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Random Loot: Man of Steel Ain’t So Super
(This contains spoilers for Man of Steel.) Random Loot is a new series in which I get to focus on one particular game, movie or even comic, be it relatively old or quite new. This series is far less critical than my reviews. I’m less concerned with being entirely fair, and more with just…
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Titanfall’s Matchmaking Has Been Tweaked To Create Better Matches
Respawn have introduced a new matchmaking system into Titanfall that’s designed to pit more even teams against each other, hopefully resulting in closer fought battles and less frustration. Fire up the game and a “Improved Matchmaking (Beta)” option will appear under the Classic Multiplayer section, allowing you to gain instant access to the new system, though…
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Respawn Introduce Brilliantly Funny Anti-Cheat System To Titanfall
Respawn have finally begun the never-ending task of battling cheaters in Titanfall, but they’re doing so with a stylish twist that can’t help but bring a smile to my face. On the 21st of March Respawn officially began banning PC users using the FairFight detection system, which it must be said has its fair share…
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Microsoft Reveal New Xbox One Reputation System
Microsoft have lifted the lid on their new reputation system for the Xbox One, which aims to penalize player’s who get large amounts of complaints filed against them over a period of time by removing certain privileges. The new system works via a simple coloured gauge shown on your Gamercard. Should your reputation at any…
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Facebook Buys Oculus Rift Developer In Whopping $2-billion Deal, Notch Immediately Cancels VR Version Of Minecraft
Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg today made a surprise announcement, revealing that Facebook has purchased the Oculus VR, who are developing the Ocolus Rift, the amazing virtual reality headset that’s been impressing developers, media and gamers alike. Facebook outright bought the company with $400-million in cash, and a further $1.6-billion in Facebook shares. On top of…
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Titanfall In-depth Review – Save Me From The Hype
Platforms: Xbox One, PC Reviewed On: Xbox One Developer: Respawn Entertainment Publisher: EA Singleplayer: None Multiplayer: 6v6 Even if it was nothing else Titanfall would be a prime candidate to be used as an example of why the artificially created hype machine is a bitch that elevates games to God-like status, an image that…
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Random Loot: Rediscovering The Joys Of Gaming Through Sonic & Sega All-Stars Racing And My Niece
Hello, and welcome to Random Loot, a hopefully continous series of articles that give me a chance to discuss not only games but also films, comics and even TV series, depending on what’s got my attention at the time. For obvious reasons these will likely be far less critical than my reviews. Think of them…
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Ubisoft Reveal Assassin’s Creed: Unity Sneak Peek Trailer
Having had their hand somewhat forced by Internet leaks, Ubisoft have today officially revealed Assassin’s Creed: Unity, which has apparently been in development for three years now. “We have been working on the new Assassin’s Creed for more than three years and although we weren’t quite ready to show you our full vision for…
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The Art of Castlevania – Book Review
Publisher: Titan Books RRP: £29.99 Edited By: Martin Robinson As gamers we see the finished product on our screen, and often fail to appreciate the amount of time and effort that went into its creation. We argue and bicker on the Internet while somewhere else a developer is simply sitting with his head in his…
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