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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‘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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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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Samus blasts onto the Nintendo eShop in ‘Metrod II-Return Of Samus (3DS)

Get ready to battle the evil Metroid™ once again when the original Game Boy™ classic Metroid™ II – Return of Samus becomes available to download on Nintendo 3DS™ via the Nintendo eShop this week. The second installment of the Metroid series sees Samus Aran on a mission to rid planet SR388 of the Metroid menace. …

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‘Spec Ops: The Line’ announced for the frontline next year (360, PS3)

2K Games announced today that Spec Ops�: The Line™, the modern military shooter that combines thrilling combat with a thought-provoking narrative, will be released during spring 2012. A brand new trailer depicting Captain Walker’s journey through Dubai can be viewed at www.specopstheline.com. “With all of its grandeur and opulence, Dubai provides the perfect backdrop to …

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Taxing info on ‘Battleloot Adventure’ (Terrible pun, it actually sounds quite fun) (IOS)

Digital Tales, software house renown for to the international success of Ducati Challenge, has released today new screenshots for their upcoming iPhone and iPad game Battleloot Adventure. The title is an original mix of strategy and RPG that will take players through cartoonish, fantasy inspired maps straight into the heart of wealthy Kameloot. Players will …

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Catch ‘Big Bass Arcade’ on WiiWare this week (WII)

Big Bass Arcade from Big John Games will release November 24th, 2011 on the WiiWare™ service for 500 Wii Points™. Big Bass Arcade follows in the footsteps of previous best-selling fishing games developed by Big John Games, including Big Bass Arcade for the Nintendo DSi™, Zebco 3D Pro, FLW Professional Bass Tournament, USA Bass, and …

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‘Max Payne 3’ special edition announced (360, PC, PS3)

Rockstar Games, a publishing label of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTWO), is proud to announce that a special edition of Max Payne 3 is available now for pre-order for the Xbox 360� video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, PlayStation�3 computer entertainment system, and Windows PC. The contents of the Max Payne 3 Special …

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‘Disney Universe’ gets darker with the Villains Costume Pack (360, PS3)

Disney brings extra mayhem and magic to its’ latest video game, Disney Universe, with the downloadable “Disney Villains Costume Pack” available now. The “Disney Villains Costume Pack” is the first downloadable content available for Disney Universe on the Xbox LIVE� online entertainment network and the PlayStation�Network. Players can suit up and battle friends in five …

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‘Moshi Monsters: Moshling Zoo’ outdoes ‘Modern Warfare 3’ and becomes the best selling DS game in the UK (DS)

Following its launch last Friday, Moshi Monsters’ debut console title, Moshi Monsters: Moshling Zoo experienced a phenomenal first weekend of sales and is now the top selling Nintendo DS game in the UK*. Moshling Zoo takes the top spot on the Nintendo DS chart, ahead of the likes of Triple-A title,  Call of Duty:  Modern Warfare 3, …

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Get jungle fitness fever today with ‘Jillian Michaels Fitness Adventure’ (360)

505 Games, a global publisher of video games, today announced that Jillian Michaels Fitness Adventure releases today exclusively for the Kinect™ for Xbox 360� video game and entertainment system from Microsoft. Developed by N-Space, Jillian Michaels Fitness Adventure brings a unique exercise experience into your living room with an empowering workout that includes lifestyle tips …

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‘Super Mario Land 3D’ leaping, gliding and spitting fireballs on the 3DS tomorrow (3DS)

SUPER MARIO 3D LAND™ launches across Europe on 18th November only for Nintendo 3DS ™ and both fans and critics are already excited. The latest instalment in the Super Mario™ series has also sold well in Japan after launching earlier this month. After being on sale for only four days, 343,492 units* of the game …

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