the week in games

Sam Fisher has been through a lot these past few years. A drastic haircut and change of direction on the development front has seen him go from shambling, dishevelled bum to social networking hipster in the space of one game.

Confession time: I’ve never played a God of War game.

It’s a good time to be a PC gamer as this week sees two worthwhile titles releasing exclusively for keyboard and mouse play. Oh, and there’s something worth checking out on PS3 as well.

It’s difficult to take Dante’s Inferno seriously. Whether it’s the faked religious protests at E3 or appearances in Playboy, a series of lame marketing missteps have ensured the actual game will be viewed through a lens of cynicism.