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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PC version of ‘Alan Wake’ to finally spend some time in the flashlight (PC)

Remedy Entertainment is proud to announce the PC release of Alan Wake. Coming in early 2012, the game will give PC gamers the Alan Wake experience they have been patiently waiting for. Remedy is a developer with deep roots in the PC space (Death Rally and Max Payne 1 and 2), so the game will …

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Seeing double DLC for ‘Duke Nukem: Forever’? (360, PS3)

2K Games and Gearbox Software announced today that The Doctor Who Cloned Me*, a brand new downloadable expansion pack for Duke Nukem Forever� that includes a wealth of single- and multi-player content,is now available for $9.99 via PlayStation� Network for the PlayStation� 3 computer entertainment system and for 800 Microsoft Points via Xbox LIVE� Marketplace …

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IT’S A ME, MARIO…in ‘Just Dance 3’ (WII)

Today, Ubisoft� announced a new downloadable track for its best-seller Just Dance� 3, featuring Mario™, the famous Nintendo� videogame hero! For the first time ever, the world’s number one dance game brand will invite the beloved plumber to show off his best dance moves. The track will be downloadable through the in-game Just Dance store …

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Digital and real worlds collide in ‘Digimon Masters’ (PC)

Joymax, leading online game developer and publisher, today announced the “Joy to the World” holiday event for their popular MMORPG, Digimon Masters is now live. The latest content update will showcase a variety of exciting new features including the first appearance of UlforceVeedramon in the Digital World, alongside a fun Christmas event running now until …

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Deadmau5 mixing up some new tracks for ‘Sound Shapes’ (PSVITA)

Dance music phenomenon Deadmau5 announced he is creating a variety of exclusive new tracks for Sound Shapes, the innovative music game in development for the PlayStation�Vita (PS Vita) system. His forward thinking approach to indelible and infectious music mirrors the vision of Queasy Games, the developers behind the highly anticipated title. Scheduled for release in …

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‘Ancestors’ Character pack takes an even further look back into history in ‘Assassin’s Creed: Revelations’ (360, PC, PS3)

Today, Ubisoft� debuts The Ancestors Character Pack, all-new downloadable content for Assassin’s Creed Revelations for the Xbox 360� video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and for PCs. This pack will be available on the PlayStation�Network for the PlayStation�3 computer entertainment system from tomorrow, December 14. The Ancestors Character Pack is available for the suggested …

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‘The Nightmare Before Christmas’ DLC makes a suitable appearance in ‘Disney Universe’ (360, PS3)

Gamers will be “Making Christmas” with the release of “The Nightmare Before Christmas” level downloadable content pack, available today for Disney Universe. The new content is currently available for the PlayStation�Network and Xbox LIVE� online entertainment network. Inspired by Tim Burton’s iconic film about the residents of a spooky dream land and their quest for …

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‘Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance’ name change got you all confused? New website should clear things up (360, PS3)

Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc., today takes the wraps off one of the most anticipated games of the year: METAL GEAR RISING: REVENGEANCE. Announced over two years ago, KONAMI premiered a new trailer for METAL GEAR RISING: REVENGEANCE at the prestigious Video Game Awards on December 10th, and is now ready to outline the direction the …

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Fancy ‘Halo: Anniversary’ green vinyl soundtrack coming soon (OTHER)

Sumthing Else Music Works, through its licensing relationship with Microsoft Studios, proudly presents the limited edition green vinyl Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary Soundtrack featuring new orchestrations of the classic Halo: Combat Evolved music originally created by award-winning composers Martin O’Donnell and Michael Salvatori. The limited edition green vinyl soundtrack (2,000 units) includes a digital download …

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Trade your daft wheel-less board for a controller as ‘Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater HD’ is on its way (360, PS3)

Ridiculously high scoring trick combos return to videogame consoles this summer in Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater HD, today announced Activision Publishing Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Activision Blizzard Inc., (Nasdaq: ATVI). Developed by Robomodo, this digital title takes the best elements of the classic THPS games and gives them a fresh update to create …

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‘Ascension: Return of the Fallen’ rises onto iOS platforms (IOS)

Playdek, a leading mobile video game publisher, announced today the release of its highly-anticipated follow up game Ascension: Return of the Fallen, an expansion pack to the award-winning Ascension: Chronicle of the Godslayer, featuring new heroes, monsters and mechanics to engage players. Originally designed by card game creator Gary Games, Return of the Fallen allows …

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