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Games that were hated before they were released (Banjo-Kazooie: Nuts & Bolts)

19/11/2009

Some games just never stand a chance, do they? Hated on from the moment they’re announced for a variety of reasons, they’re critically stoned by journos and gamers long before anyone lays finger on pad. The following titles all fall into this category of pre-release hatred. Whether they betrayed their series’ heritage, alienated PC gamers or their developer simply shouted his big fat mouth off too much; these games loved ...

Nintendo Time Capsule: 1997-2001 (Banjo-Kazooie: Nuts & Bolts)

18/09/2009

Nintendo is known for producing unintentionally hilarious promotional videos. In the mid-to-late ‘90s the company pumped out at least one VHS tape a year, each focusing on whatever the newest, greatest release happened to be. Some have become quite famous since then, sprouting all over YouTube and message boards across the net. ...

TalkRadar 45 - The fools of April (Banjo-Kazooie: Nuts & Bolts)

1/04/2009

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THE VOICES

Legend of Zelda MovieIt’s finally happening thanks to the folks at Fox.

Sonic in Super Smash Bros?We weigh in on the utter impossibility.

Mushroom Kingdom HeartsKeyblades clash ...

TalkRadar 30 – co-starring Jeff Gerstmann! (Banjo-Kazooie: Nuts & Bolts)

5/12/2008

In case you missed TalkRadar 28 (and shame on you if you did), we couldn’t fathom why Giant Bomb awarded MK vs DCU a five star rating (their highest score). That led to forumites on both sites to start a-feudin’ an’ a-fussin’ about integrity and other such nonsense, so we simply called Jeff Gerstmann up and now you can hear the results of said conversation. Hint: we’re bitter enemies now. ...

9 things you didn't know about Banjo-Kazooie Nuts and Bolts (Banjo-Kazooie: Nuts & Bolts)

11/09/2008

Did you know these nine facts about Banjo and Kazooie's next adventure? Feed your brain cells! ...

E3 08: Why wait? E3's biggest games reviewed NOW (Banjo-Kazooie: Nuts & Bolts)

15/07/2008

You know the problem with E3? You have to wait months before you find out if a game that looked great in July is going to kick ass or blow goats when it finally arrives in November. And it it sucks, you feel deflated. If only you could read, right here and right now, which games are really worth eagerly anticipating and which you should just start fitting for cement shoes right now. Wouldn't that make the world a better place?

Here, for the very first time, are the exclusive first reviews for all of the games you're most excited about this very E3. ...

Banjo-Kazooie: Nuts & Bolts - interview (Banjo-Kazooie: Nuts & Bolts)

13/05/2008

Banjo-Kazooie: Nuts & Bolts is up there with Gears of War 2 as far as 360's monster games of 2008 go for us. We've seen a bit about Gears 2 already, and now Rare's finally lifted the cauldron lid on Banjo's third adventure.

To get an idea on what we can expect, check out our hands-on preview. But to find out how the change in direction came about, read this very exclusive interview with Rare's head of design, Gregg ...

10 games to watch in '08 (Banjo-Kazooie: Nuts & Bolts)

5/09/2007

Sept 5, 2007 10) Fable 2 It's what we've always wanted out of life - grow a 'stache, embark on epic adventures, bag yourself a lady friend and er... raze entire villages to the ground. After Pete Molyneux shocked the gaming world by revealing a pet dog, he described the potential of a next gen, living, breathing Albion. We bought the dream, ...

Predictions for gaming's biggest sequels (Batman: Arkham Asylum)

25/11/2009

Anticipation is supposedly sweet, but you know what? Instant gratification is a hell of a lot sweeter. Sure, we could sit patiently and wait for official announcements on our favorite franchises. We could avoid assumption, steer clear of speculation and only publish our opinion when it’s unequivocally backed by cold, hard press release fact. That wouldn’t be nearly as much fun, though. ...

Win Batman: Arkham Asylum and Batman books! (Batman: Arkham Asylum)

28/09/2009

We have three copies of one of this year's finest games and three of the Bat's best books. Want them? ...

Which villains will appear in Batman: Arkham Asylum 2? (Batman: Arkham Asylum)

4/09/2009

How do you follow a game like Batman: Arkham Asylum? You’ve just created arguably the greatest superhero title of all time. You’ve just raised the bar for every licensed adaptation to come. You’ve just won over the critics, the customers, the hardcore nitpickers and the casual fans. What can you possibly do next? Easy. Make another one.

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What other superhero games can learn from Batman: Arkham Asylum (Batman: Arkham Asylum)

3/09/2009

The Bat’s latest adventure is amazing. Don’t believe us? Then read our Super Review. It’s guaranteed to have 93% more Columbo than any other Arkham critique on the webs. But what exactly makes Mr. Wayne’s new game so great and what can other superhero titles learn from it? Below you’ll find our five favourite things about Batman: AA and how these elements could reinvigorate the likes of Spidey’s and ...

The 28 hidden characters in Batman: Arkham Asylum (Batman: Arkham Asylum)

2/09/2009

Are you finished with Batman: Arkham Asylum? No, you’re not.

You may have reached the ending. You may have solved all the riddles and collected all the items. You may have visited every room and unlocked every character bio. Until you’ve read this article, however, you won’t fully grasp what those things mean. ...

TalkRadar 66 – a winner is YOU (Batman: Arkham Asylum)

28/08/2009

The Topics:

Top 7… trendy game design crutches – gravelly voices and hoods unite!

Batman: Arkham Asylum kicks all our asses – we’ve dubbed it “the Bioshock of 2009,” and brought some moody audio for your discerning ears.

Dissidia: Final Fantasy voiceovers – are as stilted and plodding as ever. Anyone tell Square that it’s 2009, not 1999?

And more! ...

Batman: Arkham Asylum Boss Guide (Batman: Arkham Asylum)

27/08/2009

Arkham’s insane-o inmates aren’t simple pushovers for Batman. Sure, Batman’s a badass, but he’s also vulnerably human, and if you’re having trouble taking down the worst of The Joker’s entourage, check out our succinct guide to get you through the rough spots.

Spoilers ahead! ...

Batman: Arkham Asylum – Riddler Guide (Batman: Arkham Asylum)

26/08/2009

Defeating Joker is just the beginning. The clown may have escaped custody, unleashed hundreds of insane prisoners and threatened the entire population of Gotham, but his plans are mere child’s play compared to another super villain living on the island.

For the so-called World’s Greatest Detective, the real foe is Edward Nigma, aka The Riddler. ...

Arkham Asylum in 90 seconds (Batman: Arkham Asylum)

26/08/2009

The reviews are in and by all accounts Arkham Asylum is the definitive Batman videogame. It’s this year’s BioShock, according to our Batman: Arkham Asylum Super Review . So what’s all the fuss about? For those of you don’t care to savor the experience with fresh eyes, we’ve chopped together one of our famous quickfire plot digests so you can absorb the Dark Knight’s newest escapade in one concentrated dose. ...

TalkRadar 64 – Get N or get out (Batman: Arkham Asylum)

14/08/2009

Top 7… sexy text adventures – Chestnut hair, tousled by the wind, frames the tanned oval of his face. ...

The most accurate/inaccurate comic book games (Batman: Arkham Asylum)

11/08/2009

It's tough being the biggest comic nerd in the office. For instance, when a new Green Lantern film is announced, everyone wants to know the very detailed reasons why Hal Jordan's one-time weakness to yellow is no more. Then I have to educate everyone about the original Green Lantern - Alan Scott - and his weakness to wooden objects. ...

Upcoming games that could revolutionize the industry (Batman: Arkham Asylum)

3/07/2009

Contributors: Chris Antista, Charlie Barratt, Brett Elston, Matthew Keast, Shane Patterson, Mikel Reparaz

Hundreds of games are released every year, then played and forgotten by the next. Only a dozen or so will be remembered a decade from now, and only a few of those will have any lasting impact on the medium as a whole.

Which upcoming titles stand the best chance of leaving that meaningful mark? ...