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Posted by GoNintendo Nov 19 2010 18:02 GMT in Donkey Kong Country Returns
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I apologize, I have not had time to proofread. I will do so later tonight. I just wanted to make sure I got the review up. What a weird path it has been to get to Donkey Kong Country Returns. I thought we would never see the franchise again once Nintendo did away [...]


Posted by GoNintendo Nov 19 2010 18:05 GMT in Donkey Kong Country Returns
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A portion of a Eurogamer review… This game has the potential to win over a whole new generation, and to do so without eliciting any whinges from those of us old enough to remember the taste of a McRib washed down with Tab Clear.

Posted by Kotaku Nov 19 2010 18:00 GMT in Donkey Kong Country Returns
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#review The people responsible for turning Metroid on its head with Metroid Prime for GameCube now have their hands on Donkey Kong. What have they done with it? Delivered the expected, a Donkey Kong Country game that goes back to basics. More »

Posted by Joystiq Nov 19 2010 18:00 GMT in Donkey Kong Country Returns
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I used the Super Guide.

There, I said it. I doubt I would have been so tempted under normal, non-reviewing circumstances, but I had a very limited time to get through Donkey Kong Country Returns, and I was getting pretty frustrated, and that happy little pig was standing there, waving a white flag and inviting me to put my feet up and let Super Kong carry me through the level. And I did. I mean, uh, I had to try out the Super Guide at least once for review purposes, right?

The presence of the Super Guide in this game is actually very important. Retro Studios seems to have gotten it where previous games haven't: with the Super Guide in place, allowing players to give up after eight lives and see a recorded playthrough of a level, Retro was free to make this ostensibly kid-focused Nintendo franchise game as painfully difficult as it wanted to. And it's a difficulty worth at least attempting to endure.

Posted by IGN Nov 19 2010 18:00 GMT in PC Gaming News
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Anniversary marked with 100 new levels, skill mode, giveaways.

Posted by IGN Nov 19 2010 18:00 GMT in Gran Turismo 5
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It's been 5 years in the making, but you'll have to wait a little longer for IGN's verdict.

Posted by IGN Nov 19 2010 17:49 GMT in Natural Selection 2
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Unknown Worlds launches closed beta for highly-anticipated sequel to classic Half-Life mod.

Posted by Kotaku Nov 19 2010 17:30 GMT in Mortal Kombat
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#clips You've seen the reason Sub-Zero fights, now check out the chillingly brutal moves the ice ninja is bringing to the next Mortal Kombat. More »

Posted by Joystiq Nov 19 2010 17:30 GMT in Backbreaker
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Developer NaturalMotion, perhaps best known for its Morpheme and Euphoria middleware, has announced that it will begin publishing games digitally, beginning with a couple of iOS projects. According to GI.biz, Jenga and Backbreaker 2: Vengeance (really -- that's the subtitle for a football game?) will be the first products out of the company's new publishing division. The developer's first Backbreaker game has been reportedly downloaded over three million times from the App Store, offering a solid clue as to why NaturalMotion is moving in this new direction.

"We believe there is a significant opportunity in combining the ease of use and connectivity of social games with the stunning performance of modern devices such iOS, Android and consoles," said CEO Torsten Reil. According to the NaturalMotion website, Jenga for iOS will be the publisher's inaugural release this holiday.

Posted by IGN Nov 19 2010 17:27 GMT in PC Gaming News
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SG Interactive announces new free-to-play online FPS.

Posted by IGN Nov 19 2010 17:21 GMT in Breach
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The weapons real operatives use today.

#capcom " width="1280" height="720" /> What exactly is a Marvel Vs. Capcom 3 License Card? It's the key to knowing the strengths and weaknesses of your online opponents, while learning a little something about yourself in the process. More »

Posted by Joystiq Nov 19 2010 17:00 GMT in Tactics Ogre: Let Us Cling Together
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Tactics Ogre: Let Us Cling Together, the PSP remake of Quest's definitive SRPG (originally released on the Super Famicom), has been strategically dated for release on February 15, 2011. The move was made official today on the PlayStation Blog, where fans are encouraged to drop questions for the development team (to be answered in future blog posts starting in January).

In an appropriately cute tie-in, Square Enix plans to release a tarot card deck illustrated by Akihiko Yoshida, best known for his Final Fantasy art. There are allegedly details on the official Tactics Ogre site on how to get them, but it would appear Square Enix has yet to update the site with those details.

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Posted by PlayStation Blog Nov 19 2010 16:59 GMT in PlayStation Move
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Yesterday, I shared with you a sneak peek of our latest ad featuring Kevin Butler and the soon-to-be-released Gran Turismo 5. I’m back again today to give you the first look at an exciting Kevin Butler holiday double feature—two new ads which will begin airing tomorrow.

With Black Friday just one week away, we are preparing to kick off the start of the traditional holiday shopping season. Retail stores will fill to capacity with tech-hungry shoppers looking for the year’s best bargains. While some can navigate the mass of home entertainment options with ease, others may find it overwhelming. We know that many of you who read the PlayStation.Blog already understand the incredible value and unmatched features of PS3. But some consumers are still educating themselves on different gift options and not everyone fully understands what an all-in-one home entertainment powerhouse the PS3 is, much to Kevin’s dismay.

In addition to including one of the best Blu-ray players on the market, and boasting a deep and varied line-up of exclusive must-have titles, PS3 also provides free access to PSN. This means you and your entire family can dig into thousands of your favorite movies and TV shows, enjoy some of your favorite sports, and benefit from an extensive selection of downloadable games. As Kevin points out, combining a world class game system with one of the “sweetest” Blu-ray players around is nothing more than a match made in entertainment heaven.

While these ads showcase the incredible value of both PS3 and PSN, that’s only one piece of what makes the PS3 the perfect gift. In addition to a list of blockbuster titles for PS3 that includes Gran Turismo 5, UNCHARTED 2: Game of the Year Edition and The Sly Collection you will also be able to add PlayStation Move to your cart. PlayStation Move has already shipped more than 1 million units in North and Latin America alone and is primed to bring the family together in the living room this holiday season. With a large selection of PlayStation Move games, from gritty favorites like The Fight: Lights Out to family friendly titles such as EyePet, SingStar Dance and Start the Party!, PlayStation Move is the only motion control solution on the market that provides a precise and engaging experience with games that everyone on your holiday list will enjoy playing together.

Whether you’re a last minute shopper or a Black Friday deal fanatic, we hope PS3 and PlayStation Move are on your list of must-haves this holiday season!

Best,

Peter


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Posted by Kotaku Nov 19 2010 16:40 GMT in Gaming News
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#expansionism The good news? Free-top-play MMO Lord of the Rings Online expands next fall with the Rise of Isengard expansion pack. The bad news? Guess where the traitorous traitor Saruman is hanging out lately. More »

New digital expansion to The Lord of the Rings Online launching Fall 2011.

Posted by Joystiq Nov 19 2010 16:30 GMT in Red Dead Redemption
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Your record collection is looking a little ... rough around the edges. Don't get us wrong, we think it's great that someone out there owns the soundtrack to Men in Black on vinyl, and also, oh, is that Spin Doctors' "Homebelly Groove Live?" Nice. That's a ... classic. And wow! That's a lot of Michael Bolton. Listen, this is an intervention: You need to class up your act, which you might be able to do with the Red Dead Redemption soundtrack ... now on vinyl!

The "blazing red" record is available from the "Rockstar Warehouse" for $15 and features all the music from the game, including Jose Gonzalez's haunting mid-game tune, "Far Away." That's a track that's just begging to be mashed-up by a solid DJ ... or just any old DJ, really.

Posted by Kotaku Nov 19 2010 16:20 GMT in Gaming News
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#crime Gary Alcock was playing video games in his girlfriend's flat in Oldham, England in January when the woman's 15-month-old daughter interrupted him with her crying. His reaction was swift, brutal, and ultimately deadly. More »

Posted by IGN Nov 19 2010 16:28 GMT in Combat Arms
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New maps for your shooting pleasure.

Posted by IGN Nov 19 2010 16:22 GMT in Nintendo News
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Posted by Kotaku Nov 19 2010 16:00 GMT in Gaming News
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#promotion The Facebook fan pages are here! The Facebook fan pages are here! Things are going to start happening to us now. And by things I mean maybe you'll be our friends... please. :D More »

Posted by IGN Nov 19 2010 16:06 GMT in PlayStation News
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Posted by Joystiq Nov 19 2010 16:00 GMT in Gaming News
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Look, it's likely that Bungie's next game is going to be a casual, monster-collecting/kart-racing/trivia/MMA fighting game. Don't you want to get in on that -- on the ground floor? You could be among the first to try Bungie's upcoming, unannounced opus by signing up to become a "Bungie Beta Tester" on the studio's forums. Enlisting in this manner makes you eligible to participate in playtests, surveys and -- as the title suggests -- alpha and beta tests, but Bungie notes, "Not all who enlist will be selected."

Signing up for a chance to participate in a beta test for a game that hasn't even been announced yet may sound kinda odd, but it's a much saner idea than becoming a "Bungee Beta Tester," which is better suited for crash test dummies and other human-shaped things.

Posted by Kotaku Nov 19 2010 15:40 GMT in Gaming News
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#idsoftware John Carmack's biggest gift to gaming was Doom, but he keeps on giving, releasing possibly the best-looking game on the iPhone and iPad yesterday. He's been bullish on iOS gaming, but yesterday he was refreshingly realistic. More »