Moved us to tears

There have been some moments in gaming history when we’ve had our hopes and dreams smashed against the rocks of “what the hell?” The EyeToy was one such moment, as was “You’re in the Movies” on the Xbox 360. Start the Party! can be filed in the same drawer of desperation.
Start the Party! is one of the launch titles for PlayStation Move and is a loose collection of mini-games that involve various deployments of the new Sony PlayStation Move controller. It’s bright, it’s noisy and some would …

Can Canon?

Canon’s latest addition to its Legria HF M series of camcorders is the compact, lightweight M32. A combination of extended storage, ease of use and Full HD shooting with improved creative options make the M32 look a tempting treat. But is it?
Canon’s new Legria offers a set of temptingly updated features over its M31 predecessor, but in essence, the M32 is simple update rather than entirely new model over the M31. Like the rest of the Legria range, it is designed for those wanting a Full HD compact camcorder …

A feature-packed Blu-ray system let down by lacklustre sound quality

All-in-one systems are home cinema’s answer to a takeaway. Sure you could spend ages buying all the ingredients separately and seeing how they taste together, but sometimes all you want to do is buy it, take it home and get stuck right in.
And that sort of convenience is exactly what Panasonic offers with the SC-BT230. Everything you need for a wholesome home cinema diet is packed into one remarkably small box, including the Blu-ray player, 5.1 speakers, amplifier and decoders.
This system …

Still just a hobby?

Apple have said that Apple TV is just a hobby for them, reiterating the joke at the company’s September update. To some, Apple TV stole the show, wowing with its new tiny dimensions, and a price that’s difficult to ignore. We got our eyes on the new box at the launch event and here is what we thought.
As you’d expect, Apple have done a great job on designing the new Apple TV. The small black box measures just 2.29cm high, by 9.91cm square. The market is flooded …

Another glorious chapter in the Metroid saga?

One of the strengths of Nintendo’s enviable character roster is that its heroes have always been ready for new styles and new interpretations. Mario is as comfortable in 3D as he was in 2D, and as at home in an RPG or golf game as in a straightforward platformer. Link, the hero of Legend of Zelda, can be a chirpy cartoon kid or troubled teen warrior, and we love him all the same. Why shouldn’t the same be true of Metroid heroine, Samus Aran?
She’s …

Another glorious chapter in the Metroid saga?

One of the strengths of Nintendo’s enviable character roster is that its heroes have always been ready for new styles and new interpretations. Mario is as comfortable in 3D as he was in 2D, and as at home in an RPG or golf game as in a straightforward platformer. Link, the hero of Legend of Zelda, can be a chirpy cartoon kid or troubled teen warrior, and we love him all the same. Why shouldn’t the same be true of Metroid heroine, Samus Aran?
She’s …

Is it now too small?

Of all the devices that Apple refreshed at their September music event, it is the iPod nano that has had the most extreme makeover. Gone are the controls and the elongated screen, and in comes a square touchscreen design in its place. We got our hands on the new iPod nano at the launch event, and this is what we thought.
The iPod nano exhibits all the hallmarks of Apple’s attention to detail. It is not only lovingly crafted from aluminium, but it looks and feels like …

Is it now too small?

Of all the devices that Apple refreshed at their September music event, it is the iPod nano that has had the most extreme makeover. Gone are the controls and the elongated screen, and in comes a square touchscreen design in its place. We got our hands on the new iPod nano at the launch event, and this is what we thought.
The iPod nano exhibits all the hallmarks of Apple’s attention to detail. It is not only lovingly crafted from aluminium, but it looks and feels like …

A touch of class?

We knew it was coming and it didn’t take a genius to figure out what was in store for the fourth generation of the Apple iPod touch. Having seen the changes to the iPhone 4, it was only natural to assume that the iPod touch would be getting the pick of the best parts. Pocket-lint was on-hand at the Apple launch and gave the new iPod touch a good going over during a hands-on session.
The star of the show, naturally, is the high resolution, 3.5-inch, 960 x …

A touch of class?

We knew it was coming and it didn’t take a genius to figure out what was in store for the fourth generation of the Apple iPod touch. Having seen the changes to the iPhone 4, it was only natural to assume that the iPod touch would be getting the pick of the best parts. Pocket-lint was on-hand at the Apple launch and gave the new iPod touch a good going over during a hands-on session.
The star of the show, naturally, is the high resolution, 3.5-inch, 960 x …