South African Music Magazine
I had my first run-in with this driving beast on its Twisted Metal Black PS2 release. Now it is set loose on the PS3 with much-improved graphics, sound and more detailed madness and destruction. In this Death Race 2000 / Carmageddon style no-holds-barred automotive mayhem, crazy characters take part in the deadly Twisted Metal contest Read More »
To get you ready for the second instalment of Darksiders, here’s a look at the first one. The eternal war between the kingdoms of heaven and hell has the added kingdom of earth as its battle-ground, as the PS3 – DARKSIDERS is set to decide the fate of these realms (after the 7 seals are Read More »
The intensely atmospheric Silent Hill series hits its 8th chapter (a ride of which I’ve been a part since its debut on the PSone). After a prisoner transfer bus crashes, an unwitting inmate (Murphy Pendleton, with an in-depth back story) finds his way to the notorious town with dark and deadly secrets, where reality is Read More »
If you’re a fan of either the world renowned Marvel comic book heroes and villains, or the trusted Capcom gaming characters, this will be right up your alley. For someone who is an avid fan of both these brands, you’ve hit the frickin’ jackpot! The spectacular opening sequence (with a great blended 3D & comic Read More »
The popularity of Afrikaans music is undeniable in SA (But… how many of those Afrikaans PS3 players have Singstar microphones, and like the more frivolous pop derivative selected for this collection? The 25 song choices for this local flavoured karaoke ride includes radio fodder from cheesy pop and boyband extractions, to not-as-funny comedy tracks, crooning, Read More »
Your favourite DC comic book characters come to life in this Massive Multi-player Online action gaming experience. But it goes beyond legendary heroes like Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, Flash and the Green Lantern, or villains like Lex Luthor, The Joker, Cat Woman, Mr Freeze and Brainiac – you also get to create your own unique Read More »
It is a technologically advanced future (around 2031). As Jim, a member of a team of rogue agents (assisted by Rebecca), you have to crack a high profile conspiracy (with corporate nasties at its core). The undercover world of action adventure with a tech-angle remains popular, and what this third-person shooter offers the gamer is Read More »
In this sequel, the setting is still the planet E.D.N. III, only, it’s a decade later. This third-person shooter takes the player to a strange world with a lot of action and things to blow up, but also mission objectives, with Snow Pirates, Mercenaries, Carpet Baggers, NEVEC troops, and of course the Akrid monsters. Thermal Read More »
The third in this high-octane story-based Japanese criminal underground action game further expands the trials and tribulations of Kazuma Kiryu (an ex-Yakuza and former chairman of the Tojo Clan) who can’t seem to escape his past. If you’re unfamiliar with the series, the stories of these two games can be viewed with a concise recap Read More »
“Would you like to play a game?” – One of a very different kind… It is creeping up to Halloween time again and another chapter of the Saw movie series to be unleashed upon a screaming audience. So this would be a good opportunity to become a part of the gory story set in motion Read More »
