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One of the Netherlands’ biggest game retailers will not be selling the PSP:Go. Nedgames, a leading retailer has refused to sell the handheld and gives the reasons why on it’s front webpage.

Translation of the comments on their website reveals the following reasons, after the jump. Read more… »

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Rage of the Gladiator developer Ghostfire Games has released some info on their latest boss character: ninja extraordinaire Naginata.

What I love about these boss teasers is the fact that Ghostfire always bothers to explain them, and includes a mini tips and tricks section for each entry. Hit the jump for a full video!
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Touted as one of the finest PlayStation 3 exclusives around, Valkyria Chronicles had a one-of-a-kind look and appeal that oozed right to your lounges. Moving right along, we’re here to bring you both good and bad news on the acclaimed RPG. The good is that Valkyria Chronicles is getting a sequel. Hooray, right? Well, yeah, if you own a PlayStation Portable you’ll be able to exclusively play it. Unfortunately, those who don’t really care for one won’t be able to.

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Gamer Limit Review: QuantZ
By: | September 16th, 2009

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There are plenty of casual puzzle games jostling for your attention during those scant few hours when you’re not killing dudes in Call of Duty or traipsing through the barren wastelands of Fallout 3.  Not every game aspires to be a sprawling epic.  A lot of games enjoy being merely “casual.”

QuantZ is one such game.  A seemingly simple match-four puzzle game with a slight twist and a beautifully dreamy aesthetic.  Does it differentiate itself from the pack, or is it just another “me too” puzzler?  Read on to find out.

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[Every Wednesday Gamer Limit will highlight an indie title: from the iPhone to the Xbox Live Arcade!]

Ever play Pong?

Imagine Pong on crack – with lasers – and an unrelenting barrage of enemies ready to smash their balls into your face.

Intrigued?  Read on.

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During their press conference at the Tokyo Game show today, Square Enix debuted a new trailer for the latest in the Front Mission series, Front Mission Evolved.

It’s shaping up to be an epic undertaking, although there isn’t much to see in the clip. Check it out after the jump.

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Microsoft has just announced at a Los Angeles press event that, to commemorate the release of Modern Warfare 2, it will be releasing a new SKU; a 250GB Infinity designed Xbox 360, bundled with a standard copy of the game and 2 controllers. More details after the jump.

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PopCap Games’ niche of delivering simple yet stylistic and entertaining games is truly amazing.  Rolling off a profound success with Plants vs. Zombies and a handful of other little jazzy titles, it’s not surprising that PopCap Games is the leading developer and publisher for the casual game market.

Their latest creation, Zuma’s Revenge, reinvents the wheel with a ball-blasting adventure.  With numerous levels to explore, various bosses to defeat, numerous power ups, and a handful of modes to test your skills, you’ll be stuck to your computer like spilled Pepsi on a movie theater aisle.  Read on to find out more. Read more… »

Episode 17

It’s that time again. Join Josh, Chase, Chris and Paul as they continue their weekly adventures through the world of gaming. On the docket this episode: An in depth discussion regarding massively multiplayer online gaming and their subscription models – free to play, pay to play, or pay as you go?

Later on in the show, the crew turns skeptical as they discuss the swarm of titles set to hit us this fall. Will Scribblenauts be all it’s cracked up to be? Can games like Brutal Legend, and Borderlands compete in a season with titles like Halo: ODST and Modern Warfare 2? All this and more – right after the jump.

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Just when Tony Hawk looked happy, EA’s skating badboy skate 3 shows up in all its Kick Push glory. Hawk’s franchise under Activision has always thrived from the lack of competition, over the years arguably showing its age. Since the arrival of EA’s skate, Activision’s skateboarding sim has attempted to break away from the competition to reinvent itself (see: Tony Hawk’s Ride).

With skate 3 on the horizon, just how much will it offer to distance itself from Ride? Hit the jump and find out. Read more… »

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In a recent interview with Krome Studios, our very own James Pinnell unearthed an interesting comment regarding how to get a guaranteed job in the industry.

In a recent interview with Krome Studios, our very own James Pinnell unearthed an interesting comment regarding a guaranteed way to score a juicy job in the games industry.

Sadly, you probably won’t be impressed with the reality. But if you’ve gotten sick of trying, it might be worth exploring. Hit the jump for more.

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Following on from their massive half-price sale of 2K titles earlier this year, Direct2Drive are celebrating their five-year anniversary with 50 titles for $5 each.

Every week, ten new titles will be added to Direct2Drive’s bargain bin, with Week Two being announced as “Action Games Week”.

Hit the jump to check out what titles you can add to your el cheapo inventory.

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