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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XBLA pulls off a stunt of it’s own (360)

ProjectorGames, the respected UK independent games developer, today announced the launch of ‘Stunning Stunts’ for Xbox Live Indie games. Stunning Stunts is a exciting, score-attack focused racing game, complete with a unique online replay sharing system which will allow players from around the world to compete with one another. The game is available now for …

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Lego Universe To Launch October 2010 (PC)

MMOG with Creative and Building Focus Available for Preview at Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment E3 Booth, South Hall #2401 The LEGO Group today announced that LEGO(r) Universe will launch this October in the US, UK and Western Europe. The first MMOG(massively-multiplayer online game) based on the LEGO play experience, LEGO Universe will offer early access …

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‘Proper Games’ to create some proper Crackdown 2 DLC (360)

Proper Games, the award winning games developer based in Dundee, has been tapped to create the Premium Downloadable Content (PDLC) for the upcoming Microsoft release of Crackdown 2. The team from Proper Games will be collaborating with Crackdown 2 developer, Ruffian Games, to build the PDLC for this greatly anticipated title. “We are very excited …

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Charitable discount on ‘Greed Corp’ (PS3)

W!Games are happy to announce that their fresh, innovative and critically acclaimed turn-based strategy game Greed Corp is now available on PlayStation�Network at a 40% reduction for a limited period of time! Originally priced at $9.99/�9.99/�7.99, Greed Corp is now available to purchase at the ridiculously low $5.99/�5.99/�4.79 until June 23nd. The first in a …

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EA Line-Up for E3

Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: ERTS) today revealed the games it will present at the Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) at the Los Angeles Convention Center (LACC) June 15th-17th This year’s lineup features multiplatform games in all genres, including heart-pumping racing and shooters for the hardcore player, action-packed sports games for the loyal sports fan and accessible …

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Lego Indiana Jones 2: The Adventure Continues Review (PS3)

Warning: Opening of the Ark may cause melting Mention the word ‘Aliens’ and all you’ll hear from my usually filthier mouth is “How dare they ruin a beloved film franchise and practically demolish the only protagonist in Hollywood history that kept my moral compass in check.” Then I might kick a child in the face, …

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The wheel of fate turns Europe’s way with ‘Blazblue: Continuum Shift’ (360, PS3)

Zen United / Arc System Works are pleased to announce that BlazBlue: Continuum Shift, the sequel to the acclaimed Calamity Trigger, will be making its way across Europe in October 2010 on Xbox 360� and PlayStation� 3. In addition to the already-stunning HD 2D graphics and progressive fighting mechanics that have made it one of …

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More tracks confirmed for ‘Def Jam Rapstar’ (360, PS3, WII)

Konami Digital Entertainment GmbH and Autumn Games are pleased to announce the release date for Def Jam Rapstar, the first true interactive Hip Hop music game experience. Developed by 4mm Games, Terminal Reality and Def Jam Interactive, Def Jam Rapstar will be available in the U.K. on November 5, 2010 for the Xbox 360TM video …

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New ‘Lego Harry Potter’ demo set to be spellbinding (360, PC, PS3)

Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment (WBIE) and TT Games are bringing the magic of LEGO� HARRY POTTERTM: YEARS 1-4 to consumers with a demo scheduled to be available June 7th for Xbox 360� video game and entertainment system from Microsoft. The demo will also be available for PlayStation�3 computer entertainment system and Windows PC in late …

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