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Hands-on with Bioshock Infinite
James Dominguez Bioshock Infinite is one of the most eagerly anticipated games of 2013, and this week DexX got the chance to play it.
Terror, horror, and the gross-out: games that made you squirm
James Dominguez It seems to be official: Dead Space isn't scary any more. DexX takes the opportunity to look back on games that have scared us, horrified us, and revolted us.
Your Turn: Share your shame
Screen Play reader Steven Smoothy Here on Screen Play we talk about our Piles of Shame - our many unfinished games. Today, Steve "Smoolander" Smoothy suggests that sharing your shame may lessen it.
Tuesday Newsday: More Rs than a pirate convention
James Dominguez In this week's news round-up, we have the two big winners at the DICE awards and a whole lot of R18+ rated games.
Sing Party: Bum note
Jason Hill The Wii U controller's tablet-like screen is perfect for karaoke games, but Sing Party represents a missed opportunity.
Screenshot jigsaw puzzle #27
James Dominguez Another week has flown by, and it's time to strap on your thinking caps for the Friday jigsaw.
The definitions game
James Dominguez The interactive exploration experience Proteus has once again sparked the "not a game" argument, but DexX suggests that this is not an argument either side can win.
The future of memory - a preview of Remember Me
James Dominguez Remember Me comes from an unlikely union of French studio and Japanese publisher. DexX spoke to the game's Creative Director about this mind-warping action adventure.
Engineering fear in Dead Space 3
James Dominguez Dead Space 3 goes on sale tomorrow, and DexX spoke to Producer Jesse Abney about what players can expect this time around.
Tuesday Newsday: GTA V gets a release date
James Dominguez In today's news round-up, Grand Theft Auto V gets a releases date a little later than planned, Sony may be about to announce the PlayStation 4, and more.
Joe Danger Touch: Wheelie good
Jason Hill Joe Danger Touch is a hugely entertaining game thoughtfully designed to suit touch-screen devices.
Screenshot jigsaw puzzle #26
James Dominguez While away your Friday by pondering our latest jigsaw puzzle. Can you work out what the pictured game is?
Your Review: DmC: Devil may Cry
Screen Play reader Ryan Linegar In our first Your Turn submission for the month, Screen Play regular Ryan Linegar shares his impressions of the brand new DmC: Devil May Cry.
Your Turn: December/January winner
James Dominguez Several strong entries over the past few months have made this Your Turn winner difficult to choose.
Disney takes gaming to Infinity and beyond
James Dominguez Disney Interactive has unveiled a massively ambitious new project called Disney Infinity, which promises to unify the Disney universe in a single game experience.
Making magic in a hurry - Global Game Jam 2013
James Dominguez With the huge teams and long production cycles of modern games, making a whole playable game from scratch in 48 hours may seem impossible, but that is what Game Jam is all about.
Tuesday Newsday: Doom and gloom
James Dominguez Did you have a good long weekend? While you get back into the swing of work, here are some of the news stories of the past week.
Paper Mario Sticker Star: Flat out fun
Jason Hill Mario is again “flat out” saving the Mushroom Kingdom from the devious villain Bowser in Paper Mario Sticker Star.
Screenshot jigsaw puzzle #25
James Dominguez As our first week back for 2013 wraps up, here is your Friday jigsaw puzzle
Your Turn: Gamer dad - M.I.A.
Screen Play reader Ben Hayes Gaming and parenting are not always compatible. Reader Ben Hayes has written up his experiences of being a gamer dad.
