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UncategorizedChinese TF2 Knockoff Drafts Tomb Raider Alum to Vouch for It
Ahem. Well, back in July, we were introduced to Final Combat, China’s homage to ripoff of Team Fortress 2. The game won’t have a western release, but for any Chinese who managed to defeat the Baidu censorship and learn of the game’s true origins, we have Troy Horton, formerly of the Tomb Raider series, to…
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NBA 2K12‘s Legendary Teams Are Pay-to-Play for Online Multiplayer
Earlier this month Kotaku reported, per 2K Sports itself, that the historic teams featured in NBA 2K12‘s “NBA’s Greatest” mode would not be available for online play. That turns out not to be the case. A Twitter photo from someone with the game already shows that gamers can take the 1993 Chicago Bulls or 1986…
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UncategorizedRift Rises Above Its Level Cap With Ashes of History
Is it alternative advancement time already? Trion Worlds’ Rift got its 1.5 Ashes of History update on today, giving level 50 players the ability to fill a honeycomb-shaped board with powerful new abilities. What else does 1.5 have in store? How about a master dungeon version Darkening Deeps, promising powerful rewards for elite groups of…
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UncategorizedA Riotous Beginning for the New Mutants of X-Men: Destiny
How does one go from being a displaced teenager with a dickhead father one moment to being an unofficial member of the world’s greatest mutant fighting force the next? Let’s ask X-Men: Destiny Whatever may happen later in the game, at least X-Men: Destiny starts strong. Professor Xavier is dead, humans and mutants are on…
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Can You Spot the Mistake This Man Made While Stealing 54 Copies of Madden 12?
The man in the video below almost pulled off the perfect crime, walking out of a Walmart in Fleming Island, Florida with 54 copies of Madden 12 stuffed in his pants. His only misstep? Being the man in the video below. Police in Fleming Island are currently looking for this man, who stood in front…
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UncategorizedBehold the Power of Blood in Might & Magic Heroes VI
Might & Magic Heroes VI‘s unique faction system asks players to spend points in either Tears of Blood, unlocking special powers and abilities for their dedication. Here’s a glimpse at the awesome power awaiting the devotees of Blood. Might & Magic Heroes VI hits Windows October 11. You can contact Michael Fahey, the author of…
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Four Swords Anniversary Edition Now Celebrating Zelda‘s 25th on a DS Near You
Tipped by commenter Mountanderson and verified by our own 3DS units, Zelda‘s 25th anniversary celebration is now in full swing four times over, as The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords Anniversary Edition is now available free in Nintendo’s eShop and DSiWare. A freshened-up version of the classic multiplayer Zelda game with cross-platform compatibility between 3DS…
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This Isn’t My Cave Story, But I Could Learn to Love It
Fan’s of Studio Pixel’s original sprite-based indie PC hit Cave Story might be put off by the polygon graphics of the 3DS remake. Perhaps the game’s 2D sprite mode will make the transition easier. In Cave Story 3D‘s 2D sprite mode, the weapons and main character of the platform shooter adventure retain their original sprite-based…
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