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The Good Great sense of style Charming, sometimes funny characters. The Bad A few illogical puzzles Poor hint system. In the bizarre world of The Next Big Thing, monster movies star actual monsters, menial jobs are performed by robots, and people say "Ayo" and "Aya" instead of "Hello" and "Good-bye" for no apparent reason. This point... more.

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As it would turn out, EA isn't quite yet ready to commit to a pre-release demo for Battlefield 3. Responding to GameSpot's request for comment, an EA spokesperson indicated that Bach's comments pertained to the previously announced multiplayer beta for Battlefield 3, and not a demo as was previously reported. GameSpot's original story can be found below. Considering the massive populari... more.

Portal 2 draws from the award-winning formula of innovative gameplay story and music that earned the original Portal over 70 industry accolades and created a cult following. The single-player portion of Portal 2 introduces a cast of dynamic new characters a host of fresh puzzle elements and a much larger set of devious test chambers. Players will explore never-before-seen areas of the Apertu... more.

Naruto Shippuden: Dragon Blade Chronicles is your chance to lead Naruto and Sasuke through a completely original adventure for PC. The world is in danger and only the power of the legendary Dragon Blade and rare elemental orbs hidden across the land can save it. As Naruto, you will use special orbs collected from the powerful Genryu to enhance your Dragon Blade with new powers, acquire new skills ... more.

STCC The Game 2 is the official game of the STCC - Swedish Touring Car Championship 2010 season. The most intense and prestigious motorsport championship in Scandinavia. Drive 18 Unique cars in two classes with over 45 unique car liveries. STCC The Game 2 refines the thrill of racing elite touring cars and brawly Camaro s. There is a car type for every taste and level of skill. Enjoy 6 hi... more.

Magicka: Vietnam has its moments, but this oddball add-on is marred by frustrating difficulty. Score: 5.5 / mediocre The Good Intense action blends standard Magicka spells with Nam-flavored jungle combat Great co-op play. The Bad Includes only two brief misson maps and an arena Brutally tough difficulty when playing solo due to lack of s... more.

Exploring temples, helping townspeople, and dueling dragons are all part of a typical day in Skyrim.       The Elder Scrolls series has come a long way since its humble beginnings on the PC back in the early '90s. Throughout the years, these games have gathered a loyal following enamored with their massive worlds and open-ended gameplay. At Bethesda Softworks BFG 2011 pres... more.

James Kozanecki speaks to Australian rally champion Cody Crocker about his interest in the game, focusing during rally tours and how the AI co-driver rates. Read and Post Comments | Get the full article at GameSpot "DiRT 3 Interview with Cody Crocker" was posted by edmondt on Sun, 17 Apr 2011 23:27:38 -0700 ... more.

We chat to The Sims Studio's Ryan Vaughan about the new activities they've added in, how it integrates with Facebook, and more.   While many games have ditched traditional retail expansion packs in favour of downloadable content, life simulation franchise The Sims still clings to the old model. The spawn of Will Wright is well known for unleashing expansion packs upon expansion pack for its l... more.