For anybody familiar with any sense of my work, you’ll notice that I’m a traditionalist when it comes to gaming, a quality that some may find redundant and questionable. Video games, as a concept, embody innovation, and for some, sticking to a formula that has been tried and tried again doesn’t quite cut it for their entertainment (or addiction. tomatoe – tomato). As much as I agree with this ideology, I find myself always looking for game that will satisfy my ongoing struggle for that experience that not only meets my desired level of innovation, but almost transcends time and brings upon a reversion to my preteen (or, God forbid, tween) self. Read more… »

In a post Geometry Wars 2 world, there isn’t any real reason for the existence of other twin stick shooters. However Heavy Weapon, put out by casual game juggernaught Popcap Games, makes a good case for itself with its cute, yet gritty art style and unique focus on well… Heavy Weapons.

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Retro Game Challenge is a title like no other: it’s is a mini-game collection that is worth playing for more than 5 minutes, it’s a trip down memory lane, and it’s a reminder of the past and just how far we have come. Of course, the real question is whether or not Retro Game Challenge is worth buying. Read on to find the answer.

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Microsoft have today announced that the recently released Grand Theft Auto IV downloadable content, The Lost and Damned, has made lots of money. So much, in fact, that it has eclipsed the previous record for day-one sales on Xbox LIVE.

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Resident Evil may have been the game that catapulted the survival horror genre into the 3D generation in 1996, but it was Silent Hill’s release in 1999 that moved past jump-scares and focused on psychological terror.  However, the original game featuring Harry Mason’s hunt for his daughter has not aged well, and it appears that the Konami classic may be getting a new coat of rust and blood.

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Re-releases of retro games and retro remakes come and go like the wind. Often times, a developer will attempt to slightly reinvent an ancient franchise, and expect to get $10 per customer out of it. Bionic Commando: Rearmed is a polar opposite of that trend. Former Capcom employees who worked on the original NES version served as consultants for Rearmed. The effort that was put into this remake could have equated to a $15 purchase, but Capcom ultimately decided to sell it for $10. Read on to find out why Bionic Commando: Rearmed has set the bar for retro remakes. Read more… »

You may have heard about a little game called “Final Fantasy IV: The After Years,” and how it was released as a mobile game in Japan late last year.  If you were tempted to cast Meteor on the entire country in a raging fit of jealousy, save your mana, because it’s headed to the Wii.

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“It’s a me! Mario!” Those are four words that can bring a smile to anyone’s face. Mario is one of the biggest icons in gaming, and i challenge you to find a single gamer who doesn’t know who he is. From the moment we completed Super Mario 64 we wanted more. Super Mario Sunshine just couldn’t satisfy our thirst for Mario platforming.

But in 2007 Nintendo released Super Mario Galaxy, and it was out of this world.

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The Xbox Live Arcade Awards are a really interesting way for gamers to connect with developers. They unveiled last year, with Bomberman Live taking home the crown for “best overall arcade game”. A new feature headlined this year is the ability to vote over your 360. It looks like this year is going to be a close one between Castle Crashers and Braid for the crown. Another interesting match-up is Bionic Commando: Rearmed against Mega Man 9 for “best classic/remake”. Without further ado, here are the nominees! Read more… »

We reported earlier this week that Virtua On “may” come to the 360′s lineup. Well now, it’s officially confirmed. Read on for magazine scans corroborating it’s release. Read more… »

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Welcome to Gamer Limit, your source for all the latest news, reviews, guides, and editorials. We are pleased to announce our second contest-giveaway! The prize is the classic action shooter: Heavy Weapon. Created by Popcap games for the PC, Heavy Weapon has been ported to the XBLA, and given upgraded features such as multiplayer, and improved graphics. Read on to find out how to enter, and for last week’s winner. Read more… »