We even got some smiles at 6.30am in an almost empty Piccadilly Station, Manchester. Our own personal Turbo-boy was naturally already raring to go...
Showing posts with label Playstation 3. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Playstation 3. Show all posts
Sunday, 12 June 2016
A visit to London with Skylanders Imaginators!
During half term 3 of my boys and I were treated to a trip to London and an awesome event to preview Skylanders Imaginators, which will be released this October. Gaming is a big thing in my house, and Skylanders has been a favourite for several years, so this really was a treat and a half.
We even got some smiles at 6.30am in an almost empty Piccadilly Station, Manchester. Our own personal Turbo-boy was naturally already raring to go...
We even got some smiles at 6.30am in an almost empty Piccadilly Station, Manchester. Our own personal Turbo-boy was naturally already raring to go...
Friday, 25 March 2016
PLAY it! at the Manchester Museum of Science And Industry
PLAY it! has returned to the Manchester Museum Of Science And Industry and we were lucky enough to be invited to the preview evening last night. Over 170 games consoles spanning the last 50 years, from even before Atari and the Sega Megadrive to the ultra modern Oculus Rift, in one room with limited entry. Football fans might disagree, but could you have a better 90 minutes?
Housed in a huge room at the back of the Museum, PLAY it! is suitable for gamers aged around 5+, super-friendly and completely accessible to those with limited mobility, including wheelchair users.
Housed in a huge room at the back of the Museum, PLAY it! is suitable for gamers aged around 5+, super-friendly and completely accessible to those with limited mobility, including wheelchair users.
Thursday, 10 December 2015
A Vault 111 Fallout 4 Jumper for Christmas from Numskull
Numskull are a UK company who make officially licensed merchandise based on Games, Movies and TV. With partners including Capcom, SEGA, Playstation, Disney, BBC, Ubisoft and Bethesda, they really do have something for the geek in all of us.
I pretty much jumped at the chance to review one of the jumpers Numskull are selling this Christmas. If you follow me on Instagram you'll know that in my spare time (if that exists) I've been playing Fallout 4. My partner and I were both gamers when we met, and when the kids are in bed, if we aren't watching movies, we're usually on the Playstation...
I pretty much jumped at the chance to review one of the jumpers Numskull are selling this Christmas. If you follow me on Instagram you'll know that in my spare time (if that exists) I've been playing Fallout 4. My partner and I were both gamers when we met, and when the kids are in bed, if we aren't watching movies, we're usually on the Playstation...
Tuesday, 24 November 2015
Kids And Video Games
This is a post by Sam Rimini.
Children love to play video games. Traditional toys from the old days don't play the role they used to, although a good old teddy bear is always appreciated, especially when it can be personalized like at Build-A-Bear. Also, there is no problem with parents feeling the need to enact a new set of rules to govern how long their kids are playing, which is the case with video or games, or which titles they are consuming. While many of them offer a variety of benefits to players and they're not only meant for kids, there are numerous disadvantages, as well. The time has come to take a closer look at the pros and cons associated with kids interacting with video games!
Children love to play video games. Traditional toys from the old days don't play the role they used to, although a good old teddy bear is always appreciated, especially when it can be personalized like at Build-A-Bear. Also, there is no problem with parents feeling the need to enact a new set of rules to govern how long their kids are playing, which is the case with video or games, or which titles they are consuming. While many of them offer a variety of benefits to players and they're not only meant for kids, there are numerous disadvantages, as well. The time has come to take a closer look at the pros and cons associated with kids interacting with video games!
Tuesday, 28 July 2015
PLAY it Manchester at the Museum of Science and Industry.
If you like games then this is for you. If you ever had an Atari, or played Street-fighter, or thought Sonic actually might be a hedghog, then this is for you. An event featuring over 120 games consoles from the last 30 years, all
playable and with limited entry numbers to the hall so that everyone
gets a turn...
Did we want to come and review ? Yes thanks!!
PLAY it Manchester takes place on the 2nd floor of the Museum of Science and Industry. Very apt that below us is The Baby - a replica of the first ever stored-program computer. PLAY it is in a huge space with loads of room, and the all important video games consoles and arcade machines. Tons of seating, a cafe area, and all of your favourite games from the last 30 years. It even has 2 player, 4 player and larger multiplayer games, and it's only £4 entry. Heaven.
My 5 and 6 year olds love their console games and have played and watched since they were tiny. Our family don't watch a lot of regular TV, games are a living room event and we all join in. They've never played on arcade machines before though and the big joystick was a brand new thing to them!
Did we want to come and review ? Yes thanks!!
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| The Baby - The Manchester Small-Scale Experimental Machine The first ever stored-program computer. |
PLAY it Manchester takes place on the 2nd floor of the Museum of Science and Industry. Very apt that below us is The Baby - a replica of the first ever stored-program computer. PLAY it is in a huge space with loads of room, and the all important video games consoles and arcade machines. Tons of seating, a cafe area, and all of your favourite games from the last 30 years. It even has 2 player, 4 player and larger multiplayer games, and it's only £4 entry. Heaven.
My 5 and 6 year olds love their console games and have played and watched since they were tiny. Our family don't watch a lot of regular TV, games are a living room event and we all join in. They've never played on arcade machines before though and the big joystick was a brand new thing to them!
Friday, 8 May 2015
SpruKits - Poseable Figure Model Kits Review - Batman and The Joker
SpruKits from Bandai are brand new to the UK. Poseable figural model kits featuring characters from DC Comics, Pokemon, LBX and Halo, SpruKits are available in 3 sizes with 3 levels of difficulty - enough to keep anyone from age 8 to adult entertained. And they really have, I'm smitten.
Frankly the packaging was exciting enough! And as I opened the box, it only got better....
Yep, these are a craft project for ages 8+ that requires absolutely NO TOOLS - although you may wish to tidy up the edges and bits of sprue. I haven't for any of the models so that you can see what they're like straight out of the box.
Thursday, 23 April 2015
A Super DC Super Hero Day!
Last weekend we took part in a Guinness World Record attempt to have the most people ever dressed as DC Super Heroes worldwide at the same time. When I was invited I thought it would be a good thing for my 2 little boys, I actually had no idea what a huge breath of fresh air it would be for us all!
As it turns out, dressing up as a Superhero DOES give you special powers. It makes you smile. I don't know if it's because you look awesome, if it's because you are someone else, or if it's because everyone else views you as someone else, but it has true magic.
As it turns out, dressing up as a Superhero DOES give you special powers. It makes you smile. I don't know if it's because you look awesome, if it's because you are someone else, or if it's because everyone else views you as someone else, but it has true magic.
Wednesday, 5 November 2014
The Sims 4 - with added Ghosts and Star Wars
I've played The Sims on PC now for nearly 10 years, and I've watched it change and evolve and increase in size to the immense game it is now. Sims 4 is a continuation of that expansion, with the inclusion of some great new features including Star Wars outfits, the ability to play as a ghost and a host of interesting character traits - including some right nasty ones.
If your Sim accidentally electrocutes themselves and meets an early demise, they can continue in the game as a ghost, flying around dealing out mini-shocks to the other characters, and if they're killed by poisonous plants, they'll forever be handy with plants.
Yep - you can now have a ghost evil Princess Leia in your family who can't resist doing a bit of gardening, and who wouldn't want to?
Yep - you can now have a ghost evil Princess Leia in your family who can't resist doing a bit of gardening, and who wouldn't want to?
Saturday, 27 July 2013
Ben 10 Omniverse game on PS3
Zavvi, the online low price retailer of games, Blu Ray's, DVD's and much more, have sent us a copy of Ben 10: Omniverse from their extensive range of PS3 games. I would have got this review finished much sooner had my partner not become ill, but finally I've had a chance to actually sit down and have a play myself!
The gameplay is fairly standard. If you play 1st person 'action-brawler' platformers then it'll be intuitive and familiar. R1 is the action button, as it often is nowadays, but held along with Circle, Square and Triangle to perform specific 'fighting' moves e.g. to throw your elemental ball or weapon use R1 and Triangle. To use each character's 'special move' you press R2 and Circle.
Ben 10: Omniverse is rated as suitable for young people aged 12 and over, which is because it contains some 'possibly frightening scenes', but if your child is used to watching Ben10 and not easily scared by fictitious alien enemies then you'll probably be okay a little younger.
During play you basically stroll from area to area, defeating the enemies and then moving on a few yards and doing it again, every now and again you get a more tricky enemy, equivalent to a level boss.
Whenever you die you only have a 3 second respawn, and that lack of punishment makes this game really easy to play without frustration.
As this is Ben 10 you get to transform into Ben's alter-ego's (instantly and at will most of the time), and take advantage of their special powers and abilities. Rather than the original 10 aliens, you can in fact play as any of 13, plus Ben, and of course Rook.
One of the nicest features about this game is the 2 player co-op. One of you plays as Ben and his alter-egos, and the other is Rook with his variety of weapons. Because the game is so familiar and intuitive it's really easy to pick up. I've just spent a few hours playing with both my 15 year old and my 4 year old. Neither frustrated me too much, and nor did I annoy them as far as I know!
In the same way as the Lego games you can drop out and in as the 2nd player instantly, and if you drop out then Rook will continue supporting Ben without your assistance.
There are all the familiar bad guys who hang around waiting for you, or spawn and respawn at certain points and you are led throughout the game by green circles of light which take you to the next area you must study. Sometimes objects are 'hidden' and you need to play as a specific Ben10 alias to find or use them.
One of the other features that makes this game ideal for a younger or less experienced player is that it gives you tips and hints throughout. After you have wandered around an area a little too long you will hear Ben give a clue as to who or what might be useful, and that clue is also written on the screen.
I really love that this game has tongue in cheek comments throughout. It doesn't take itself too seriously and has witty moments and amusing one-liners. It's something for the grown ups....
I think this is a good game, I've enjoyed playing it with two of my boys and one of the girls is playing it now. It's very straightforward, but still requires a little thinking through. It's not going to challenge or excite a very experienced gamer, but it is an excellent distraction. The use of multiple characters who can be accessed instantly is a mechanic that I enjoy, and I know that in my experience it works very well for younger players and offers a lot more than a choice of several 'weapons'.
First released in November 2012, Ben10: Omniverse on PS3 has a recommended retail price of £29.99 and is currently available from Zavvi for £23.98 with free UK delivery.
We were sent a copy of the game to review
Thursday, 13 June 2013
DragonBall Z Budokai HD Collection for PlayStation 3
Sometimes my teenagers get something to review, and this really is one of those occasions.
Zavvi.com, the online entertainment, gifts and clothing store, sent us DragonBall Z Budokai HD Collection for PlayStation 3 to have a play.
This is a bundle of two games on one disc - DragonBall Z: Budokai 1 and DragonBall Z: Budokai 3, which were originally released by Namco Bandai on the Playstation 2 in 2002 and 2004 respectively. This edition for the PS3 has been remastered in HD and now offers trophies and achievements.
DragonBall Z is PEGI 12 rated (Pan European Game Information). It is basically your standard fighting game, either playing 1on1 or tournaments against up to 7 human opponents using the same Playstation, or against a computer controlled opponent. Both games play very intuitively, so anyone who is used to Playstation gaming can pick up the controller and start right away.
The 'special moves' use button combinations that no ordinary human can remember, but somehow this doesn't put anyone off ~ teenagers especially. I must admit fighting games aren't really my thing, I don't mind a quick go every now and again, but I have no real desire to play one through to the end of a tournament, and when I do play, I tend to find a combination of buttons that causes a special move to happen, and just repeatedly use that - yes, I AM that person.
One let down is that it's very hard to work out which controller you are when playing a tournament against more than one other person, so we did end up with lots of scrambling across the room to grab a different controller as people's characters stood idly being pummeledby their opponent.
This is an essential for fans of the series, who no doubt will enjoy the remastered and enhanced graphics and entirely new soundtrack. It's interesting to play 10 years on, it takes you right back to 2002 and my teenagers have commented on the fact that they were too young to play the original, but were well aware of it and watched the TV show, and they also feel that games from that era have a special nostalgic appeal.
Although trophies and achievements are now fully supported, there still isn't any online play capability, which I think will mean that this game does disappoint the younger population who are used to being able to play against friends who are not actually with you at the time.
My family have had a real laugh playing this, especially the older 3 males. It stands the test of time as a light and easy game, which is good for a laugh and best enjoyed with a few friends.
Zavvi sells a huge range of PS3 games, mainly at heavily discounted prices. They also sell games for other platforms, CD's, DVD's, gifts, toys and clothes.
Zavvi.com, the online entertainment, gifts and clothing store, sent us DragonBall Z Budokai HD Collection for PlayStation 3 to have a play.
This is a bundle of two games on one disc - DragonBall Z: Budokai 1 and DragonBall Z: Budokai 3, which were originally released by Namco Bandai on the Playstation 2 in 2002 and 2004 respectively. This edition for the PS3 has been remastered in HD and now offers trophies and achievements.
DragonBall Z is PEGI 12 rated (Pan European Game Information). It is basically your standard fighting game, either playing 1on1 or tournaments against up to 7 human opponents using the same Playstation, or against a computer controlled opponent. Both games play very intuitively, so anyone who is used to Playstation gaming can pick up the controller and start right away.
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| DragonBall Z: Budokai 1 |
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| DragonBall Z:Budokai 3 |
One let down is that it's very hard to work out which controller you are when playing a tournament against more than one other person, so we did end up with lots of scrambling across the room to grab a different controller as people's characters stood idly being pummeledby their opponent.
This is an essential for fans of the series, who no doubt will enjoy the remastered and enhanced graphics and entirely new soundtrack. It's interesting to play 10 years on, it takes you right back to 2002 and my teenagers have commented on the fact that they were too young to play the original, but were well aware of it and watched the TV show, and they also feel that games from that era have a special nostalgic appeal.
Although trophies and achievements are now fully supported, there still isn't any online play capability, which I think will mean that this game does disappoint the younger population who are used to being able to play against friends who are not actually with you at the time.
My family have had a real laugh playing this, especially the older 3 males. It stands the test of time as a light and easy game, which is good for a laugh and best enjoyed with a few friends.
Zavvi sells a huge range of PS3 games, mainly at heavily discounted prices. They also sell games for other platforms, CD's, DVD's, gifts, toys and clothes.
Zavvi sent us this disc free of charge in order to review
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