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Preview: Hands on with Crysis 3

December 13, 2012

It’s a discussion for another day, but it’s a little saddening that four of the five big games that EA has planned for Q1 next year are hyperviolent shooters. I’m no fan of this – it has always struck me more as a cynical marketing ploy than an attempt to…

Theatrhythm comes to iOS

December 12, 2012

Apple/Theatrhythm

One of the finest of all games released on the 3DS, Theatrhythm is a Final Fantasy fan’s dreams come true. Now it’s going to be much cheaper and on iOS. The press release is below, but in bullet point form: The game features music from every Final Fantasy game The…

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December 12, 2012

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Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas is now officially available on the PSN. One of the best loved and most involved GTA’s, San Andreas had a ton of things to do that no other GTA has had since. Activities like working out (and hot coffee…) seem to have been one off…

Review: Little Inferno (Wii U)

December 12, 2012

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I really, truly love Little Inferno and the philosophy behind it. Clearly built by very intelligent developers, the game is a deep reflection on the games industry itself, and in the process it exposes some themes that should make people a little uncomfortable. Nothing is as effective at getting people…

The 24 Games of Christmas! Day #12: Battle Academy

December 12, 2012

24 games of Christmas/Battle Academy

It’s that time again! Michael Buble’s smooth voice serenades us over the radio with his brilliant rendition of “Let it Snow.” Houses are covered with bright lights, tinsel, green and red colours. Children anxiously count down the days, hoping they were good enough for a visit by Santa. It’s a…

Review: Sky Gamblers: Storm Raiders (iPad)

December 12, 2012

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And some folks say that “iOS can’t compete with home consoles.” Well, if that’s true, then somebody forgot to send Atypical Games the memo. Sky Gamblers: Storm Raiders lifts off on iOS and brings a stunningly beautiful and fully packaged World War II flight title along for the ride. Not…

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December 12, 2012

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Having sat down and spent some time with EA’s reboot to the SimCity franchise, all I can say is I can’t wait for the full game release. The franchise might have had some missteps in recent years, but it is back and in form now. Of course, given the demo…

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December 11, 2012

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When the endless runner genre is done well (such as Rayman Jungle Run or Run Roo Run) it’s compulsively addictive. These games can be bite sized and challenging, and yet the controls of them are so simple, and the game’s goals are always so close to being within reach that…

The 24 Games of Christmas! Day #11: Papo and Yo

December 11, 2012

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Review: Rabbids Land (Wii U)

December 11, 2012

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“Cute but psycho; things even out” is about the most apt saying that can be applied to the wonderful, and darkly humorous Rabbids franchise. Whether you are a fan of the TV show Happy Tree Friends and Friends, the card game Killer Bunnies, the daily comics of Richard Larson or…

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