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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The Lost Adventures DLC heads to ‘Orcs Must Die!’, with a nifty discount to boot (PC)

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Robot Entertainment has announced the release of Lost Adventures, the second DLC pack for their critically acclaimed action strategy game Orcs Must Die!™ For a limited time, you can return to the dead world beyond the rifts for 20% off! Download the “Lost Adventures” DLC Pack here:store.steampowered.com/app/102623 Conquer a new series of five challenging fortresses. …

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Have a longing to play ‘Outlaws Of The Lost Dynasty’? It’s out on PSN today (PSN)

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MonkeyPaw Games Inc. today announced that Arcade Hits: Outlaws of the Lost Dynasty is now available on the recently launched Japanese PS one� Imports section on the European PlayStation�Network. The release marks the first time that European gamers will get the chance to play the classic 2D fighter in its pure, un-touched form. Outlaws of …

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‘Air Conflicts: Secret Wars’ lands on the PS3 with Move support (PS3)

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Kalypso Media USA, Inc. today released Air Conflicts: Secret Wars for the PlayStation�3 computer entertainment system. Air Conflicts: Secret Wars drops players into the cockpits of some of the most exciting aircraft of both World Wars, leading them through a challenging single-player campaign spanning epic battles. Three multiplayer modes, available on both platforms, allow players …

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Uncover the Limited Edition Zelda 25th Anniversary 3DS (3DS)

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The Legend of Zelda™ is highly regarded as one of the most critically-acclaimed video game series of all time. To celebrate its 25th anniversary and to mark this occasion, Nintendo is releasing a special 25th Anniversary limited edition* Nintendo 3DS™ system, marked with the Hyrule emblem and golden-coloured embellishments. This limited edition console will come …

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Award winning platformer ‘Rochard’ finally coming to PC (PC)

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Recoil Games today announced that Rochard, its action-packed side-scrolling puzzle platformer, is set to debut on PC on November 15th. Having enjoyed a successful launch on the PlayStation� Network earlier this September, Rochard has so far won ten awards including Editors’ Choice from IGN. The game will be available for download through Steam, Valve’s digital …

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Lara gets her own art gallery in prep for ‘Tomb Raider’ after exhibition ends (OTHER)

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Crystal Dynamics, a Square Enix studio, announces Tomb Raider’s 15-year anniversary exhibition has ended, with a gallery of commissioned art now ready to debut in its entirety. Crystal Dynamics plays curator to the unique digital exhibition, commissioning eight original pieces of art from a selection of esteemed talent and releasing them throughout the month of …

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Looks like the charts will soon be topped by ‘Zumba Fitness 2’… (360, WII)

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505 Games, a global publisher of video games, and Majesco Entertainment Company, international provider of mass market video games, have signed an agreement for the manufacturing and distribution of Zumba� Fitness 2 on Nintendo Wii™ and Zumba� Fitness Rush on Kinect� for Xbox 360™, along with twelve other titles for Europe, Middle East, Africa and …

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The Adventures of Tintin: The Secret of the Unicorn Review (PS3)

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Who knew an interest in antique ships would lead to an adventure like this With harsh deadlines, hacking scandals and furious scraps on dirty pavements required to get snaps of Z-list wannabes, the world of journalism isn’t the most glamorous career avenue to take. It’s especially not a fantastic aspiration to take when a 17 …

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‘Rayman Origins’ demo hopping onto PSN and XBLA next week (PSN, XBLA)

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Today Ubisoft announced the coming release of a demo for its highly anticipated game Rayman Origins. The demo will be available from November 9th, 2011, for free download on Xbox LIVETM and PlayStation� Network. The demo content will include 3 maps from the Jungle, Food and Ocean worlds. By collecting 9 Electoons, demo players will …

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‘Block Factory 3DS’ makes cube production exciting… (3DS)

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Enjoy Gaming ltd, a worldwide digital and European retail publisher, presents � Block Factory �. The game is the second Nintendo 3DS™ game following the successful title Pyramids, designated exclusively for the Nintendo eShop™. Block Factory gives the player control of a falling block puzzle game factory and gives them free rein to use their …

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Nightwing swoops into ‘Batman: Arkham Cty’ today (360, PS3)

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Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment and DC Entertainment are pleased to announce that the highly anticipated Nightwing Bundle Pack is available today on Xbox LIVE� Marketplace for 560 Microsoft Points and PlayStation�Network for �5.49 Nightwing comes complete with his own unique gadgets and special moves, and is playable in all challenge maps in the game, as …

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