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Call of Cthulhu The Wasted Land
Some H.P. Lovecraft fans might be concerned that Call of Cthulhu: The Wasted Land is merely a generic iphone screen-tapping game with the Call of...

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by Charles Battersby 12 years ago12 years ago

Some H.P. Lovecraft fans might be concerned that Call of Cthulhu: The Wasted Land is merely a generic iphone screen-tapping game with the Call of Cthulhu trademark slapped on it. Luckily, they can rest assured that The Wasted Land is both authentically Lovecraftian, and a solid tactical RPG. It arrived for PC and iOS earlier...

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822 points
The Legend of Fat Ninja
Angry Birds gave rise to a flock of clones for mobile devices, some overtly lifting the entire mechanics of these grouchy avians, but a few...

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by Charles Battersby 12 years ago12 years ago

Angry Birds gave rise to a flock of clones for mobile devices, some overtly lifting the entire mechanics of these grouchy avians, but a few have taken the basic notion of a physics “Launching” game and put their own spin on it. The Legend of Fat Ninja is one such game, and it has players...

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814 points
Will This Be Sony’s Last Generation?
The PS3 can last a while because of its efficient and powerful design—I wouldn’t be surprised if they skip next generation entirely. But there’s something...

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by Sara Swanson 12 years ago12 years ago

The PS3 can last a while because of its efficient and powerful design—I wouldn’t be surprised if they skip next generation entirely. But there’s something ominous about the way Sony is handling their systems and games as we approach the holiday season—and laying off half of their PR team simply adds fuel to the fire....

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827 points
The Best Red Versus Blue DVD Ever. Of All Time
Can you fit ten seasons of Red Versus Blue on one DVD? That doesn’t seem physically possible. But a few months ago Rooster Teeth held...

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by Charles Battersby 12 years ago12 years ago

Can you fit ten seasons of Red Versus Blue on one DVD? That doesn’t seem physically possible. But a few months ago Rooster Teeth held a poll on their community website to let fans vote for their favorite moments, episodes and characters. That mysterious contest was revealed to be the method of selecting the two...

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837 points
Borderlands 2
When the original Borderlands was announced, there were quite a few skeptics in the gaming world. The concept was intriguing, but the setting and “wasteland” look made...

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by Alan Robinson 12 years ago12 years ago

When the original Borderlands was announced, there were quite a few skeptics in the gaming world. The concept was intriguing, but the setting and “wasteland” look made some people criticize the title for being a Fallout 3 ripoff. What we received, however, was one of the best games of the generation that featured the perfect blend of fast-paced FPS...

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Exclusive interview with None Like Joshua
Today explosion.com is proud to bring you an exclusive interview with the Rap Star NoneLikeJoshua! What do I need to say? Chances are if you’re...

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by Martin Toney 12 years ago12 years ago

Today explosion.com is proud to bring you an exclusive interview with the Rap Star NoneLikeJoshua! What do I need to say? Chances are if you’re a gamer and you’re on YouTube then you’ve already seen his work, but for the uninitiated I’ll elaborate. NoneLikeJoshua is a rapping sensation with a following in the tens of...

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833 points
Game-streaming on cable TV: The biggest threat to games consoles?
It’s been clear for a good couple of years now that gaming – and computing as a whole – is moving towards the realm of...

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by Robert Zak 12 years ago12 years ago

It’s been clear for a good couple of years now that gaming – and computing as a whole – is moving towards the realm of clouds, digital downloads and online streaming. To an extent, these breakthroughs have been considered as something that could coexist peacefully with games consoles. Sony, for instance, recently purchased the game-streaming...

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856 points
What Can We Expect From New MMOs?
With a plethora of MMOs constantly being released, there are a few elements that seem to be missing in all of them. Commercials focus on...

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by Sara Swanson 12 years ago12 years ago

With a plethora of MMOs constantly being released, there are a few elements that seem to be missing in all of them. Commercials focus on the genre of the game when they talk about plot, rather than the actual plot details, and will always emphasize customization even if it’s a low level of customization compared...

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824 points
FIFA 13 Demo
From the EUROs to the Olympics, it’s safe to say that this summer has been irrevocably important for the world of sport. While many kids...

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by Albert Hong 12 years ago12 years ago

From the EUROs to the Olympics, it’s safe to say that this summer has been irrevocably important for the world of sport. While many kids have opted to drop the controller in order to pick up a pair of shinpads, the FIFA franchise remains a constant source of entertainment all around the world not just...

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803 points
Top 5 Fall Games
It’s finally Fall! With places getting cooler in the northern hemisphere, those of you blessed with seasons probably have yards full of leaves by now...

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by Sara Swanson 12 years ago12 years ago

It’s finally Fall! With places getting cooler in the northern hemisphere, those of you blessed with seasons probably have yards full of leaves by now (I can’t go check—I live in a desert). In any case, the holiday season is starting to heat up and there’s a huge plethora of games for gamers across the...

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807 points