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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‘Crysis 3’ Hype…Engaged (360, PC, PS3)

It’s time to don an even better Nanosuit in preperation for ‘Crysis 3’ The hunted becomes the hunter! Electronic Arts Inc. and award-winning developer Crytek GmbH, today announced Crysis® 3, the premier sandbox shooter experience of 2013. Powered by Crytek’s proprietary CryENGINE®, Crysis 3 advances the state of the art with unparalleled visuals and dynamic shooter gameplay. Players take …

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Let ‘Sleeping Dogs’ lie in wait for an August release (PS3)

True Crime spin-off ‘Sleeping Dogs’ finally gets a release date, as well as a bevy of exclusive content for limited edition lovers.  Square Enix Ltd., the publisher of SQUARE ENIX® interactive entertainment products in Europe and across PAL territories today announced the upcoming open world cop drama Sleeping Dogs™ will go on sale August 17, 2012 …

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All the fun of the fair comes to ‘Motorstorm RC’ in the ‘Carnival’ expansion (PS3, PSVITA)

With the facts rolling out about ‘Motorstorm RC’ today, players will be jumping for joy about the new DLC packs coming soon. Fans of the critically-acclaimed, fast-paced racing titleMotorStorm: RC are creating PSN friendships, new challenges and Trophies quicker than ever before, Sony Computer Entertainment Europe (SCEE) has revealed. Available on PlayStation ® 3 (PS3) and PlayStation ® Vita (PS …

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Sneak peaks at the ‘MGS Collection’ on PS Vita (PSVITA)

The release of the ‘Metal Gear Solid HD Collection’ is sneaking up on out Vitas, and a few screenshots confirm its presence…somewhere…         From the critically acclaimed director, Hideo Kojima, METAL GEAR SOLID HD Collection includes two beloved classics, METAL GEAR SOLID 2: Sons of Liberty and METAL GEAR SOLID 3: Snake Eater . Both titles feature stunning, upgraded …

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‘Max Payne Mobile’ blasts forth in Android and iOSdonned pockets (IOS, OTHER)

A blast to the past has arrived on mobile devices in preperation for Max Payne’s third outing.     Max Payne Mobile, the full classic Max Payne experience optimized for iOS devices, is now available on the App Store for iPad, iPhone and iPod touch for £1.99. Please find screenshots for each available version and a Fact Sheet attached (please …

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‘Puddle’ patches some leaks up (PSN, XBLA)

It’s tweaks-ahoy with physics based puzzler ‘Puddle’, with a few minor adjustments made to make the game more enjoyable. Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc. today announced that it has released a new patch for Puddle, now available for the PlayStation®Network for the PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system and Xbox LIVE® Arcade for the Xbox 360® video game …

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Prepare for frenzied flights as ‘Airport Mania’ flies off for free (IOS, OTHER)

Airport Mania goes absolutely mental and takes flight for free today on iOS and Android devices. Airport Mania: First Flight was released to critical and commercial success worldwide on iPhone  in 2009 and Android phones in late 2010. In iTunes  Airport Mania: First Flight reached the Top 10 overall in 32 countries, and #1 in 11 countries including the …

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Living rooms everywhere will be burnt asunder by ‘Dragonball Z For Kinect’ (360)

Prepare to destroy opponents and homes with ‘Dragonball Z For Kinect’. Leading video game publisher and developer NAMCO BANDAI Games America Inc. today announced that  Dragon Ball Z® for Kinect™ will be coming to the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft this October.  All of the classic action and intensity of the Dragon Ball Z universe …

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‘Tekken Tag Tournament 2’ sure to be tagged into the battle…this September (360, PS3)

The co-op frenzied fighter ‘Tekken Tag Tournament 2’ will strike stores later this year. NAMCO BANDAI Games America Inc. today delivered a knockout blow with the announcement that TEKKEN TAG TOURNAMENT™2 will be coming to the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, and PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system this September.With the largest player roster in TEKKEN …

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Some good Karma coming your way in the from of ‘Zen Pinball 2’. (PS3, PSVITA)

If you shelled out on the original Zen Pinball or the comical ball masher Marvel Pinball, it looks like you’ll be getting the sequel for a spectacular nought noughty…nougn. Zen Studios, the definitive leader in videogame pinball, today announced Zen Pinball 2 for the PlayStation®3 system and PlayStation®Vita system via PlayStation®Network. Set to release spring of 2012, …

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‘Two World II’ treats us to new multi-player maps this Easter (360, PS3)

Forget chocolate, ‘Two Worlds II’ is offering up a bunch of new multi-player maps and game mode. TopWare Interactive is presenting a special gift for all the loyal fans and players of Two Worlds 2. A new mutliplayer game mode, including five brand new maps, is now available onwww.twoworlds2.com. In this new Defense Mode, the …

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