Among the realms of anime, Bleach is generally considered a big deal, and whilst I am not going to claim I am an expert in the mythos, I at least know my Bankai from my Rukongai. I also dress up in a robe, wear sandals, and run through the streets telling people I’m fighting invisible spirit beings. But what can I say? A man needs a hobby.

I’m not sure I can say the transition from anime to games has generally been met with staggering success in the past, so have Sega struck gold with their tactical RPG on the DS? Read more… »

If you are one of the millions of people who are still playing Modern Warfare 2, even though its multiplayer is broken beyond repair, then this is your lucky day.  Details and pricing for the game’s first downloadable map pack have been released, and it appears that killing has a steep price tag attached to it.

For the completely absurd price of $15 (1200 MS Points), you’ll be able to slaughter your enemies in one of five new maps, two of which are actually “slightly reworked” maps from the original Modern Warfare.  Xbox 360 owners will get first dibs at this DLC when it launches on March 30th, followed by the PS3 and PC versions which will be available at some undisclosed date in April.

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Welcome to the first Weekly Recap of daylight savings time. Thankfully, everything except my microwave auto-set themselves for the time change; and, honestly, I’m fine with having to do the microwave myself… if it was hooked up to the WiFi it might share how awful my diet is with anyone who cared to check. Then I’d have to defend my diet of burritos, ramen, and EasyMac to my mother… who would be horrified at the prospect of my malnutrition.

And speaking of malnutrition, the past week has been pretty slow here at GL due to the launch of Square Enix’s latest life destroying game, Final Fantasy 13. This week’s LimitCast is about it, most of the staff are playing it, and for some reason, there is even someone (*cough*JAMIE*cough*) that got it for the Xbox 360. I guess he didn’t hear that his inferior version of the game is why the PS3 version didn’t live up to it’s full potential. Or maybe he did, and just likes making horrible decisions.

Either way, Jamie should be thoroughly scolded for such a senseless waste of money. But that can wait until after the recap, can’t it?

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Well folks, the video game landscape has changed significantly since our last chat. Final Fantasy XIII’s release has shaken us here at Gamer Limit, and we have been debating its place in Final Fantasy history with a little bloodshed as possible (mind the puddles).

Josh, Chase, Shawn, and Paul can’t wait for you to join us live at 7pm EST tonight as we debate this hot topic, and more on the Limitcast! Read more… »

I have a distinct memory of playing Raiden II when I was younger, and loving the hell out of it.  There’s something immediately fun and nostalgic about playing a classic top down shmup.  This is why that memory of Raiden II stays with me to this very day, and also what led to my interest in Shoot 1UP.

An indie title from developer Mommys Best Games, Shoot 1UP is very much in the vain of the Raiden series, in that it’s full of the top-down goodness that has kept this genre prominent (and more importantly, fun) for so many years.  However, the game adds in a unique, and dare I say brilliant, mechanic that really differentiates it from the multitude of other similarly designed titles. Read more… »

One of the things that’s eternally frustrating about the Xbox LIVE Indie marketplace is the fact that it’s cluttered with terrible thumbstick shooters. They bring nothing new to the genre and most are plagued by worn out gameplay and terrible music that makes your ears bleed. Fortunately, Gnomic Studios seems to have it right with Square Off.

The basic formula for Square Off stays true to the genre, with the two thumbsticks controlling movement and fire, but Square Off departs from the usual in both graphics and gameplay. It’s a great combination that is only marred by the fact that it has no support for Xbox LIVE play, even if the local multiplayer is a complete blast.
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The more you have to suffer for something, the more you are able to find pleasure in the consummation. At least, that’s what my old dominatrix used to say. Difficulty is a double-edged sword, and doubly so in the case of the recent iPhone port of XBLIG title Soul, from Kydos Studio.

On the one hand, completing a stage will compel you to sound your barbaric yawp across the rooftops of the world in triumph. On the other hand, getting to that point may compel you to buy a much thicker case to protect your iPhone from your impulse to launch it out the window. Read on to learn more about this cruel portable mistress.

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Today Telltale Games announced that a new season of its popular episodic adventure game series Sam & Max will kick off on April 15. Dubbed ‘The Devil’s Playhouse,’ the new season will include five episodes, with a new one released each month.

The first episode, titled ‘The Penzal Zone,’ follows the premise that “Max has been bestowed with a set of powerful psychic abilities from an unusual ancient source that he’ll wield against the strongest and strangest foes the Freelance Police have ever faced.” Read more… »

The Battlefield series has been highly regarded amongst PC gamers over the years, but it never really made its mark on the consoles. This soon changed with the release of Battlefield: Bad Company, DICE’s answer to the console competition that successfully brought the series away from the PC market and into uncharted territory. Starring a new team of boisterous buffoons, Bad Company also saw the series make its first venture into story-driven, single player campaigns in a bid to appease the more demanding crowd, and for the most part, it paid off.

And then along came Battlefield: 1943, a cheap and cheerful download-only title that served as a fun diversion until the following titular sequel. Consequently, Battlefield: 1943 was seen by many as something of a tech demo for Bad Company 2, which has been a long time coming, but has suddenly sprung onto the market with oodles of confidence. I think I can safely hypothesize that there is just one question lingering on many people’s minds: with Infinity Ward firmly sighted in their crosshair, does DICE’s latest entry in the Battlefield saga have the ammunition to take out the almighty Modern Warfare 2?

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In respect to the Academy Award nominees, I’ve decided to roll out the red carpet and match our favorite video games to an Oscar nominated film.  With an array of AAA games gracing our consoles and PCs, and the high quality production of films hitting the big screen, there’s no shortage of film to game counter-parts.

While actual film to video game adaptations have never gone over well, these selections will surely give audiences of both outlets something to cheer about.  So join me after the break as we look at the nominations. Read more… »

Another nourishing update has made its way onto the PSN Store for the many hungry PS3 users. This week sees the release of the much touted Megaman 10, a mini delight in the form of Rocket Racers and the usual wealth of never ending special offers and downloadable content for everyone’s favourite music titles.

Hit the jump for a full run-through of this week’s update.

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