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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Re-saddle up with free ‘Red Dead Redemption’ DLC; ‘Myths and Mavericks’ (360, PS3)

The free Red Dead Redemption Myths and Mavericks Bonus Pack DLC is now available for download worldwide on Xbox LIVE and on PlayStation Network.      This completely free Bonus Pack, a token of our appreciation for all the amazing Red Dead fans out there that have been playing the game since its release last year, …

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‘Katamari Damacy’ rolling onto PSVita (PSVITA)

Katamari fans can breathe a sigh of relief as NAMCO BANDAI Games America Inc. shares the joyful news that Katamari Damacy� (working title) is joining the illustrious ranks of PlayStation�Vita system titles. The game will use the console’s unique front touch screen and rear touch pad to bring fingertip control to the series for the …

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Next installment in the Arkedo series ‘PIXEL!’ coming at the end of September (PSN)

Arkedo and Sanuk Games are proud to announce that “03 – PIXEL!”, the third installment of the critically acclaimed ARKEDO SERIES, will be available on PlayStation�3 in Europe on September 28th for only �1.99 / �1.59.Douse your console in a colorful world and get ready for some serious old-school action! In this 2D platformer, you’ll …

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Rejoice Mac users! You’re finally getting ‘Batman: Arkham Asylum’ whilst everyone else plays ‘Arkham City’! (OTHER)

Feral Interactive has today announced the smash-hit action adventure Batman: Arkham Asylum™ will be released for the Mac on Thursday, October 13th, 2011 Developed by Rocksteady Studios and published by Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment with DC Entertainment for game consoles and PC, Batman: Arkham Asylum features an original story by Paul Dini, Batman writer and …

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Professor Layton and The Lost Future Review (DS)

Another journey for the prolific professor…through time? Following your dreams into the world of archaeology can be something of a dangerous escapade unless you swallow pride and teach your trait to some gormless students. Indiana Jones may have a fairly dull 9-5 job, but his holidays are far more interesting than the typical tutors. A …

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‘LittleBigPlanet 2’ Move-ing forward with motion controls (PS3)

Brace yourself for more epic adventures with the LittleBigPlanet 2: Move Pack, brought to you by Sony Computer Entertainment Europe, available on PlayStation�3 from September 14th. The LittleBigPlanet 2: Move Pack joins the world of LittleBigPlanet together with the freedom of PlayStation Move – with five giant imaginative story levels and seven side levels, this …

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Prepare to take to the skies in ‘Ace Combat: Assault Horizon’ demo (PS3)

NAMCO BANDAI Games Inc. has some good news for fans itching to get in the cockpit of the world’s most advanced fighter jets. The ACE COMBAT™ ASSAULT HORIZON single player demo is heading to PlayStation�Network for PlayStation�3 and Xbox Live� for Xbox 360�, hitting North America on September 13th and Europe on September 14th, 2011. …

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Dare to take on ‘The Impossible Game’!?!? (PSN)

The Impossible Game, an indie hit platformer originally developed by FlukeDude, is now available on PlayStation�3 computer entertainment system and PSP� (PlayStation�Portable) system, developed and published by Grip Games. The Impossible Game is a rhythm-based platformer game where a single mistake puts you back at the beginning of the level. Original gameplay, great soundtrack and …

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Slow news day makes for space themed fruit DLC for ‘Fruit Ninja Kinect’ (360)

‘Space Capsule,’ the second DLC pack for this summer’s wildly successful Fruit Ninja Kinect from Halfbrick, is available for download starting today. With an army of fruit ninjas attacking the online leaderboards, Halfbrick’s addictive title is already a breakout success less than a month after release. The Fruit Ninja Kinect ‘Space Capsule’ DLC brings new …

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Episode 2: ‘SWAP!’ of the Arkedo series coming to PSN (PSN)

Arkedo and Sanuk Games are proud to announce that “02 – SWAP!”, the second installment of the critically acclaimed ARKEDO SERIES, will be available on PlayStation�3 in Europe on September 21st for only �1.99 / �1.59.Douse your console in a colorful world and get ready for some serious old-school action! In this Match-4 game, you’ll …

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Prepare for ‘Tiny Invaders’ on your tiny device (IOS)

Today Hogrocket, an exciting new independent video game development studio, is pleased to announce the release of their self-funded first title: Tiny Invaders. The game is available to download worldwide on the Apple App Store with immediate effect. Tiny Invaders is a brand new IP from the creative team at Hogrocket. In it, the player …

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