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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‘Shank 2’ knifes up online marketplaces…in a good way (PC, PSN, XBLA)

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Independent game developer Klei Entertainment and EA Partners, a division of Electronic Arts Inc. today announced that the cinematic 2D action brawler, Shank™ 2, is now available on the PlayStation�Network in Europe for �7.99 and will be available tomorrow on Xbox LIVE Arcade for 800 Microsoft Points. The highly anticipated sequel earned an 8.5/10 from …

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‘Who Wants To Be A Millionaire: Special Editions’ raise even more questions (PSN, XBLA)

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Deep Silver and doublesix digital today announced the new Who Wants To Be A Millionaire? Special Editions booster pack Trivia for PlayStation�3 and Xbox LIVE� Arcade for the Xbox 360� video game and entertainment system from Microsoft. With about 600 new questions, the booster pack will challenge the grey matter of any general knowledge guru. …

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Costumes, levels and challenges galore in first ‘NeverDead’ DLC pack (360, PS3)

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Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc. today announced that the NeverDead Expansion Pack Volume 1 will be available for download on February 21, 2012. Fans will be able to expand their online experience with a new playable character, three new challenges within the expanded Asylum level and two new online costumes for the main character, Bryce Boltzmann. …

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If things go horribly wrong in ‘Underground Mining Simulator’, pick up ‘Emergency Ambulance Simulator’ BLIMMIN’ QUICKLY! (PC)

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When illness or accident strikes, dedicated ambulance crews rush to our aid as front line responders committed to saving lives. Take on the role of a skilled paramedic where seconds count as you make life or death decisions. Transport the ill to hospital or engage in the drama of disasters and a whole host of …

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2012 sees new leaps in job mimicking technology as ‘Underground Mining Simulator’ blasts onto PC’s (PC)

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Explore coal, iron, salt and gold mines as you strive to extract your precious pickings. Mine the seams utilising both explosives and start of the art drilling equipment, including drills and an ultra modern face tunnelling machine. Equip your mine with tilting side loaders and bulldozers as you take the fruits of your labours back …

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It’s made marks on London walls and mountains, but finally ‘Soul Calibur V’ makes it on shelves today (360, PS3)

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Leading video game publisher and developer NAMCO BANDAI Games Europe S.A.S. today announced that SOULCALIBUR™V is now available for the PlayStation�3 computer entertainment system and Xbox 360� video game and entertainment system from Microsoft throughout Europe and Australasia. The award-winning next chapter in the premiere weapons-based fighting game franchise comes loaded with new game features, …

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Pumped for ‘Dragon’s Dogma’ thanks to Resi 6 demo included, but tad confused what the game is about? Read on… (360, PS3)

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Dragon’s DogmaTM is an exciting new franchise which redefines the action genre from the team that produced some of Capcom’s greatest action games. Set in a huge open world, Dragon’s Dogma offers an exhilarating and fulfilling action combat game with the freedom to explore and interact in a rich, living and breathing world. Dragon’s Dogma …

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Composer Daniel Licht of ‘Dexter’ fame behind ‘Silent Hill:Downpour’ soundtrack (360, PS3)

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Award winning composer Daniel Licht scores Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc.’s Silent Hill: Downpour. The highly anticipated game will be released on March 13, 2012 for Playstation Network and Xbox 360. Downpour will bring a completely original storyline and an all-new haunting soundtrack to the video game series. The soundtrack is available March 13, 2012 on …

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Share your love and cluster bombs this Valentine’s in ‘Worms Ultimate Mayhem’ (ALL, PSN, XBLA)

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{EAV:8366deb5ce190971}Cupids of chaos, Team 17, today announced that their heart-shaped box of bazookas and banana bombs, Worms™ Ultimate Mayhem, will be available for download on PlayStation�3 from the US PlayStation�Store on February 14th 2012 and the European PlayStation�Store on February 15th 2012. Worms™ fans and newcomers alike can now join in with the fully 3D …

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Scope out ‘Rotor’Scope for a bargain on XBLA (XBLA)

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The Spanish videogame “Rotor’scope: the secret of the endless energy”, developed by the young members of the Nivel21 Entertainment team, is lowering its price in the Xbox Live Indie Games marketplace. So now, all the Microsoft console players can get the game for a price of 80 Microsoft Points. Players can now download a free …

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‘Alan Wake’ finally makes his way onto PC’s (PC)

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Remedy Entertainment Ltd. is proud to announce that Alan Wake will finally be available on PCs through Steam on February 16th and soon afterwards through other popular digital channels. Additionally, a boxed retail version of the game is coming soon. Steam pricing is confirmed as follows: $29.99 (game + DLCs) and $34.99 (LCE). Alan Wake is …

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‘Gaia’s Moon’ shines on DSiWare (DS)

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EnjoyUp Games today announces that Gaia�s Moon will be released on Thursday 9th February 2012 by Nintendo of Europe on the Nintendo DSiWare™ service and Nintendo eShop Pricing: 200 Nintendo DSi Points™. The Nintendo DSi™ Shop  is accessible through the Nintendo DSi™ system. The Nintendo eShop is accessible through the Nintendo 3DS™ system. Download Trailer …

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