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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Apparently a zombie apocalypse marks the perfect opportunity for a spot of socialising with the Facebook based ‘The Walking Dead Social Game’ (OTHER)

AMC and RockYou� today announced the launch of “The Walking Dead Social Game,” a story-based Facebook game based on AMC’s tv series. Fans are invited to step into the zombie-filled world, where they will fight for their lives, help friends survive, and embark on chilling adventures with characters and settings from the show. Play the …

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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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Finally, show your prowess at ‘Metal Gear Solid 4’ with trophy support incoming. (PS3)

Free DLC has struck PS3 classic ‘Metal Gear Solid 4’, with the inclusion of shiny pixelated trophies showing pride of place in the game…and no, there isn’t one for not skipping any cutscenes. The download will be automatically implemented upon logging into PSN with Hideo Kojima’s masterpiece, adding 34 Trophies to the game. The trophies …

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‘Sacred Citadel’ set to be the new standard for side-scrolling brawlers (360, PC, PS3)

the once peacful land of Ancaria is under threat from…modified orc henchman? Crud. Sounds like ‘Sacred citadel’ will be worth playing just to rid the world of these horrid things. Deep Silver today announced the side-scrolling action brawler Sacred Citadel, a new standalone title that is set in the rich universe of Sacred. Sacred Citadel …

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Prepare to look like a hyperactive 7 year old when ‘Power Rangers Super Samurai’ strikes the Kinect (360)

NAMCO BANDAI Games Europe S.A.S announces Power Rangers™ Super Samurai coming to Kinect™ for Xbox 360™ video game and entertainment system from Microsoft for this winter. Based on Saban’s Power Rangers Super Samurai players of all ages will be able to join the Rangers as they physically immerse themselves into the morphing action of the …

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PC gamers getting a bit more eye candy support with ‘Sleeping Dogs’ (PC)

Launching day and date with the Xbox 360 and PS3 releases, Sleeping Dogs for Windows PCs is set to ship with a stunning set of PC-specific features to bring Hong Kong island to life. With an array of advanced graphical features on-board, the Windows PC release gives gamers with the hardware bandwidth a host of …

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The mountains in ‘SSX’ are about to get even deadlier with free bound busting DLC (360, PS3)

More and more challenges are opening up to the rebooted and refreshed ‘SSX’ in the form of new freeride game modes and ‘3-2-1 Go!’ events. 3-2-1-Go! Events:  3-2-1-Go! Events are a completely new way to experience multiplayer in SSX. Unlike the asynchronous competition found in Global Events, this new game mode will allow you to compete …

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‘Foul Play’ never looked so sweet (XBLA)

Prepare to put on a show as ‘Foul Play: The Perilous and ENTIRELY ACCURATE adventures of Baron Dashforth!’ strides onto XBLA and rewards performance over pummeling. Playing as the Victorian daemon-hunter Baron Dashforth, prepare to smash, strike, banish and beat your way through hordes of wildly costumed extras as you recount your incredible life story live …

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Pitbull and LMFAO forcing you to burn off some calories in ‘Zumba Fitness Rush’ (360)

Majesco Entertainment Company (NASDAQ: COOL), an innovative provider of video games for the mass market, announced today the release of the downloadable Hip-Hop Style Pack for Zumba� Fitness Rush. Featuring Pitbull’s ‘Hey Baby,’ LMFAO’s popular ‘Sexy and I Know It’ and ‘Rock It Out,’ a sizzling Zumba� original song, fans can build their track library …

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iOS devices giving us 10 years to prepare for ‘2022 Space invasion’ (IOS)

Independent developer ‘Maysalward’ is proud to announce the release of their hardcore action-shooter ‘2022 Space Invasion’ now available on the App Store. Compatible with the Apple iPhone�, Apple iPod touch� and the Apple iPad�, this adrenaline packed shooter has you battling to save mother earth from the invaders, who travelled the humble distance of 17.3 …

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