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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Mac users never fear, ‘Lego Batman 2’ is (finally) here (OTHER)

Feral Interactive announced today that the Mac version of ‘Lego Batman 2: DC Super Heroes’ will hit stores on September 8th. With a specially-written story by TT Games, LEGO Batman 2: DC Super Heroes features a cast of amazing characters from the DC Comics universe including Superman, Wonder Woman, Green Lantern and of course the …

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Veterans limbering up for ‘Dead Or Alive 5’ (360, PS3)

‘Dead Or Alive 5’ kicked off Gamescom this morning with the announcement that two returning fighters, Brad Wong and Eliot, will be stepping into the ring once again. Referred to as the “immovable apprentice,” Eliot is a Xing Yi Quan prodigy under the tutelage of master Gen Fu. The youngest contestant in the DOA tournament, …

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Catwoman digs her claws into ‘Injustice:Gods Among Us’ (360, PS3)

A bunch of screenshots have been released honoring ‘Injustice’s’ inclusion of feline fighter Catwoman.      Injustice: Gods Among Us is an all-new game in development by award-winning NetherRealm Studios, creators of the definitive fighting game franchise Mortal Kombat. The game is scheduled for release in 2013 for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, …

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Harry Potter prepares to bewitch the Kinect (360)

Sorting Hat antics, Quidditch based foolery and Voldemort dueling terrors have been promised for the upcoming ‘Harry Potter for Kinect’      The all-new Harry Potter for Kinect video game exclusively on KINECT™ for Xbox 360® allows players to experience Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry and the wizarding world like never before! Through the innovative KINECT capability, …

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‘Moonraker’ and ‘On Her Majesty’s Secret Service’ the next Bond films to be featured in ‘007 Legends’ (360, PS3)

With ‘Moonraker’ and ‘On Her Majesty’s Secret Service’ under its belt, ‘Activision’ have announced that ‘Die Another Day’ and ‘Licence To Kill’ are the next classics to get the ‘007 Legends’ treatment. A first-of-its-kind Bond gaming experience, 007 Legends features an original, overarching storyline tying together five classic Bond movie-inspired missions, plus a sixth mission based on …

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‘Hitman: Absolution’ ‘Contracts’ mode sorting the men from the boys (360, PC, PS3)

The worlds ultimate assassin is looking for some online work in ‘Hitman: Absolution’s new ‘Contracts’ mode. CONTRACTS  is a new online mode which allows gamers to create and share their own custom hit challenges within the  HITMAN: ABSOLUTION  game. Choose a level, targets, weapons and then set your rules for completing your  contract based on time, style and witnesses. There are no clumsy editors or complicated mechanics to learn; in  CONTRACTS you simply  play to create and as  CONTRACTS  is an asynchronous mode, you can …

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The stats are in for ‘The Walking Dead:The Game Episode 2’ (IOS, PSN, XBLA)

Despite what the game may have you believe, you’re not making decisions alone in ‘The Walking Dead: The Game’. Here’s a statistics trailer to show how you match up to the rest of the world as a human being. The hot summer months continue and we’re getting closer to unleashing the next episode of  The Walking …

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‘Need For Speed: Most Wanted’ multi-player info wanted…yeah…here’s a trailer. (360, PS3)

Gamescom has delivered us a sweet look into Need For Speed: Most Wanted’s multi-player elements. Witness Need For Speed like you’ve never seen it before in fast and fun 12-person multiplayer action. Jump into the open world of Fairhaven City and prove your driving skills against your friends. Drive a huge variety of cars and …

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‘Dead Space 3’ crawls out of a black hole from hell come February. (360, PS3)

Mark February 8th 2013 with a dab of Necromorph blood as the third installment of the limb tearing franchise bursts onto consoles. Surviving violent, subzero conditions while fighting gigantic creatures, human enemies and blood-thirsty Necromorphs won’t be as easy as it sounds! Gamers can go it alone, or fortunately for fans everywhere, they will have …

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‘Siegeworks’ expansion pack fast approaching for ‘Dawn Of Fantasy’ (PC)

Reverie World Studios has announced plans for the first expansion pack to their flagship MMORTS game – Dawn of Fantasy. This massive expansion pack, titled Siegeworks, is due for release later this fall, and promises to greatly enhance the gameplay experience in Dawn of Fantasy’s Online Kingdom. And the best part – this expansion is …

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‘Assassin’s Creed 3’ strikes PC’s only a month after its console counterparts (PC)

It’s been revealed that Connor’s exploits won’t hide away from PC gamers for long, as Assassin’s Creed 3 sneaks there way to them on November 23rd. Set against the backdrop of the American Revolution in the late 18th century, Assassin’s Creed III introduces a new hero, Ratohnhaké:ton, of Native American and English heritage. Adopting the …

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