Fighting giant aliens in walking tanks is an idea frequently revisited within the science-fiction community. Just look at a large part of popular anime, Starship Troopers, Aliens - there are myriad examples. With games, such an idea seems popular since gamers tend to accept that any semblance of plot, character, or logic can be shoved out the door in favor of flashy graphics and the ability to detonate satisfyingly sizable amount of explosives. Lost Planet adheres to such a notion.

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Okay look, the PS3’s gaming library is about to get real heated. So it only makes sense that you have all the necessary gaming gear to get your game-on. Some of these items include a PS3 Dual-Charger AC and the PS3 Intercooler. And the good part is that you can already purchase these items from your local retailer.

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A side by side comparisons between the 2 next NFL games that will be available this summer.

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The Charlie Kaufman-like premise of this game alone makes me glad that I chose to sit in my boxers and write about video games inside, as opposed to actually going out into the world. via Cinema Blend News

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2 new screenshots have made their way onto IGN. Press jump to view.

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When most people think of Acclaim, chances are they still remember the company that made such titles as Turok: Dinosaur Hunter and Vexx. For others, the name evokes that warm and fuzzy feeling that can only come from a company that now specializes in massively multiplayer online games. That is, of course, because only a few years ago the company name was revived (after the original Acclaim went bankrupt) and is now being used to distribute said fuzzy feeling-inducing games. While the games are free to download and play (Acclaim now makes its money on advertising and in-game items you can purchase), it seems they still aren’t as accessible as some would like.

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Roger Bennett is sorely missed. The ex-director general of UK games regulator ELSPA has come out strongly in favour of Rockstar over the BBFC in the case of the recent Manhunt 2 ban, while strongly criticising ELSPA’s decision to quickly jump to the support of the censors.

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From June 1st to August 31st, Microsoft Japan is just giving stuff away! Anyone in Japan who buys an Xbox 360 gets one free Xbox 360 Live Arcade game. Three lucky individuals will also win 100 free games. Count ‘em: ONE HUNDRED. (Ninety-five currently released packaged titles and five Live Arcade games). Free XBL Arcade game with purchase, that’s a pretty good deal. Hey Japan, you listening?!

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New Scientist’s technology features editor David Cohen came along too, and conducted the interview below. Molyneux explains why games need emotions, how he’s trying to do it in the forthcoming Fable 2, and where this might lead.

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Maxconsole.net reports: "Chris Brazier, the gamers post who sparked mass internet rumors that Timesplitters 4 is to be a PS3 exclusive title has mailed in to let us know that he was mis-quoted."

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