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Dec 7, 2007

Trailer Trash

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Dec 7, 2007 Pirates vs. Ninjas Dodgeball Screens The pirates vs ninjas meme is deader than Ol Dirty Bastard. Why, then, must we suffer a video in which a bunch of Ren-fair dropouts run around Staten Island shouting, “Arrrr!!” at random motorists? Let it die already, please. It is a matter of historical fact that ninjas are the true holders of real ultimate power. Watch the video if you must, but you might pay for it with a raging case of scurvy. Suggest you immediately apply a ... » Read More

Dec 7, 2007

The return of the Dreamcast: Why it could work

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7th Dec, 2007 If youve been anywhere near the internet over the last couple of days youll no doubt have come into contact with a screamingly excited Dreamcast fan or two. Theyve been nearing ignition temperature on the forums for the last twenty-four hours due to some rumours that a follow-up to the vastly loved but prematurely killed console may be on the way. Rumours that came about due to Sega re-registering the DC trademark, only with a description containing a few key changes to the ... » Read More

Dec 6, 2007

Gaming's greatest ex-cons

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Dec 6, 2007 What do James Earl Cash, Tommy Vercetti and Sam Fisher all have in common? Two things: First, they've all got criminal records and hard time under their belts. Second, they're not real. They're characters in games. But for every fictional Riddick or Torque, there are dozens of people with very real criminal records who've lent their likenesses and/or voices to games. After literally minutes of exhaustive research at sources like The Smoking Gun (which is also where we lifted most ... » Read More

Dec 6, 2007

Game music worth putting on your iPod

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Dec 6, 2007 With Super Mario Galaxy being critically acclaimed not only for its timeless platforming gameplay but also for its brilliant musical score, we got to thinking about other games that had great music. In fact, music so good it's worthy of listening to in its own right, outside of the context of a game. Now, we must stress that musical opinion is different for every single person, so you may disagree entirely with the examples we've got here. But, with the variety we've got on offer, ... » Read More

Dec 5, 2007

Official: The games kids MUST avoid

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Dec 5, 2007 The ten most dangerous games, as called by US group National Institute on Media and the Family, have been revealed. Though it's probably a little too late for the Christmas spending frenzy that's already in full swing… The list has been designed to help parents decide what games are appropriate for their children, just in case they can't see the massive 'M For Mature' rating on the box. "There's an endless stream of new games that will never be suitable for children," said ... » Read More

Dec 3, 2007

The New York Times is a lie

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Dec 3, 2007 A New York Times essential hardware guide makes some major videogame blunders, lauding a game that has yet to be released, knocking down the price of the PS3, and giving the Xbox 360 a multicore Cell processor We all make mistakes. That's why we have erasers, whiteout, the backspace button and copyeditors (thank goodness); all things specifically designed to fix our lousy jobs, little boo-boos and shameful blunders. So where were these super handy tools when the New York Times ... » Read More

Dec 3, 2007

The Top 7... WTF?! Endings, Part 2

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3 Dec, 2007 Youve put the hours in. Youve sweated, cursed, grumbled and jumped through myriad hoops, in return for what was (hopefully) a rollercoaster of top-flight entertainment. Youve finished the game. Its now time to step away from the controller and bask in your badassness as the camera rolls on some swish cut-scene finery that documents just how awesomely and valiantly you saved the world. Well, thats the theory. Sometimes, things dont end well. Sometimes they dont end at all. ... » Read More

Nov 30, 2007

Trailer Trash

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Nov 30, 2007 PAIN Screens If you loved Crusty Demons and Flat Out, you will simply adore PAIN's insane ragdoll playground. Using a giant slingshot, you launch donkeys and mimes at monkeys and exploding barrels. Forget Home's tedious vacant lots overgrowing with virtual weeds; this is PlayStation Network's killer app. Mimes ... » Read More

Nov 30, 2007

Cover art that over sold the experience

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November 30, 2007 Back in the days before the internet existed to help you decide which games were worth your hard-earned cash/not-at-all-earned allowance, gamers often had to resort to judging a game's merits from its box art. That meant the cover had to be the most enticing piece of advertising ever so that imaginative young minds could see themselves taking their place beside Han Solo or taking home the bikini girl on the front of Barbarian. But the experience seldom lived up to that ... » Read More

Nov 29, 2007

Confirmed: The Club out February 8, 2008

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Nov 29, 2007 Bizarre Creations' The Club has been given a firm release date of February 8, 2008, on PS3, Xbox 360 and PC. The confirmation has appeared in Sega's latest release schedule, which also lists a number of other 2008 titles, most notable of which are: Ghost Squad (Wii) - January 25, 2008 NiGHTS: Journey of Dreams (Wii) - January 25, 2008 Universe at War (PC) - January 25, 2008 Condemned 2 (PS3, Xbox 360) - February 2008 Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games (DS) - Early ... » Read More

Nov 29, 2007

The N bomb!

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Nov 29, 2007 noob Pronunciation: \nüb\ Function: noun 1: A longtime member of a community who is disliked and bothers others with ignorant and rude behavior 2: Someone who reads (or writes) an article about how to not be a noob Elitism has a way of rearing its ugly head wherever people gather. It seems we cant resist creating a hierarchy of leaders, followers, those who are cool, and those who just plain suck. Online gaming is no exception, and at the bottom of the food chain lies the ... » Read More

Nov 28, 2007

Nintendo steps up online push

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Nov 28, 2007 Nintendo is showing signs of moving a up a gear in the online department as it teams up with Japanese telecoms provider, Nippon Telegraph and Telephone Corp (NTT), to promote Wii's online capabilities in Japan. The firm is regarded as the trailing party against Microsoft and Sony when it comes to online integration and gaming, but this new deal is part of Nintendo's effort to boost the Wii's online service, in preparation for the launch of WiiWare (known as Wii Software in ... » Read More

Nov 28, 2007

Not Final Fantasy

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Nov 28, 2007 We can all agree that Final Fantasy is the world's favorite RPG series. The problem with its immense popularity is that the number two favorite series, Dragon Quest, is owned by the same company - Square-Enix. Millions of devoted gamers stick to these two franchises (or others created by mega-developer) instead of branching out and trying something that doesn't have "Square" or "Enix" on the box. But you really should take a chance on something else for a change. Let the other ... » Read More

Nov 28, 2007

Wii gets DS downloads, trailers and more

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Nov 28, 2007 It's not Xbox Live Marketplace, but it's a start - Wii's latest online service will let you browse trailers for upcoming games, research existing titles and even download demos right onto your DS. It's called Everybody's Wii Channel and is only available in Japan, but it's only a matter of time before it shows up on our shores. Game demos easily trump any of the other features. Finally, instead of leechingly hovering around kiosks, you can kick back and try new titles from the ... » Read More

Nov 26, 2007

The Top 7... Should Have Sucked

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Nov 26, 2007 Gaming - the ultimate escapism. One press of a button can transform you into anything, or anyone, imaginable. Want to be a space explorer or a powerful wizard? You can. How about a military hero or a star athlete? No problem. Have you always longed for the glamorous life of a farmer, a mathematician or a bladder control specialist? Now's your chance! ... Wait, hold on. Nobody wishes for those last three, and yet, entire gaming franchises have been built on the crazy notion that ... » Read More

Nov 22, 2007

The Top 10 Excuses for Losing

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Nov 22, 2007 We hate losing, everyone does. Maybe thats why we always have some inventive explanation as to why we lost. After all, it couldnt be that we just plain suck. Could it? Wait, dont answer that. Instead, read on for our Top 10 Excuses for ... » Read More

Nov 21, 2007

The evolution of water effects

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November 21, 2007 It's probably a toss up between water and skin for the 'most difficult thing to replicate on a computer'. But at least water effects can look pretty even when they're done unrealistically. So here we look back over how water effects have progressed over the last 20 or so years. If you can't swim, best keep a few feet back from the screen, just in case. Treasure Island Dizzy (1987, Spectrum/C64) Back in the days of the ZX Spectrum and Commodore 64, Dizzy was king of ... » Read More

Nov 20, 2007

Fair game for girls

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Nov 20, 2007 The female of the species is reportedly deadlier than the male. But judging by the appearance of the Frag Dolls (Ubisoft-sponsored female pro gamers), ‘deadly means ‘clothing optional. In many a publicity event and magazine spread, the Dolls wear tiny hot pants, work out on exercise bikes and say things like, “Breasts and butt only come into play as an advantageous distraction.” Is it sexist? Regardless, its a clichéd, age-old representation of women ... » Read More

Nov 19, 2007

Top 7... Rock Band peripherals we want

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Nov 19, 2007 Rock Band has taken game peripheral innovation to a whole new level with its revolutionary controllers. But why stop at musical instruments? For the full rock and roll experience, we suggest that someone out there immediately begin production of the following Rock Band USB ... » Read More

Nov 19, 2007

Ghostbusters: First awesome footage

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Nov 19, 2007 Gameplay footage for Vivendi's Ghostbusters has found its way into our possession and we've got it right here for your viewing convenience. Seriously, how good does this ... » Read More