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A spot of decorating

Lucius here, just wanted to trumpet the wonderful new wallpaper I found while chugging along the information supermotorway. […]

Lewis Packwood 12 October 2012 Opinions

Why Do We Play Games? Part 4: Wonder

I remember the moment when I reached the waterfall cave in the original Tomb Raider on the PlayStation […]

Lewis Packwood 5 October 2012 Opinions

Genji: A Hidden Gem from the Dying Days of the PS2

It’s very rare that I’ll buy a game on the strength of the box art alone. Usually a […]

Lewis Packwood 28 September 2012 Reviews

Far Cry 2 is beautiful but dumb

I finished Far Cry 2 (buy on Amazon) the other day, and I have to say I was […]

Lewis Packwood 26 September 2012 Reviews

The Brilliance of Bayonetta

I finally finished Bayonetta last week, just days before the announcement that the sequel is not only in […]

Lewis Packwood 24 September 2012 Reviews

Why Do We Play Games? Part 3: Story

When was the last time a film made you cry? Even this embittered blogger can admit to a […]

Lewis Packwood 21 September 2012 Opinions

Wii U: A Day One Purchase?

My finger is hovering over the pre-order button for Wii U. For the first time since the GameCube, […]

Lewis Packwood 14 September 2012 Opinions

Please someone make a film of Batman: Arkham City

I watched The Dark Knight Rises recently and came away with a vague feeling of disappointment. It just […]

Lewis Packwood 10 September 2012 Uncategorized

Why Do We Play Games? Part 2: Challenge

“Just beat BioShock, still processing it all” That was the title of a blog post on Grinding Down […]

Lewis Packwood 6 September 2012 Opinions

Why Do We Play Games? Part 1: Introduction

The chances are that if you’re reading this blog, you regard games as something more than just a […]

Lewis Packwood 29 August 2012 Opinions

Murder as an Artform – Assassin’s Creed: Brotherhood

It’s been just over a year since my inaugural review on A Most Agreeable Pastime, in which I […]

Lewis Packwood 15 August 2012 Uncategorized

Pottering Around With Professor Layton

True to form, I’ve arrived at this particular gaming party long after the other guests have left. Five […]

Lewis Packwood 6 August 2012 Uncategorized

The Joy of Super Mario 3D Land

I found myself a little apathetic towards Super Mario 3D Land when I first heard about it. Let’s […]

Lewis Packwood 15 June 2012 Uncategorized

The Modern Arcade Experience

My good friend Tom was visiting London at the weekend, and after we’d finished looking round the excellent […]

Lewis Packwood 15 May 2012 Opinions

Ghost Trick Goodness

In 2011, IGN gave Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective the award for Best Game No One Played, which gives […]

Lewis Packwood 26 April 2012 Uncategorized

Pokémon and On and On and On…

Pokémon SoulSilver has been driving me to madness. I’ve just failed in my fourth attempt to beat Lance, […]

Lewis Packwood 21 April 2012 Uncategorized

Metroid Cut Down In Its Prime

I just finished Metroid Prime 3: Corruption and I’m sad. I’m sad because it was brilliant and now […]

Lewis Packwood 18 April 2012 Uncategorized

GAME Still Up To Their Old Tricks…

So, has GAME learned anything since its recent brush with annihilation? For various reasons I happened to be […]

Lewis Packwood 16 April 2012 Opinions

Phoenix Wright 2: Let The Madness Begin

I got thoroughly into the second Phoenix Wright game this weekend, to the point where I was so […]

Lewis Packwood 5 April 2012 Uncategorized

The Tyranny of Loading Times

One of the most painful memories of my youth was staring in concern as my Spectrum’s tape player […]

Lewis Packwood 2 April 2012 Opinions

Broken Sword: Paragon of Point and Click

This isn’t the first time I’ve played Broken Sword, but it’s the first time I’ve finished it. I […]

Lewis Packwood 26 March 2012 Reviews

The End Of The GAME?

So, looks like GAME are in deep do-dos. Just a few days ago, GAME Group made the dramatic […]

Lewis Packwood 19 March 2012 Opinions

Ghost Recon: The Best Game On The 3DS

Ghost Recon: Shadow Wars is easily my favourite game on the 3DS so far, and without doubt the […]

Lewis Packwood 5 March 2012 Reviews

Star Fox: Fun While It Lasts

Back in January I got all excited at the thought of playing a version of Star Fox 64 […]

Lewis Packwood 21 February 2012 Reviews

This Is Just A Modern War Song

Let me take you back to the dim and distant past of January 2010. I’m in deepest darkest […]

Lewis Packwood 7 February 2012 Reviews

Nintendo 3DS: First Impressions

My lovely girlfriend bought me a shiny new Nintendo 3DS for Christmas and has hardly regretted it at […]

Lewis Packwood 25 January 2012 Opinions

Excuse my lateness…

Huge apologies, but this week’s post has been slightly delayed – the perils of holding down a full-time […]

Lewis Packwood 24 January 2012 Reviews

Ten Games of 2011 Lucius Definitely Would Have Played If He’d Had The Time

A New Year’s message from Lucius Merriweather, Esq. As you probably know by now, both Sir Gaulian and […]

Lewis Packwood 10 January 2012 Best-of Lists

Christmas Tardiness

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! Huge apologies for the lack of posts this week: lavish helpings of […]

Lewis Packwood 30 December 2011 Opinions

Scribblenauts: A Missed Opportunity

Yes, I know I said I wouldn’t be buying any more games until I’ve finished all of the […]

Lewis Packwood 14 December 2011 Reviews

A Romantic Night In With Resident Evil

As you can probably tell by the fact I’m writing a blog about video games, I’m rather partial […]

Lewis Packwood 29 November 2011 Reviews

It’s A Mad Mad Mad Mad Mad World

“People, if you want to play this game and really enjoy it, expect your eyes to burn a […]

Lewis Packwood 15 November 2011 Uncategorized

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