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Hitman Absolution

Choose between stealth and shoot-out in the latest classy instalment to the long-running Hitman franchise, writes John Walshe.

Entertainment • 16 Jan 13

Ratchet & Clank: Q Force

The latest Ratchet & Clank adventure is a tower defence strategy title, which is great fun and even better value for money, writes John Walshe.

Entertainment • 06 Jan 13

Some of the best games on the market right now for the avid gaming fan

What to get a gamer this Christmas

John Walshe advises on the top gaming purchases this festive season.

Entertainment • 20 Dec 12

Disney Epic Mickey 2: The Power Of Two

Partnering Walt Disney’s most iconic creation, Mickey Mouse, with his very first, Oswald The Lucky Rabbit, Disney Epic Mickey 2 is a loveable, if frustrating, action adventure that is impossible not to like, but very difficult to totally fall for, writes John Walshe.

Entertainment • 14 Dec 12

The game will turn your living room into a makeshift Hogwarts

Review: Wonderbook: Book Of Spells

Innovative, imaginative and thoroughly engaging, Book Of Spells will allow the pre-teen would-be wizard or witch to really feel like they’re part of the Potter-verse.

Entertainment • 28 Nov 12

Review: Little Big Planet Karting

With an emphasis on fun, bold cartoony graphics and a far-fetched storyline, John Walshe gives the latest karting cartoon game two thumbs up.

Entertainment • 28 Nov 12

Review: F1 Race Stars

'F1 Race Stars is Formula One like you’ve never seen it', says John Walshe.

Entertainment • 28 Nov 12

Walshe praises the graphics, sound and storyline of the new Halo game

Review: Halo 4

The graphics are amongst the best to date, says John Walshe of the next installment of Halo, with a great story to boot.

Entertainment • 28 Nov 12

Assassin's Creed III is a long-winded commitment, but is worth it!

Review: Assassin's Creed III

Assassin’s Creed is back, and it’s bigger than ever, says reviewer John Walshe.

Entertainment • 28 Nov 12

Dead Space 2

It hasn’t taken too long to have a game of the year contender. Dead Space 2 is one of the most thrilling titles released in a long time. It is just generally eerie from start to finish.

Entertainment • 17 Feb 11

Call of Duty Black Ops

There are not many games that hold the stature and appeal of 'Call of Duty'. 'Black Ops' was always going to be one of the biggest releases of the year because of the cult following for the series.

Entertainment • 11 Nov 10

FIFA 11

FIFA 11 made a little bit of history this week when EA Sports revealed the game had become the fastest-selling sports game ever.

Entertainment • 07 Oct 10

Dublin's PlayStation Hub

PlayStation has transformed vacant premises on Dublin's South William Street into a luxurious state-of-the-art gaming zone to celebrate the launch of PS Move.

Entertainment • 17 Sep 10

Strong storytelling in Mafia II

We’ve been waiting a long time for Mafia II and I’m happy to report it is one of the most entertaining releases of 2010.

Entertainment • 10 Sep 10

This Playstation motion controller is heading your way soon!

Moving on up!

A relatively quiet period in the gaming industry will come to an end with the launch of Playstation Move, an exciting development of the Playstation 3.

Entertainment • 02 Sep 10

Assessing the add-ons

One of the most progressive (and money-spinning) features in gaming now is the ability to buy-ons to titles already on the market.

Entertainment • 12 Aug 10

Upcoming titles previewed

Rory Houston assesses some of the titles at the Ubisoft 2010 Summer Fair which took place in London earlier this month.

Entertainment • 21 Jul 10

Ubisoft's Summer Fair

Ubisoft held their Summer Fair in London last week, showcasing future releases, most of which were also seen at E3.

Entertainment • 20 Jul 10

Glimpse of gaming future at E3

E3, gaming’s biggest annual trade show, has come and gone, producing some exciting revelations.

Entertainment • 02 Jul 10

Pure Football

Pure Football was released in time for the World Cup and offers an alternative to your average football title.

Entertainment • 16 Jun 10

ModNation Racers

ModNation Racers has emerged as one of the most innovative and exciting releases this year and a definite rival to the ever-brilliant Mario Kart series.

Entertainment • 08 Jun 10