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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‘House Of The Dead 3’ rises from the grave once again (PSN)

SEGA� of America, Inc. and SEGA� Europe Ltd. have announced the launch of The House of the Dead 3™ for PlayStation�Network. This HD release of the classic horror arcade shooter, fully updated with trophies and PlayStation�Move support, is available exclusively on the PlayStation�Store today for $6.99. “We know not everyone has easy access to an …

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‘Pandora’s Tower’ rises on the Wii (WII)

Pandora’s Tower™ is the latest action-packed RPG to come from Nintendo and will be available across Europe exclusively on Wii™ from 13th April 2012. With real-time combat, motion controls, multiple endings and a unique relationship system, Pandora’s Tower offers a unique experience and an epic story that will keep you engrossed for hours In Pandora’s Tower you …

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‘Tales from Space: Mutant Blobs Attack’ smears Vita’s (PSVITA)

Independent developer DrinkBox Studios confirmed today that its PlayStation�Vita handheld entertainment system title Tales from Space: Mutant Blobs Attack is through final testing and on target to make launch. The gameis officially set to be released on the North American PlayStation�Store on February 21, 2012 and in supported PAL territories on February 22. DrinkBox also …

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‘Blazblue: Continuum Shift EXTEND’ reaches out to Europe (360, PS3, PSVITA)

Aksys Games, a publisher of interactive entertainment software, is proud to announce that the next installment in the premiere 2-D fighting game series BlazBl ue, BlazBlue Continuum Shift EXTEND, ships to retailers today! Now is your chance to grab it as a PlayStation�Vita system launch title, the PlayStation�3 computer entertainment system from Sony Computer Entertainment, …

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‘Girl Fight’ just asking for trouble…be it physical or legal… (PSN, XBLA)

Brutal. Deadly. Gorgeous. Veteran executive producer Microprose and developer Kung Fu Factory announced today that Girl Fight is coming to Xbox LIVE�Arcade for the Xbox 360� video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and PlayStation�Network in spring later this year. With hair flying, long legs kicking and the ear-piercing shrill of deadly vixens, Girl Fight …

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‘Metal Gear Solid 3D: Snake Eater’ demo slithers onto the 3DS eShop with other goodies (3DS)

The highly anticipated arrival of Naked Snake on Nintendo 3DS is almost here and to whet your appetite Nintendo and KONAMI release a free demo of Metal Gear Solid 3D: Snake Eater available to download via the Nintendo eShop this week. Get a taste of the classic stealth action, bespoke Nintendo 3DS controls and the …

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‘Chronovolt’ set to stress IQ’s everyhwere (PSVITA)

Playerthree is today very excited to finally announce the PS Vita title they have been working on for quite some time: Chronovolt. Chronovolt is a fiendish 3D puzzle-platformer “marble game” in which the player has to guide his Chrono Sphere through the twists, turns and traps and hazards of Escher-like arenas. You must perfect your …

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PC version of ‘Alan Wake’ gets a bonus disc of never seen before goodies (PC)

Nordic Games has revealed that the Collector’s Edition of the forthcoming highly anticipated release of Alan Wake on PC will include a wealth of amazing content offering incredible value for both fans of the award-winning game and those new to the psychological thriller. Alan Wake Collector’s Edition will include a Bonus Disc crammed with exclusive …

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Pac-Man gets off the pills for ‘PAC-MAN Party 3D’ (3DS)

PAC-MAN launched himself into the world of 3D party gaming on Nintendo 3DS today, as NAMCO BANDAI Games’ PAC-MAN Party 3D got the party started at retailers across Europe. It’s PAC-MAN’s birthday party and everyone’s invited.  Jump into over 50 crazy mini-games, challenges and surprises with up to three friends and compete to see who’s …

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‘Grand Slam Tennis 2’ smashes into stores today (360, PS3)

Electronic Arts Inc. announced that EA SPORTS ™ Grand Slam � Tennis 2 is available in retail stores today. The EA SPORTS Grand Slam Tennis franchise will be coming to high definition for the first time and will be available on the Xbox 360� videogame and entertainment system and PlayStation�3, including support of the PlayStation� …

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‘Dragons Vs. Unicorns’ splurts some guts (IOS)

Digital Harmony Games, a new interactive entertainment developer of social, casual games, today revealed new single player details for the upcoming multiplayer, free-to- play game Dragons vs. Unicorns, which will launch on iOS, Android and Browsers this year. Additionally, new screenshots have been released that introduce never-before-seen characters, like the Kamikaze Bat and Pimp Turtle, …

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