Modders Give Gearbox’s Aliens Some Colonic Irrigation

Posted on Feb 22, 2013 12:16:58 AM

Aliens: Colonial Marines got 99 problems, and looking like it’s from 2005 is one of them. Which is mystifying, given that recent in-game footage clearly showed that a more attractive version of the game did/does exist somewhere.

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I Ain’t Afraid Of No God: BioShock Infinite’s Liz Unbound

Posted on Feb 20, 2013 03:08:16 AM

As we all know full well and is entirely obvious, BioShock: Elizabeth is a straightforward damsel in distress with a pretty face and a nice dress, and there’s nothing more to her than that. There definitely isn’t anything surprising or sinister about her: she will be rescued by the big man with the big gun, the mean nasty boss will fall to his doom and everyone will live happily ever after.

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GRID 2 – Gameplay Trailer

Posted on Feb 19, 2013 08:31:46 AM

Codemasters has released the first full gameplay trailer from its latest driving sim, Grid 2. The footage includes some luscious shots of Barcelona, Paris and California, as well as lingering glances of some of the many gorgeous cars represented in the globe-trotting racer.

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Arecadecraft Reveal Trailer

Posted on Feb 18, 2013 02:28:57 AM

Arcadecraft, from indie developer Firebase Industries, sees you set up your own arcade from scratch. Starting from the year 1980, the game is a Tycoon-like simulation as your aim is to expand your cabinet collection and make a tidy profit.

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Capcom Arcade Cabinet – Official Trailer

Posted on Feb 15, 2013 07:20:46 AM

Capcom’s going back in time 8-bit style with Capcom Arcade Cabinet, coming soon to Xbox 360 and PS3. The Arcade Cabinet goes back in time to celebrate 30 years of gaming and returns with classic arcade titles set to hit PSN and XBLA starting mid February.

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Skylanders Swap Force – Teaser Trailer

Posted on Feb 14, 2013 08:13:22 AM

Ripping your toys in half: It’s not just for miscreants anymore! Activision reveals the latest instalment in its blockbusting game series, featuring a brand new selection of interchangeable action figures.

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Obscure – Teaser Trailer

Posted on Feb 13, 2013 08:21:56 AM

Obscure for Windows PC, PSN and XBLA is a pure, action-rich 2.5-D side-scroller drenched in the blood and caustic humor inspired by the teen and horror movie genres… a spirit that definitely shows through today’s video!

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Macro Machines: Real World Racing

Posted on Feb 12, 2013 10:00:17 AM

I haven’t had a chance to play this yet, what with all the very important blogging I have to do, but it looks like a rare kind of fun. Real World Racing, for that is its name, is a Micro-Machines (or perhaps Supercars / Super Sprint) styled racing game, where the tracks are generated from real-world satellite imagery. Why hasn’t this been done before?

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WRC Powerslide – Teaser Trailer

Posted on Feb 12, 2013 08:46:14 AM

Milestone has pulled the sheet off another racing game in their long line of WRC racing games. But this time, WRC Powerslide looks to bring the fun of Motorstorm RC and the beauty of the WRC games together for a 4-player “frenetic” PSN release for PS3 and the Xbox.

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Crysis 3 Can Be Swampy Green And Murky

Posted on Feb 11, 2013 10:00:08 AM

News collectors VG247 have a bunch of Crysis 3 footage, which I have cheerfully reblogged below. Producer-man Michael Read has a bit to say about it, too, explaining what makes that section – Swamp – unique. Well, it’s swampy green and might murky, for a start. But also you get to kill men!

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