July, 2010

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New Xbox 360 review: Worth the upgrade?

The new Xbox 360 looks lovely, there’s no arguing with that, but if you own one already is there much point in upgrading? Read our Xbox 360 review: Worth the upgrade? And we’ll spell out the pros and cons of jumping to Microsoft’s smaller, quieter Xbox.

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New Xbox 360 review

The New Xbox 360 couldn’t come soon enough. Our ageing Xbox 360 Elite had begun to look like a tech antiquity next to the latest Freeview HD boxes, media streamers and Blu-ray players, but despite sounding like a hovering harrier jump jet, as suffering more red rings than a diuretic monkey, we loved Microsoft’s console. And the new version? It’s kicked off our romance all over again. Read our new Xbox 360 review to see how smitten we’ve become.

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Dragon Quest IX review Dragon Quest IX review

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Dragon Quest IX review

The Dragon Quest series may have sold over 50 million copies worldwide but in the West its profile is much more humble than in its native Japan, where it even manages to out-do Final Fantasy in the popularity stakes. However, Square Enix is attempting to rectify this disparity with Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies, which has been designed with a Western audience in mind. Has the company succeeded? Read on to find out in our full Dragon Quest IX review.

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Dragon Quest IX review: Storyline

When it comes to RPG titles the storyline is arguably the most important part of the puzzle – if you don’t engage and empathise with the characters portrayed on-screen then chances are you’ll lose interest quicker than England can exit a World Cup. Does Dragon Quest IX hit the target when it comes to riveting narrative? Read on to find out in this section of our Dragon Quest IX review.

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Dragon Quest IX review: Multiplayer

The Dragon Quest series has stolen the hearts of millions of gamers across the globe thanks to its gripping RPG action but up to this point it’s primarily been a solo experience. Given Dragon Quest IX’s heavy preoccupation with multiplayer options, does the game’s shift in focus result in a less cohesive experience? We’re about to find out in this part of our Dragon Quest IX review.

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Dragon Quest IX review: Gameplay

Console RPGs are multi-faceted and brain-bustlingly complicated, but one of Square Enix’s key objectives with Dragon Quest IX was to make a title that would be accessible enough to appeal to newcomers while providing a stern challenge for grizzled veterans. Read this part of our Dragon Quest IX review for our handy guide to what makes this DS epic so special.

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Good morning all. Pour yourself some freshly squeezed fruit juice and we’ll dish up last nights news that you may have missed – its time for your Techie Breakie.

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The iPhone 4 jailbreak is just days away according to Comex, the brains behind the Spirit iPhone jailbreak. He’s taken to Twitter to confirm that he won’t be waiting for the iOS 4.1 update and is working flat out to release a new iPhone 4 jailbreak solution. If you’re waiting to bust open your iPhone 4, read on for the word straight from the canny coder…

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