Game Feature: Student Experiences - Video Games Design

Many of us love playing games so why not make them? Ever sat their playing a classic video game, and had the desire to make your own game? The follow article is a in-depth look into the starter year for studying a Games Design course in Scotland. University: Abertay University, Dundee, Scotland, UK Course: Games Design and Production Management Abertay University is one of Scotland's leading universities for computer game related courses....

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Game Review: Game Dev Story - iOS/Android

Ever wondered what it was like to run your own games company? Developer: KAIROSOFT CO.,LTD.          Platforms: iOS Devices/Android phones Genres: Simulation/Strategy/Casual Release Date: April 21st 2011 Price: £2.49/£1.60 (Android) Game Dev Story appeared on digital shelves out of nowhere, there was very little coverage about it; a surprise hit. Once it was released however, it...

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Feature: Stereotypes - The Crazy Cat Lady

Worst Superhero-name... ever!  Those of you who regularly watch the popular American sitcom 'The Simpsons' will be well acquainted with the rather alarming character of Eleanor Abernathy - more affectionately known as 'The Crazy Cat Lady'. Most commonly seen screaming indecipherable nonsense and throwing her beloved pets at passersby, it's fair to say that she's a shining example of stereotyping. Elderly spinster with no friends or hobbies,...

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Feature: Urban Explorers

 Urban Exploration: A City Adventure An Old Observation Tower  We've all had our own experiences relating to urban exploration which is the exploring of abandoned or derelict buildings, structures and facilities in an urban environment. Though some people's experiences may be from more rural areas they're still under a similar kind of exposure to an architect's nightmare: Decayed buildings.   What lurks inside here? I...

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Game Feature: Localisation Company - Carpe Fulgur

Carpe Fulgur LLC: A war against Engrish What is the problem with the general English speaking population when it comes to Japanese games? More often than not, it seems to be the language barrier....

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Game of the Day: Terraria

Terraria - Minecraft in one less dimension Most gamers don't need an introduction to Minecraft, it's one of the most popular sandbox/building games on PC. Terraria is a similar game that plays in two dimensions instead of three. Though it does differ in some key areas. The graphics are a throwback to the 16 Bit generation with games like Mario, Sonic and Bomberman. ...

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Feature: Life in the countryside

 Country Living The Countryside. Tractors trundling through fields of wheat, bales of hay piled high in barns and gruff-voiced farmers toiling away happily amid the muck and mess. Perhaps you imagine picturesque villages encircled by winding rivers, or a quaint village shop selling only local produce. Round, rosy-cheeked people in wellies and dungarees, smiling and waving to each other in merry greeting as they go about their business. Photo...

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Music Review: Will Leatherbarrow - Songs For Sleepless Nights Album

Will Leatherbarrow: Songs For Sleepless Nights Review Released: October 2011 Genre: Acoustic/Alternative/Folk Tracks: 16 Price: £6 Contributing Artist: Amy Brain Facebook page   Bandcamp page  Youtube Page Songs For Sleepless Nights is the first album published by artist Will Leatherbarrow, which features many acoustic style songs, performed and written by Will himself, with the exception of 'Cold Water' in which...

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Tip of the day: Snake on Youtube

Internet Tip of the Day Ah Youtube, where would we be without it, and what would we watch? Youtube is the number one (non-pornographic) video streaming and sharing website in the world, probably... Today's tip is a little Easter egg that some of the employees of Youtube embedded (Get it?) into their video player:...

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Game Review: Resident Evil 4 HD - PSN/XBL

Resident Evil Retrospective & RE4 HD Review Publisher: Capcom Developer: Capcom Platforms: PlayStation 3/Xbox 360 (3.6GB Download) Genres: Third-person-shooter, Survival horror Release Date: September 20th 2011 Price: £15.99/$19.99 or 1840 MS points 'Whatddya buyin', Stranger?' Retrospective The Resident Evil series is one of Capcom's most well known and cherished franchises originating from the PlayStation era. A series...

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Music Review: Opeth - Heritage Album

Opeth: Heritage Music Review Released: 14/09/2011 Genre: Progressive Rock/Metal, Jazz Fusion Label: RoadRunner Songs: 10 (2 Bonus) Heritage is the tenth album to be released by Swedish progressive metal band Opeth, and the follow up to the simply fantastic 'Watershed' album from 2008. This album shows straight from the beginning, the departure from their death metal roots and a journey into the prog-rock, pyschedelic musical sounds...

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