In this episode: Mafia II, Gun Loco, Resistance 3, Ratchet & Clank: All 4 One, Hydrophobia, Captain Smiley, Super Meat Boy and much more!
Freeplay award winner Andrew Goulding on Jolly Rover, Steam and the Aussie indie scene.
Karen travels back in time to review Singularity, the latest shooter with a twist from Raven Software.
Many science-fiction writers have given it due consideration and even Cher flirted with the idea in the late 80s, but only Raven Software are able to provide us with the experience of being able to turn back time. At its core, Singularity is a straightforward first person shooter. However the ability to manipulate time is integral to both its storyline and gameplay.
I’ve spent the past few days sinking my canines into Jolly Rover, a traditional point-and-click adventure from Australian developer Brawsome. In a genre sometimes considered inaccessible, if not deliberately obscure, Jolly Rover impresses with its subtle comedy, logical puzzles and mercifully understated voice-acting. We spoke to Brawsome’s Andrew Goulding shortly after Jolly Rover received the 2010 Freeplay Award for Best Australian Game. Read the rest of this entry »
