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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Celebrate Sonic’s 20th birthday with discounts on all things pixelated hedgehog related

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Happy Birthday, Sonic! To celebrate the 20 years that have passed since Sonic first sped into living rooms the world over, SEGA� of America, Inc. today announced a sale on all Sonic the Hedgehog digital titles currently available for PlayStation�Network and Xbox LIVE� Marketplace for the Xbox 360� video game and entertainment system from Microsoft. …

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No More Heroes: Heroes’ Paradise Review (PS3)

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A game that goes to show a lightsaber can solve practically any problem What came first? Scott Pilgrim or No More Heroes? The two go hand in hand so well it’s a wonder a crossover hasn’t occurred. It seems that between each issue of the adolescent admiring comic series, some satirical moles wormed their way …

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Not much to do for you or your Sims in ‘Sims 3’? Build some entertainment with the ‘Town Life Stuff’ pack (PC)

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Update your neighborhood and your Sim’s style with items and venues for their house and town. The Sims Studio proudly announces The Sims 3 Town Life Stuff pack, designed for you to update your neighborhood and spend the day around town, will be available on July 26, 2011. Does your Sim love books? Build them …

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Captain America swoops onto Marvel Pinball (PSN, XBLA)

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ZEN Studios today announced Captain America as the next Super Hero to star on his own downloadable Marvel Pinball table from ZEN Studios on Xbox LIVE� Arcade and PlayStation�Network. Joining the Amazing Spider-Man, the Invincible Iron Man, Wolverine,Blade and the Fantastic Four Cap and friends are called upon to battle some of the world’s most …

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Silent Hill fever sets in with multiple chilling announcements (360, PS3, PSVITA)

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Konami Digital Entertainment GmbH will use E3 to showcase its ambitious plans for the ever-popular Silent Hill series. The publisher will use the LA event to show Silent Hill Downpour’s all-new 3D elements, while also detailing The Silent Hill HD Collection and a new horror-adventure entitled Silent Hill: Book of Memories for Sony’s new PlayStation …

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‘Metal Gear Solid:Snake Eater’ fails to merge into the crowd, and stands out on the 3DS (3DS)

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Konami Digital Entertainment GmbH has revealed the full name of its first METAL GEAR SOLID title for Nintendo 3DS™. METAL GEAR SOLID : SNAKE EATER 3D is a reworked update of the best-selling PlayStation�2 title, and brings that game’s stunning jungle setting to vibrant life using the handheld’s glasses-free 3D imaging system. METAL GEAR SOLID …

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‘Sniper: Ghost Warrior 2’ fittingly sneaks its way in amongst all the E3 titles (360, PC, PS3)

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Takes the bulls-eye precision of its best-selling predecessor to new and exciting heights. Powered by the CryENGINE 3 engine, the missions of Sniper: Ghost Warrior 2 are graphically stunning and more challenging as you once again step into the ghilliesuit of a special ops sniper to take down the enemy. Sniper: Ghost Warrior 2 takes …

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Sick of shelling out for new Street Fighter instalments straight after the last? Rejoice! ‘Street Fighter IV: Arcade Edition’ stand alone disc and DLC add-on on its way (360, PS3)

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Capcom�, a leading worldwide developer and publisher of video games, today announced the digital upgrade of Super Street Fighter� IV with Super Street Fighter� IV: Arcade Edition for PlayStation�3 computer entertainment system and Xbox 360� video game and entertainment system from Microsoft�.The add-on is now available as a download via Xbox LIVE� online entertainment network …

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