'Dead Space 2' screams silently

At first glance, Dead Space 2 has everything a horror game needs to be considered great - one of the most harrowing opening sequences ever made for a game, terrifying creatures, amazing lighting and sound effects that will have your pulse racing, and a handful of spectacular setpieces.

3DS an eye-opener and then some

The release of Nintendo's new 3DS handheld is quickly approaching, and believe it or not, Nintendo seems to be doing its best to sell the system short.

The short domain release and PC

This post has been a while in the making, around March last year I bought my initials SJ.co.uk for £x,xxx – at around the same time Nominet announced they were going to release previously held back short domain names like A.co.uk or AA.co.uk. Reading the announcement it was clear before going to the general public […]

RPGCast - Episode 163: "Release Gauntlet!"

It's a week of release dates and pre-order bonuses. But we've also got some interesting statements from EA about The Old Republic. Sony may also be spicing up the NGP's appeal with a way to play UMDs.

RPGCast - Episode 162: "NGP vs. 3DS"

The details of both next generation handhelds are out there. Which will you be getting? We debate the merits of both while trying to figure out other important issues like exactly what Atlus is bringing over to the 360.

'Breach', good value and good fun

I know what you are thinking, bub. Why does the world need another military multiplayer? The answer is simple. You cannot get the kind of fun 'Breach' dishes out for under twenty-five bucks anywhere, anyhow.

Hello, New Zealand

For those of you who’ve found their way here via the Radio New Zealand show “Summer Nights”, welcome. And, indeed, kia ora. This blog isn’t updated much these days, so here are a few highlights.

1. My trip to North Korea

2. An invention: Pepto Bismol Ice Cream

3. And another: the Scotch Ostrich Egg

4. In which I write to the contestants of the second series of The Apprentice and mess with their heads

5. Neil Armstrong: The Truth

6. Quiz: Despot or Sexpot?

7. An educational tool: my amazing animal portal

8. Eating at the Fat Duck

Also…

9. My Guardian writing, including eating animals alphabetically

10. Kittenwar!