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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‘Spider-Man: Edge Of Time’ gives you a chance to prevent Peter Parker’s (premature) death (360, 3DS, PS3)

Today, Spider-Man™ faces his greatest challenge ever � saving Spider-Man � in Spider-Man™: Edge of Time, available now in North American retail stores from Activision Publishing, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATVI). Created by Beenox � the studio that developed last year’s popular Spider-Man™: Shattered Dimensions � players take the roles of both Peter Parker’s Amazing Spider-Man, and …

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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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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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Augmented Reality feature on your 3DS feeling left out? Perhaps ‘Tetris:Axis’ can change that. (3DS)

For nearly three decades, players around the globe have enjoyed the boundless fun and strategic thrills of the Tetris� game. Now Nintendo is taking the iconic puzzle game to extraordinary new heights with Tetris�: Axis, available exclusively for the hand-held Nintendo 3DS™ system at a suggested retail price of $29.99. With mind-expanding augmented-reality modes, more …

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Vote on who swings alongside Mr Woods on the cover of ‘Tiger Woods PGA Tour 13’ (360, PS3)

For the first time in franchise history, EA SPORTS™ is giving fans an opportunity to vote and determine who will join Tiger Woods on the cover of Tiger Woods PGA TOUR 13. From October 3 through 23, fans can participate in a match play bracket-style voting campaign on www.facebook.com/tigerwoodspgatour and choose among 16 golfers who …

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‘I Am Alive’ finally emerges! (PSN, XBLA)

Today, Ubisoft� announced that I Am Alive™, a post-apocalyptic action/adventure game, is coming to Xbox LIVE� Arcade for the Xbox 360� video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and PlayStation�Network this winter. Developed by Ubisoft Shanghai, I Am Alive was engineered to create a convincing, post-disaster world in which players are faced with thought-provoking choices. …

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Histories toughest soldiers battle it out in ‘Deadliest Warrior: Ancient Combat’ (360, PS3)

Arcade/PlayStation�Network Titles “Deadliest Warrior: Legend”s and “Deadliest Warrior: The Game” Together With Exclusive TV Show Content Onto One Retail Disc 345 Games announced today that “Deadliest Warrior: Ancient Combat” is coming to Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system. Based on the successful multi-platform Spike TV series “Deadliest …

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4 times the adventure with no damage to the wallet with ‘Zelda-Four Swords’ (3DS, DS)

Head on over to the DSiWare shop today to download a free copy of ‘The Legend Of Zelda-Four Swords’ for free! Did you miss out on the original ‘Four Swords’ adventure due to the lack of a Game Boy Advance, or any friends? In the ongoing celebration of the 25th Anniversary of Zelda, Nintendo is …

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It’s quids in with ‘Squids’ on the iOS platforms (IOS)

The Game Bakers is pleased to announce that their upcoming game, SQUIDS, will release for iPhone / iPod touch on October 13. Please help us spread the news! In SQUIDS, The Game Bakers have combined classic RPG gameplay with intuitive touch controls, gorgeous cartoon graphics, and an epic storyline to create a fun and totally unique …

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