The Video Game World Cup 2018: Blogger’s Eleven

Hello to all soccer fans and video game fans everywhere! This is an exciting day indeed, one we’ve been eagerly anticipating for four long years. That’s right, you guessed it. Today, Sunday July 15th 2018, will see the next name engraved on the famous World Cup Trophy. Will it be 1998 champions France, or will we see a new name engraved, that of plucky challengers Croatia? Or…what’s this I’m getting in my earpiece Jeff? Is something stranger afoot… Continue reading “The Video Game World Cup 2018: Blogger’s Eleven” →

July 15, 2018 13

Hyrule: See the Sights! Hear the Sounds!

I have recently had the pleasure of taking part in a fantastic collaboration – Hyrule: See the Sights! Hear the Sounds! Matthew & Nikki from Normal Happenings decided that it would be awesome to create a kind of Zelda guide-book, looking in-depth at some of the amazing locations from the Zelda series and my goodness were they right! Continue reading “Hyrule: See the Sights! Hear the Sounds!” →

July 12, 2018 3

Top 5 Uses of the Wii U Gamepad

Hello and welcome to June’s Top 5 list here at Shoot the Rookie! This month we are exploring the Top 5 uses of the Wii U’s Gamepad – focussing on the games which utilised the under-appreciated device in the most innovative ways. Continue reading “Top 5 Uses of the Wii U Gamepad” →

June 29, 2018 10

The Video Game World Cup 2018

Today the 21st Football World Cup kicks off at the Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow, Russia. As I am a huge fan of both Football (or, y’know, Soccer) and Video Games, I wanted to mark the occasion and get the whole blogging community involved. So I will waste no more time in welcoming you, my dear readers, to the opening day of the Video Game World Cup 2018 – A Community Event! Continue reading “The Video Game World Cup 2018” →

June 14, 2018 31

The Rookie Reviews: Play Expo Glasgow

On Saturday June 9th 2018, this rookie went to her first Games Expo. Held at the Braehead Arena in Glasgow for its third year, Play Expo promised to be a big event full of both modern and retro gaming experiences, and I’m excited to share my thoughts on the event with you here.

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June 12, 2018 2

High Score Haute Couture: Final Score

Well, that’s it. The Final Catwalks have been walked, the judges have been impressed (and occasionally unimpressed) by the level of FASHION on show. After an arduous and nerve wracking deliberation process, the judges have spoken. So let’s find out who is the stylishest of them all!

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May 31, 2018 8

Top 5 Songs That Remind Me Of Games

Got your headphones ready? If not then stop right now and go and get them, because this is a musical Top 5! Continue reading “Top 5 Songs That Remind Me Of Games” →

May 16, 2018 14

High Score Haute Couture: The Gaming Catwalk 2018, The Final

The catwalk is shrouded in darkness. Whispers can be heard all around. Individual spotlights light up in a flash and are gone again. They reveal the anticipation in the crowd. Their faces brimming with excitement. A second passes before the stage is illuminated and the crowds excitement overflows and cheers and whoops fill the room. Continue reading “High Score Haute Couture: The Gaming Catwalk 2018, The Final” →

May 11, 2018 10

High Score Haute Couture: The Gaming Catwalk 2018 RESULTS!

Thank you for joining me today loyal readers. This is just a quick update but I hope it will be of interest, as today is the day when the winners of last week’s Gaming Catwalks will be announced. Try and keep you’re excitement in check. IF YOU CAN! *Maniacal Laughter*. Continue reading “High Score Haute Couture: The Gaming Catwalk 2018 RESULTS!” →

May 4, 2018 6

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