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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‘Metal Gear Solid HD Collection’ dated and ready for deployment (360, PS3)

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Konami Digital Entertainment GmbH today confirmed the release date of its eagerly-awaited METAL GEAR SOLID HD Collection. The package, which features five classic METAL GEAR titles, will be released for PlayStation�3 and Xbox 360� on February 3rd, 2012. Created by the critically acclaimed director, Hideo Kojima, METAL GEAR SOLID HD Collection showcases some of the most popular …

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Dig up the ‘Treasures of the Sun’ DLC on ‘Dungeon Siege III’ (PC, PSN, XBLA)

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Square Enix, Inc., the publisher of SQUARE ENIX� interactive entertainment products in the Americas, today announced DUNGEON SIEGE� III: TREASURES OF THE SUN™ is now available in North America for the PlayStation�3 computer entertainment system, Xbox 360� video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, and Windows PC platforms via GameStop PC Download™, Steam� and other …

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Dreaming of a white 3DS this Christmas? ‘Super Mario Land 3D Land has got you covered (3DS)

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Mario fans will be able to get a white Christmas regardless of any snow fall this year, when the SUPER MARIO 3D LAND™ and Ice White Nintendo 3DS™ bundle launches across Europe on 18th November. The perfect shade for winter fun, this Nintendo 3DS bundle will help anyone beat those winter blues with a little …

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Need help getting into the Halloween spirit? ‘Bloodrayne: Betrayal’ now part of Xbox Live’s ‘Shocktober’ promotion. (XBLA)

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What better way to celebrate the spookiest holiday known to man than with a sexy half-vampire/half-human and tons of blood? Majesco Entertainment announced today that its recently released 2D side-scrolling digital download action platformer, BloodRayne: Betrayal, is now available as part of Microsoft’s two-week-long Shocktober promotion for Xbox LIVE� Arcade for the Xbox 360� video …

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Defend humanity in possibly the cutest battlegrounds in ‘Battle Of The Elements’. (DS)

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Can you save the planet? The Legendary Elements are the key to face human destruction, but they have to be mastered to unleash their power! Get ready to travel around the world facing the most powerful characters in intense battles of elements, where you’ll need to think as fast as you move your stylus in …

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Going round in circles trying to gather Riddler trophies in Arkham City? Let the ‘Batman: Arkham City Map App’ help you out (IOS)

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If you’ve just picked up ‘Batman: Arkham City’ this morning, you’d have noticed that, on top of the dastardly villains that plague this horrid part of Gotham, The Riddler has got a hell of a lot more dastardly with his challenges. Not to fret, though. Bradygames is on hand with the new ‘Batman Arkham City …

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‘Bejeweled 3’ shines like a diamond on consoles (360, DS, PS3)

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PopCap Games, the worldwide leader in casual games, today announced Bejeweled� 3 is available immediately worldwide for download on Xbox LIVE� Arcade for 1200 Microsoft Points. Expanding the franchise with additional new adaptations, Bejeweled 3 for Nintendo DS�, PlayStation�3 and Xbox 360� will hit retail shelves On November 15th. Featuring twice the game modes of …

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Hoards of DLC treats on the way for ‘Gears Of War 3’ Season Pass holders (360)

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Microsoft and Epic Games announced “RAAM’s Shadow,” the new campaign experience for the award-winning blockbuster, “Gears of War 3.” Starring a cast of characters both new and eerily familiar to the series, “RAAM’s Shadow” will deliver more than three hours of gameplay set in a storyline that precedes the events of the first “Gears of …

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Playstation Vita hits the UK February 22nd (PSVITA)

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Sony Computer Entertainment Europe (SCEE) today announced that PlayStation�Vita (PS Vita) will launch throughout Europe, Africa, the Middle East and Australasia from 22nd February, 2012. Available from �229.99 (RRP) for the Wi-Fi model and �279.99 (RRP) for the 3G/Wi-Fi model, PS Vita will offer uncompromised portable gaming experiences, anytime, and anywhere. “PlayStation Vita is an …

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‘Final Fantasy XIII-2’ special editions announced to prep your wallet (360, PS3)

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Square Enix Ltd., the publisher of SQUARE ENIX� interactive entertainment products in Europe and other PAL territories, today announces two exclusive FINAL FANTASY� XIII-2 Special Editions; the LIMITED COLLECTOR’S EDITION and the CRYSTAL EDITION. Both editions will be available for pre-order from today across Europe and other PAL territories, ahead of the game’s release date …

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