Aug 25, 2010

After the massive success of Dreamworks’ animated film series Madagascar it was only a matter of time before fan favourites Team Penguin got their own show. They did in 2008, when Skipper, Kowalski, Rico and Private hit the screens of Nickelodeon. Two years later, they’re getting the video-game treatment as developer THQ enter into partnership with...

Aug 23, 2010

Hit vegetation vs undead title Plants vs Zombies is heading to the Nintendo DS early January 2011. As well as the usual gameplay modes exclusive, and as yet un-announced features, will make it onto the DS in 2D. The hugely popular iOS game is one of the many commercial successes on the iPhone and iPod Touch bringing in over $1 million for popcap in its first 9...

Aug 20, 2010

5th Cell’s innovative DS drawing-cum-puzzler sequel Super Scribblenauts has pipped to the post the likes of God of War, The Sims 3 and Professor Layton to win the battle of the handhelds at this year’s Gamescom festival. Out this autumn, Super Scribblenauts is a side-scrolling adventure puzzle game where players write words to conjure up an...

Jul 30, 2010

It has been reported by Bloomberg of Japan that the price and release date for the 3DS will be on the 29th of September. It is not clear whether this information will be specific to Japan or will include details for the consoles worldwide release. However, more details may be released at the end of year conferences held by Nintendo of Japan and America. A UK...

May 27, 2010

Seems like 2010 is the year of the Hedgehog, with Sonic 4 on it’s way and now the announcement of Sonic Colours! Sonic Colours is a brand new high speed action adventure in which Sonic the Hedgehog races through incredible theme park inspired worlds to rescue a colourful alien race from the clutches of Dr Eggman. Gary Knight, Senior Vice President of...

Apr 27, 2010

It looks like you’ll be able to pick up The Sims 3 for your console of choice, later this year, as EA confirm the game’s development for PS3, Xbox 360, Wii and DS. From Joystiq: The console versions promise “all-new” features, like “Karma Powers” that determine whether your Sim can “get lucky” or, on the other end...

Apr 26, 2010

The frustration for anyone diagnosed with diabetes at any point of their life is immense. The difficulties and limitations that come along with the disease only furthers this frustration. This is especially so for young children diagnosed with diabetes. Getting in the habit of taking a daily blood glucose test is an annoyance to say the least, but Bayer has...

Apr 13, 2010

Remember the days of the monochromatic Pokemon games? Where you spent three hours walking in circles in some tall grass to level up your level 15 Pikachu so you could defeat the next gym leader to progress? Not much has changed since then, and the fifth generation of Pokemon games are finally upon us. The announcement of Pokemon Black and White versions...