Rather a big game came out this week, and it occurred to me that I am more at risk of having the narrative of Mass Effect 2 spoiled for me than I ever was with the original.

This is because the excitement of a new game creates ripples online, with all most gamers eager to share their personal experiences in a greater number of ways. What is most interesting about spoilers is the choices we all make about what to share, and what to keep secret; I know it as the spoiler moral compass. As you'd expect this post contains no spoilers.

The fact that we're even able to finally play Project Zero 4 is down to the hard work and dedication of a group of fans, who tasked themselves with translating the latest in the Fatal Frame series not long after Nintendo's refusal.

As a result booting up this import feels like opening Pandora's Box, a chance to experience a Project Zero game with it's original Japanese voices and touches. What is revealed in translation was well worth the wait.

Following on from a previous post about how to improve the gaming experience. If I could choose one mechanic to remove from our pasttime it would be Quick Time Events.

If you have a moment, I'd like to make the case for why they're a bad idea not only from a user experience perspective but also how they have a negative influence on gameplay and mood.

I've made no secret of the fact that I didn't think Left 4 Dead needed a sequel, and yet a copy has made it's way towards me, and rather like the proverbial zombie crowd, it feels like something I can't ignore.

If you take Left 4 Dead 2 for what it's worth - simply a continuation from where the original left off - it may just surprise you, just perhaps not by a massive amount. Given the pedigree of the first game however that could be a good thing.