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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A side scrolling shooter based on your favourite 80s shows? Bring on ‘Awesomenauts’ (360, PSN)

dtp entertainment and Ronimo Games are proud to announce Awesomenauts for Xbox Live Arcade and Playstation�Network. From the developers behind the critically acclaimed side-scrolling RTS Swords & Soldiers, comes a new explosive Multiplayer Online Battle Arena (MOBA) game inspired by your favorite ’80s animated series. The game features the most awesome mercenaries in the galaxy …

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‘Me Monstar:Hear Me Roar!’ finally attacking PSN in July (PSN)

Me Monstar: Hear Me Roar! is now confirmed to release in July 2011. Developed by Cohort Studios; Me Monstar: Hear Me Roar! is a single-player, arcade-style action minis game that will be available to download on both PlayStation�3 system and PSP� (PlayStation�Portable) system. Me Monstar: Hear Me Roar! is now confirmed to release in July …

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The forecast shows a strong release for ‘Storm’ this summer (PC, PSN, XBLA)

Zoo Entertainment, Inc. (NASDAQ CM: ZOOG), a leading developer, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment software, along with developer Eko Software today announced plans to release physics-based puzzle game Storm under its indiePub labelin Summer 2011 for Xbox LIVE� Arcade for the Xbox 360� video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, PlayStation� Network and PC. …

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Dead Or Alive:Dimensions Review (3DS)

15 years of fighting, falling and bosoms on one cartridge Flicking through my ‘Lazy Critic’s Dictionary of Games’, the definition of Street Fighter is ‘Over the top free flowing fighting’. Mortal Kombat’s stand-alone description is ‘Gore showered, stumplicious furious combat’. Soul Calibur’s is a bizarre mixture of words as jumbled up as its own plot. …

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Kick Ass VIPS get ‘Duke Nukem:Forever’ Demo early June (360, PC, PS3)

2K Games and Gearbox Software are overly-excited to announce that eager Duke Nukem First Access Club members will be the first to properly stimulate their joysticks playing the demo * of the highly-anticipated Duke Nukem Forever� beginning June 3, 2011. Over 15 years in the making, Duke Nukem Forever’s historical arrival will happen on June …

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Has the recent Mortal Kombat reboot left you puzzled over realm ruling battling? Hopefully ‘Mortal Kombat Arcade Collection will clear that up. (PC, PSN, XBLA)

May 12, 2011 – Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment today announces Mortal Kombat Arcade Kollection for PlayStation�Network, Xbox LIVE� Arcade for the Xbox 360� video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, and Windows PC . For the first time ever, the original Mortal Kombat arcade trilogy – Mortal Kombat, Mortal Kombat 2 and Ultimate Mortal Kombat …

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‘Star Raiders’ take off on XBLA and Steam (PC)

Atari Europe, one of the world’s most recognised publishers and producers of interactive entertainment, announced today the release of Star Raiders�. The return of Star Raiders combines tense aerial assaults and dogfights with a new compelling storyline, striking visual style and exhilarating single player gameplay. Star Raiders is now available on the Xbox 360�video game …

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The melodies of sweet destruction released in the ‘Red Faction:Armageddon’ soundtrack (OTHER)

Sumthing Else Music Works, Inc. proudly presents Red Faction�: Armageddon™ Original Soundtrack featuring the original music score from the highly anticipated sci-fi action video game developed by Volition Inc.�, an internal studio at THQ Inc. The soundtrack album was written, arranged and sequenced by composer and music producer Brian Reitzell as a truly immersive listening …

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Info on the inevitable ‘Fifa 12’…ON THE 3DS (3DS)

FIFA 12 delivers unmatched authenticity on 3DS with over 500 officially licensed clubs, innovative new touch screen controls, and the largest feature set ever developed by EA SPORTS for a hand-held football game. FIFA 12 is the most innovative, feature-rich, and authentic 3D football experience on Nintendo 3DS. Become a true marksman with all-new optional …

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