• Impact Plays – Planetside 2

    Let me tell you about Planetside 2. In fact, let me tell you about a single action in the war for Auraxis. We were three squads: 36 guys. All armed to the teeth with guns, grenades, rocket launchers, and yet more guns. We were mean, ready for a fight,...
  • GameCity: All-Star British Development Panel

    As the 10 men and women of the GameCity Festival’s All-Star British Development Panel took to the stage on Sunday afternoon, it quickly became apparent the kind of experience the audience was in for. A collection of brightly patterned jumpers, Hawaiian shirts, novelty ties and t-shirts printed with counter-culture...
  • Preview – Star Wars: Battlefront

    The Beta for EA’s new Star Wars: Battlefront title came out on 8th October and received a lot of praise. The game, which is set to be released in full on 17th November, has been on a rocky road since development began in 2013. Many people were upset that...
  • Impact At EGX – Virtual Reality

    At EGX this year virtual reality (VR) was the hot new technology which some of the big companies were showing off. PlayStation, Occulus and HTC were all showing off their tech, and although I was unable to play the PlayStation VR I was able to play the other two....
  • Impact Previews: Deus Ex Mankind Divided

    Deus Ex as a series has a long tradition of building believable and rich worlds, filled to the brim and overflowing with lore, conflicts, ideals, hopes, and of course human augmentation. The question which a great number of people are asking is: “Will Mankind Divided live up to what...
  • Game Changer: Homeworld

    Earlier this year Gearbox software released remastered versions of Homeworld (1999) and Homeworld 2 (2003). While in their own right these new versions are excellent games, it is worth looking at the originals in all their innovative glory. What made Homeworld stand out from the crowd? Well, it was the...
  • Tom Recommends: Dishonored

    Each week, Tom Evans will provide insight into a PC game that could be a great addition to your collection. From old AAA titles which you never took a risk on to delving into the thriving PC Indie scene, Tom Recommends will feature games from the entire spectrum. If...