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A Distant Last – Games for Windows: LIVE too offer titles ‘On Demand’

Fresh from the success of the upgrades to Xbox Live, Microsoft have decided to give the red-headed stepchild that is Games for Windows a bit of attention (if not TLC). No, it’s not integrating Facebook and Twitter into the interface – that would be pointless…  Rather it’s now entering into the *ahem* Digital Distribution market. […]

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Bringing SMARTs too the table – Brink Video, Delay

Brink, the strange single/multiplayer FPS hybrid from Enemy Territory guys, Splash Damage has been delayed till late next year.  Presumably they think the next Call of Duty is fair game for a scrap (it is, after all, probably by Treyarch). As a compromise, we get a video showing the clever movement system.

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Tali-Ode : Mass Effect 2 character trailer

She was one of the better characters in the original game, even though she was often stuck in the background (also, no media attention was given too her because she wasn’t a psychotic toad or sex option). Essentially a child forced into a dangerous quest by her culture, Tali offered a sheltered yet insightful view […]

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Batman: Arkham Asylum Review

Na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na, Batman!

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L4D2 release date clarification

Valve have broken cover with a blog post outlining just when the imminent sequel to last years #1 game will hit. Valve seem to be using EST as the guideline for a change (i’m sure you can work it out from there) but I’d be surprised if there isn’t a hint of Valve Time in […]

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Machinarium Review

Andrew Bryant has found the perfect solution to reaching that jar on the top shelf!

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Final Fantasy XIII – March 9th

Square Enix have announced that Final Fantasy XIII will hit European and American PS3’s and XBOX 360’s on March 9th 2010. Leona Lewis will also provide the theme song for the game (unless you live in Japan of course) called “My Hands” which is off her forthcoming album. We’ll have more on Final Fantasy XIII […]

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MP creates Gamer’s Voice pressure group #MW2

Because jumping on the #MW2 (natch) bandwagon isn’t shameless enough these days, Tom Watson (one of the few pro-gaming MPs in British Parliment) has set up a Facebook Group to coincide with todays release of the much-anticipated shooter. Designed to ‘give gamers a voice’ (although ‘how’ is still a mystery), the group already has over […]

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#MW2 – One huge bundle of controversy?

It’s safe to say that the biggest game of the year is also going to easily be the most controversial.  What’s more, it’s not always for the right reasons! From car batteries, through dollar bills, too airports, some thoughts below…

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Zombie Survival Guide – L4D2 Trailer/Intro(?) leaked

A Left 4 Dead 2 trailer/cinematic (possibly even the game intro) has crept onto teh intartubes and BOY is it really really good!