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Damnation by Michael Slevin | 03-07-09

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As we've seen before, taking the best bits of top titles and melding them together does not necessarily make a brilliant game. Wheelman managed it, blending elements of Grand Theft Auto and Burnout to fine effect, making for a fast and fun actioner. Damnation gives it a go with highlights from fellow third-person shooters, and while not terrible, it does fall way short of the bullseye.

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The History of Gaming - 4th Generation by Dave Cook | 11-05-09

The fourth generation of gaming is something a bittersweet chapter in the history of the industry. While the medium was growing more prominent after the near miss that was the 1983 industry crash, it was a time that would once again see many game developers and hardware manufacturers become a little too confident. After all, it was only a matter of time before games made the jump into the third dimension and no one really knew what to expect. The heralding of 3D gaming effectively killed off many companies, while exciting new names popped up and are still with us today.

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The Seven Glorious Generations of Gaming by Dave Cook | 13-04-09

Spare a moment and think about the first video game you ever played. What was it about that eye-opening, sensory experience that compelled you to keep playing? Whether this was the first time you put fingers to a keyboard, wiped off your greasy palms before picking up a joystick, got to grips with your first joypad, or put stylus to touch-screen for the first time, something about that game left a lasting impression that will never leave you.

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Grand Ages: Rome by Stacy Kidd | 25-03-09

History may wisely inform you that Rome wasn't built in a day, when in fact it could have been formed in mere hours if Grand Ages Rome had anything to do with it. You won't find Kalypso's latest release in the history textbooks but you will find yourself engrossed in a highly detailed second century city builder.