Addicting Game of the Day: Mario Kart 64

It was a golden age for split screen multiplayer during the heyday of the Nintendo 64, and what better way to play with three of your closest friends than with Mario Kart 64. Mario Kart 64 didn’t have the realism of other racing games; it did, however, rely completely on its fun factor to make [...]

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For ‘Heavy Rain’ Sake, Know Your PS3 Controls; Demo Impressions w/ Topless Pic

Ever get mixed up pressing a button on your controller?  Triangle instead of Square?  Well, you’ll be surprised to know many gamers still do.  For the most part, I’m very comfortable with the PS3 controller.  I’ve occasionally pressed the wrong button during a QTE (Quick Time Event).  You know, where you have to press an [...]

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120 GB Hard-drive to be discontinued?

Recent evidence has come to suggest that the 120 gigabyte hard-drive could be discontinued for the Xbox 360. Eurogamer released a news post earlier this week discussing a price drop for the hard-drive by Microsoft, who were quoted on saying “In Europe, the 120GB Hard Drive is available for an ERP of €129.99 / £79.99 while supplies last“. Now [...]

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Wiikly WiiWare Wiiview: 5 In 1 Solitaire, Tumblebugs 2, and Tales of Monkey Island 5

Welcome to another installment of Wiikly WiiWare Wiiview. The games this week are 5 In 1 Solitaire, Tumblebugs 2, and Tales of Monkey Island: Rise of the Pirate God. Because I have already reviewed the PC version of Tales of Monkey Island, I will not be reviewing the WiiWare version. The two [...]

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Microsoft Cuts Off Original Xbox Titles From Xbox LIVE on Apr. 15th

Do you hear that?  It’s the voice of millions of Halo 2 players crying out in unison, then suddenly silenced.  That’s exactly what will happen come April 15th when Microsoft flips the switch to cease Xbox LIVE service to all original Xbox titles. In an open letter on the Gamerscore Blog, General Manager for Xbox LIVE [...]

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Just Cause 2 ‘Freedom and Chaos’ Trailer Released

Today we have the Just Cause 2 ‘Freedom and Chaos’ trailer that takes you inside to learn how Freedom and Chaos go hand-in-hand on the Island of Panau. With over 400 square miles of some of the most incredible gameplay locations ever seen, Just Cause 2 gives you the freedom to take on the world in [...]

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Review: MAG

The next-generation First Person Shooter, Massive Action Game or ‘MAG’ takes place in the year 2025 where a global war — The Shadow War — is in full swing.   Three Corporations battle for the same concepts… resources and global dominance.  Each network has their pros and cons and you’re asked to join one of them.  [...]

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Xbox Live Arcade Made Over $100 Million in ‘09

Jeez. You guys spent a lot of money on Xbox Live…and I mean a LOT of money! According to the Forecasting and Analyzing Digital Entertainment group (or FADE), gamers spent $103.4 million dollars on Xbox Live in 2009 — most of which was spent on downloadable games. Estimated Top Titles by Revenue, 2009 (Average Price): Battlefield 1943 [...]

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KrissX Review

KrissX (pronounced “criss cross”) is the latest puzzle title to make its way to the Xbox 360, a console that is greatly lacking when it comes to quality puzzle games these days. While there isn’t anything particularly groundbreaking, it is a welcome addition for the casual crowd who may have been feeling a bit [...]

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Battlefield: Bad Company 2 Demo Now Live on PS3

In an official press release, DICE, a studio of Electronic Arts, Inc. announced the launch of the Battlefield: Bad Company 2 multiplayer demo for all PlayStation 3 users, effective immediately. The Battlefield: Bad Company 2 demo features the game’s Rush mode and takes place at Port Valdez, a map that will place a large emphasis on [...]

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Fallout: New Vegas Debut Trailer Released

Bethesda Softworks and Obsidian Entertainment have released the debut trailer for Fallout: New Vegas. Coinciding with the trailer is the announcement of a Fall 2010 release window for the upcoming post-apocalyptic RPG. The Fallout: New Vegas debut trailer follows the same mold as that of Fallout 3’s a few years ago – the tune of a [...]

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SEGA Announces Sonic the Hedgehog 4

SEGA officially announced the next sequel in the Sonic the Hedgehog series with Sonic the Hedgehog 4.  The first trailer for the game was revealed on GameSpot last night and it’s very telling.  Sonic the Hedgehog 4 is dropping the 2D sprite graphics for a more HD-friendly 3D look, but it looks like it will [...]

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Sonic the Hedgehog 4 Unveiled

With speculation running riot over the last few days, the culmination of an enormous community challenge over various social networking sites has concluded with Sega finally announcing the official title for Project Needlemouse. Sonic the Hedgehog 4 Episode 1 was unveiled on the Sega blog early this morning alongside the official website launch for the [...]

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World of Warcraft Releases Facebook App

I once heard that Facebook was just a big MMO, and that’s gradually becoming true. Blizzard has announced an application for Facebook, so you can share your shiny new purple text files with your uninterested friends, family, and coworkers. Achievements, level-ups, boss kills, and phat loot are broadcast over the Facebook news feed, which are [...]

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Video: BioShock 2 Launch Trailer Reminds Us Not To Mess With Big Sister

Just a few more days and we’ll all be revisiting the underwater utopia that is Rapture.  Since the launch date is approaching quickly, 2K Games has released the official launch trailer for BioShock 2. As with most launch trailers, it lacks gameplay footage.  What it doesn’t lack in is atmosphere and kick-ass moments.  There’s of course [...]

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