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Cold is the Deadliest Weapon in Company of Heroes 2
The harsh Soviet winter of 1941 saw temperatures drop as low as -40 degrees Fahrenheit, a temperature at which human skin freezes in minutes. Axis and Allied forces alike suffered tremendous casualties due to the extreme cold. Relic Entertainment harnesses this deadly force of nature with Company of Heroes 2‘s ColdTech system. We’ve seen how…
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This Version of Final Fantasy is 200 Points Better Than the Rest
I’ve played the original Final Fantasy at least a dozen times over the past two decades. I’ve played the original NES game. I’ve played it on Game Boy Advance. I’ve emulated it. I’ve played it on my iPhone. Not once has anyone took me aside and said, “Hey man, good job crossing that bridge.” Until…
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The Discordant Horror Lurking in Sonic the Hedgehog‘s Soundtrack
Sonic the Hedgehog‘s Green Hill Zone track is the pinnacle of upbeat, energetic video game music, enthusiastically propelling the player headlong into a fantastic adventure. Slow it down, however, and it’s something straight out of an experimental horror film. This video, upped by Rob Crossley over at CVG, grants us insight into the motivation behind…
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Insomniac’s Twisted Take on Pokemon is Ready to Play
Ratchet & Clank developer Insomniac ventures out into the wilds of Facebook today, inviting players from across the known galaxy to capture and battle the exotic alien beasts of Outernauts. I’m going to catch them all, this I swear. Outernauts is what happens when a AAA game studio sets its sights on the world’s most…
By Mike Fahey
