Day: 13 September 2005

Rebelstar: Tactical Command (GBA)

Well, there’s a thing. I’m sure anyone who’s had an interest even slightly deeper than the most casual gamer will know the name Julian Gollop. There’s a good chance you’ll know he has a brother and together they’re produced some of the very finest turn-based tactical science fiction games in the history of videogaming. Here’s

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Fuel Shortage in Scotland

“Don’t Panic!” the newspapers scream. “Meeeeeeehhhhhhh!” bleats the population of Midlothian. “Meeeeh? What are we not supposed to panic about? Fuel? Protests? Fuel protests? MeeeeeeEEEAAH! Look! A petrol pump with one person waiting!” “THE SKY IS FALLING IN” And so the newspapers create a fuel shortage where none existed. None existed because there are no

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Legend of Zelda – The Miniyeeeaaargghh Cap

Every part of this game, including the bosses has been an absolute joy. Alongside the main quest there’s all the miniatures to collect, the kinstones to join, and all the exploring to do. So why bother adding a fecking irritatingly long winded battle at the end? It’s not that the final boss is difficult, cos

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