Reviews

El Alamein The Battle That Turned the Tide of the Second World War (book)

By Mark Barnes - War History Online Released: 28th June 2013

There is a lot of hyperbole about Alamein, but let’s be fair it matters to us because it was a British and Commonwealth victory that came after so much anguish. We’d had all those years… Read full review...

Far Cry 3: Blood Dragon (game)

Released: 17th June 2013

Six months ago I wrote a review for Far Cry 3 calling it 'an exceptional game'. Since that review I carried on playing through the massive campaign, revelling in the superb graphics, the beautifully rendered… Read full review...

Resident Evil Revelations (game)

Released: 5th June 2013

The Resident Evil series has long been a favourite of mine, right from the first title on Playstation to the recent titles on xbox 360 and PS3. Despite numbers 5 and 6 feeling very different… Read full review...

Bioshock Infinite (game)

Released: 5th June 2013

The first two Bioshock games, and particularly the first, are two of my favourite games of all time, easily up there with Goldeneye, Zelda and Mario for me. I've been looking forward to the third… Read full review...

Dead Space 3 (game)

Released: 5th June 2013

The first two titles in the Dead Space series are some of the scariest and most thrilling games I have ever played. The atmosphere, setting, sound effects and sense of being alone combined to create… Read full review...

Crysis 3 (game)

Released: 5th June 2013

The Crysis games are well known for their spectacular visuals, from the original installment on PC through to the sequels which have been available for xbox 360 and PS3. This third installment is no different.… Read full review...

God of War: Ascension (game)

Released: 5th June 2013

The God of War series is well known for its spectacular visuals, gripping and fast moving gameplay and captivating stories. The second title to hit the PS3, God of War: Ascension is more of the… Read full review...

Helmand: The Diaries of Front-Line Soldiers (book)

By Paddy Ashdown, Lord Ashdown of Norton-sub-Hamdon, GCMG KBE PC Released: 20th May 2013

A vivid portrait of life on the frontline through the diaries and recollections of soldiers who contend with moustache competitions one minute and life threatening action the next. Funny, heart breaking, absorbing and above all… Read full review...

Star Trek Into Darkness (film)

Released: 16th May 2013

Visually spectacular and suitably action packed, Star Trek Into Darkness is a rock-solid installment in the venerable sci-fi franchise, even if it's not as fresh as its predecessor.

In Summer 2013, pioneering director J.J.… Read full review...

Oblivion (film)

Released: 19th April 2013

Visually striking but thinly scripted, Oblivion benefits greatly from its strong production values and an excellent performance from Tom Cruise.

Tom Cruise stars in Oblivion, an original and groundbreaking cinematic event from the visionary… Read full review...

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