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PlayStation All-Stars get ready to rumble

Video game characters crossover fist first in PlayStation

Photo credit: Sony

 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...

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Preview: Rocksmith bass expansion

Cover art for Rocksmith by publisher Ubisoft.

Photo credit: Ubisoft

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Off The Couch: Kung Fu High Impact

Stephanie Woodburn, age 11, puts her karate skills

Photo credit: Daryl Thomen

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....

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Batman soars in Arkham City

Batman: Arkham City Genre: Action Platforms: PS3, Xbox

Photo credit: AP

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...

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Kidsday previews Sonic's new kart racer

Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed features Sonic the

Photo credit: Sega of America

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...

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'SimCity' to return after decade-long hiatus

A smelting plant in EA's upcoming civilization simulator,

Photo credit: Electronic Arts

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....

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Video games Marvel at San Diego Comic-Con

Ubisoft plans to offer a variety of experiences

Photo credit: Ubisoft

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...

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Big Buck HD preview in Manhattan

Big Buck is releasing the first-ever, high-definition arcade

Photo credit: Vincent Balestriere

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...

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Kidsday previews FIFA 13

Pull off dynamic headers like French International footballer

Photo credit: EA Sports

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....

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The Expendables 2 videogame announced

Four Expendables (Barney, Gunner, Caesar and Yin Yang)

Photo credit: Ubisoft

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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