Console Monster:
It may be hard to imagine now but, before the days of the internet, the only way to play multiplayer video games was to invite your friends round to your house for shared screen action. While the rise of Xbox Live and the PlayStation Network saw a huge decline in the amount of titles with sofa-based multiplayer support, there has been a small resurgence in recent years. The latest offering in the split-screen revival is “Extreme Exorcism” – a 16-bit paranormal action-platformer from New York-based indie developer Golden Ruby Games.
A.J. says: "Video Chums debuted two years ago today and it has given me the opportunity to play many buried treasures. Here, I count down the ten most underrated games out of the 191 that I've reviewed within the past year. Enjoy!"
GamesAsylum: "We’ve seen fewer releases this year, especially during the usually crowded festive season. Even with fewer triple-A titles on the shelves though, a fair few games still sunk without trace. GamesAsylum looks at ten of these games"
GI:
Fighting doppelgangers is nothing new to gamers. At some point, anyone who’s played an RPG or action game has wound up fighting an exact replica – or close comparison – to a player-controlled character. It makes sense to be so common in games; the main character is usually a formidable force, and it causes players to think how the best way to fight themselves would be.