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Game Review: Toy Soldiers: Cold War

Thu, 8th Sep 2011
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Rediscover childhood battle fantasies with 'Toy Soldiers: Cold War', blending tower defense, action, and 80s nostalgia into an engaging gameplay.
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Game review: Fruit Ninja on Kinect

Fri, 2nd Sep 2011
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Fruit Ninja slices onto Kinect; developers Halfbrick expand the addictive game to big screen with intuitive play and extra modes.
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Game review: God of War Collection: Volume II

Thu, 1st Sep 2011
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God of War Collection: Volume II brings PSP classics to PS3 with stunning HD upgrades, offering die-hard fans and newcomers a richer dive into the saga.
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Game Preview: Dead Island

Wed, 31st Aug 2011
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Zombies, once classed as second-rate monsters in B-grade horror movies, have become a growing global phenomenon in recent years.
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Game review: Bleach: Soul Resurreccion

Wed, 31st Aug 2011
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Bleach: Soul Resurreccion is a hack-n-slash title in the same fashion as the long-running Dynasty Warriors franchise.
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Game Review: Call of Juarez: the Cartel

Tue, 16th Aug 2011
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Call of Juarez: the Cartel fails to tastefully tackle U.S.-Mexico drug war issues, marred by poor gameplay and stereotypical characters.
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Game review: Insanely Twisted Shadow Planet

Fri, 12th Aug 2011
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Insanely Twisted Shadow Planet dazzles with its striking art, hypnotic music, and puzzle-rich gameplay. This XBLA game is a hit worth downloading.
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Game review: Worm Food

Mon, 1st Aug 2011
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Worm Food, the game where being the bad guy is the goal. Devour villagers to thrive in this addictive twist on classic tales.
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Review: Asus A53SV-SX046V

Mon, 1st Aug 2011
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Asus A53SV-SX046V impresses as a solid mid-range laptop, striking a balance with its Intel® i5 processor, NVidia graphics card, and appealing price.
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Review: Logitech Z506 Speaker System

Mon, 1st Aug 2011
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Logitech's Z506 offers an affordable audio upgrade for TV buffs, but those hungry for deeper bass may need to look higher up.
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From Dust released on XBLA

Fri, 29th Jul 2011
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Ubisoft's From Dust brings god-sim nostalgia to Xbox Live Arcade, reimagined with a modern physics engine for a fresh challenge.
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Game review: Child of Eden

Tue, 26th Jul 2011
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Child of Eden triumphs as Kinect's beacon of innovation, merging hypnotic visuals and techno tunes for a unique gaming escapade.
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Game Preview: Space Marine

Mon, 25th Jul 2011
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TechDay's reviewer dons his power armour and crushes some orc scum with Warhammer title's E3 preview build, thanks to our local THQ distributor.
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Google+ purchase to bolster circles

Fri, 22nd Jul 2011
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Google has acquired Fridge to enhance Google+ 'circles'. With 20m users, the search giant aims to improve its network management before opening to the public.
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Game review: Journey (Beta)

Mon, 18th Jul 2011
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Journey Beta review: Thatgamecompany's latest offering promises a serene desert adventure, raising anticipation for its full release.
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Ubisoft cracks down on second-hand game sales

Mon, 18th Jul 2011
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Ubisoft tackles second-hand game sales with Uplay Passport, requiring buyers to pay extra for certain features on used copies.
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Game review: Transformers 3 - Dark of the Moon

Wed, 13th Jul 2011
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Game shares blockbuster film's clumsy flaws. The worst part of the game, however, is that it is entirely pointless.
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Game review: Super Street Fighter IV: Arcade Edition

Tue, 12th Jul 2011
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The Arcade Edition adds four new characters to the mix. This makes the roster count to an impressive 39 fighters.
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Game review: Uncharted 3: Drake's Deception (Multiplayer Beta)

Tue, 12th Jul 2011
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Seeing the success of the campaign in Uncharted 2, Naughty Dog has tried to include more 'cinematic set pieces' inside the multiplayer.
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Game Review: F.E.A.R. 3

Mon, 11th Jul 2011
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Theme parks tend to feature a number of rides that, save for a few different props, are essentially the same ride.