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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Amy Review (PSN)

A digital nightmare Ho ho, you rascals at Vectorcell, trying to alter my psychopathic hermit perspective of humanity. I frequently rage at A.I. partners, usually for around about 27 minutes before grabbing their metaphorical leash, Indy-whipping a high structure and watching them suffocate to make up for the mental anguish I’ve just been through. Amy, …

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‘Gotham City Imposters’ console beta is no fake (PSN, XBLA)

Today Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment and DC Entertainment announced that the Gotham City Impostors public console beta is now available in the Xbox LIVE� Marketplace for the Xbox 360� video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and PlayStation�Network. Those interested in joining the Xbox 360 version of the beta can go towww.gothamcityimpostors.com/beta/ to register for a …

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Platforming greatness coming to PC in the form of ‘Rayman Origins’ (PC)

Today, Ubisoft� announced that Rayman� Origins will be available on PC on March 30th, 2012. Fifteen years after the first launch of Rayman, players can discover or rediscover the legendary 2D gameplay that captured the hearts of millions of fans. Rayman is invoked by the Fairy Council to save the Glade of Dreams from the …

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‘Alan Wake’ finally shines on the PC, with DLC packages included (PC)

Nordic Games, part of the Nordic Games Holding AB group, today announced the signing of the publishing deal for the boxed PC version of Remedy’s critically acclaimed Psychological Action Thriller “Alan Wake”. The boxed PC version will include both XBLA DLCs “The Signal” and “The Writer”. Further information on the exact release date will follow …

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Marketplaces under fire by a heavy barrage of new content for ‘Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3’ (360, PS3)

Melwin the dragon is blindly in love and cannot find his way to the object of his adoration, so players must guide him through a forest fraught with danger to rescue the prince from the princess and aggressive female dragons. By strategically placing arrow-guides on the playing field to guide Melwin, players can guide him …

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‘A Gay Dragon’ is literally coming out… (IOS)

Developer Redikod today announced its newest strategic puzzle platformer for iOS, A Gay Dragon. A charming cartoony 3D quest for true love, A Gay Dragon, turns the typical fairytale upside down as the loveable and jaunty Melwin sets out to save his beloved prince from the oppression of the vengeful princess. Featuring intuitive puzzle gameplay, …

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The Saints coorporate takeover reaches the real world with ‘Saints Row: The Third’ drinks…and some DLC news (OTHER)

Loading, the Falmouth-based independent gaming bar, is pleased to announce its forth endorsed Gaming Cocktail, this time paying homage to THQ release Saints Row�: The ThirdTM and to honour the release of the first batch of downloadable content, Genkibowl VII . ‘Saints Row 3way’“Having been big fans of Genkibowl since its inception, we made it …

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Go ballistic for ‘Pinballistik’ (PSN)

Creat Studios (Canton, MA) today announced the release of the Pinballistik Bundle for the PlayStation� Network. The Pinballistik Bundle will be available for download on the PlayStation�3, offered via PlayStation� Network, in Europe on January 25th for �7.99. The original Pinballistik game was released on October 19th in the EU. Pinballistik is unlike any pinball …

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Take Ezio on a break to the med with the ‘Mediterranean Traveller’ DLC pack for ‘Assassin’s Creed Revelations (360, PS3)

Today, Ubisoft� debuts the Mediterranean Traveller Map Pack, all-new downloadable content for Assassin’s Creed� Revelations for the Xbox 360� video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and Windows PC. The Mediterranean Traveller Map Pack will be available for PlayStation�3 computer entertainment system starting tomorrow, January 25, on the PlayStation�Network. The Mediterranean Traveller Map Pack enriches …

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Get the ‘UFC Undisputed 3’ demo in a headlock (360, PS3)

THQ Inc. (NASDAQ: THQI) and the Ultimate Fighting Championship� organization today announced the UFC� UndisputedTM 3 playable demo is now available for free download via Xbox LIVE� Marketplace for the Xbox 360�video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, as well as PlayStation�Network for the PlayStation�3 computer entertainment system. Consumers will explore a fantasy UFC matchup …

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Some ‘FIFA Street’ facts to kick about the pavement (360, PS3)

From the creators of the award-winning EA SPORTS FIFA franchise, and inspired by players from around the world, comes the most authentic street soccer game ever made. FIFA Street is a unique, fun experience where everything from the environments to the gear to the music is true to street soccer and its culture. Powered by …

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‘Silverlicious’ sounds somewhat scrumptious (DS)

GameMill Entertainment, an independent publisher of entertaining mass-market video games, announced today its plans to release Silverlicious™ for the Nintendo DS™ hand-held system, a fun-filled exploration video game based on the Silverlicious™ story from the best-selling Pinkalicious™ children’s book series. Silverlicious the game is set to hit store shelves this March Following the enchanting storyline …

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