Joe was born in a time of war. A console war. Two electronic titans were locked in a heated battle for the living rooms of America. Which titans, you ask? Well, the Fairchild Channel F and the Atari 2600 of course. You see, Joe is old. So many of his favorite games tend to be on the older side as well. But that hasn’t stopped him from developing unhealthy obsessions with such modern franchises as Halo and Mass Effect. Just don’t tell him how long it’s been since the original Metroid was released. His aging heart can’t take the shock.
Nothing says big time in the gaming biz like a console bundle. You know you’ve reached the top echelons of popularity when the publishers think that people are so desperate to get their hands on your game, they’ll buy a console just to play it. Next week, NHL13 will join the bundle club with a special edition PS3… in Canada. Read on for the details.
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Don’t worry, James Lipton is nowhere to be found. But a brand new Halo 4 vidoc has been released, and it takes the viewer inside the process that brings Master Chief and Cortana to life. It’s a fascinating watch, but be warned, there be spoilers after the jump. Read on to see it for yourself.
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I don’t know about you guys, but I’m starting to think that Assassin’s Creed 3 is gonna be kind of a big deal. While a few of the installments might’ve felt like expansions instead of actual sequels, Ubisoft doesn’t seem to be cutting any corners this time. The latest example of this is a 4 part documentary entitled Inside Assassin’s Creed 3, which… well, takes you inside Assassin’s Creed 3. Read on to see them for yourself.
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While playing Skyrim, have you ever caught yourself complaining to nobody in particular that there isn’t a domicile in all of Tamriel grand enough for your wonderful spouse? No? Well, it can’t just be me. Because Bethesda is prepping a new DLC which will let you, among other things, construct your own home. Read on for all the details, plus a nifty little trailer.
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Is there any experience in gaming more fun than getting a forced title update when all you want to do is play the damn game? So much fun! But owners of Max Payne 3 probably won’t be complaining too much, as this patch will be fixing a number of multiplayer issues just in time for a big DLC release. Read on for the details.
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I know that headline comes as a bit of a shock. Trust me, I was shocked too. But the price isn’t quite as crazy as it sounds at first. Microsoft unveiled all the details behind the soundtrack (or soundtracks) for Halo 4, and they look pretty darned exciting. As exciting as a press release about a musical score to a videogame can be, anyway. Read on for all the details.
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Welcome to day two of Trailerpalooza at Gamescom. The convention is going strong, and we are psyched to bring you the latest videos from Cologne, Germany. Yeah, the bratwurst kicked my ass a bit. Had to hit the pepto fast and hard, but you know… live and learn. Otherwise, things are going smooth. We’ve got a great lineup for you today, so let’s get started.
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That’s right, folks. It’s time again for that multi-day celebration of all things new and exciting in the world of video games known as Trailerpalooza. After the enormous success it enjoyed in Los Angeles a few months ago, we’ve taken Trailerpalooza to Germany, and have set up stages at the largest gaming convention in the world, Gamescom. So sit back, relax, and enjoy. The show is about to begin.
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Bummer news is a crafty bugger. It can strike anywhere, anytime. You might go weeks without ever running into it. Then one day, it comes out of nowhere and knocks you on your ass with a double barreled bummer blast (say that ten times fact). That’s what happened this week as two high profile titles got delayed. Read on for the details.
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There’s a lot to love about Halo. The memorable characters, the futuristic setting, the menacing aliens, the stirring music. Every Halo fan has their own favorite piece of the franchise. But there’s one thing that we can all share a love for: the guns. 343 Industries recently showed off the powerful new arsenal Master Chief will be wielding in Halo 4. Click the link to check it out.
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