Live Show: Episode 69 – Best of 2011

February 3, 2012 in Featured, Live Show

This week rawDLC returns, launching its first show of 2012! The boys talk about what they’ve been up to over the course of the new year, breaking down their hands-on time with The Darkness II, Street Fighter X Tekken, Asura’s Wrath and Darksiders II. Plus, rawDLC gives its super-duper-epic breakdown of the best and worst games of 2011. Check it out! Read the rest of this entry →

Interview: Seth Olshfski on The Darkness II

January 25, 2012 in Featured, Games, Interviews

The Darkness is one of my favourite comics of all time. Not for the story or the violence, but more the way it constantly evolves with new artists and writers. The games are evolving, too. At a recent Insert Coin(s) event (pics here) I had a chance to chat with The Darkness II’s producer, Seth Olshfski. We talked about the game, his career and pet hates. Click over for the full interview. Read the rest of this entry →

Review: The Lord of the Rings: War in the North

December 19, 2011 in Games, PC/Mac, PS3, Review, Xbox 360

The Lord of the Rings is one of the few franchises that has a decent track record for more good games than awful cash-ins. As Christmas is upon us and most of us are happily smashing through the best games of the year, it is easy to overlook the titles that fall under the 8.5-9 score bracket. One of these titles is The Lord of the Rings: War in the North. Check out my review after the jump. Read the rest of this entry →

Live Show: Episode 67 – And the Saints come marching in…

December 8, 2011 in Featured, Live Show

On this week’s show Josh and Dave get a little nostalgic, kickin’ it Platforms style with Nachos overseas on a press trip. The dynamic duo wax lyrical on the awesome up and coming Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning and ultra-violent The Darkness II. The guys break down the newly announced South Park RPG before finishing off by strapping on Saints Row: The Third for this week’s review. Read the rest of this entry →

Live Show: Episode 66 – Uncharted expectations

December 1, 2011 in Featured, Live Show

This week on the podcast Dave is back and ready for action as the guys double-tap back-to-back reviews of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 and Uncharted 3: Drake’s Deception. Also, Dave breaks down his hands-on time with Starbreeze’s new future first-person shooter, Syndicate, followed by a look at some bizarre local gaming news and Australian game development as a whole. Read the rest of this entry →

Live Show: Episode 65 – Rimming the sky

November 27, 2011 in Featured, Live Show

This week on rawDLC, Dave sits out due to illness, leaving Josh and Nachos at the helm for our hugely anticipated Skyrim review. Plus, we cover news that has surfaced on the long lost BioShock movie along with the awesome decisions made on its direction and, as a bonus, we break down the best and worst titles from this quarter to help you get the most out of your Christmas dollars. Read the rest of this entry →

Review: Batman: Arkham City

November 20, 2011 in Featured, PC/Mac, PS3, Review, Xbox 360

Welcome to the first instance of crossover work we’re doing with another of the awesome sites under the Neon banner. I have started doing some work for Oscar over at the geektastic The Sci Fi Show. I take a look at Batman: Arkham City and see if it is worthy of its place at the throne of Batman games. I delve deep into the title and explores what it has on offer. Read the rest of this entry →

Review: Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary

November 18, 2011 in Featured, Games, Review, Xbox 360

As a series, Halo may have somewhat lost the plot in its various iterations since the original Combat Evolved title. But the original game is one of those gaming staples that has to be played to be appreciated. Microsoft has prettified the old FPS and is offering it at a reduced price. But does the old gameplay stand up to a decade of first-person shooter evolution? Read the rest of this entry →

Live Show: Episode 64 – Die by the Creed

November 17, 2011 in Featured, Live Show

This week Dave, Josh and Nathan blend into the background before hitting a zipline and dropping in for the kill in Assassin’s Creed Revelations. The lads breakdown the recent booze-filled launches for Saints Row: The Third and Need for Speed The Run, rant on Valve’s recent security issues and cast an eye over screens of the new Alan Wake property and a possible new release from BioWare. Read the rest of this entry →

Live Show: Episode 62 – Drift, dribble, nuthin’ but net

November 4, 2011 in Featured, Live Show

This week Josh, Dave and Nachos get physical reviewing three sports titles in one fell swoop. The boys look at FIFA 12 and its amazing new engine, Dave and Josh pump up their Reebox and get into NBA 2K12 and put the pedal to the metal in the high speed Xbox360 exclusive, Forza Motorsport 4. Nachos rants on DICE’s bizarre handling of Battlefield 3 reviews and Dave breaks down Max Payne 3. Read the rest of this entry →