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Author Archives: Rishi Alwani
Review: Forza Horizon 2
With comprehensive control options and an endless number of things to do, it’s got everything you need to whet your appetite for all things on four wheels.
Hands-on: Oculus Rift virtual reality headset with Alien Isolation, Crysis 3
We tried out the latest version (DK2) of the Oculus Rift at a recent AMD event with demos of Crysis 3 and Alien: Isolation, and came away impressed with the VR tech.
Review: Xbox One
It simply boils down to what you want to play. If you’re looking for a (not so definitive) all-in-one solution to your media needs that happens to also have a solid roster of exclusive games, jump right in.
Review: Wolfenstein: The New Order
The New Order is a fun ride if you can stomach the cost of admission and quirks that go along with it. It’s refreshingly old school, much like the choice of vinyl over MP3.
Review: Watch Dogs
If you were expecting a game that’s all action from the very beginning, be warned: Watch Dogs is somewhat of a slow burn. Throw in characters that are anything but cliché and dialogue that isn’t gag-worthy, and you have a game that’s rather competent.
Review: Child of Light
Barring a few issues with pacing and difficulty, Child of Light is a fantastic adventure that’s worth your time and energy.
Review: Metal Gear Solid 5: Ground Zeroes
To everyone but the hardcore Metal Gear fans, this is a wanton cash grab. This should have been a demo or, at the very least, an add-in with another game.
IVG Back Catalogue: Quake 3 Arena
With Titanfall just around the corner, we look at back at one of the most influential multiplayer shooters ever.
Preview: South Park: The Stick of Truth
While most games bearing the South Park moniker have been middling at best, The Stick of Truth appears to be cut from a different cloth.
IVG’s Games of the Generation – Part 2
In part two, Rishi Alwani details his top five games of the generation gone by.
Hardware review: PlayStation 4
Yes, next-gen is here, but with some strings attached and conditions that apply.
Review: Batman: Arkham Origins
Arkham Origins might not be the superhero game you want, or one you expected, but it’s entertaining enough to bookend the Arkham trilogy in a manner befitting its predecessors.
Review: Grand Theft Auto V
If you had to buy just one game this year, Grand Theft Auto V could very well be that game.
Review: Puppeteer
Considering that other first-party publishers are phoning it in and playing it safe, it’s nice to see a charming platformer with a more than ample amount of ingenuity to boot.
Review: Rayman Legends
It might not be the most tech-packed game nor does it boast a slew of features, but it has heart and an attitude, with gameplay chops that will keep you coming back.
Review: Killzone: Mercenary
If you’re a fan of the series or simply looking for an excuse to switch on your Vita, look no further.
Review: Remember Me
Remember Me is an aesthetically pleasing game, but ultimately fails to realise its own potential, becoming yet another linear action game.
UPDATE: India not getting Xbox One this year, will get it by late 2014
Microsoft India has confirmed that the Xbox One will not be launching in India this year.
Opinion: An open letter to Microsoft
A gamer’s heartfelt letter to Microsoft regarding their Xbox One shenanigans.
Review: Resident Evil: Revelations
If you can overlook the graphics, Resident Evil: Revelations is a return to form for a series that’s had its fair share of ups and downs.
Review: Metro: Last Light
In spite of some minor issues and the drama preceding its release, Metro: Last Light is a fantastic sequel that improves on most, if not all aspects of it’s predecessor.
Preview: The Last of Us
With the Last of Us, developer Naughty Dog have gone out of their way to craft a world and fiction that feels genuine, authentic and downright believable.
Review: Injustice: Gods Among Us
Injustice: Gods Among Us is an engaging and enthralling super-hero themed fighter that never quite realises its full potential.