl with something of an issue with RTS titles – have long been aware of Firefly Studios’ cult classic Stronghold (did you know it outsold GTA 3 in Germany? True story. Apparently). So when publisher...