Ben Taylor

Well, after 4 years lurking in the darkest corners of YARS, it's probably about time I updated this profile. I'm Ben, one of the senior editors here, and outside of scribbling on here, editing and finding pwetty pics to put in reviews, I'm studying 'Game Cultures' at uni. That's...that's game development in simpler terms, I don't spend my time analysing pixelated toes to determine whether they're 'art' or not. Anyway, I generally write to either save people money on utter crud or at least make them smile in some wry way with my bitterness and general disdain. If you're not laughing with me, you're laughing at me, and hey, that's progress in my books. :)

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Projekt RED unveil the story details behind new project ‘Steampunk 2077’ (OTHER)

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The world of Cyberpunk 2077 presents a grim vision of the future. Tech advancement went hand in hand with the decay of society. Body augmentations invented to serve society simply multiplied the problems, and sometimes lead to mayhem on the streets. New inventions led to addictions and poverty became an even larger problem. In Cyberpunk …

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Brain drained from mental exhaustion after Christmas? ‘Puzzler Brain Games’ should sort you out (3DS, DS, PC)

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Koch Media today announced a brand new game in the Puzzler series. Puzzler Brain Games releases on the 29th March 2013 on Nintendo DS, 3DS and PC. The fast paced action tests players’ intellect with 20 different quick-fire puzzles designed to be fun and exciting while helping players improve their cognitive ability. The 20 puzzles …

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‘Star Trek: The Video Game’ looks into the future to give us a release date…and DLC info (360, PS3)

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Already the winner of multiple E3 awards as one of the most anticipated new games of the year, Paramount Pictures and NAMCO Bandai Games today revealed the release date for STAR TREK The Video Game – April 26, 2013 Moreover, the legion of eager Star Trek fans and gamers will be able to place their order soon, …

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Pok�mon fans need wait no longer for an eye-popping, creature catching adventure. ‘Pok�mon X’ and ‘Pok�mon Y’ coming to 3DS. (3DS)

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The Pok�mon Company and Nintendo announced today that the next generation of Pok�mon video games, Pok�mon X and Pok�mon Y, will launch worldwide in October for the Nintendo 3DS system. New Pok�mon, a new storyline set in a spectacular 3D world, and dynamic battles instantly make Pok�mon X and Pok�mon Y two of the most …

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Watch your head. ‘Sniper: Ghost Warrior 2’ crawling our way. (360, PC, PS3)

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Coated in twigs and various bits of shrubbery, ‘Sniper: Ghost Warrior 2’ will hit shelves on March 15th. Sniper: Ghost Warrior 2 is the only multi-platform, first-person, modern shooter exclusively designed around the sniper experience.  Taking advantage of the advanced capabilities of the CryENGINE3, it delivers striking graphic environments; more diverse sniper challenges; a rebuilt AI …

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Four new tracks added to the roster in ‘F1 Race Stars’ (360, PS3)

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Codemasters® has announced new downloadable content for F1 RACE STARS, the game that takes FORMULA ONE™ racing over the top, with four diverse new circuits expanding the game’s solo, split-screen and online modes available from today. The new tracks will be available from the Xbox LIVE® Marketplace for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment …

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See in the new year with severed limbs! ‘Dead Space 3’ demo coming January (360, PS3)

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The holidays might be over, but EA has one more gift for gamers! Visceral Games, an Electronic Arts Inc.(NASDAQ: EA) studio, today announced that a downloadable demo for Dead Space™ 3, the first entertainment blockbuster of 2013, will be available for download on Xbox Live Marketplace and PlayStation Network starting on January 22. Exclusively for …

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Wi-Fi tournaments coming to Pokemon in 2013. (OTHER)

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The Pok�mon Company International announced today it is adding Global Battle Union (GBU) Wi-Fi tournaments to its 2013 Video Game Championship Series season, making it easier than ever for video game players to step down the road to the Pok�mon World Championships. Beginning with the 2012 VGCS Winter Battle, taking place December 13th through December …

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‘Bunny Cannon’ out now for iOS devices…speaks for itself. (IOS)

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Not Doppler is pleased to announce that their latest mobile and table game, Bunny Cannon, is now available on the App Store. Their previous mobile and tablet game Earn to Die is currently ranked in the Top 5 paid charts for iPhone in over 25 countries. ENTER THE WORLD OF A YOUNG BUNNY’S IMAGINATIONWith the …

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‘Afterfall: Insanity’ appears on Steam to prove Greenlighters aren’t barmy (PC)

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Nicolas Games and Intoxicate Studios proudly announce that following a successful Greenlight campaign, Afterfall InSanity Extended Edition is now available for purchase on Steam. Afterfall: InSanity is a third person post-apocalyptic horror game set in the year 2035 where the citizens of The Republic had to search for a shelter from the hell of the Third World …

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‘Say What You See: The Collection’ appears on Android devices and demands exclamation (OTHER)

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Big Ideas Digital are proud to announce that as of 6th December 2012, their smash hit iOS app, Say What You See: The Collection™, is available on Google Play for all Android devices. The free-to-download app asks users to Look for Longer to unravel the movie titles and pop star names hidden in a series …

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