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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‘Playmobil: Top Agents’ hopes to knock your blocks off (DS)

PlayMobil Top Agents is a spy thriller spanning over 80 missions and 25 locations! You assume the role of the ‘Spy Team’ tasked with the challenge of preventing the evil ‘Robo Gang’ from taking over the world! PlayMobil Top Agents allows you to navigate an open world environment while battling the ‘Robo Gang’ and solving …

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‘Ben 10: Galactic Racing’ crosses the chequered planet (360, DS, PS3, WII)

D3Publisher (D3P), a publisher and developer of interactive entertainment software, and Cartoon Network Enterprises (CNE) today announced BEN 10 Galactic Racing is now available across EMEA and Australasia on the Nintendo DS™ system, Wii™ system from Nintendo, Xbox 360� video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and PlayStation�3 computer entertainment system. BEN 10 Galactic Racing …

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Mega housewife returns in ‘Cooking Mama 4’ for the DS and enter a new dimension with ‘Cooking Mama World: Outdoor Adventures’ on the 3DS (3DS, DS)

505 Games, an international publisher of video games, today announced that evergreen favourite children’s character, Cooking Mama, returns in two new video game releases available today: Cooking Mama 4 on Nintendo 3DS and Cooking Mama World: Outdoor Adventures on Nintendo DS. For the first time ever, players can have fun with Mama in 3D. Cooking Mama …

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Vodafone partnership announced for Playstation Vita (PSVITA)

Sony Computer Entertainment Europe (SCEE) and Vodafone have today announced a partnership that will see Vodafone as the preferred provider of 3G connectivity for PlayStation�Vita (PS Vita), initially in the UK, Ireland, Italy, Germany, Spain, Portugal, Australia, New Zealand and The Netherlands, and with Vodafone’s Partners in France (SFR). The high speed and extensive coverage …

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‘F1 2011’ speeds onto 3DS before the year ends (3DS)

To mark this week’s release of F1 2011 on the Nintendo 3DS Codemasters has today revealed the new gameplay trailer for the handheld version of its award winning FORMULA ONE™ franchise. Released today, the 3DS version heralds the first time that gamers can experience a FORMULA ONE game in full 3D. The new gameplay video� …

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‘Zumba Fitness 2’ hits the shelves (and inevitably strikes the charts) (360, PS3, WII)

505 Games, a global publisher of video games, along with Zumba Fitness� LLC, today announced that the Zumba� Fitness 2 video game, sequel to the best-selling dance-fitness video game, is available now at retailers nationwide. The original Zumba® Fitness game is the number one fitness title of 2011, selling more than 4 million copies worldwide, with over 1 …

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Rayman…and no rabbids? ‘Rayman Origins’ hits shelves today (360, PS3, WII)

oday, Ubisoft announced that Rayman Origins is now available in the UK for the Xbox 360� video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, the PlayStation�3 system from Sony and WiiTM system from Nintendo. Anticipated by all Rayman fans and already acclaimed as one of the best platformers of this generation, Rayman is back! Rayman Origins …

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Plunder dungeons on the go in ‘Dungeon Hunter Alliance’ (PSVITA)

Dungeon Hunter: Alliance is the first action RPG game for the PlayStation� Vita system that immerses you in the heart of a unique online multiplayer experience. Face the world of Gothicus and its hordes of creatures alone or in teams of up to 4 heroes. The main quest, side quests, and the innumerable items to …

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Monsters run back under the bed in fear in ‘Wicked Monster Blast’ (WII)

UK video games publisher/distributor PQube today announced the imminent release of Wicked Monsters Blast, a fun, family friendly, action shooting game for up to 4 players. Wicked Monster Blast is one of the few shooting games on the Nintendo Wii which is suitable for the whole family– you play as the characters of the “Wicked …

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Feel like you’re going 100mph…in rush hour traffic with ‘F1 2011’ (PSVITA)

Compete on the go with F1 2011™ for PlayStation� Vita from Codemasters, the publisher of the BAFTA-winning F1 2010™ videogame. Developed by Sumo Digital under Codemasters’ exclusive worldwide agreement with Formula One World Championship Limited, F1 2011 will come complete with all the official drivers, teams and circuits from the 2011 FIA FORMULA ONE World …

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HANDBALL! It’s ‘FIFA Football’ on the PSVita (PSVITA)

EA SPORTS FIFA Football on PS Vita is the first true next generation sports experience in the palm of your hand, with console gameplay, HD graphics, and the largest feature set ever created by EA SPORTS for a handheld device. EA SPORTS FIFA Football on PS Vita delivers the first true next generation football experience in the …

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‘Dungeon Defenders’ steams up some turkey…DLC (PC)

In celebration of Thanksgiving, Trendy Entertainment is releasing a ton of DLC for the Steam version of Dungeon Defenders. The core game will also be on sale on Steam for 50% off during this time period! The Great Turkey Hunt (Free until 12/2) Hunt humongous herds of Turkeys for their delicious Thanksgiving meat… but watch out, …

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