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Aug 24, 2009

The Top 7... trendy game-design crutches

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We've all seen dozens of lists over the years that recount all the things old-school game designers loved to include in their games for bizarre and unknown reasons, like exploding barrels and wolves that carry gold and chainmail for you to loot upon their death. Yes, these things were weird, and yes, they were ubiquitous in 8-,16-, and even 32-bit games. ... » Read More

Aug 18, 2009

If video games were... candy bars?

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Sometimes, games are so good we say they're 'good enough to eat'. That's usually not strictly true, of course - DVDs, Blu-Ray discs and the human mouth do not mix. But what if games were turned into candy bars? Now there's an idea.If our Photoshop attempts are anything to go by, there's a huge market of untapped potential just waiting for some entrepreneur to take a lucrative bite. Just try not to dribble on the keyboard, ... » Read More

Mar 16, 2009

The Top 7… games you either love or hate

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Like petty school children bickering in a playground fight, gamers are obsessed with choosing sides. Never content to rate a game as simply “above average” or “slightly disappointing,” we allow internet hearsay, magazine previews, fanboy feuds and console preferences to push our views to ridiculous extremes. We can’t just like something… we have to deem it BEST EVER. We can’t just dislike something… we have to declare it EPIC FAIL. ... » Read More

Mar 21, 2008

59 levels to play before you die: A - D

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As you rebuild civilization and restore your people's faith in this sim/action hybrid, you'll find yourself honestly caring about your subjects' helpless lives. Nowhere is their plight more touching than Kasandora, where you help a starving desert tribe grow into a bustling village, only to see an old man die in the dunes. His last wish is for rain, which you grant. ... » Read More

May 25, 2007

Assassin's Creed - interview with developer, Jade...

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Recently, we were lucky enough to have the chance to sit down with Ubisoft's very pleasant Jade Raymond and talk about Assassin's Creed. She answers questions about the stealth system, combat and even gives her thoughts on women in the game industry. The video isn't just her talking (not that we mind watching), there's some gameplay footage mixed in, too. ... » Read More

Apr 25, 2007

Assassin's Creed: Ubisoft breaks the silence

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After a cold and quiet few months, everyone's favorite French publisher Ubisoft has decided to break the silence on its Prince of Persia-meets-Hitman adventure, Assassin's Creed. Our colleagues at Xbox World 360 in the UK spoke to the game's script writer, Cory May, and you can find the entire interview right here. Plus, check back next week for a full blow-out feature with new information and new photos. Until then... Q: So, Cory, tell us about the main story to kick things off... Our game ... » Read More

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