Gaming

Super Mario Run hit 40 million downloads in four days

By now you know that Super Mario Run has become the latest mobile gaming sensation, but just how successful is Nintendo’s first proper mobile game?…

Dishonored 2 gets New Game Plus mode this week

We really enjoyed Dishonored 2 (review), being a worthy follow-up to the excellent 2012 original. It’s not perfect though, as the lack of a…

Farming Simulator 17 [Xbox One] review: Old MacDonald had a clunky farm

There’s pretty much a game for everyone. From simulating railroads and buses to dating pigeons. For those of with a green thumb and a…

Line Defense and Oceanhorn: this week’s top mobile games

Welcome to Gearburn’s Mobile Game Picks of the Week, a weekly series in which Hadlee takes a look at the latest, most entertaining, or…

Final Fantasy XV [PS4] review: Is it worth the wait?

It’s been ten years since Square Enix announced the development of PlayStation 3 exclusive, Final Fantasy Versus XIII. In 2012, the title was rebranded to…

Dragon Quest Builders [PS4] review: one of the most delightful games you’ll ever play

It’s coming on Christmas and that means, for most of us, it’s at least a week of kicking back and celebrating the end of…

Lost Odyssey free on Xbox One, Blue Dragon also compatible

Two of the Xbox 360‘s best JRPGs are finally available for download on the Xbox One. Both Blue Dragon and Lost Odyssey are available…

Titanfall blows past 10-million sales barrier

Respawn Entertainment’s celebrating a massive milestone after its mech-based first-person shooter Titanfall hit the 10-million purchases mark across the world this past weekend. The…

Humble Monthly Bundle offers a digital gaming package every month

Humble Bundle is known for its regular ‘pay-what-you-want’ video game and book packages, which also help different charities from proceeds. Announced on Thursday, the…

Minecraft: Story Mode coming 13 October courtesy of Telltale [video]

Episodic gaming has seen a minor revival thanks to Dontnod Entertainment‘s Life Is Strange and Telltale Games‘ recent dally with the Games of Thrones…

Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain review: does Big Boss deserve his title?

The Metal Gear series has a deliciously convoluted and robust lore — it’s what keeps players like myself coming back for more. Metal Gear…

Gran Turismo 6 finally gets a track editor as an iOS, Android app

It’s tough being a gamer in today’s world. If we aren’t forced to pay exorbitant fees for unfinished games, our pleas to make some…

Dark Souls III and the genius that is Hidetaka Miyazaki

Praised by the critics, passionately devoured by die-hard fans, the Dark Souls franchise created by Hidetaka Miyazaki, is not for amateurs. Drawing inspiration from…

Tony Hawk Pro Skater 5’s day-one patch is larger than the game

Consumers generally expect that when they purchase a game, said game is 100% completed by the developers. Sadly, that’s pretty much a pipe dream…

We hope Halo 5: Guardians is as good as this TV commercial [video]

Games are getting seriously close to burying the uncanny valley altogether and jumping out of their screen confines, and the latest Halo 5: Guardians…

NBA 2K16 review: dribble some balls in this year’s basketball update

This year’s release of NBA 2K16 sees a more polished basketball experience with some excellent additions. How does the latest version stack up against…

Russell, Bushnell or Baer: Who is the true father of video games?

Video games have become an integral part of human culture and have undoubtedly cemented their place in the corridors of the future. It’s hard…

‘Party Hard’ review: killing the noise

Have you ever craved a bit of peace and quiet or a good night’s sleep, but your next door neighbour is hosting a rave…

‘Layers of Fear’ Early Access preview: trust nothing, fear everything

Enter a world of true madness where nothing is as it seems. A terrifying place where the lines between horror and reality are all…

Nintendo’s Mario turns 30: we and his creators pay homage

Incredibly, 30 years ago this past weekend, Nintendo‘s Mario turned 30. It’s an impressive feat for a character that has touched the lives of…

Super Mario Maker review: the quintessential gamer’s game

“How on earth do you review a game like this?” I asked myself one lonely and bored Saturday night while waiting patiently for it…

Scalebound: everything we know about the Xbox One exclusive so far

Imagine exploring a vast magical wilderness on the back of a flying dragon. Imagine forming a bond with this dragon and charging with it…

5 family-friendly LEGO games for the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One

I wanted to call this article “next gen LEGO round up”, but to be fair here this is no longer “next-gen”. The problem is…

Huawei’s All-Optical smart-home showcase unleashes a new era of home connectivity in Africa

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