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New gameplay video for Total War: Warhammer II showcases a battle between the elves

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Continuing from the Dark Elves Campaign gameplay video released the other day (see here), Creative Assembly have released a new video showcasing a battle between the Dark Elves and High Elves in the upcoming Total War: Warhammer II.    During this gameplay video we see Malekith the Witch King lead his forces into battle to interrupt […]

New video for Total War: Warhammer II reveals 12 minutes of Dark Elves campaign gameplay

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Creative Assembly have released a new video revealing a little bit of the campaign gameplay for the Dark Elves in the upcoming Total War: Warhammer II.    During this gameplay video we follow Malekith the Witch King while he attempts to interrupt the High Elves second ritual and take control of the Vortex. The Dark […]

Campaign map revealed for Total War: Warhammer II

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Creative Assembly have released a new video revealing the campaign world for their upcoming title Total War: Warhammer II which is due to be released on the 28th September.  This video removes all traces of the fog of war and shows all the starting locations of all the playable races with the exception of the Skaven clans. […]

Sega and IDW partner up for Sonic the Hedgehog comics

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Having ended their long-running partnership with Archie Comics, Sega has announced that it is teaming up with IDW Publishing to launch a brand new line of Sonic the Hedgehog comic books to launch in 2018. “We’ve been speaking with beloved Sonic fan-favorite creators and new creators alike, and are excited to be able to spread […]

Sega planning “revival of major IPs”

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Sega has revealed that it is planning a “revival of major IPs” and the “reutilization of dormant” properties as part of its ‘Road to 2020’ business plans. Gamespot is reporting that Sega did not go into any specifics as to which titles could be set for a comeback, but the publisher does have a host of […]

Revisiting Sonic the Hedgehog

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Andy O’Flaherty takes a look back at the origins of Sega’s iconic mascot… Sonic the Hedgehog.  Now there’s a name that stretches far beyond the realms of the video game medium.  I guarantee that a large percentage of even non-video game players would instantly recognise him on sight.  Indeed, even my 3 year old daughter, who […]

Retro Video Game Review – Mercs on the Sega Mega Drive

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Andy O’Flaherty reviews Mercs on the Sega Mega Drive… Back in the mid 80’s the arcade scene was beginning to develop some momentum, rapidly moving on from relatively simple titles like Space Invaders, Defender and Pac-Man.  As the technology improved games were beginning to develop a more cinematic and bombastic edge, obviously taking influence from […]

The Top 100 Your Sinclair ZX Spectrum Games: #27 – Super Hang-On

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Our brains have clearly been taxed enough over the past couple of days and as Deactivators is ejected from our communal cassette deck, we pick up an adrenaline-filled serving from the Your Sinclair Top 100 and smile as we realise that No.#27 is Super Hang-On from Electronic Arts. Super Hang-On was originally released by SEGA as […]

The Top 100 Your Sinclair ZX Spectrum Games: #50 – Enduro Racer

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It’s time to kick our gaming up a gear, leaving the frantic and addictive Robotron in the distance for we’re now bunny-hopping and tearing up the place as we arrive at No.#50 in the Your Sinclair Top 100.  Dig out the Kick Start theme music and play it at full volume as Enduro Racer has just […]