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  • Review: Rayman – An 'Armless PSone Platforming Treat

    Ray-manifestation of UbiArt.

    Even twenty years ago, any love felt towards PSone Rayman’s luscious art style could quickly turn into hate due to its spikily relentless difficulty barrier, but a cathartic sense of satisfaction could also be found by perseverant gamers who endured to conquer all eighteen of its levels. As a December 1995 EU launch window title, the gaming press were conflicted in how to respond to a 2D platformer that was released during the transition to a fifth generation of consoles, since their most fervent anticipation was focused upon the potential of 3D polygon graphics.

    Sadly, another of the PSone’s EU launch titles, Rapid Reload, became lost in the mists of time, partly because it was an old-fangled run-and-gun sprite game. Conversely, the two year development time helped to build hype towards Rayman, especially considering that Michel Ancel and his Ubisoft team had shifted creation of the game from its inception on the Atari ST to evolving it on the more powerful Atari Jaguar. The swanky new PlayStation console arrived just in time for Ubisoft to seize the opportunity needed for realising the ambition of Rayman’s debut adventure.

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  • Watch: Sci-Fi Short 'Now' Examines a Digital Database of Memories

    Watch: Sci-Fi Short 'Now' Examines a Digital Database of Memories

    Now Short Film

    “I need you to help me with something… Think of it like it’s a game, like a memory game.” What if we lived in a world where all of our memories were stored into a digital database? Now is a short film written and directed by Justin Zachary, and plays with that concept. The story is about a computer scientist who digs through his girlfriends memories only to discover a haunting truth that he’s desperate to cover up. Zachary also stars in the film, along with Susanna Ericsson, Craig Braun, and Francesca Fondevila. I like the low-key sci-fi elements, subtle and simple but just enough of an edge to make this a believable “near future” story. This reminds me a bit of Ex Machina, and you’ll see why once it gets into it. Definitely worth a watch. ›››

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  • Trailer for 'The Rainbow Experiment' About a High School Unraveling

    Trailer for 'The Rainbow Experiment' About a High School Unraveling

    The Rainbow Experiment Trailer

    “It’s nobody’s fault. And everybody’s responsibility.” Gravitas Ventures has released the trailer for an indie “surreal mystery” drama titled The Rainbow Experiment, which first premiered at the Slamdance Film Festival (the anti-Sundance fest that takes place at the same time/place) at the beginning of this year. This trailer has been out for a while, but we haven’t featured it yet, and the film is opening in just a few weeks. The Rainbow Experiment is about how things spiral out of control in a high school in Manhattan when a terrible accident involving a science experiment injures a kid for life. Starring Christian Coulson, Kevin Kane, Chris Beetem, Vandit Bhatt, Francis Benhamou, and more. Watch the trailer if you’re curious. ›››

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  • Give the Gift of Thrills This Holiday with Deals from Xbox One

    Give the Gift of Thrills This Holiday with Deals from Xbox One

    It is the holiday season, and to celebrate, we are sharing Xbox One deals on consoles and accessories to get you ready for some winter gaming.

    Starting today, you can save $50 on any Xbox One bundle, including Xbox One X, the world’s most powerful console, and Xbox One S, the best value in gaming and entertainment this Holiday. And there’s no shortage of amazing bundles to choose from at a participating retailer near you.

    Join the worldwide Fortnite phenomenon with $50 off the Xbox One S Fortnite Bundle and get ready to battle to be the last one standing. This bundle includes a full-game download of Fortnite Battle Royale plus the Eon cosmetic set download and 2,000 V-bucks. Fortnite Battle Royale is the 100-player PVP mode where you fight to the end. Build and destroy environments and join intense PVP combat on Xbox Live, the fastest, most reliable gaming network

    Get $50 off the Xbox One S Battlefield V Bundle and enter mankind’s greatest conflict: World War II. Join the ranks with a full-game download of Battlefield V Deluxe Edition containing paratrooper apparel for your Company of soldiers, special assignments, and weekly Airlifts. Plus, enjoy an outstanding Battlefield experience with full-game downloads of Battlefield 1943, Battlefield 1 Revolution, and one-month of EA Access.

    Looking for more power? Save $50 on the Xbox One X Fallout 76 Bundle and explore, quest, build, and triumph in a post-nuclear wasteland. Prepare for an epic adventure in the prequel to the award-winning Fallout RPG series from Bethesda Game Studios. Journey alone or with friends in a new and unique Fallout adventure, and for the first time ever, Vault Dwellers can team up online on Xbox Live!

    With so many great bundles to choose from, you can’t go wrong while saving $50!

    And if you need more accessories for your arsenal, starting on December 9, you can save $10 on select Xbox Wireless Controllers and gear up for the holidays.

    December Console Promo 2018

    December Console Promo 2018

    Equip yourself with $10 off the Xbox Wireless Controller Phantom Black and sense victory within, or bring your ABXY game and save $10 on the Xbox Wireless Controller Sport White edition. There’s plenty of other controllers to choose from as well, so be sure to size them all up and choose wisely!

    And top it all off with deals on Xbox Live Gold and Xbox Game Pass:

    • Get $50 off Xbox Game Pass and get instant access to over 100 games
    • Starting on 12/9 buy 3 months of Xbox Live Gold and get $10 towards the Microsoft Online Store

    This Holiday is the best time to get into gaming or to give the thrills of gaming with Xbox One. Enjoy 100 games right out of the box with Xbox Game Pass, and access all your favorite entertainment through apps like YouTube, Netflix, and more. Watch 4K Blu-ray movies and stream 4K video on both Xbox One consoles and experience immersive true 4K gaming on Xbox One X—the world’s most powerful console. Whether you’re playing games, watching your favorite shows or streaming gameplay, Xbox One delivers brilliant graphics with HDR technology, premium audio, and the fastest, most reliable gaming network.  Visit Xbox.com to learn more.

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  • Nintendo Grabs More Smartphone-Related Trademarks, This Time For Fossil Fighters, The Last Story And Wii

    A never-ending cycle.

    As 2018 winds down, Nintendo is still busy registering trademarks like there’s no tomorrow.

    A week after the Japanese company secured smartphone-related trademarks for Kirby’s Dream Land, Art Academy and Mario & Luigi: Bowser’s Inside Story, it’s now claimed three more – this time for Fossil Fighters, The Last Story and the Wii console. Once again, all of these reference ‘program for home video game machine’, ‘downloadable video game program’ and ‘program for smartphone’.

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  • Unlock Pikachu And Eevee Spirits In Smash Bros. Ultimate With Your Pokémon: Let's Go Save Data

    Get some special support.

    If you’re looking forward to giving your fighters a boost in battle with hundreds of spirits when Super Smash Bros. Ultimate is finally released on the Switch, Nintendo Australia’s Twitter account has shared a fun fact revealing how you can acquire two of them sooner rather than later.

    If you have save data for Pokémon: Let’s Go, Pikachu! and Let’s Go, Eevee! on your Nintendo Switch, you’ll be able to immediately unlock the partner Pikachu spirit and partner Eevee spirit. Fortunately, if you only own one of these games, or didn’t pick up either of the latest entries, you’ll still be able to unlock the spirits in-game by completing challenges.

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  • Nintendo's Holiday Television Advertising Promotes Pokémon, As PlayStation Once Again Takes Out Top Spot

    Peaking at the right time.

    As the holiday season is now underway, Nintendo’s television advertising within the US has steadily increased. According to GamesBeat and its partner iSpot.tv – a real-time television ad measurement company – Nintendo was the second highest most-seen video game industry brand from 16th October through to 15th November.

    Nintendo gained 755 million impressions from 18 commercials which aired over 4,800 times. The Pokémon: Let’s Go, Pikachu! and Let’s Go, Eevee! spot was the most-seen, gaining 198 million impressions. Nintendo’s commercials predominantly targeted younger audiences during programs such as SpongeBob SquarePants and Family Guy, across networks including Nick, the Disney Channel and Adult Swim.

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  • Listen To The Music From Pokémon: Let's Go Pikachu And Eevee With This Official Soundtrack

    Out now.

    One of the most memorable aspects of the Pokémon game series over the years has been the catchy soundtrack. The latest entries – Pokémon: Let’s Go, Pikachu! and Let’s Go, Eevee! – modernises the iconic tunes originally composed by Junichi Masuda in 1996.

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  • Guide: Upcoming Nintendo Switch Games And Accessories For December And January

    Super Smash Bros. Ultimate and lots more!

    2018 has been an amazing year for the Nintendo Switch, every month this year we’ve seen some decent new games, with the addition of the fiendish Diablo III: Eternal Collection and the adorable Pokémon: Let’s Go, Pikachu! and Let’s Go, Eevee! last month, there really is something for everyone.

    So, what’s on the horizon for Nintendo Switch fans for what’s left of 2018, then? We’ve compiled a list of all the good stuff coming out at retail in December and January next year, so feast your eyes and prepare your wallets – this could be painful.

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  • Review: Super Hydorah – New Ideas Meet Old-School Gameplay In This Superb Indie Effort

    Much more than a tribute act.

    Dedicated 2D shoot ’em up fans might represent a small subset of Switch owners, but they’ve been pretty well catered for. There’s a growing roster of brilliant Neo Geo shmups like Aero Fighters 2 for them to call upon, and just recently they were given the rather splendid R-Type Dimensions EX. It’s to the latter series, as well as Gradius, that Super Hydorah tips its hat. This is a tough side-scrolling shooter with a pronounced retro aesthetic that evokes Irem’s and Konami’s late-’80s work.

    Anyone who’s played a classic shmup should take to Super Hydorah like a duck to water. You pilot a nimble but fragile little spacecraft into battle against an overwhelming – but ultimately predictable – wave of enemy combatants. Returning fire is a simple matter of holding down the B button, which will prompt your craft to spew out an endless stream of bullets. Destroying enemies will cause them to drop coloured collectables, which bolster your main or secondary weapons, or grant you a temporary shield.

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