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CONTENT ARCHIVE | 2023 | JULY - SEPTEMBER
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PIXEL REVIEW: BIONICLE XBOX 27/9/2023
The Bionicle range would help LEGO recover in the early years of the 21st Century, veteran developer Argonaut wouldn't be so lucky, as this sixth-gen platformer marked one of their final outings. Read Shane's thoughts now!
PIXEL REVIEW: BIONICLE XBOX 27/9/2023
The Bionicle range would help LEGO recover in the early years of the 21st Century, veteran developer Argonaut wouldn't be so lucky, as this sixth-gen platformer marked one of their final outings. Read Shane's thoughts now!
PIXEL REVIEW: THE PINBALL ARCADE: SEASON 1 | SEASON 2 PS4 24/9/2023
The first two seasons of The Pinball Arcade received retail releases and comprised a whopping 42 tables between them. Tom is on hand to (try to) condense this all into a review that will tell you whether they're worth investigating!
PIXEL REVIEW: THE PINBALL ARCADE: SEASON 1 | SEASON 2 PS4 24/9/2023
The first two seasons of The Pinball Arcade received retail releases and comprised a whopping 42 tables between them. Tom is on hand to (try to) condense this all into a review that will tell you whether they're worth investigating!
PIXEL REVIEW: RESIDENT EVIL 5 PS3 21/9/2023
The fifth instalment in Capcom's legendary series moved further away from its survival horror 'n' zombies roots. RE5 proved contentious with some, but as Shane recalls, it was one of the most enjoyable co-op games of its time.
PIXEL REVIEW: RESIDENT EVIL 5 PS3 21/9/2023
The fifth instalment in Capcom's legendary series moved further away from its survival horror 'n' zombies roots. RE5 proved contentious with some, but as Shane recalls, it was one of the most enjoyable co-op games of its time.
PIXEL REVIEW: KIRBY AND THE RAINBOW PAINTBRUSH WIIU 18/9/2023
Nintendo continued to add to its sterling line-up of Wii U platformers in 2015 with the return of Kirby. Similar to the DS outing that utilised stylus-drawn rainbow ropes, Tom discovers how it fared in a home console setting.
PIXEL REVIEW: KIRBY AND THE RAINBOW PAINTBRUSH WIIU 18/9/2023
Nintendo continued to add to its sterling line-up of Wii U platformers in 2015 with the return of Kirby. Similar to the DS outing that utilised stylus-drawn rainbow ropes, Tom discovers how it fared in a home console setting.
PIXEL REVIEW: MIRROR'S EDGE CATALYST PS4 15/9/2023
Faith Connors returned in 2016 for another slice of parkour action/adventuring. How would an open-world setting fit with Mirror's Edge's tight, exciting gameplay? Tom examines how Catalyst stacks up in his latest review.
PIXEL REVIEW: MIRROR'S EDGE CATALYST PS4 15/9/2023
Faith Connors returned in 2016 for another slice of parkour action/adventuring. How would an open-world setting fit with Mirror's Edge's tight, exciting gameplay? Tom examines how Catalyst stacks up in his latest review.
PIXEL REVIEW: PAC-MAN CHAMPIONSHIP EDITION X360 13/9/2023
Twelve years after Time Crisis, Pac-Man's creator Toru Iwatani returned for one last hurrah. Championship Edition would see the famous yellow pill-muncher return, in fine style, on Xbox 360. Read Shane's review now!
PIXEL REVIEW: PAC-MAN CHAMPIONSHIP EDITION X360 13/9/2023
Twelve years after Time Crisis, Pac-Man's creator Toru Iwatani returned for one last hurrah. Championship Edition would see the famous yellow pill-muncher return, in fine style, on Xbox 360. Read Shane's review now!
PIXEL REVIEW: LEGENDARY PS3 10/9/2023
Uh-oh: someone's opened Pandora's Box and all hell has broken loose, as Legendary pits the player against a deadly array of mythical creatures. Weapons at the ready, you can read Shane's take on Spark Unlimited's FPS now.
PIXEL REVIEW: LEGENDARY PS3 10/9/2023
Uh-oh: someone's opened Pandora's Box and all hell has broken loose, as Legendary pits the player against a deadly array of mythical creatures. Weapons at the ready, you can read Shane's take on Spark Unlimited's FPS now.
PIXEL REVIEW: SUPER MARIO GALAXY WII 7/9/2023
Mario with motion controls: Nintendo provided the perfect mix of polish, traditional 3D platforming with a slew of excellent new features. It helps that it's a wondrous place to explore, too. Read Tom's take on this 2007 classic now!
PIXEL REVIEW: SUPER MARIO GALAXY WII 7/9/2023
Mario with motion controls: Nintendo provided the perfect mix of polish, traditional 3D platforming with a slew of excellent new features. It helps that it's a wondrous place to explore, too. Read Tom's take on this 2007 classic now!
PIXEL REVIEW: NO STRAIGHT ROADS PS4 31/8/2023
We at The Pixel Empire love games that do things differently and boy, does No Straight Roads do things differently. Tom covers this joyous, 2020 rhythm-beat 'em up fusion from Malaysian developers Metronomik, in his latest review.
PIXEL REVIEW: NO STRAIGHT ROADS PS4 31/8/2023
We at The Pixel Empire love games that do things differently and boy, does No Straight Roads do things differently. Tom covers this joyous, 2020 rhythm-beat 'em up fusion from Malaysian developers Metronomik, in his latest review.
PIXEL REVIEW: ALIENS: DARK DESCENT XSX 28/8/2023
Shane gets our Xbox Series X coverage rolling with a return for one of gaming's most enduring licenses. Focus followed their solid co-op shooter Fireteam Elite with this atmospheric tactics title. Read our review to find out how it fares!
PIXEL REVIEW: ALIENS: DARK DESCENT XSX 28/8/2023
Shane gets our Xbox Series X coverage rolling with a return for one of gaming's most enduring licenses. Focus followed their solid co-op shooter Fireteam Elite with this atmospheric tactics title. Read our review to find out how it fares!
PIXEL REVIEW: LILO & STITCH: TROUBLE IN PARADISE PS 20/8/2023
2002 saw Blitz Games creating a console-exclusive, Crash Bandicoot-alike platformer for the original PlayStation. Would this chirpy action game channel Disney's early nineties pomp, or prove another 3D disappointment?
PIXEL REVIEW: LILO & STITCH: TROUBLE IN PARADISE PS 20/8/2023
2002 saw Blitz Games creating a console-exclusive, Crash Bandicoot-alike platformer for the original PlayStation. Would this chirpy action game channel Disney's early nineties pomp, or prove another 3D disappointment?
PIXEL REVIEW: SPLIT/SECOND: VELOCITY X360 9/8/2023
Black Rock Studios mixed cinematic action set-pieces with challenging gameplay in a racer that would prove a cult hit amongst gamers in 2010. Read Shane's review to learn more about Split/Second!
PIXEL REVIEW: SPLIT/SECOND: VELOCITY X360 9/8/2023
Black Rock Studios mixed cinematic action set-pieces with challenging gameplay in a racer that would prove a cult hit amongst gamers in 2010. Read Shane's review to learn more about Split/Second!
PIXEL REVIEW: FLASHBACK SMD 4/8/2023
Tom revisits Delphine's gaming colossus, Flashback. The pinnacle of cinematic platforming, it featured some of the best visuals, gameplay and levels of any title from the 16-bit era, and remains one of the greatest games we've ever played.
PIXEL REVIEW: FLASHBACK SMD 4/8/2023
Tom revisits Delphine's gaming colossus, Flashback. The pinnacle of cinematic platforming, it featured some of the best visuals, gameplay and levels of any title from the 16-bit era, and remains one of the greatest games we've ever played.
PIXEL REVIEW: CRIMSON SKIES: HIGH ROAD TO REVENGE XBOX 30/7/2023
The sky's the limit for FASA's superlative shoot 'em up. This Xbox exclusive saw Microsoft taking the fight to Rogue Leader in what remains an action-packed, exciting representative of its genre. Read Shane's thoughts now!
PIXEL REVIEW: CRIMSON SKIES: HIGH ROAD TO REVENGE XBOX 30/7/2023
The sky's the limit for FASA's superlative shoot 'em up. This Xbox exclusive saw Microsoft taking the fight to Rogue Leader in what remains an action-packed, exciting representative of its genre. Read Shane's thoughts now!
PIXEL PROTOTYPES: DEAD 'N' FURIOUS 2 DS 24/7/2023
We get an exclusive look at Dream On Studio's planned sequel to the innovative DS stylus shooter Dead 'n' Furious. Tom examines what would have been a very different action game in his exclusive prototype playtest.
PIXEL PROTOTYPES: DEAD 'N' FURIOUS 2 DS 24/7/2023
We get an exclusive look at Dream On Studio's planned sequel to the innovative DS stylus shooter Dead 'n' Furious. Tom examines what would have been a very different action game in his exclusive prototype playtest.
PIXEL Q&A: BENJAMIN YORIS - DEAD 'N' FURIOUS 2 DS 24/7/2023
Was the DS denied its own Resident Evil 4? We chat to Ben Yoris, Production and Game designer at Dream On Studio, about the promising 2007 Dead 'n' Furious sequel that, sadly, would never see the light of day.
PIXEL Q&A: BENJAMIN YORIS - DEAD 'N' FURIOUS 2 DS 24/7/2023
Was the DS denied its own Resident Evil 4? We chat to Ben Yoris, Production and Game designer at Dream On Studio, about the promising 2007 Dead 'n' Furious sequel that, sadly, would never see the light of day.
PIXEL REVIEW: LOST ODYSSEY X360 19/7/2023
Hironobu Sakaguchi followed Blue Dragon with another exclusive Xbox 360 JRPG. Lost Odyssey carried echoes of his past works, but would this ambitious, 4-disc adventure provide the next step for its genre? Read Tom's review now!
PIXEL REVIEW: LOST ODYSSEY X360 19/7/2023
Hironobu Sakaguchi followed Blue Dragon with another exclusive Xbox 360 JRPG. Lost Odyssey carried echoes of his past works, but would this ambitious, 4-disc adventure provide the next step for its genre? Read Tom's review now!
PIXEL REVIEW: DEAD 'N' FURIOUS DS 17/7/2023
Dream On Studio channelled lightgun games in a creative way in 2007 with Dead 'n' Furious, which used the Nintendo DS's stylus to clever effect. Shane reviews this action-packed blaster in his latest review.
PIXEL REVIEW: DEAD 'N' FURIOUS DS 17/7/2023
Dream On Studio channelled lightgun games in a creative way in 2007 with Dead 'n' Furious, which used the Nintendo DS's stylus to clever effect. Shane reviews this action-packed blaster in his latest review.
PIXEL REVIEW: STRANGLEHOLD PS3 12/7/2023
Midway teamed up with legendary film director John Woo and Chow Yun-Fat to realise one of the most action packed video games ever made. But was it any good? It's Tequila Time for Shane in his latest review!
PIXEL REVIEW: STRANGLEHOLD PS3 12/7/2023
Midway teamed up with legendary film director John Woo and Chow Yun-Fat to realise one of the most action packed video games ever made. But was it any good? It's Tequila Time for Shane in his latest review!
PIXEL REVIEW: TELLTALE'S 7TH GEN CSI SERIES X360 PS3 5/7/2023
HARD EVIDENCE | DEADLY INTENT | FATAL CONSPIRACY
Before striking it rich with The Walking Dead, Telltale had been busy crafting a trio of seventh generation investigation games based on the TV show Crime Scene Investigation. Tom gets forensic in his triple-header review.
PIXEL REVIEW: TELLTALE'S 7TH GEN CSI SERIES X360 PS3 5/7/2023
HARD EVIDENCE | DEADLY INTENT | FATAL CONSPIRACY
Before striking it rich with The Walking Dead, Telltale had been busy crafting a trio of seventh generation investigation games based on the TV show Crime Scene Investigation. Tom gets forensic in his triple-header review.
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