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Snippets: GTA IV trailer due, Uncharted not possible on 360, EA speaks out
Today's gaming news from around the web.
Spoke with Ars about the technology behind Uncharted 2, the hugely anticipated follow ... percent, we have no room left on this one. We have 25GB of data ...
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Hands On
Rugby Challenge
Pre-match build up.
Shows a broadcast-like presentation, while “behind” and “close behind” allow for a biased, team-based ... while the bumpers are used to pass left and right. The left analogue stick controls direction ...
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Review
Left 4 Dead review
Be afraid. Be very afraid.
Risk leaving anyone behind. And here is one of the first potential problems with ... funny things that happen - is really what Left 4 Dead is about. [page] Best ...
Ancestors: The Humankind Odyssey Review
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Ancestors: The Humankind Odyssey Review
Evolution deniers turn back now...
Ancestors: The Humankind Odyssey is a wonderful idea ... Growing number of games delving into areas left relatively unexplored. There are also those taking ... fame has put his buckles and swashes behind him to take on a very different type ...
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Review
SOCOM Confrontation review
Tactical shooter trips up.
Peer around corners by tilting it left or right, down to go prone ... soon realise the beauty of the reasoning behind it as this frees up the shoulder buttons ...
News
GRAW 2 announced for Autumn
Need with descriptive commands like “enemy spotted behind red truck ahead.” * Improved Cross-Com: The revolutionary ... your friendly forces see in the top left display and the click of a button will ...
Review
Grand Theft Auto IV review
We get our hands on it, finally!
That only Rockstar can pull off. Behind the wheel Once the opening cinematic had finished ... constant stream of tips in the top left of the screen helped ...
Review
Grand Theft Auto IV review
Does it stretch the PS3's legs? Does it ever!
That only Rockstar can pull off. Behind the wheel Once the opening cinematic had finished ... constant stream of tips in the top left of the screen helped ...
Mirror's Edge Catalyst review
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Mirror's Edge Catalyst review
See Faith run. Run, Faith, run.
Mirror's Edge Catalyst brings back a welcome ... It’s hardly stating anything new to say ...
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Special Report
Xbox 360 Winter Warm-up Wars
Plus, we chat with Asia-Pacific Halo 3 champ!
Gameplanet scored an invite to the Winter Warm ... Inch TV with all my mates cheering behind me. I had a large lead throughout ... calm me down. With 1 minute left to go I knew ...
Mass Effect: Andromeda will bring nuance to morality
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Mass Effect: Andromeda will bring nuance to morality
Finally, shades of grey we can get behind.
Mass Effect: Andromeda will not include the Paragon/Renegade ...
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News
Snippets: Force Unleashed 2 dated, Golden Joystick voting opens, new DA:O DLC
The Force has a powerful effect, etc.
left wondering how Lucas is going to explain the ending of the first game, which left ... locations, as the setting pictured behind Starkiller looks a heck of a lot like Yoda ...
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Matterfall review
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Matterfall review
What goes up...
Matterfall contains some welcome formula tweaks and the ... Strike move, a short dash up, down, left or right that not only conveniently stuns enemies ... blue matter beam. Hold down left trigger, and her stream of offensive fire from the right ...
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NBA rejects EA exclusivity
Football League and players' association which has left rival NFL developers such as Sega and Midway ... basketball video games was the reason behind the decision, despite producing arguably the best basketball games ...
Feature
NZGDC: Fuse 2004
Dunedin played host to New Zealand's first ... Gave a brief look at the ideas behind augmented reality technology as well as a look ... conference that left most people buzzing about the future of AR gaming. Otago University's Scott ...
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Snippets: Take Two talks needs, Still more depart IW, Castle: retailers are parasites
"Entire industry in jeopardy."
Talks more in-depth about the thinking behind InstantAction. Modern Warfare Developer Sees More Key Departures ... shrinks again today, as more key talent behind the billion first-person shooter franchise jumps ship ...
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Review
Need For Speed: The Run review
Coasting on.
Payment. Fortunately, he's a genius behind the wheel, and is invited to risk his life ... enough to clear his debts with plenty left over to pay for some sound financial advice ...
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Epic Games president Mike Capps steps down
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Epic Games president Mike Capps steps down
Will remain on Epic's board of directors.
Confidence in the team he was leaving behind. Speaking about Epic VP of development Paul Meegan ... October, design director Cliff Bleszinski left Epic, saying "It’s time for a much needed break ...
Conquering the Great Divide: The trials of transplanting PAX to Australia
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Conquering the Great Divide: The trials of transplanting PAX to Australia
We catch up with Yug Blomberg at PAX Prime.
Anticipated. Even with the Penny Arcade brand behind it, many factors made PAX Australia very much ... show’s shortcomings. [pullquote='Guy 'Yug' Blomberg' left]I went to sleep, not super-concerned. When ...
The Dark Eye: Demonicon review
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The Dark Eye: Demonicon review
The stink eye.
Bland and unpolished, The Dark Eye: Demonicon is ... The Dark Eye is a German role-playing ...
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