Features The latest features from VideoGamer.com en-gb Copyright (c)2012 Pro-G Media Ltd. http://www.videogamer.com 3 Thu, 16 Feb 2012 17:06:49 GMT VideoGamer.com http://static2.videogamer.com/videogamer/images/logorss.jpg http://www.videogamer.com 144 25 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/RSS contact@videogamer.com (Tom Orry) contact@videogamer.com (Adam McCann) VideoGamer.com Thu, 16 Feb 2012 16:12:57 GMT contact@videogamer.com (Emily Gera)
So why the hell have I been a card-carrying member since I was old enough to...

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The newly released CGI cinematic trailer has more cuts than a show on MTV. In order to allow your eyes to more casually take in the beauty of the visuals on offer we've put together a gallery of stills featuring the best of the action.

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Stuff discussed on this week's show:

00.07.01 Tim Schafer has convinced the world to give him money for making some colours and shapes move. Probably about $2 million by the time you read this in fact. Get involved if you like the idea of Double Fine making a new point and click adventure game.00.23.46 Prices have been released for digital-only Vita launch titles. Are they too expensive?00.35.57 MEGAGIGAFLOPATERAFLOPPYS are...

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The biggest mystery in Heavy Rain isn't the identity of the Origami Killer – it's the answer to the question "What the hell is going on in the head of Madison Paige?".

Madison is ostensibly a photojournalist, but we never really see her writing or taking pictures. More bizarre than that is the fact that once she stumbles across a genuine, bona fide scoop – fugitive danger-Dad Ethan Mars – she immediately falls in love with him. I understand that she's suffering from insomnia (according to a swiftly-abandoned subplot) and so her judgement...

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THQ has taken its time with UFC 3, having given the series a break in 2011 to ensure the game's quality. The third game includes Pride, a more violent version of MMA that allows for extremely brutal combat. We reckon UFC 3 has been worth the wait - look out for our full review tomorrow.

Worth a look

Tekken 3D: Prime Edition might face an uphill struggle to sell, but early impressions are that it's a competent fighter although a bit slim on content. It's also got the terrible CGI movie...

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Note: This round-up is based on UK releases to each console's online service and does not include premium video content. Releases outside of the UK could vary.

PlayStation 3 - PSN



Games The Simpsons Arcade Game: £7.99 Malicious: £6.49 Mortal Kombat: £29.99 Catherine: £39.99 Top Spin 4: £19.99 Shank 2: £7.99 Gotham City Impostors: £11.99 T.N.K. III (minis): £1.99 Vanguard II (minis): £1.99 Ace Armstrong/Stellar Attack (Bundle) (minis): £3.99 Cubixx/Vibes (Bundle) (minis):...

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The congenial Neon Kelly hosts, and is joined by both an excessively astringent Martin Gaston and a particularly sententious Tom Orry. Still, what else is...

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Mess Affect: Reception by Neon Kelly

Chapter 1

It was April 2084, and Colonel Shepherd was a worried man (or woman). At 22 he was the youngest space-officer in the galaxy. He had a hard-earned reputation, a loyal crew, and a high-tech ship - the USS Normany. This was a great privilege, because the Normany was equipped with a Mess Affect Drive, which allowed it to fly through all kinds of space - and even go back in time.

But Lieutenant Shapard was indeed a worried man. He knew The Reepers were coming, and no-one except his team would believe...

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It's going to be pretty busy on store shelves this week, with a decent handful of new releases to pick from. The lascivious Catherine is the most interesting release, but also likely to be the most divisive. More welcoming to the masses are EA's Grand Slam Tennis 2 and SEGA's sports compendium Mario & Sonic At The London 2012 Olympic Games for the 3DS.

Elsewhere 2K releases the follow-up to the comic-book action title The Darkness, offering some of the most brutal and gory combat we've seen in a long time. EA, on the back of a well-received...

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PlayStation 3 - PSN



Games Mini Ninjas: £14.99 Kane & Lynch: Dead Men: £14.99 Kane & Lynch 2: Dog Days: £17.49 Prehistoric Isle (minis): £1.99

Demos Gotham City Impostors Beta Pixeljunk Sidescroller Twisted Metal Beta Syndicate Demo

Add-ons Dead Island – Ryder White: £7.99 The King of...

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Stuff discussed on this week's show:

00.05.49 Rumour has it the new Assassin's Creed game is to be set during the American Revolution. Not during Victorian England as we would have fancied.00.12.28 We hear good things about SSX's new online pass system. It's unusual for EA to allow online access without a code, but nonetheless we like it and so do a lot of other people it seems.00.19.15 You...

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If you've been lurking on the Blizzard forums lately you've probably noticed some of this discussion come to a rolling boil, based on the odd state of WoW's models at present. After a couple expansion packs which rolled out some of the newer races, the game now has a hodge-podge of new and old, of models with...

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The new releases are finally arriving at something faster than a snail's pace, with three titles worth of consideration this week. Metal Gear Solid HD Collection is our pick of the bunch, if only for the superb Snake Eater. Final Fantasy XIII-2 appears to be an improvement on the previous entry in the series, and you can look out for our Soulcalibur 5 review on Tuesday morning.

Metal Gear Solid: HD Collection - Xbox 360 and PS3Final Fantasy XIII-2 - Xbox 360 and PS3Soulcalibur V - Xbox 360 and PS3

Worth a look

We're going...

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PlayStation 3 - PSN



Games Duke Nukem Forever: £14.99 Pinballistik + DLC Bundle: £6.49 Puddle: £7.99 Mecho Wars (minis): £3.99

Demos The Darkness II UFC Undisputed 3

Add-ons Assassin's Creed Revelations – Mediterranean Traveler Maps Pack: £7.99 Disgaea 4 Holt Village Map: £0.79 Disgaea 4 Mao:...

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The consensus online was that the content in the game - the hard-line focus on morality, choice, and in this case specifically, sexuality - hinted at a growing maturity in the genre. This was repeated by the man in charge. Responding to the situation, BioWare co-founder Greg Zeschuk explained how the sex cut-scenes were used to create a sophisticated experience:

"I think from our...

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An audience watches on as a young woman appears on stage. As the spotlight reveals her to be Yuna, the shy but brave young heroine who saved the whole world from oppression and suffering two years before, they cheer in delight. Yuna takes a few steps forward before gracefully turning on her heels.

Her striking Eastern dress - adorned with images of the hibiscus flower with which she shares her name, and evocative of her faith in the humanitarian principles which helped her to lead by example - simply fades into nothingness in the midst of a delicate twirl. Threads of...

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Stories discussed in today's show:

00.06.05 Is it so wrong to love a two-legged giraffe? We start the show with some solid talk about the recent Resident Evil 6 reveal trailer, and the very sordid logo.00.21.25 You can play WoW on your telephone now, apparently. Finally, another way to avoid talking to people on train commutes....

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What this means: It's already being rumoured that this might hint at a present-day setting for the game, although it's worth...

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We're still finalising our opinion on the first story-driven Resident Evil game since 5 released three years ago, but early word on the games media street is that it's pretty good. Martin will be delivering his verdict later in the week, but if you want an early look at the game you can now download a demo from the 3DS eShop. The Circle Pad Pro also hits stores this week and appears to be the ideal way to play Revelations.

Resident Evil: Revelations - 3DS Nintendo 3DS Circle Pad Pro - 3DS

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The Sims 3: Master...

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