Alistair Jones

Careers: And then second year ends…

Largely, the extent to which you’re pressured to think about your future during your time at University depends on the people you surround yourself with. Your friends, flatmates, and even the stranger you share a heart-to- heart with over a pitcher of Eliminator can all shape your idea of the...
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Posted Nov. 13, 2016

Enter the Gungeon review

I have been looking forward to Enter the Gungeon for a while. Its publisher, Devolver Digital, is behind some of my favourite games, and I’ve poured unhealthy amounts of time into similar titles like The Binding of Isaac over the past few years. I’d even had a brief go at...
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Posted May. 13, 2016

Until Next Time: Blockbuster Titles 2016

2016 is shaping up to be a big year for video games. With a myriad of different and unique titles inbound over the next 9 months, Boar Games has picked out three blockbuster titles that you should keep your eyes on. Homefront: The Revolution While the original Homefront was a forgettable...
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Posted Mar. 18, 2016

Pokémon Celebrates Twentieth Anniversary

On 27 February 1996, the world was changed forever, as Pokémon Red and Green saw their original Japanese release. 20 years later, the franchise has grown into something more than just a game; the anime has run for nearly 1000 episodes, 19 feature-length films have been made and the manga...
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Posted Feb. 25, 2016

Game of the Year: The Full Rundown

Best Sports Game – Rocket League [dropcap]A[/dropcap]lthough it doesn’t have the massive budget, or big name sponsors of EA’s blockbuster Madden or FIFA franchises, Rocket League is one of the best games of 2015 as whole, and is far and away the year’s best ‘sport’ game, a feat it pulls off despite offering only the...
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Posted Feb. 3, 2016

Game of the Year 2015

Game of the Year 2015: The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt was always going to be good, but I don’t think anyone was prepared for just how good it was going to end up. Developer CD Projekt Red’s third iteration of the Witcher franchise is, put...
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Posted Feb. 2, 2016

Game of the Year – Runner Up 2015

Runner Up 2015: Fallout 4   Where to begin with Fallout 4? There’s no denying it has its problems. It’s buggy, often broken, and occasionally even a chore. But despite all that, people are content to pour hours, and even days of their lives into Bethesda’s third run at the...
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Posted Feb. 1, 2016

Game of the Year – Highly Commended

Highly Commended – Undertale   [dropcap]W[/dropcap]hat can you say about Undertale which hasn’t already been said? The story is unforgettable, the gameplay unique and compelling, the soundtrack spectacular and the characters endearing and genuine. In many ways Undertale is a revelation in modern gaming; witnessing such an emotionally impactful and...
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Posted Feb. 1, 2016

Game of the Year – Part 2

[dropcap]W[/dropcap]e continue our Game of the Year countdown today with our favourite of the new Episodic Games as well as another game that we felt deserved an award but perhaps not for the right reasons… It is, of course, our sobbing fanboy award. So without further ado, here are those that...
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Posted Jan. 31, 2016