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PlayStation All-Stars get ready to rumble
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Don't call them a clone because this crossover fighting game is not that. PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale may draw similarities with its concept to others; however, there is much more to it than its growing cast of some of video gaming's familiar faces.
God of War's Spartan antihero Kratos is no stranger to jumping double-chained blades first into a fight after a successful appearance...
Read more »Preview: Rocksmith bass expansion
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Off The Couch: Kung Fu High Impact
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Kidsday reporter Stephanie Woodburn of Holbrook is Off The Couch, playing her own martial arts comic book video game, Kung Fu High Impact on Kinect for Xbox 360.
Check out the video to see this must-own Kinect game....
Read more »Batman soars in Arkham City
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Standing on the rooftop of a building in Arkham City’s industrial district, I listen to the sounds of henchmen as they patrol the snowy streets below. Over my comm unit, the guards complain about the chill in the air and bicker back and forth. Choosing my target, I swoop down and plant two boots firmly into one of the thug’s backs, sending him crashing to the floor. In a flurry of acrobatic kicks...
Read more »Kidsday previews Sonic's new kart racer
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Kidsday reporter Johnny Ryan had a chance to grab the wheel with Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed and it looks to be the best kart racer by Sega to date. While the online multiplayer was an important addition for replayability, it's whom you get to drive as and what paths you take to get them to the finish line that made the biggest impression.
NASCAR star Danica Patrick joins...
Read more »'SimCity' to return after decade-long hiatus
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Newsday's Patrick Mullooly was on hand at Crimson NYC with Kidsday reporter Johnny Ryan to check out Electronic Arts' newest offering in the "SimCity" franchise.
Check out the video from the event....
Read more »Video games Marvel at San Diego Comic-Con
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Comic book juggernaut Marvel reminded gamers that they will have plenty of options when it comes to choosing a superhero they can save the world with from the comfort of their own homes.
During a panel at the 2012 San Diego Comic-Con, much was discussed about creating succesful games based on their characters through compelling story-telling and true-to-character experiences.
New...
Read more »Big Buck HD preview in Manhattan
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Big Buck is releasing the first-ever, high-definition arcade game, "Big Buck HD," and Warp Pipe had a chance to fire off a few rounds in New York City for a preview. It didn't hurt to receive advice from some of the fifth annual Big Buck World Championships contenders either.
Check out this video from the event and let us know if you're itching to use your trigger fingers...
Read more »Kidsday previews FIFA 13
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Whether you call it football or soccer, many can agree that no one brings you closer to the action like EA Sports' FIFA videogame franchise. On-field ability and performance has once again been improved, while EA's "Complete-Dribbling" borrows partly from FIFA Street, adding creativity with the ball while facing opponents.
FIFA 13 hits all major consoles, PC and mobile devices Sept....
Read more »The Expendables 2 videogame announced
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Digital downloads have offered gamers a chance to pull off killer combos with Freddy Krueger, slay zombies with Sarah Michelle Gellar and now, thanks to Ubisoft and its upcoming title "The Expendables 2 Videogame," some of the biggest action stars in cinema history are entering the mix.
Choose between Sylvester Stallone as Barney Ross accompanied by a few familiar faces from the...
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