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The History of the Unreal Engine
The Epic evolution of gaming’s most influential engine, from Gears of War to Mass Effect 2.
The ultimate Japan-only game console
Garish, customised versions of your favourite games consoles can only be found in Japan.
The Rise and Fall of the Lich King
In the Fall of the Lich King content update (patch 3.3), Arthas Menethil, one of the most sinister and iconic antagonists of the Warcraft universe, concludes his tragic tale in a final confrontation with the Horde and Alliance.
Why a man plays Mario
I’m 33 and, with mixed emotions, I play games that star Super Mario. The people who sell Mario games would say it’s great to play Mario games. Mario is for everyone.
PlayStation 2010 Preview
What’s ahead for the PS3 and PSP this year? Only everything.
The sexiest Street Fighter costumes
In the world of video game vixens, the ladies of Street Fighter are among some of the toughest and sexiest.
A field guide to videogame frustration
Paranoia, rage and helplessness: Every gamer knows their icy grip. Sadistic game designers have weaved their tapestry of pain and aggravation for too long. Something must be done for the masses of videogame fans that have lain weeping at the base of their consoles, their controllers shattered in wrath-filled grips.
Gaming’s Worst Collector’s Editions
Collector’s editions happen when executives ask, “Can’t people just give us more money for the same game?” and they’ve already released that year’s Madden. Limited edition extras make as much sense as super-sizing a burger with a plastic model of a pickle and a hardback “History of Corporate Domination,” but every month gamers queue up for the chance to spend even more on a game that’s already making millions.
The many faces of a Space Invader
Check out these very cool space invader designs by Logan Walters…
Shock and awe, Mario style
Virtual Volkswagen Golf GTI
If, like us, you still prefer the good old-fashioned slot-racing of Scalextric to the technically-realistic but much less fun console racing games, then read on…
Guitar Hero repair guide
Got a loose whammy? Red drum pad that doesn’t work? Guitar that double-strums?
Humorous game glitches
Unreality Mag have come up with a list of 20 of the best console game glitches, from Crysis to Fable 2. Here’s a screenshot from the lesser known, World Of Warcraft: The LCD Chronicles…