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    Mii's you didn't know you could create

    Thursday, September 2, 2010, 09:18 PM PST [General]
    Posted By: IrieMars

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    When Nintendo released its Wii, it won the world over with its revolutionary controls; but this was just one of the many cool features that came with Nintendo’s console. The ability to create your very own Mii look-alike was just as much fun as any of the games in the consoles library. Soon after the novelty of creating yourself and friends, many gamers got super creative with the limited amount of options they were able to use. The results of their creativity are pretty entertaining. Here is a look at some of the best Mii creations out there.

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    Get excited - SEGA releases Yakuza 4 trailer

    Thursday, September 2, 2010, 05:17 AM PST [General]
    Posted By: G

    SEGA has given us the first Westernised trailer for the PS3 exclusive, Yakuza 4.  However we still have some time before its Western release: it's not out until Spring 2011. Ooh you are such a tease, SEGA!

    Well I don't think I really need to say anything more on this matter.  Sit back, relax, and if anyone has a spare £300 - can you give it to me so I can actually buy a PS3 and play this game (and Yakuza 3)!

    [Source: SEGA PR]

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    Gaming soap you can play with

    Wednesday, September 1, 2010, 10:39 PM PST [General]
    Posted By: IrieMars

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    People with some form of talent, a dream, and a lot of extra time on their hands can make some pretty strange products. Luckily for all us gamers, one such person that meets all the above has not forgotten the world of gaming. Or that of personal hygiene. What has this person created? Soap, of all things! But obviously not just any old bar of soap: they're gaming soaps!

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    Master Lee says

    Win Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light!

    Just leave a post in this forum thread! Create your own ridiculously named sequel for Tomb Raider!

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    Official Call of Duty Black Ops Thread

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    Last Post By: Jon

    Yeah that ones going to be a fan fav. But im thinking the arc angel at the 5 killstreak is going to be crazier though! its a freakin REMOTE CONTROL MISSILE![/quote]Isn't that the same as a predator missile in MW2?[/quote]It's almost the same except i

    Phail of the week: Batman fans gone haywire

    Wednesday, September 1, 2010, 07:15 PM PST [General]
    Posted By: Mark

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    This week, we’ll be taking a different approach. This hidden gem was found among many other Halo fails. And this just screamed “PHAIL!”

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    Castle Crashers: Now with more volleyball

    Wednesday, September 1, 2010, 10:59 AM PST [General]
    Posted By: kc

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    Back when The Behemoth’s independent title Castle Crashers hit the XBLA more than two years ago, it was like peanut butter and chocolate. Seeing the artwork of Newgrounds.com artists paired with the beat-em-ups I grew up with brought a manly tear of joy to my eye back when it was released. With the current port hitting the PSN network, the randomness of giant cats and final turds has been taken to a whole new level: a beat-em-up volleyball mode.

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    Hot cosplay of the week: The King of Fighters' Mai Shiranui

    Tuesday, August 31, 2010, 09:24 PM PST [General]
    Posted By: kc

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    Fighting games tend to have a bad rap when it comes to gender neutrality, with a roster usually consisting of a diverse bunch of guys and a single oversexualized female thrown in to balance things out. The King of Fighters’ Mai Shiranui is no exception to this rule (and the ESRB knows this), but one cosplayer has managed to transform her minimalistic costume into something more tasteful.

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    What do you get when you cross Playboy with video games?

    Tuesday, August 31, 2010, 06:13 PM PST [General]
    Posted By: Mark

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    So, it looks like the Playboy company is going to have another run at gaming. But what odd twist might it be this time? Another GTA clone?

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    Internet child predators move to the home consoles

    Tuesday, August 31, 2010, 02:45 PM PST [General]
    Posted By: Jordan

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    Internet predators are the worst kinds of people.  Let's face it: they're dirtbags, and as parents it's scary to think that our children could be accessed so easily just by turning on the computer.  One thing parents are encountering more and more of is having their kids targeted through their game consoles.

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    Sega's Arcade Hits Pack makes you work for your high score

    Tuesday, August 31, 2010, 12:00 AM PST [General]
    Posted By: kc

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    Have you ever heard the phrase “Nintendo Hard”? This term is a badge of honor (or shame) that denotes a game with an excruciatingly high difficulty setting. In this day and age of regenerative health and save states, Sega has released the Arcade Hits Pack: Gunblade N.Y. & L.A. Machineguns, two lightgun games on the Wii that force players to survive with a measly three bars of health.

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    An interview with Anamanaguchi, aka the sound geniuses behind the Scott Pilgrim Game OST

    Monday, August 30, 2010, 08:12 PM PST [General]
    Posted By: kc

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    Proof positive that 8-bit isn’t dead, DJs around the world have been taking the sweet retro sounds of the NES and transforming them into fresh new melodies. Musicians like the band Anamanaguchi have brought old school back to the masses through their unique style of music, and their sold-out shows show that this style’s catching on. Teaming up last Sunday with the 8BitSF crew, beats were brought, NES’s were used, and commercials for Super Mario Land 2 were played.

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    Florida gym helps kids get in shape with gaming workout area

    Monday, August 30, 2010, 07:13 AM PST [General]
    Posted By: Jordan

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    Fitness is a big concern these days, especially in children.  Thus we've seen tons of new ad campaigns telling kids to play outside and get active. As parents we want to encourage this, so when we think of getting active and getting our kids in shape, video games aren't immediately the first thing we think of.

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    Mafia II giveaway and more! Check out The Kartel Rewards Program

    Sunday, August 29, 2010, 06:41 PM PST [General]
    Posted By: Captain Swag



    It's been a good month if you love swag - Time for a Capt Swag update! We're giving away a lot of goodies, including a copy of Mafia 2, and the new Lara Croft game! And to think you can earn all this just by commenting or forum posting. Get cracka lackin!

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    Mafia II proves it's all about the details. Capish?

    Sunday, August 29, 2010, 01:03 PM PST [General]
    Posted By: kc

    When Grand Theft Auto III hit the scene in the early aughts, the sandbox style of games were the cutting edge of cool. It feels like everyone has tried their hand at simply copying their formula, but 2K Games decided to up the ante with their latest title Mafia II. How? Instead of creating an open world where you can do million and one things, they walk you down a dark narrow path of a mobster, and fill it with intricate detail far beyond most games would dare to venture. It's all about the details.

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    Super hardcore and sexy Metroid artwork

    Saturday, August 28, 2010, 11:41 PM PST [General]
    Posted By: IrieMars


    Welcome back! This week, we decided to highlight one of the greatest gaming franchises (and characters) in gaming history. Launched back on the NES, Metroid has grown into an absolute beast when it comes to great games. And with the release of Metroid: Other M, we thought it was about time to highlight some great Metroid art. So here are some of the best art pieces Metroid fans have created.

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    51-year-old gamer suing gaming company because of his addicting playing habits

    Saturday, August 28, 2010, 05:53 PM PST [General]
    Posted By: IrieMars

    Gaming companies are no strangers to lawsuits. They often times find themselves being dragged into court rooms for many reasons, but certainly one of the most bizarre reasons has to be being blamed for some ones gaming habits. This is exactly what one man is suing a Korean gaming company for.

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