Crafting a custom Metallica pinball table with Linux, love

Posted on : 26-10-2009 | By : Admin | In : Video Games


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We’ve explored what it takes to collect and refurbish existing pinball machines, but what if you want your own, custom game? Creating a one-of-a-kind pinball experience is a much different beast, but we were able to catch up with Wade Krause and Tanio Klyce, two men who put together a special table for some big pinball fans: Metallica.

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PSP Review: MotorStorm Arctic Edge

Posted on : 26-10-2009 | By : Admin | In : Games

This third entry in the series is as good as, if not better than the PS3 games.


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Xbox 360 Review: Marvel: Ultimate Alliance 2

Posted on : 25-10-2009 | By : Admin | In : Games

A decent game, but nothing spectacular if you’re not a card-carrying member of the Stan Lee Fan Club


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Week in gaming: Xbox Live, Machinarium, Steam controversy

Posted on : 24-10-2009 | By : Admin | In : Video Games


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This week in gaming we reviewed three games, each of which are unique, fun, and extremely high quality. Whether you’re into adventure games, online or single-console co-op, or even a entertaining sort of frustration, we have something for you. Here is your week in gaming.

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Xbox 360 Review: Ninja Blade

Posted on : 24-10-2009 | By : Admin | In : Games

Everyone’s dream to be a ninja has now come true.


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PlayStation Store Update: the fantasy platformer edition

Posted on : 23-10-2009 | By : Admin | In : Video Games


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This week on the PlayStation Store, the featured game to download is Trine, an action platformer that hit the PC market earlier this year and has received almost nothing but rave reviews. The game is going for $19.99.

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Nintendo Wii Review: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles - Smash-up

Posted on : 23-10-2009 | By : Admin | In : Games

The Turtles are back, but distinctly lacking in “turtle power.”


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The Xbox 360 Modern Warfare 2 Giveaway Winner (For real!)

Posted on : 22-10-2009 | By : Admin | In : Video Games


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Before we begin, I’d like to again apologize for the mix-up that necessitated a second post announcing the winner of our Modern Warfare 2 Xbox 360 giveaway. The issue of the timing of the end of the contest was an unfortunate mistake that I take full responsibility for, and again sorry for anyone who was inconvenienced or upset that their entry was not given proper judging. We had many more entries throughout the day, so it seems many of you were waiting to slip in under the wire.

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Xbox 360 Review: Black College Football Experience: Doug Williams Edition

Posted on : 22-10-2009 | By : Admin | In : Games

ProTip: Buy NCAA Football 10 instead.


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Maddening brilliance: Ars reviews Demon’s Souls

Posted on : 22-10-2009 | By : Admin | In : Video Games


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It’s been a long time since I played something like Demon’s Souls. I couldn’t pause. I died a lot. It took me roughly six hours to beat the first real level of the game. I died some more. The game’s mood constantly made me feel uneasy and jumpy. I kept on dying. And yet, I continued to play it with relish because I knew from the moment I started the adventure that this action-RPG was something special.

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