Tomb Raider PS3 review – Uncharted territory a far cry from series’ roots If series reboots are the new black (and let’s face it, it’s either that or brutal melee takedowns), then it’s safe to say Lara wears hers well. And while this origins story leaves many of the franchise’s traditions at the door, Crystal Dynamics’ cobble job is thankfully far more Batman than Conan; more Street Fighter than Duke Nukem. It cribs heavily from the top dogs in its own as well as other genres, but it does so sensibly and effectively, while throwing in a handful of neat new features along with an enjoyable (if not always totally coherent) shipwreck storyline.
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Tomb Raider PS3 review – Uncharted territory a far cry from series’ roots

If series reboots are the new black (and let’s face it, it’s either that or brutal melee takedowns), then it’s safe to say Lara wears hers well. And while this origins story leaves many of the franchise’s traditions at the door, Crystal Dynamics’ cobble job is thankfully far more Batman than Conan; more Street Fighter than Duke Nukem. It cribs heavily from the top dogs in its own as well as other genres, but it does so sensibly and effectively, while throwing in a handful of neat new features along with an enjoyable (if not always totally coherent) shipwreck storyline.

Skyrim Dragonborn DLC PS3 review – Taking flight on a chariot of fire Life isn’t always easy when you’re Dovahkiin. I’ve saved the world from a dragon apocalypse, overthrown the Imperials as a key part of the Stormcloak rebellion, and rebuilt the Thieves’ Guild into a force to be reckoned with. So you could forgive me for wanting to take it easy. But no, now comes a largely enjoyable chunk of DLC that tasks me with taking on an evil pretender to my title.
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Skyrim Dragonborn DLC PS3 review – Taking flight on a chariot of fire

Life isn’t always easy when you’re Dovahkiin. I’ve saved the world from a dragon apocalypse, overthrown the Imperials as a key part of the Stormcloak rebellion, and rebuilt the Thieves’ Guild into a force to be reckoned with. So you could forgive me for wanting to take it easy. But no, now comes a largely enjoyable chunk of DLC that tasks me with taking on an evil pretender to my title.

Aliens: Colonial Marines PS3 review – I got signals. I got readings, in front and behind As you might hope, fighting aliens is the best bit of Aliens: Colonial Marines. There’s an almost retro feel to the action as you spiral and circle to hit them. As the Pulse Rifles spit and flare to a backing of Xeno screams and marine shouts it shows the game at its best – capturing a flavour of the movie and giving you the chance to take a starring role.
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Aliens: Colonial Marines PS3 review – I got signals. I got readings, in front and behind

As you might hope, fighting aliens is the best bit of Aliens: Colonial Marines. There’s an almost retro feel to the action as you spiral and circle to hit them. As the Pulse Rifles spit and flare to a backing of Xeno screams and marine shouts it shows the game at its best – capturing a flavour of the movie and giving you the chance to take a starring role.

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