Monthly Archives: November 2011

GamePro Ends Magazine Run

Posted on November 30, 2011 by Reggie Carolipio

It’s over. After 22 years, one of the first magazines dedicated to reporting on a young and rapidly growing console market has finally decided to call it quits. According to a report by IndustryGamers, November’s print issue will be GamePro’s … Continue reading →

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If you wanted a pink 3DS, Nintendo can sell you one

Posted on November 28, 2011 by Andrew Edwards

Nintendo revealed a new pink version of its 3DS handheld today. The pastel-colored hardware comes bundled with one of two different versions of “nintendogs + cats,” and the packaging is predictably adorable. Nintendo’s MSRP for the bundle is $169.99, which … Continue reading →

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Star Wars: The Old Republic beta weekend

Posted on November 28, 2011 by Reggie Carolipio

The Inquisitor looked at me expectantly, hoping to see what nugget of information I would pry loose from the victim strapped to the table. The man coolly went about his business while my prey writhed in fear of what was … Continue reading →

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Review: Ace Combat: Assault Horizon

Posted on November 22, 2011 by Andrew Edwards

“Ace Combat: Assault Horizon” is an enjoyable title, but one that feels as if it could have been much better. Project Aces, the development team behind previous Ace Combat titles, achieved mixed results in their attempt to reinvent the Ace … Continue reading →

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Happy 10th Anniversary Xbox!

Posted on November 15, 2011 by Reggie Carolipio

Today marks the 10th Anniversary of Microsoft’s Xbox, the console that launched a revolution and raised the stakes in the ongoing war between the gaming giants. To many, most especially its biggest fans, the Xbox brand has proven to be … Continue reading →

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Review: NBA 2K12

Posted on November 14, 2011 by Andrew Edwards

NBA 2K12 is a testament, in video game form, to America’s love of professional basketball. Perhaps more than any other sports video game*, 2K Sports’ latest offering shows a respect and love for its source material that most other titles … Continue reading →

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Review: Rage (Xbox 360)

Posted on November 13, 2011 by Reggie Carolipio

id Software isn’t known for strong, single player storytelling. They usually leave that to others such as Raven Software. Anyone that has played their games knows that they’re more about eye candy and blistered trigger fingers replacing favorite fictional moments … Continue reading →

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Rant: Playing a video game doesn’t actually mean you’re a soldier

Posted on November 8, 2011 by Andrew Edwards

“Modern Warfare 3,”the latest edition of the “Call of Duty” series is in stores today.  That means a few things: 1. Activision, the game’s publisher, is going to make a lot of money. 2. People are going to argue on … Continue reading →

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Link goes to the desert in new Zelda footage

Posted on November 4, 2011 by Andrew Edwards

Nintendo released a couple new videos today showing Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword hero Link in action in the game’s Lanayru Desert and Lanayru mining facilities. First impressions: The footage showing how the game will employ motion controls while Link … Continue reading →

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Grand Theft Auto V trailer released today

Posted on November 2, 2011 by Andrew Edwards

Here it is, Rockstar Games’ first trailer for Grand Theft Auto V: Thoughts: 1. Rockstar doesn’t seem to able to fail when it comes to recreating cities. Los Santos looks like it will be so close to the real Los … Continue reading →

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