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11.08.12

With Thanksgiving and Black Friday around the corner, it’s time to start thinking about those gifts and what better gift than a gaming gift. This year, there’s lots of new gadgets and games that would make great stocking stuffers. Here’s our Top 10 gaming gifts for the 2012 holidays.

10.15.12

No matter your age and no matter your gender take a moment to think back to your childhood toys. Remember that one teddy bear that you had? Some of you may even have had more than one. Now imagine that same cute and cuddly teddy bear as a homicidal murder weapon wielding manic whose goal is to dismember every other living creature in sight! That in a nut shell is “Naughty Bear: Panic in Paradise”. “Naughty Bear: Panic in Paradise” is the downloadable sequel to 2010’s “Naughty Bear”. “Naughty Bear: Panic in Paradise” takes the best parts of its predecessor and adds a ton of new features. Do these new features make the game worth downloading? Let’s take a stab at it in our review. 

10.15.12

A blinding blue blur, collecting tons of rings, spouting witty catch phrases, and defeating Dr. Eggman (or Dr. Robotnic depending on the version) are all things you think of when you hear the name Sonic the Hedgehog. Sonic is one of the most recognizable faces of the console generation in the 90’s. The franchise has spawned everything from cartoons to comic books. It has also spawned a list of atrocities sequels and spin off games. “Sonic Adventure 2 HD” is a reminder of when Sonic stopped being about speed, and stopped being fun. 

10.09.12

There have been times in history where near the end of a console’s life cycle, a great game is created. A game that challenges and rewards the player while providing a story that the gamer wants to see continue into the next generation of consoles. With the Xbox 360 and Playstation 3 currently nearing the end of their current lifespans, is “Dishonored” the final original gem of this console generation? The answer is… Yes. 

10.09.12

The Sega Saturn was home to a rather whimsical set of releases, many of which strayed from the norm in ways the general public probably wasn't ready for. Knowing gamers, Sega's bizarre, colorful, and surreal NiGHTS into Dreams was a member of the strange game camp, attracting players with a purple-clad protagonist and the promise of navigating dreams.

10.03.12

NBA Live 13 has already been canceled by Electronic Arts. Needing more time to error out the problems that game had, a repeat occurrence that set back the NBA Live franchise another year. It's been since 2009 since EA has published a NBA basketball simulator, allowing 2k Sports to seize control of the market. It was previously rumored that NBA Live 13 was going to launch for Xbox Live Arcade and the Playstation Network, but no official word was given from EA on the matter, however Microsoft community leader, Larry Hryb might have just confirmed the direction the game was heading in.

10.02.12

Hell Yeah! Wrath of the Dead Rabbit is the video game your grandmother hates. A weird postmodern jumble of gratuitous gore, gaudy colors and vulgar creatures. Here a robot-legged panda will shoot at you with bouncing tic-tac-shaped lasers, as elsewhere a huge Spartan-masked scorpion spews waves of neon-bordered playing cards from its stinger. In this 2D platformer, your victims—98 more abominations like the ones above—must pay the price for having enjoyed humiliating photos of you in the bathtub. Anything goes.

09.30.12

Dungeon crawling games are definitely coming out of the woodwork as of late.  Diablo III no doubt has its fans, and I'm pretty sure Torchlight II has a huge following as well, judging by game sales.  And let's not forget the titles that are still fun to play on Xbox Live Arcade, including the original Torchlight and the sleeper hit Crimson Alliance, which is even better playing alongside a friend.  So, with that, we're trying to figure out what made Focus Home Interactive think that R.A.W.: Realms of Ancient War would stand out, especially considering the problems it possesses.

09.28.12

Stuntman and Evel Knievel protege Joe Danger made a splash with 2010's extreme racer of the same name. The titular daredevil jetted across some tumultuous terrain and warmed the hearts of fast and furious thrillseekers everywhere with its hilarious main character, tricky stunts, and addictive challenges to complete. The then-fledgling trickster was relegated to challenges and exhibitions across the USA to show off his skills while still rising through the ranks, but now he's back and ready for the big screen in Joe Danger 2: The Movie.

09.28.12

THQ is bringing Death along for the launch of the new Nintendo Wii U console. Gamers can play as Death, the most feared of the legendary Four Horsemen, able to destroy entire worlds and battle forces beyond Heaven or Hell. The world of this game was brought to life by comic book legend Joe Mad. There are thousands of weapon and armor items, three diverse specializations, along with customizable Harbinger & Necromancer Skill Trees that allow players to create their own Death. The game offers a huge open world for exploration with side quests, endless equipment combinations, Skill Tree customization and a leveling system. THQ talks about what's in store for Wii U gamers in the exclusive interview below.

09.28.12

SAN FRANCISCO -- While 2K Sports NBA 2K13 gets all the attention from hoops fans, there’s another unique basketball option this season. Majesco has release NBA Baller Beats, a game that combines hit dance music with dribbling skills. The hook here is that a real Spaulding basketball comes with the game, which means gamers will learn how to improve their ball handling. They’ll also be getting a workout inside, while listening to hit music tracks. Golden State Warriors NBA All-Star Stephen Curry checked out the new game, along with the game’s creator Curtis Smith, in the exclusive video below.

09.27.12

Electronic Arts has another hit on its hands. Following the record launch of Madden NFL 13 and strong sales of NHL 13, EA Sports FIFA Soccer 13 has launched to unprecedented opening day sales in North America with 353,000 games sold for Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3. That’s a 42 percent increase year-over-year. The game maker talks about the realism in the game in the exclusive video below.

09.27.12

Taking on the nostalgic title that is Fire Storm Wrestling, Microsoft Studios has created an entire wrestling game that uses your Xbox Live Arcade (XBL) Avatar as the star. This includes full support for Microsoft’s Avatar Fame star system. At first glance, Fire Storm Wrestling appears to be a very basic wrestling game where your avatar wrestles against others. But this game is offers some fun online gameplay.

09.26.12

LOS ANGELES -- Majesco Entertainment has enlisted celebrity fitness guru Harley Pasternak to create a video game that brings Hollywood home. Harley Pasternak’s Hollywood Workout offers gamers direct access to the same fitness program many of today’s Hollywood celebrities use to achieve and maintain their physiques. Renowned fitness and nutrition expert, best-selling author, and acclaimed celebrity trainer Pasternak will introduce playersto his breakthrough 5-Factor program that is an easy yet effective approach to reach your personal fitness goals. The fitness expert talks about the new Kinect for Xbox 360 and Wii game in the exclusive video interview below.