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The showrunner of JJ Abrams’ new series Alcatraz (latest news: production apparently stopped for reshoots) talks about what the two shows have in common…

Hustle Kings for Vita is about as pure billiards as it can get – it’s all about hitting balls into other balls and then into some holes. Everything about it is designed to give the authentic pool experience without having to navigate around some drunk dude at the nearest bar. …

Lee Harris gives the case for and against Neil Gaiman and Dave McKean’s attempt to create a modern fairy tale

A pair of stellar universal iOS releases lead our iPad reviews column this week: Riptide GP – a jet ski racer from the developer of Hydro Thunder Hurricane – and Bike Baron, the top-selling motorcycle platformer that shines despite obvious influences. Over on page two, we’re taking a different tact …

Norman Lovett and Hattie Hayridge bring their stand up act to Prestatyn

Vampires, werewolves and zombies have already become small screen superstars, so what supernatural creature should be next?

Over-the-top football hasn’t had a proper home since 2002’s NFL Blitz 20-03. That’s all about to change in the new year when EA Sports’ NFL Blitz takes to the gridiron in January of 2012. This fumble-happy, interception-laden comeback brings the arcade franchise back to its roots with no rules, no …

A Misfits series three world exclusive and the sizzling SFX Hot 50 revealed in the latest issue of the galaxy’s greatest sci-fi mag

Hey, remember when SSX was SSX: Deadly Descents? Publisher EA eventually dropped that subtitle in a signal to fans that this newest entry was a true return to the pure and classic snowboarding gameplay they loved during the last console generation, not just an edgy and gritty spin-off. We followed …

From Dungeon Defenders’ description alone, it may sound like the developers at Trendy Entertainment may have bitten off more than they can chew. But from our experience playing the game, it looks to be combining the mix of gameplay styles together quite nicely. We had a chance to run through …