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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Massive ‘Agarest: Generations Of War Zero’ fan? Snag the VERY limited Collector’s Edition for a good cause (PS3)

Ghostlight have today announced that they will be making a very limited run of 15 signed and framed Agarest: Generations of War Zero Collector’s Editions available as Ultimate Collector’s Editions, priced at �499 (not including shipping or insurance). The frames will be handmade and personally signed and authenticated by Mr. Hirano (Art lead) and Mr. …

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Expect to see many a Vita next to you on the commute home with over 1 million units sold (PSVITA)

Sony Computer Entertainment Inc, today announced that the sales of the PlayStation�Vita (PS Vita) portable entertainment system reached over 1.2 million units worldwide as of February 26, 2012. PS Vita experienced an initial burst of momentum when it launched on December 17, 2011 in Japan followed by Hong Kong, Taiwan and South Korea. Newly launched …

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Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games Review (3DS)

Bumbling over the finish line with barely a bronze In a world where humans scavenge for titbits of gossip about massive disputes, it’s nice that gaming’s original rivals have made peace with one another and get down to some friendly javelin chucking. Since 2008, a classic if somewhat mismatched duo have battled it out to …

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Hit the slopes early before tackling them head on in ‘SSX’ (PSN, XBLA)

EA SPORTSTM today announced that the highly anticipated demo for EA SPORTS SSX is now available on Xbox LIVE� and will be available tomorrow on the PlayStation� Network in the United Kingdom. The demo will feature two tracks for gamers to experience: a race event in the Rockies and a trick event in New Zealand. …

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‘Syndicate’ breaches consoles this week (360, PS3)

Electronic Arts Inc.and Starbreeze Studios (The Chronicles of Riddick and The Darkness) today announced that Syndicate™ will be available Friday 24th February at retail stores across the UK. A re-imagining of EA’s cult classic from 1993, Syndicate blends fast-paced action and futuristic settings with an innovative chip breach gameplay mechanic to provide a brutal sci-fi …

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‘The Splatters’ makes its messy mark on XBLA (XBLA)

SpikySnail Games, a creative indie game development studio focused on high-quality games for download and mobile platforms, today announced that The Splatters™ will be coming to Xbox LIVE Arcade™ this spring. The studio released a new teaser youtu.be/_nBPbieUfb4 unveiling more unique gameplay footage in this one of a kind game. Additional details surrounding the launch …

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Take part in the biggest sporting event of the year with ‘London 2012-The Official Video Game of the Olympic Games’ (360, PS3)

SEGA� Europe Ltd. is excited to announce that not only is the world’s greatest sporting event coming to Great Britain in 2012, it will come alive in your living room! London 2012™ – The Official Video Game of the Olympic Games will allow you to feel the excitement of the Games, see the official venues …

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New ‘Call Of Duty ELITE’ package drops in for download (XBLA)

With Cupid done shooting his arrows for another year, it’s your time to head online and shoot your way back into manhood with the Call of Duty: ELITE Content Drop 3,”Overwatch.” Overwatch is a frantic multi-floor-frag-fest 70 stories up with views to match; it’s all you could want to cure that V-Day hangover. Live the …

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Massive Blazblue fan? Grab one of 200 premium copies of ‘Blazblue: Continuum Shift EXTEND’ (360, PS3, PSVITA)

Arc System Works Europe are pleased to announce that BlazBlue Continuum Shift Extend, the ultimate version of the BlazBlue experience – will be receiving a very limited run of 200 Premium Editions. The Premium Edition contains:·         The Limited Edition version of BlazBlue Continuum Shift Extend on PS3, PS Vita or Xbox 360 which includes:·         12 …

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Need incentive to watch ‘The Walking Dead’? What’s wrong with you man! ‘Mass Effect 3’ trailer premieres during February 19ths episode (OTHER)

Commander Shepard — a battle hardened, no-nonsense leader — wants you to join the fight to take Earth back! Today BioWare, a label of Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ:EA), released the demo for Mass EffectTM 3 on the Xbox 360� videogame and entertainment system, PlayStation�3 computer entertainment system and PC. Mass Effect 3 is the most …

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Phineas and Ferb invade ‘Disney Universe’ (360, PS3)

Gamers will suit up, power-up and battle through the suburbs of Danville in some of their favorite Phineas and Ferb costumes with the release of the “Phineas and Ferb” level downloadable content pack, available today. Based on Disney Channel’s Emmy Award-winning “Phineas and Ferb,” the #1 animated TV series among teens 9-14, the “Phineas and …

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