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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Karma powers WILL ensure you take some responsibility in ‘The Sims 3: Pets’. (360, PS3)

Returning by popular demand to The Sims 3 Pets on Xbox 360 and the PlayStation 3 are Karma Powers. This unique feature makes it easier than ever to bestow good things upon your Sims’ lives or create mischief all around them. New to The Sims 3 Pets, you can now use more Karma Points than …

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Out of this world DLC on the way for ‘A World Of Keflings’ (360)

They’re coming. Unexpected visitors will soon set down in A World of Keflings when indie video games developer NinjaBee releases “It Came From Outer Space” in the coming weeks. The first DLC announced for the hit Xbox LIVE Arcade city-building game, “It Came From Outer Space” will add a new, alien-themed kingdom to the Kefling …

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‘Cartoon Network Punch Time Explosion XL’ blasting onto home consoles (360, PS3, WII)

Crave Games, a full-service publishing company, and Cartoon Network Enterprises (CNE), the licensing and merchandising arm of the network, today announced the holiday release of Cartoon Network: Punch Time Explosion XL for PlayStation�3 computer entertainment system, Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft� and the Wii™ system from Nintendo. To play the game …

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A weird yet satisfying blend of ‘Space Channel 5 Part 2’ and ‘Sega Bass Fishing’ get all HD’d up (PSN, XBLA)

SEGA� of America, Inc. and SEGA� Europe Ltd. today announced that SEGA Bass Fishing™ and Space Channel 5™ Part 2 are now available on Xbox LIVE� Arcade for the Xbox 360� video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and the PlayStation�Network. Fans who have been waiting over ten years for the fish to return and …

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LOVEFiLM finally makes its’ way to the XBOX 360 (360)

Microsoft and LOVEFiLM, Europe’s largest subscription service – streaming movies and TV episodes over the Internet and sending DVDs by post – have today announced a partnership that will make LOVEFiLM part of the next generation of TV entertainment, bringing the service to millions of Xbox 360 users across the UK and Germany. The agreement …

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Grab a magic carpet ride to Aladdin’s Agrabah in ‘Disney Universe’ (360)

Join Disney as we “Show You the World” with magical environments and fantastic character costumes inspired by Walt Disney Animation Studio’s award-winning audience-favourite, “Aladdin,” in the upcoming video game Disney Universe, available in stores on October 28th 2011. Players will be able to journey through the enchanted city of Agrabah dressed up as classic favourites …

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Think the Kinect is a kids accessory? ‘My Self Defence Coach’ seems to think otherwise… (360)

Today, Ubisoft announced the upcoming release of My Self Defence Coach, to be available exclusively on Kinect™ for Xbox 360�. The first video game of its kind, My Self Defence Coach helps players develop the self-confidence they need to react more efficiently when facing troublesome situations, and allows players to discover ways of protecting themselves …

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Suit up for the console outing for ‘Crysis’ (PSN, XBLA)

Electronic Arts Inc and award-winning developer Crytek GmbH, announced today that the critically-acclaimed, single-player campaign from the PC hit Crysis� is now available for purchase on Xbox LIVE� Games on Demand 1600 Microsoft Points and on October 5 for PlayStation�Network at �15.99. Gamers can now play with improved Nanosuit gamepad controls and fine-tuned combat as …

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Download a short sprint for ‘Need For Speed:The Run (360, PS3)

Electronic Arts Inc. today announced that gamers will get a chance to test their mettle in an action-packed demo for Need for Speed The Run beginning October 18. Using the Need for Speed franchise’s signature Autolog feature*, gamers will compete to see who will come out on top and who will be left in the …

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