3D printing has always seemed to me one of those futuristic technologies too far removed from the realms of everyday life to actually be viable. I’d be outright lying if I claimed to have a solid understanding of how the process works, but from what I can tell it involves formulating a computer aided design, […]
No Laughing Matter
We all have those crazy irrational fears. Some people are scared of enclosed spaces, others are left petrified at the concept of public speaking, there’s even a fear of long words – ironically referred to as hippopotomonstrosesquipedaliophobia. Yet one of the most well-known phobias is that of clowns. Logically, coulrophobia (the fear of clowns) makes […]
Blast from the Past: Endless Ocean
During the last generation of consoles, the Wii was widely regarded to have inferior graphics when compared to its competitors. Aesthetically speaking, despite some truly stunning titles – most notably the Super Mario Galaxy games – the plucky 480p console couldn’t compete with the HD powerhouse consoles of the Xbox 360 and the PlayStation 3. […]
Games + Tech societies
So you’ve arrived at (probably) the best university in the world, and you want your gaming fix while you’re here. Don’t worry, Exeter has many societies to help make sure that that itch is scratched. If you want any information about any of the societies click the title of the society, this will take you through […]
Let the TV-ideo Games Begin
TV shows come in all shapes and sizes nowadays. Whether you’re looking for some high thrills and chillingly tense dramatic moments, a week-by-week competition in which the colourful contestants get voted off one at a time, or just some easy Sunday night comfort viewing; chances are there’s something for you. In fact, in recent years […]
Holey Hairdryers
When the name Dyson is mentioned to me, a number of words spring to mind. Innovative, stylish, pioneering. Certainly, the company that brought us cyclone driven hoovers, energy efficient hand dryers, and seemingly magic bladeless fans, is no stranger to the world of popular and revolutionary technology. At the very least Dyson have some of […]
Nintendo announce details surrounding the NX and next Zelda
Nintendo’s highly anticipated video game system codenamed NX finally has an official release window. An announcement made by the company on Wednesday reveals that the console will release worldwide in March 2017. Nintendo stated: For our dedicated video game platform business, Nintendo is currently developing a gaming platform codenamed ‘NX’ with a brand-new concept. NX […]
A Long time ago, but not that far away… Console Wars!
If the gaming industry were seen as a schoolyard; Nintendo would be the kid off on the side doing its own thing, PC gaming would be the head teacher overseeing everything, and Sony and Microsoft would be the two children squabbling over which of them has the most up to date toys. This phenomenon of […]
Sequel-ation: The Batman Arkham Games
The year was 1939: Frank Sinatra had just made his recording debut, a plucky little film known as The Wizard of Oz had just seen its premiere in Hollywood, and through Detective Comics #27 the world was introduced to Batman. Ever since this initial appearance, Batman has featured in everything from movies and TV shows, […]
Top five Pokémon spin-off games
For the past 20 years Nintendo and Game Freak have been presenting their unique take on the RPG genre with the main series Pokémon games. From the original Red, Blue, and Yellow to the more recent Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire the games have captivated millions with their creative creature designs, charismatic settings, and addictive […]