Tuesday, December 21, 2010 - Page 2
News

Gears Of War 3 Has ‘Special Unlocks’ For Serious Epic Fans

Next year’s Gears of War 3 will (somehow) reward players of Shadow Complex, Unreal Tournament 3 and other already released games from the folks at Epic Games, according to the Xbox 360 game’s designer.


In Real Life

15 Easter Eggs To Watch Out For In Tron Legacy

Now that Tron Legacy is in theatres, let’s take a look at the many hidden references that pepper the film. The film’s screenwriters were also willing to give us hints about where to find Easter eggs. Spoilers way on!


In Real Life

12 Days Of Christmas: Record Breaker

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I managed to snag myself a copy of The Guinness Book of Records: Gaming Edition last year – and while I would hardly recommend buying the new edition every year, I really enjoyed flicking through. It’s more than a simple list of broken records, it’s a celebration of gaming as a whole. Well worth a gander.


News

Risk: The Official Game Is Great Board Game Fun

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READY: Classification Review Set In Motion

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After the relative disappointment of the SCAG meeting, the Minister of Home Affairs Brendan O’ Connor was quick to salvage the situation by claiming that a revised set of guidelines would be created in order to best suit a changing media landscape. Today we received news that the Australian Law Reform Commission has been asked to conduct a review of classification in Australia, a move that could have an impact (positive or negative) on the possibililty of an R18+ rating for video games.


PC

LunchTimeWaster: The Carrot And The Stick

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I honestly don’t know why I’ve made this game today’s LunchTimeWaster. It’s so cute it makes me want to vomit. And not in a good way! I don’t know if I can describe this game without devolving into cute baby-waby talk, but I’ll try.


News

Gran Turismo 5 Just Got A Hefty Tune Up

The real driving simulator just got a little more real, thanks to a big update to Gran Turismo 5. Weighing in at more than 600MB, the GT5 update brings a long list of changes and welcomes the GT Academy.


In Real Life

Prototype 2 Christmas Card Has A Long Naughty List

The Prototype 2 team gets into the festive spirit with their holiday card. Looks like someone’s maker is getting a lump of coal this Christmas.


Nintendo

Gaming Moments Of 2010: Donkey Kong Country Returns

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All the big guns have come and gone. The best games are all now on shelves and we’ve just decided on our game of the year. Now we’re taking a look at our 10 favourite gaming moments of 2010. Be aware that these are just my subjective choices – feel free to let us know some of your favourites in the comments below.


News

The ‘Madden Curse’ Might Become A Movie

EA may be trying to create a video game movie based on the most unexpected property, its Madden NFL franchise. Specifically, the infamous “Madden Curse” that afflicts cover athletes is being mined for a “sports comedy,” according to one report.