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October 11, 2013

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Preview by Matt S. Something spectacular happened when I got some hands on time with Super Mario 3D World at the EB Games Expo 2013 show; everyone was participating as equals. Five levels were on show at the Expo, and I got to play them all. In each case the…

Interview: Aussie indie on game development and the challenges of Kickstarter

October 10, 2013

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Interview by Aidan B. At the EB Games Expo 2013, one of the more entertaining sections was the Aussie indies section. Australia has a growing collection of high quality developers operating in small teams creating innovative and creative games, largely free of the constraints of working for a larger developer.…

Review: Worms Revolution Extreme (Vita)

October 10, 2013

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Review by Matt S. Well, it was inevitable that Worms would eventually make its way to the PlayStation Vita. The folks at Team 17 have adapted the insanity to every other platform, so why not also Sony’s powerhouse? Now, these games don’t have a good track record on the handheld…

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October 10, 2013

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If you’re a fan of RPGs and you haven’t experienced a Spiderweb Software game at least once, then you’re doing it wrong. This little indie developer has, for years, churned out classic RPG after classic RPG. We’re talking isometric graphics, reams of text to wade through, and narratives that you…

Review: Brightstone Mysteries: Paranormal Hotel HD (iPad)

October 10, 2013

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Review by Andrew M. The adventure game genre has had a real resurgence on the back of The Walking Dead game franchise. And with that comes more casual titles that play on the same genre appeal, but offer a significantly gentler experience. Enter Brightstone Mysteries: Paranormal Hotel. It doesn’t come…

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October 10, 2013

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Preview by Owen S. As one of the most anticipated new IPs that has ever graced the presence of Microsoft’s Xbox franchise, Titanfall represents that most precious (and rare) thing in first-person shooters – something that promises to offer something new and exciting. And Microsoft knows it. The entire Xbox…

Ambitious action-RPG, Reborn, looking to get Kickstarted

October 9, 2013

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Everyone loves a good Kickstarter, right? Well, here’s a rather ambitious one that, should it succeed in what it promises, will be something truly incredible. The developers of Reborn are seeking $200,000 to provide a cyberpunk themed action-RPG for all the PlayStation consoles, the Xbox One and Windows. The game…

Review: Rune Factory 4 (3DS)

October 9, 2013

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Review by Clark A. Many will regard Rune Factory 4 as yet another release in the farming meets fighting franchise. While that is indeed an accurate assessment, this particular entry perfects the balance of said components and expands on them with variety that outweighs other major players in the genre.…

Square Enix’s crowdfunding initiative is genius

October 9, 2013

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Earlier today Square Enix announced its own crowdfunding initiative; Square Enix Collective. In partnership with Indiegogo, Square Enix is offering independent developers the ability to post up their game ideas, and if they’re popular enough they’ll gain funding via Indiegogo, and publishing support via Square Enix. If it was just…

Review: Animal Dungeon: Call For Rescue (iPhone)

October 9, 2013

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Review by Andrew M. When a game is created with a great cause like Animal Dungeon: Call For Rescue, which was made in conjunction with the World Wildlife Federation, there should be great praise for the collaboration. Anything that creates awareness about wildlife preservation and endangered species deserves to be…

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