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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‘Johnny Kung Fu’ high kicking the 3DS eShop (3DS)

UFO Interactive Games, Inc., a leading publisher of interactive entertainment, proudly announces the release of Johnny Kung Fu™ on the Nintendo eShop for the Nintendo 3DS™. Designed and developed internally by UFO Interactive Games, Johnny Kung Fu is an old school side-scrolling game that puts a modern spin on vintage roots. Enjoy intense beat ’em up-style gameplay, …

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‘Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm’ first Naruto game to burst eyeballs in glorious 3D (360, PS3)

NAMCO BANDAI Games are taking the lid off European NARUTO fans’ very own Pandora’s box today with an exclusive first public playable demo of the next blistering chapter in the irrepressible NARUTO saga at Japan Expo 2012 in Paris. The publisher today announced that NARUTO Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 3 is coming to the Xbox …

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‘Plants vs. Zombies’ undead will be stumbling towards the finish line…in the name of charity (OTHER)

Those taking part in the British 10k Charity Run have an extra incentive to run just a little bit quicker; a hulking mass of rotten meat from ‘Plants Vs. Zombies’ will be joining the good-willed in a bid to raise money…and not hunt the living…hopefully. The 12th annual British 10K takes place in London on Sunday …

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Falling into nightmares over the lack of ‘NiGHTS’ titles released? Really? Well, Sega confirm HD remakes of ‘NiGHTS into dreams…’ (PC, PSN, XBLA)

SEGA� of America, Inc. and SEGA� Europe Ltd. today announced that an HD remake of fan-favorite flying platformer, NiGHTS into dreams�™, will be coming to Xbox LIVE� Arcade for the Xbox 360� video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, PlayStation�Network, and Windows PC Digital Download this fall. “The SEGA Saturn offered many unique gaming experiences, …

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‘One Piece: Pirate Warriors’ confirmed to hit our shores. (PS3)

Wannabe pirates will be excited to hear that an European release date for ‘One Piece: Pirate Warriors’ on Playstation 3 has been announced. the latest game in the best selling manga series will be heading to European and Australian shores on 21st September. ONE PIECE: PIRATE WARRIORS is the Straw Hat Pirates’ debut on PlayStation®3 and …

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Upcoming free-to-play ‘HAWKEN’ relishing a positive reaction from (OTHER)

Adhesive Games’ free to play Mech shooter has garnered a huge reaction from the E3 community, awards fired everywhere in its general direction. HAWKEN was nominated for a whopping 20 Awards at E3, racking up 10 wins and 3 Honorable Mentions. The stunning list of accolades includes:·      Destructoid’s Best of PC·      GameTrailers’ Best Free to Play·      …

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A gold coin case shall be endowed upon those who pre-order ‘New Super Mario bros. 2’ (3DS)

Pre-order and pick up a copy of ‘New Super Mario Bros. 2’ at GAME or Gamestation for August 17th and you’ll get a shiny gold-coin case, small enough to hold actual coins or (rejoice if you have anyone under 10 in your family) 3DS cartridges to ensure they don’t disappear down the sofa. Every Mario …

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Europeans will get to detonate pals today with the ‘Local Justice Pack’ coming to ‘Max Payne 3’ (PSN, XBLA)

The first batch of DLC for ‘Max Payne 3’is released today. the ‘Local Justice Pack’ will be administering vigilante carnage on XBLA and PSN. This pack includes three new maps for Max Payne 3 Multiplayer based on areas from the game’s intense final chapters (The Imperial Palace, Departure Lounge and 55th Battalion HQ), the new M4 Assault Rifle and attachments, the …

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Screenshots clean up ‘Sherlock Holmes and the Mystery of the Frozen City’ (3DS)

The world’s greatest detective is set to sleuth about Nintendo 3DS’s soon in the upcoming ‘Sherlock Holmes and the Mystery of the Frozen City’.      In these 4 images, you will find the famous detective in the middle of his new investigation, trying to unveil the mystery behind a strange snow storm that is isolating …

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