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Rayman: Origins
 
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Rayman: Origins

Saturday, January 7th, 2012
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Rayman is a character I’ve never had much fondness for. The only game I’ve played that bared his name was the original Raving Rabbids game for Wii. But even then, it was all about the Rabbits and Rayman was rarely in the spotlight. In any case, I never thought I’d be head over heals for a Rayman game, but that’s exactly where I’ve found myself after having invested countless hours into this pseudo reboot. Rayman: Origins is a gorgeous, challenging 2D platformer that hits all the right notes, and has left this old school gamer feeling tremendously satisfied. If you grew up with a NES controller in hand, you owe it to yourself to play this game.

Using Multiple Xbox 360 Consoles Just Got a Whole Lot Easier
 

Using Multiple Xbox 360 Consoles Just Got a Whole Lot Easier

Thursday, January 5th, 2012
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It’s not often I have good things to say about Microsoft, but I believe in giving credit where credit is due. The fall ’11 dashboard update for the Xbox 360 brought a shiny new user interface (that I absolutely despise, mind you), but also some significant changes under the hood. One of the most exciting being Cloud Storage. This allows you to save games on a remote server and access them from any console you’re logged into with your Xbox Live account.

How to Completely Uninstall bbPress 2
 

How to Completely Uninstall bbPress 2

Thursday, December 22nd, 2011
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bbPress has been around for a while, but when version 2 was released back in September 2011, it brought something entirely new to the table; it was no longer standalone software, but a plugin that fully integrates the forums into your WordPress installation. This is great on many levels, but it can be a nightmare if you need to remove bbPress, as I discovered.

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3
 
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Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3

Friday, December 9th, 2011
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I had no intentions on playing this year’s dose of Call of Duty, which is kind of crazy considering how long I named COD as being one of my favourite video game franchises. Simply put, I’m Call of Duty’d out. But there’s no denying that Infinity Ward are a solid development studio, and after being let down by Battlefield 3′s mediocre campaign, I found myself with a craving for some top-shelf modern warfare goodness. I knew full well that MW3 would deliver, and it surely did.

Uncharted 3: Drake’s Deception
 
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Uncharted 3: Drake’s Deception

Tuesday, November 29th, 2011
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It has to be tough being part of a development studio who churns out games of such high quality, such as Naughty Dog and their Uncharted franchise. The amount of pressure that’s on them to meet and/or exceed the expectations of those who loved their previous games must be enormous. I certainly don’t envy them in that regard. But I do envy their ability to deliver an incredible experience, time and time again. Needless to say, Uncharted 3 definitely does not disappoint, but it doesn’t make too many advances either. It sticks to the tried and true formula concocted by the two games which came before it, and I’m perfectly fine with that.

Battlefield 3
 
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Battlefield 3

Friday, November 25th, 2011
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I’m certainly no new-comer to the Battlefield franchise. A quick search will give you an idea of how long I’ve been playing these games, and also let you know that I’ve had a bit of a love/hate relationship as well. More so with the lack of support and proper updates the PC games were receiving back in the day, but thankfully none of that is of concern any longer. Battlefield 3 is here, six long years after its predecessor. Although, we’ve seen several other Battlefield games in the mean time. From traditional releases, to download only console games, to free-to-play PC titles. The Battlefield has been constantly changing, although the core game play has remained in tact and has only strengthened over the years.

Batman: Arkham City
 
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Batman: Arkham City

Wednesday, November 23rd, 2011
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A little over two years ago, Arkham Asylum set the stage for what is now the greatest video game franchise based on a comic book. Or at least, that’s what I’ve deemed it. Arkham City takes the most logical step in every possible direction, making it an absolutely perfect sequel. If you played through Arkham Asylum, you will pick up Arkham City and feel right at home. New comers to this modern Batman franchise, will have their socks knocked off. Batman: Arkham City will without a doubt, be many people’s choice for Game of the Year in 2011.

Forza 4 Nails It
 

Forza 4 Nails It

Friday, October 14th, 2011
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I’ve always enjoyed racing games. Dating back to my first console, the Nintendo Entertainment System, R.C. Pro Am was a game that I sank a huge amount of hours into. Through the console generations, racing and driving games have evolved into full-blown simulations. Hell, we even play them with realistic wheels and pedals for the closest possible experience to being in an actual vehicle. Personally, I get more enjoyment out of a game that lets me drive cars that I otherwise wouldn’t have the chance to, and on roads that will likely never be beneath me. I’ve played my share of racing games over the years, but none have nailed the experience I’m after as well as Forza Motorsport, and the fourth iteration is no exception.

Gears of War 3
 
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Gears of War 3

Wednesday, September 28th, 2011
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As a fan of the series, I was excited to regroup with Marcus, Dom, and the rest of the remaining COG to finish the fight against the Locust and Lambent threats. Gears of War 2 left off with a last stand of sorts, where we witnessed the last human stronghold flooded in an effort to destroy the enemy. Gears of War 3 picks up two years later, and everything has continued to go to shit. The government has fallen, the COG essentially disbanded, the Lambent continue to infest the planet, while the remaining Locust struggle for survival above ground.

L.A. Noire Exceeded My Expectations
 
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L.A. Noire Exceeded My Expectations

Tuesday, June 14th, 2011
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The latest title from Rockstar Games is likely not what you’re expecting, and for some, this is a very good thing. While the sprawling open world environment is in tact and as impressive as ever, you will spend most of your time doing linear based missions as opposed to running rampant. The focus on thorough investigation over good old gun fighting is rightly apparent, and a welcome change of pace. Mix in a huge amount of polish and impressive technical aspects, and you’ve got yourself one hell of a game!

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