Video Games

Join the force The next chapter in Nintendo’s beloved Metroid franchise, Metroid Prime: Federation Force—a first person shooter and sports game—is now available exclusively on...

Get those consoles and controllers ready because September is set to be one of the biggest months in video games ever. Bioshock. Destiny. Batman. NHL. FIFA. Dragon Quest. Forza. Yo-kai Watch. These are just some of the incredible game franchises that will get new releases this month. As if that wasn't impressive enough, there is also some new IPs on the horizon, including Ubisoft's Just Sing and the Xbox-exclusive ReCore. Let's take a look at the games!

Mic check, testing 1, 2, 3. It’s time to take centre stage for your grand pop idol debut in Tokyo Mirage Sessions #FE, Nintendo and Atlus’ dazzling new role-playing game for Wii U. This unique music-inspired crossover title blends the world of Nintendo’s Fire Emblem with Atlus’ Shin Megami Tensei in fun and imaginative ways sure to delight fans of these series. Explore a modern-day Tokyo and channel your inner pop star power to battle evil spirits out to harvest the creative energy from everyday citizens.

This is the moment The King of Fighters fans have been waiting for! The latest entry of SNK's renowned team fighting game series, The King of Fighters XIV, is now available on the PlayStation 4. Come find out how SNK worked to create an entry in the series that appeals to both hardcore fans and newcomers alike.

We have all been spending the last couple of weeks walking everywhere to catch all the Pokémon we can with the new smash hit mobile app, Pokémon Go. The only thing better than playing the game, is playing with friends and the best way to do that is by throwing a Pokémon Go party. I got some tips and some great gear to help your Pokémon Go party be the very best!

The school year is almost upon us, and if you are going to university, chances are you will be moving into a dorm. Granted you won’t be spending all your time in your dorm room, but when you are in there, you want it to be comfortable and to maximize what little space you have available. Hopefully this guide will help you pick out some great gear and give you some good ideas to give you the ultimate gaming station.

Choose your side—Team Mario or Team Sonic—and battle it out at the Rio 2016 Olympics to see who will top the podium. Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympics for Wii U lets you compete in 14 official Olympic events, and 3 original Duel events that give familiar sports a Mario & Sonic twist. Train with your favourite characters like Yoshi and Tails, then go for the gold!

Following last year's highly praised Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate, Capcom's hit action RPG franchise is back with another exciting entry on Nintendo 3DS, Monster Hunter Generations. Celebrating the last decade of Monster Hunter gaming, this latest version features a blend of new locations and monsters, and returning fan-favourites, all presented with the latest generation of graphics and gameplay enhancements!

After a three-year break, Sony and Insomniac Games' flagship platformer-shooter franchise Ratchet & Clank has made its triumphant return on PlayStation 4. This re-imagining of the first game in the series is bigger and better in every way—new worlds, new weapons, new bosses, and gorgeous new graphics are just the beginning. PlayStation fans, you won't want to miss this one!

August has always been one of my favourite months for new video games as it means a new Madden NFL game is right around the corner, and just as exciting, that game more than any other signifies that the tidal wave of new AAA fall/holiday games has officially begun. Before the next school year and cooler weather begins, here are the sizzling hot games releasing in August 2016.