Games of the Year 2005
Another year has passed us by, and again we look back at the great games that have thrilled us and made a long-lasting impression. Without much further ado, we present to you our selection for Games of the Year for all modern video games platforms.
Microsoft Xbox 360 Hands-On Review
Joel Szerlip emerges from the chaos of Zero Hour and puts the brand-spanking new Xbox 360 to the test. He shares with us on what works, what doesn't and why it will change the face of video games in the future.
Infected Q & A
We spend some time with the developers to ask about the unique gameplay mechanics of this FPS for the PSP.
Sly 3: Honor Among Thieves Q & A
Joel grabbed a chat with Rob McDaniel, one of the game designers at Sucker Punch Productions to answer questions about their PS2 platformer.
Nokia N-Gage QD Review
With their debut in mobile gaming not going exactly as planned, Nokia takes all the criticism to heart and releases a much improved N-Gage. Joel takes the QD throught its stride, and comes up with some encouraging results.
NBA 06 Q & A
Joel caught up with Senior Producer C.J. Connoy about living the life of an NBA star, brand new Showtime Gameplay and the whole host of new features in NBA '06.
L.A. Rush Q & A
Joel goes over the huge upgrading options available via West Coast Customs in L.A. Rush with Midway's Nico Bihary, as well as mad jumps over the Hollywood sign and more.
Gretzky NHL 2006 Q & A
Joel chats up with SCEA's Clayton Read on the importance of team chemistry and the crazy chance of having 5 Wayne Grezkys on your side in Gretzky NHL 2006 for the PS2 and PSP.
Turtle Beach Earforce AXT Headphone for Xbox Live Review
Turtle Beach promises amazing 5.1 channel surround sound just from your two-channel stereo Xbox games. Joel takes it for a test, and discover it delivers just that, and more.
The Suffering: Ties That Bind Q & A
Joel investigates the unique storytelling techniques in The Suffering: Ties that Bind with Richard Rouse III, Creative Director and Writer, as well as the reworked Rage Mode and enhanced visuals.
Stacked with Daniel Negreanu Q & A
Joel grabs a chat with Kenneth Woo on the the various Poker iterations in Stacked with Daniel Negreanu, as well as the exciting game connections between the PS2 and PSP versions.
Intec Pro Gamer's Kit for PSP Review
Intec introduces their line of essential PSP accessories, all nicely contained in a tough aluminium case. Joel puts the Pro Gamer's Kit through its paces, and reports back with his findings.
Road To Sunday Q & A
Craig Ostrander elaborates on the revolutionary concept behind 989 Sports' upcoming sports entertainment title, Road To Sunday, together with the fighting and gambling in-game elements.
Sid Meier's Pirates! Q & A
Joel has chat with Dan Magaha, Producer at Firaxis Games on the changes in store for the Xbox version of Sid Meier's Pirates! and on living the live of a pirate.
Conker: Live and Reloaded Q & A
Next up we have Chris Marlow, Lead Programmer at Rare talking about the exciting new Xbox Live support for Conker: Live & Reloaded and the challenges in recreating the fun found in the N64 original.
Top Spin Q & A
Taking a break from high-profile action games, Joel Szerlip chats up with Indie Built's Thorsten Moeckel on the enhancements in Top Spin for the PS2.
Arc the Lad: End of Darkness Q & A
Namco's Peter Cesario sits down with Joel talking about the huge change of direction for the Arc the Lad franchise in Arc the Lad: End of Darkness.
JAWS Unleashed Q & A
Always on the lookout for a good story, Joel has a chat with Majesco's Liz Buckley on being the great white shark in JAWS Unleashed.
Castlevania: Curse of Darkness Q & A
Konami' Matt Knoles spends time with Joel Szerlip on their latest in the Castlevania franchise, Castlevania: Curse of Darkness for the PS2 and Xbox.
Juiced Q & A
Joel Szerlip caught up with Juiced Games' programmer, Jamie Campbell, to talk about their upcoming racer, Juiced for the PS2, Xbox and PC.
E305: Microsoft Xbox 360 Revealed
With details leaked days before the official unveiling, the next-generation Xbox manages to impress with much sleeker design and strong launch title. Screenshots inside.
E305: Sony PlayStation 3 Revealed
As E3 2005 is finally here, we report all the juicy bits on Sony's unveiling of the successor to PlayStation 3, the aptly named PlayStation 3. Screenshots included.
E305: The Next Generation of Consoles Key to Success
With E3 just around the corner, Joel shares his thoughts on the keys to success for next generation consoles from Nintendo, Microsoft and Sony.
Game Rush @ Blockbuster Q & A
As the gaming community gears up for the launch of Sony PSP, Joel chats with Game Rush's Frederick Jones on their preparation for the launch, the response thus far, and the future outlook on gaming.
Sony PSP Hands-On Review
On the verge of arguably the most anticipated handheld launch in history, Joel puts the PSP to the test and emerges with an outstanding verdict.
MLB 2006 Q & A
Joel meets up with 989 Sports' Kolbe Launchbaugh to discuss about MLB 2006's Pitcher Confidence feature and improved career mode.
Spherex Xbox 5.1 Surround Sound System Review
A proper surround sound system can make a difference to your game, and here Joel puts Spherex's showcase system through its paces.
World Tour Soccer 2006 Q & A
Joel sits down with SCEE' Ben Fawcett to discuss the finer points of the latest soccer game, together with the hugely fun EyeToy: Cameo feature.
Our Look at Nintendo DS
Nintendo extends their grip on the handheld market with the Nintendo DS, which sports some pretty neat features. Joel takes it for a spin, and reports his findings.
Top 3 Games of the Year 2004
As 2004 draws to a close, our man Joel looks back at an eventful year in the gaming industry and emerges with his top 3 picks for each major console.
Xbox Live Headsets Roundup
Gaming isn't always about the game, as a good accessory can enhance their playability. Joel reviews some of the popular headsets for Xbox Live and shares his findings.
Sly 2: Band of Thieves Q & A
Sucker Punch's Bruce Oberg on hand to talk about Sly 2's chocolaty visuals and heist system, among other things.
Terminator 3: The Redemption Q & A
Jim Galis shares his insights into the creative use of the Terminator license and expectations for the first 'proper' Terminator title.
Hot Shots Golf FORE! Q & A
Maya Rogers of SCEA enlightens us on the finer points of their upcoming golf title, and also on the exciting online mode.
Athens 2004 Q & A
Joel sits down with Lorne Asuncion of SCEA for a chat on the 25 events covered by game and the Party Mode on the dance mat.
Showdown: Legends of Wrestling Q & A
Acclaim's Justin Withers talk to Joel about working with wrestling legend Bret Hart and the improvements made to the game.
Siren Q & A
Deborah Mars, Producer at SCEA shares her insights into this unique take on the survival/horror genre with Joel Szerlip.
E3 2004 Roundup: Sega
We have an overview of titles showcased by Sega at the recent E3, ranging from Astro Boy to the latest Worms title.
La Pucelle: Tactics Q & A
We have Nippon Ichi's head honcho, Sohei Niikawa talking about the recently released tactical RPG for the PS2.
Q & A with Adam Lancman, GDAA President
The founding father of Australian video gaming industries speaks his view on the current state and future direction of the industry.
Transformers Q & A
Mark Morrison, the Design Producer at Atari Melbourne House to give the inside info on this hugely anticipated title.
Serious Sam: Next Encounter Q & A
Matt Cooper, Producer at Climax sharing his thoughts on Serious Sam: Next Encounter for the GameCube and PlayStation 2.
What To See At E3 2004?
E3 celebrates its 10-year anniversary, and we've compiled the Top Ten attractions that you can expect to see and experience at this year's extravaganza.
The Chronicles of Riddick: Escape from Butcher's Bay Q & A
Lars Johansson, the Producer at Starbreeze Studios talks about their upcoming game prequel to Van Diesel flick Pitch Black and The Chronicles of Riddick.
Top 3 Games of the Year 2003
Better late than never! Joel chooses his picks of the Top 3 titles for each console.
Ratchet & Clank: Going Commando Q & A
Joel tracked down the development team at Insomniac to talk about their sequel to last year's highly acclaimed PS2 platformer.
Magic: The Gathering - Battlegrounds Q & A
We had a fireside chat with Secret Level over their inspirational title.
Mission Impossible: Operation Surma Q & A
Jim Galis of Paradigm Entertainment spills the beans on this stealth/action title to Agent Joel Szerlip.
Capcom @ Tokyo Game Show 2003
We preview Capcom's upcoming titles showcased at this year's Tokyo Game Show, including Onimusha 3 and Resident Evil: Outbreak.
Arc the Lad: Twilight of the Spirits Q & A
Mike Moore sits down with Shawn Torin Rettig, the associate producer of PS2's latest RPG.
Everquest Online Adventures: Frontiers Q & A
Sony Online Entertainment's Alex von Minden enlightens us on their next Everquest title for PS2.
DroneZ Q & A
We had a chat with Giovanni Caturano of SpinVector, the developers behind Metro3D's Xbox title, DroneZ.
Stake Q & A
We sit down with Owen Wu, the producer at Taiwanese developer Gameness Art Software about their first Xbox title - Stake.
Top 3 Games For 2002
Another year has passed us by, and it's time we look back at great games for three next-generation consoles.
Xbox Live Special Report
Joel went for the beta test for Microsoft's Xbox Live service, and enlightens us with his findings.
Sly Cooper and the Thievius Raccoonus Q & A
Chris Zimmerman, Development Director on Sucker Punch's prolific platformer sheds some light on the game's concept and development.
Dragonkind FAQ
Indy developers Trilunar answers some daunting questions about their gender-bending PS2 and Xbox game, Dragonkind.
The Sounds of Onimusha Soundtrack Review
Our man Louis experiences sonic bliss with the official soundtrack for the hit action title.
The Shadow of Zorro Q & A (Part 2)
Exclusive Q&A interview with Guillaume Eluerd, Scriptwriter for The Shadow of Zorro
Jonny Moseley Mad Trix Q & A
An audience with Kudo Tsunoda, the main man behind 3DO's Jonny Moseley Mad Trix.
Stuntman Q & A
UK developers Reflections updates us on the status of Stuntman for the PS2
The Shadow of Zorro Q & A (Part 1)
Q&A with In Utero, the developers behind The Shadow of Zorro for the PlayStation 2.
The Mummy Returns Q & A
Blitz Games spill the beans on PS2's The Mummy Returns.
GTC Africa Q & A
Steve Power of Rage talks about their upcoming rally title.
Crash Q & A
Rage's Steve Pritchard answers some nagging questions on this unique racer.
Evil Twin: Cyprien's Chronicles Q & A
Ubi Soft caught up with the entire development team at In Utero to talk about this highly anticipated adventure title.
Dodge Ball: World Chaos Q & A
Zain Dinath, the President of indy developers IRD1 gives some insights on their upcoming PS2 title.
Interview with ForceFed Multimedia
Another independent developer showcases their debut RPG title.
Interview with IRD1
Details on the very hush-hush PS2 Project
Lunar 2: Eternal Blue Feature
A lot at Lunar 2's launch bundle, that comes with exciting goodies.
PlayStation 2 In-Depth Report
An overview and specifications of Sony's foray into next-gen gaming.
An Audience with Laren d'Or
The music composer shares his thought on the role of music in video games.
PS One Special Report
Overview of the replacement for the aging grey machine.
