http://www.expertreviews.co.uk/ Tue, 14 Feb 2012 01:49:39 +0000 editor@expertreviews.co.uk (Expert Reviews) technical@expertreviews.co.uk copyright Dennis Publishing Ltd. http://www.expertreviews.co.uk/images/logo.jpg http://www.expertreviews.co.uk/ Zend_Feed en-gb http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss 15 http://www.expertreviews.co.uk/games/1290295/valves-steam-hit-by-power-outage http://www.expertreviews.co.uk/games/1290295/valves-steam-hit-by-power-outage Digital distribution shows its weakeness as data centre drops dead]]> Mon, 13 Feb 2012 10:12:41 +0000 Valve's Steam hit by power outage http://www.expertreviews.co.uk/software/1289605/trine-2 http://www.expertreviews.co.uk/software/1289605/trine-2 Fight, jump and puzzle your way through a lush fantasy world in this beautiful platformer]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 08:00:00 +0000 Trine 2 http://www.expertreviews.co.uk/games/1290163/new-kinect-star-wars-game-modes-and-xbox-console-unveiled http://www.expertreviews.co.uk/games/1290163/new-kinect-star-wars-game-modes-and-xbox-console-unveiled Ever wanted to get in a dance-off with Vader? Neither have we]]> Tue, 07 Feb 2012 17:02:46 +0000 New Kinect Star Wars game modes and Xbox console unveiled http://www.expertreviews.co.uk/games/1290055/our-most-anticipated-playstation-vita-launch-games http://www.expertreviews.co.uk/games/1290055/our-most-anticipated-playstation-vita-launch-games Sony's new handheld is only three weeks away, and we can't wait to get our hands on one. With a fantastic launch line-up providing plenty of choice for early adopters, we've picked out the best of the bunch]]> Fri, 03 Feb 2012 15:43:00 +0000 Our most anticipated PlayStation Vita launch games http://www.expertreviews.co.uk/software/1289809/minecraft http://www.expertreviews.co.uk/software/1289809/minecraft A fantastically simple yet well executed sandbox game that's only limited by your imagination and creativity]]> Fri, 03 Feb 2012 08:00:00 +0000 MineCraft http://www.expertreviews.co.uk/games/1289968/everquest-goes-free-to-play-after-13-years http://www.expertreviews.co.uk/games/1289968/everquest-goes-free-to-play-after-13-years The grandfather of MMOs now available to all]]> Tue, 31 Jan 2012 09:53:04 +0000 EverQuest goes free to play after 13 years http://www.expertreviews.co.uk/software/1289803/telltale-games-jurassic-park http://www.expertreviews.co.uk/software/1289803/telltale-games-jurassic-park Telltale's new take on the point-and-click genre explores the dinosaur-infested island of Isla Nublar, but it's barely any more interactive than the film it's based on]]> Tue, 31 Jan 2012 08:00:00 +0000 Telltale Games Jurassic Park http://www.expertreviews.co.uk/home-entertainment/1289914/next-gen-xbox-rumoured-to-block-second-hand-games http://www.expertreviews.co.uk/home-entertainment/1289914/next-gen-xbox-rumoured-to-block-second-hand-games Could Microsoft be pandering to the publishers?]]> Thu, 26 Jan 2012 09:45:50 +0000 Next-gen Xbox rumoured to block second-hand games http://www.expertreviews.co.uk/software/1289116/need-for-speed-the-run http://www.expertreviews.co.uk/software/1289116/need-for-speed-the-run The NFS series takes inspiration from the Cannonball Run for its latest entry, taking in famous US landmarks in a cross-country race across America]]> Fri, 23 Dec 2011 08:00:00 +0000 Need for Speed: The Run http://www.expertreviews.co.uk/software/1289113/assassins-creed-revelations http://www.expertreviews.co.uk/software/1289113/assassins-creed-revelations Italian Assassin Ezio's final outing is set free in renaissance-era Constantinople, but series veterans won't find much in the way of innovation]]> Thu, 22 Dec 2011 08:00:00 +0000 Assassin's Creed Revelations http://www.expertreviews.co.uk/software/1289224/batman-arkham-city http://www.expertreviews.co.uk/software/1289224/batman-arkham-city The Dark Knight returns in what might be the best comic book superhero game we've ever played]]> Wed, 21 Dec 2011 11:44:00 +0000 Batman: Arkham City http://www.expertreviews.co.uk/games/1289236/syndicate-gets-australian-ban-ahead-of-february-launch http://www.expertreviews.co.uk/games/1289236/syndicate-gets-australian-ban-ahead-of-february-launch Electronic Arts refuses to censor, will release uncut version internationally]]> Wed, 21 Dec 2011 09:41:04 +0000 Syndicate gets Australian ban ahead of February launch http://www.expertreviews.co.uk/gadgets/1289233/playstation-vita-launches-in-japan-technical-problems-abound http://www.expertreviews.co.uk/gadgets/1289233/playstation-vita-launches-in-japan-technical-problems-abound Early adopters complain of crashes, freezes, lag and more]]> Wed, 21 Dec 2011 09:36:59 +0000 PlayStation Vita launches in Japan, technical problems abound http://www.expertreviews.co.uk/games/1289191/nintendo-3ds-ambassador-rewards-released http://www.expertreviews.co.uk/games/1289191/nintendo-3ds-ambassador-rewards-released Ten Game Boy Advance games now available for free download]]> Fri, 16 Dec 2011 09:47:58 +0000 Nintendo 3DS Ambassador rewards released http://www.expertreviews.co.uk/software/1288966/elder-scrolls-v-skyrim http://www.expertreviews.co.uk/software/1288966/elder-scrolls-v-skyrim This winter, we've lost ourselves amid the snow and dragonfire of Skyrim]]> Wed, 14 Dec 2011 08:00:00 +0000 Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim http://www.expertreviews.co.uk/games/1289044/top-10-christmas-games http://www.expertreviews.co.uk/games/1289044/top-10-christmas-games Ten Christmas crackers that are well-suited to entertain over the Yuletide]]> Fri, 09 Dec 2011 18:05:00 +0000 Top 10: Christmas games http://www.expertreviews.co.uk/games/1289023/nintendo-denies-miyamoto-retirement-claim http://www.expertreviews.co.uk/games/1289023/nintendo-denies-miyamoto-retirement-claim Father of Donkey Kong's step-down "not true"]]> Thu, 08 Dec 2011 09:56:45 +0000 Nintendo denies Miyamoto retirement claim http://www.expertreviews.co.uk/games/1288861/bethesda-to-release-skyrim-modding-tools http://www.expertreviews.co.uk/games/1288861/bethesda-to-release-skyrim-modding-tools Promises the same software used to make the game]]> Fri, 02 Dec 2011 10:34:51 +0000 Bethesda to release Skyrim modding tools http://www.expertreviews.co.uk/games/1288792/skyrim-patch-for-ps3-hits-europe http://www.expertreviews.co.uk/games/1288792/skyrim-patch-for-ps3-hits-europe Version 2.01 brings performance improvements to Sony console]]> Tue, 29 Nov 2011 10:23:54 +0000 Skyrim patch for PS3 hits Europe http://www.expertreviews.co.uk/software/1288765/uncharted-3-drakes-deception http://www.expertreviews.co.uk/software/1288765/uncharted-3-drakes-deception Your eyes don't deceive you, Uncharted is still the best looking game on any console]]> Mon, 28 Nov 2011 11:55:00 +0000 Uncharted 3: Drake's Deception http://www.expertreviews.co.uk/software/1288690/halo-combat-evolved-anniversary http://www.expertreviews.co.uk/software/1288690/halo-combat-evolved-anniversary It's been ten years since the first Xbox launched and the first Halo made us buy it]]> Sat, 26 Nov 2011 08:00:00 +0000 Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary http://www.expertreviews.co.uk/software/1288465/lace-mamba-global-the-book-of-unwritten-tales http://www.expertreviews.co.uk/software/1288465/lace-mamba-global-the-book-of-unwritten-tales Save the day, locate a gremlin called McGuffin and defeat the evil sorcerer in this point-and-click adventure set in a fantasy RPG universe]]> Mon, 21 Nov 2011 08:00:00 +0000 Lace Mamba Global The Book of Unwritten Tales http://www.expertreviews.co.uk/software/1288627/call-of-duty-modern-warfare-3 http://www.expertreviews.co.uk/software/1288627/call-of-duty-modern-warfare-3 This year's Call of Duty returns to the present day for more patriotic gunplay and frantic multiplayer action]]> Sat, 19 Nov 2011 08:00:00 +0000 Call of Duty Modern Warfare 3 http://www.expertreviews.co.uk/software/1288519/battlefield-3 http://www.expertreviews.co.uk/software/1288519/battlefield-3 An updated game engine makes Battlefield 3 one of the best-looking PC games currently available. Graphics are one thing, but can it maintain the multiplayer mayhem the series is renowned for?]]> Wed, 16 Nov 2011 08:00:00 +0000 Battlefield 3 http://www.expertreviews.co.uk/gadgets/1288342/onlive-microconsole-service http://www.expertreviews.co.uk/gadgets/1288342/onlive-microconsole-service Play the latest games anywhere, on any hardware with OnLive's streaming gaming platform]]> Sun, 13 Nov 2011 08:00:00 +0000 OnLive MicroConsole & Service http://www.expertreviews.co.uk/software/1288345/orcs-must-die http://www.expertreviews.co.uk/software/1288345/orcs-must-die This blend of third-person action, tower defence and genocidal intent is bound to bring a smile to your face]]> Tue, 08 Nov 2011 08:00:00 +0000 Orcs Must Die! http://www.expertreviews.co.uk/games/1288348/vet-and-noob-mw3-viral-hits-the-spot http://www.expertreviews.co.uk/games/1288348/vet-and-noob-mw3-viral-hits-the-spot Best advert yet for MW3]]> Mon, 07 Nov 2011 23:49:18 +0000 Vet and Noob: MW3 viral hits the spot http://www.expertreviews.co.uk/games/1288315/nintendo-patents-wiimote-touch-accessory http://www.expertreviews.co.uk/games/1288315/nintendo-patents-wiimote-touch-accessory Could be due for an outing when the Wii U launches]]> Fri, 04 Nov 2011 09:14:37 +0000 Nintendo patents Wiimote touch accessory http://www.expertreviews.co.uk/games/1288240/gamestop-bets-on-android-with-tablet-push http://www.expertreviews.co.uk/games/1288240/gamestop-bets-on-android-with-tablet-push Starts selling Acer, Asus and Samsung devices with games pre-loaded]]> Wed, 02 Nov 2011 12:09:20 +0000 GameStop bets on Android with tablet push http://www.expertreviews.co.uk/games/1288177/top-10-commercial-games-that-are-now-free http://www.expertreviews.co.uk/games/1288177/top-10-commercial-games-that-are-now-free Oldies and goodies sometimes became freebies - here are our top 10 released-as-freeware games]]> Fri, 28 Oct 2011 17:12:28 +0100 Top 10 commercial games that are now free