Record of Agarest War 2 review

You play as Weiss, a dude suffering from a nasty case of amnesia after slaying a raging god. Unfortunately, killing such a powerful being comes with a price. The world is pretty much ending at this point, and it's up to Weiss to fix the problem. The story starts off fairly okay, but then it just spirals into a convoluted...

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One fan retells the story of Final Fantasy 7 in LittleBigPlanet 2

One fan has re-created Final Fantasy 7 with LittleBigPlanet characters. Jamie Colliver spent six months essentially redesigning the PlayStation original game, using the tools of LittleBigPlanet 2. He's uploaded six videos and two hours of footage capturing the 20-level project, which even includes the battle system....

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Darksiders 2 receives its first PS3 patch, another to come

Darksiders 2, which released mid-last month, has received its first patch for PlayStation 3. The 33MB patch fixes the problems outlined below: - A few crashes in Blackstone, including at the 2nd lever and during the Lilith cut-scene.  - A crash occurring when proceeding back to the Cauldron after completing it. - The Custodian falling through the bridge in the Foundry when back-tracking through the dungeon. - Spanish subtitles will be added to the North America version of Darksiders 2. - Players...

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Square Enix files trademark for 'Circle of Mana'

Could another Mana game be in the works? Square Enix has filed a trademark for the name "Circle of Mana." The popular Secret of Mana (now on the App Store) came out for Super Nintendo in 1993, and the last entry in the series, the tactical role-playing game Heroes of Mana for Nintendo DS, released in 2007. This...

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Dance Dance Revolution II Review

The thing is, I love DDR. Through my school years, you would constantly find me at the local arcade showing off my moves that I mastered while constantly playing at home. It wasn't just a game for me, it was almost an addiction. Needless to say, I was a dancing fiend. Why Konami would rather hark back to the early days...

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Darksiders 2 receives its first PS3 patch, another to come

Darksiders 2, which released mid-last month, has received its first patch for PlayStation 3. The 33MB patch fixes the problems outlined below: - A few crashes in Blackstone, including at the 2nd lever and during the Lilith cut-scene.  - A crash occurring when proceeding back to the Cauldron after completing it. - The Custodian falling through the bridge in the Foundry when back-tracking through the dungeon. - Spanish subtitles will be added to the North America version of Darksiders 2. - Players...

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Ratchet and Clank HD Collection review

Ratchet and Clank HD Collection contains three of the pair's first games -- their self-titled debut adventure and their two following sequels, Going Commando and Up Your Arsenal.  In each one, there's plenty of run and gun action across various planets, while also incorporating Ratchet's big wrench as both a melee and projectile weapon. ...

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Skylanders: Spyro's Adventure

To kick things off, this isn't your typical Spyro game, in fact, you can opt to not play as Spyro during the entire story. Confused? See in this game, Spyro is just one of the many Skylanders (32 to be exact), creatures that act as the protectors of ancient lands called Skylands. If trouble were to ever arise, beings...

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La-Mulana WiiWare trailer means this is not a dream

Last week, we found out that La-Mulana had been listed on Nintendo's website. Being the skeptical type that I am, I wondered if this was some sort of error, or if the Big N was just trolling Wii-owning indie game fans. After all, the Nicalis-published WiiWare version of La-Mulana had been canned, remember? Well, after...

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Mass Effect 3 Operation Vigilance begins today

Mass Effect 3's new multiplayer challenge begins today, giving players a chance to earn Commendation and Victory packs. Operation: Vigilance's squad goal tasks you with completing up to and including wave 10 on any difficulty without using a consumable (medi-gel, ammo, Ops pack, or Cobra missile launcher). The allied...

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End of Nations' third closed beta now live

The third closed beta event for End of Nations kicked off today, at 12:01am EST last night, giving those invited a chance to experience the upcoming free-to-play online military strategy game.  The close beta sees the debut of Elite Companies — pre-configured armies that can be purchased and are built to serve...

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Activision toots their own horn with Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 accolades trailer

Activision's Call of Duty franchise is one of the most successful game franchises there is. With millions upon millions of copies sold, it has dominated the first-person shooter genre.  So honestly, an accolade trailer like the one released today is to be expected. Hey, when you create a billion dollar franchise, you can do that sort of thing. Although Gamescom occurred all the way back in August, Activision has just now released a new trailer summarizing what the leading voices in gaming are saying about Black Ops 2's multiplayer,...

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Darksiders 2 leads software sales for August

The numbers are in, and Darksiders 2 has placed first in video game software sales for August. NPD, the US market research firm, has released sales figures for last month. THQ's Darksiders 2 came in first with 247,000 units sold, followed by Nintendo's New Super Mario Bros. 2 with 240,000. Total sales declined 20...

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Weekly wrap-up: PAX Prime 2012 edition

The first week of September has come and gone, and we've got a bunch of video game content right here for ya. PAX Prime 2012 made for an awesome weekend, and we delivered some sweet previews throughout the week. Miss anything? Interested in an upcoming title? You'll find all the week's gaming coverage right here. ...

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The newest Club Nintendo reward is quite smashing

I like writing stupid puns and using them as headlines. Now that that's out of the way, we can focus on the news of the day. Super Smash Bros., you guys! The Nintendo 64 original that took gamers by storm back in 1999 has been available on the Wii Virtual Console for some time. Now, though, you can snag it for free...

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Critter Crunch set to puke rainbows on Steam

Looking for some colorful puzzle fun on Steam? Are you perhaps a fan of adorable creatures who eat other creatures and feed them to other beasts by puking them into their mouths? If you answered yes, then you'll be glad to know that Critter Crunch is headed to Steam. The game will be available for download starting...

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New Super Mario Bros. 2, Nintendo 3DS XL see successful sales for August

Despite a slumping August for video game sales in the United States, Nintendo's 3DS XL and New Super Mario Bros. 2 — with only five days of reported data — saw impactful sales numbers for the month. The 3DS XL (Check out our review), which features 90% larger screens than the original handheld system,...

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What's downloadable this week, Nintendo? 9/6/2012

Okay, okay, so this post was supposed to go up on the site yesterday. But you know what? Sometimes you can't follow through with plans. In any case, our weekly recap of the latest Nintendo downloadables is now live. Check out the Big N's digital wares below and see if you fancy buying yourself anything. The Wii Virtual...

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Over 11,000 Guild Wars 2 accounts hacked

Latest reports from Ars Technica indicate that over 11,000 Guild Wars 2 accounts have been affected by a recent hacking. It seems, though, that rather than targeting the game, the hackers gained passwords from other sources and matched them to the Guild Wars 2 accounts. Ars Tecnica reported that, from Friday...

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Mark of the Ninja sneaks onto XBLA today

The M-rated side-scroller Mark of the Ninja arrives on Xbox Live Arcade today. The game costs 1,200 Microsoft Points ($15) and is developed by Klei Entertainment, the makers of Shank and the upcoming survival-exploration game Don't Starve, which is playable in beta in the Google Chrome Store. Check out the launch trailer for Mark of the Ninja: Follow @wita on Twitter for tales of superheroes, plumbers in overalls, and literary adventures. [Siliconera] Via: Mark of the Ninja sneaks onto XBLA today ...

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The Walking Dead Episode 3: Long Road Ahead review

After the horrid events that took place during episode two, the curtains open with the team in major distress, but at least safe. Depending on your choices throughout the series, characters may or may not be present, but nevertheless, you quickly find out that someone’s been stealing supplies from the camp. Better yet,...

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XCOM: Enemy Unknown now available for digital pre-sale

Those who have been eagerly awaiting the release of XCOM: Enemy Unknown can now pre-purchase the game digitally for $49.99 and receive the Elite Soldier Pack as a free bonus. The incentive gives players access to a classic solder inspired by the original X-COM: UFO Defense, customizable Soldier Deco packs (including...

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The Walking Dead Episode 3: Long Road Ahead review

After the horrid events that took place during episode two, the curtains open with the team in major distress, but at least safe. Depending on your choices throughout the series, characters may or may not be present, but nevertheless, you quickly find out that someone’s been stealing supplies from the camp. Better yet,...

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PlanetSide 2 release window dated thanks to Alpha Squad package

Sony Online Entertainment announced today a PlanetSide 2 Alpha Squad Package which, in turn, could've also revealed a potential release window for the upcoming MMOFPS. According to some fine print on the official Alpha Squad page, many of the items you'll receive for purchasing the package will...

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Mega Man might be suffering brand confusion, says senior VP

Capcom USA’s senior vice president Christian Svensson recently took to the forums, sharing his opinion on the big problem with Mega Man as a franchise. "I (and probably I alone, so please don't ascribe said belief to "Capcom") think one of the problems MM has had as a brand is that we've had too many competing splinter...

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New dev documentary goes behind-the-scenes of the making of Dishonored

Bethesda has released a new video series taking a look at their upcoming IP, Dishonored. For those unfamiliar, Dishonored is a unique first-person title that combines stealth gameplay elements with action-oriented combat. In it, you play as Corvo, a supernatural assassin drive by revenge. Using the highly-touted flexible combat system, you combine supernatural abilities with high-tech weapons and gadgets to quickly and quietly dispose of your foes. The flexible combat system allows you to choose between moving under the cover or darkness or...

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Ghost Recon Online 'Arctic Pack' announced, coming September 12th

Ubisoft's premium online free to play shooter, Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon Online, is set to get its first content expansion. Titled Arctic Pack, the expansion will be available on September 12th and features all-new content including a new Conquest mode map, Tomsk-9,...

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Ace Attorney 5 revealed for 3DS

Confirmation of the next Ace Attorney game has appeared in Famitsu magazine. The issue looks at both Ace Attorney 5 and Professor Layton vs. Ace Attorney, which is nearing completion. Ace Attorney 5 will arrive on the Nintendo 3DS and star Phoenix Wright — this time with a new partner, a mysterious girl in a yellow...

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Easy mode for Dark Souls was a 'mistranslation'

Recently, game director Hidetaka Miyazaki proposed adding an easy mode to Dark Souls, a game whose tagline reads, "Prepare to die." His argument made sense: "I suppose gamers do not particularly prefer easy games," he told Metro. "What they want is interesting and worthwhile games to play, so I think it is natural that...

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Plants vs. Zombies update for iOS brings a new mode and more

The new update to the iOS version of Plants vs. Zombies introduces a new mode and new levels and Achievements. A variation on an existing mode, Last Stand Endless provides a limited amount of sunlight. Current players can download and play for free, as well as take advantage of five new levels and three additional Achievements (Hammer Time, Still Standing, and Stuff of Legends). The version supports full retina display and includes an in-game menu link to the recently launched PvZ store. A sequel to the hit game is scheduled for 2013....

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NBA 2K13 expands reach with NBA 2K Everywhere

NBA 2K13 is not just going to be a basketball game for consoles; it's going to be an entire experience. Thanks to the newly announced NBA 2K Everywhere, basketball fans can experience NBA 2K virtually anywhere via an all-new mobile app, a social game on Facebook, and a full-featured mobile version of NBA 2K13 for iPhone,...

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Sony's Wonderbook: Book of Spells gets release date for PS3

Sony today announced that the Wonderbook, an interactive book that uses Augmented Reality technology and PlayStation move products to bring stories to life, will be available on November 13, 2012, along with its first title Book of Spells. Revealed back at E3, the Wonderbook — developed by London Studio — is a physical book that acts as a platform for a range of different titles to be experienced. The first title set to release is Wonderbook: Book of Spells, a title also developed by London Studio in collaboration with acclaimed...

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If you didn't watch the Cowboys beat the Giants last night, you missed out on this awesome Assassin's Creed 3 trailer

Last night, while watching the start of the new football season two things happened to me: I got to enjoy watching my Dallas Cowboys give the New York Giants a good ol' Texas whooping, and I saw the premiere of a brand new trailer for Assassin's Creed 3. While I'd love to recap the Cowboys win, it looks like we'll have to settle for re-watching the trailer. While most trailers for Assassin's Creed 3 showcase gameplay footage with some sort of patriotic song playing in the background, this one looks to ignite the American Revolution...

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Modern Warfare 3: Collection 4 'Final Assault' now available for all on Xbox 360

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3's final DLC pack — Collection #4: Final Assault — is now on sale on Xbox LIVE for Xbox 360. The add-on, which was released earlier for Call of Duty: Elite premium subscribers, is now available for all Xbox 360 owners. Tailored to "hardcore multiplayer fans", Final Assault includes five multiplayer maps. "Gulch" sends combatants into a forgotten mining town with mine shafts and equipment sheds for cover.  In "Boardwalk," fun in the sun on the Jersey Shore means facing enemies on the beach.  "Offshore"...

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Mutant Mudds 3DS free update adding Grannie levels from PC version

One of the cool new features that's included in the PC version of Mutant Mudds is the addition of 20 super challenging levels. These stages star protagonist Max's dear ol' Grannie, and they're some of the toughest levels in the game. But Renegade Kid wants to make sure that all Mutant Mudds fans have access to the same...

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Mutant Mudds review (PC)

Oftentimes, baddies are placed in tricky positions that require you to focus on simultaneously jumping across spike-infested gaps and shooting down your foes. There are other times when the enemies shoot projectiles at you, which makes navigating certain areas even more fiendish. But despite the constant challenges...

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