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Impressions – Star Wars: The Old Republic weekend beta test

Star Wars: The Old Republic
I was given a chance to try out Star Wars: The Old Republic last weekend during their weekend server stress test. Problem is, I found out I was invited the weekend it was happening which resulted in around just about a day of testing out the game.  Lesson learned though: Emails must be checked religiously when applying for beta testing. Regardless, I did get enough game time to get a feel of how EA’s new MMO plays. Read more [+]

[Update]Skyrim 1.2 patch out now for the Playstation 3, Xbox 360 and PC to follow

Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim
The next patch for Elder Scrolls: Skyrim is out now on the Playstation 3 with Xbox 360 and PC to follow the next day(Nov 30). This 1.2 patch is aimed to address the big issues especially seen on the Playstation 3. At the same time, the patch also addresses the Xbox 360 version of losing texture detail when installed on your console. Read more [+]

Battlefield 3: Gulf of Oman Trailer

Battlefield 3 expansion pack
If you got yourself a copy of the Limited Edition of Battlefield 3, then that free expansion pack that was promised inside your copy is coming real soon. Check out the new trailer coming from DICE showing one of the new maps aslo showcasing the added vehicles in the game. Thank god for that harrier type jet. Read more [+]

Capcom’s new IP, Dragon’s Dogma now dated

Dragon's DogmaIf you remember back in April, Capcom’s mystery game was revealed to be a new IP called Dragon’s Dogma that gave us that Monster Hunter-ish gameplay where you go off to slay huge monsters.  Well the game has finally been dated and whether it’s not you’re kind of game or not, a new title is always good to experience. Read more [+]

The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword – Impressions

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A lot of people say that The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time is the greatest Zelda game of all time.  But with Nintendo’s latest Zelda incarnation, some people are saying that The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword can rival or even exceed the greatness of Ocarina of Time. Now that’s a pretty big claim but after playing a bit of Skyward Sword, I can definitely say that it’s giving Ocarina of Time a run for it’s money. Read more [+]

Mods: The reason to why it’s better to play on a PC

So, it’s almost been a month since we were given the gift of Skyrim. With that said, there has been a whole lot of time for the great modding community to work on their mods!  Now, if you’re anything like me, the first few mods you’d be looking for are the texture mods (better facial textures, surroundings, and bodies), and that’s exactly what I did.

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Weekend, what are you playing?

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It’s the last weekend of November, a month filled with so many great releases, you probably have a few of eating your game time right now. What are you playing? Read more [+]

Awesome digital sales to check out now for PSN, Xbox Live and Steam

If you still want to buy some games for cheap, I think the best time is now. Regardless of the platform; Xbox Live, PSN Store, and Steam is showing awesome sales this week. If you have the spare change to buy games/add ons online, check out what’s on sale. Read more [+]