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My previous post regarding GTA made me think far too much regarding what the world considers to be THE best video game of all time. So I'm going to throw the doors open to the Orble community and ask that very same question to you, thy faithful readership, to find out once and for all...


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New Details: Assassin's Creed DS

January 15th 2008 07:08
Talk about games coming out of nowhere. Assassin's Creed worked fairly well on Xbox 360 and PS3, but Altair's Chronicles is expected to take it further ... on the DS. What's even more surprising is the early screenshots on show at IGN, showing the handheld pushing out a full 3D environment. Okay, maybe not very surprising, the DS can handle 3D and fairly well too. The good news is, the team behind Band of Brothers DS is handling the title, so hopefully it will be in good hands. Release dates suggest February in the US. If that's true, expect the Australian/UK edition to hit stores (cross the fingers) around Easter.
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The Year Ahead

January 13th 2008 08:01
Is it me, or is the year ahead not going to be as good as the year gone by? Smash Brothers Brawl will lead the charge, but a majority of the big name titles of 2008 so far doesn't seem to hold as big an interest as those of 07.

Having said that, there's plenty to still talk about. Besides Brawl, the other most anticipated title that (cross the fingers) won't be too much long to wait for is Spore, Will Wrights next big thing. Ever since watching Robin Williams play Spore nearly two years ago, this has been on my must play list


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A good Sonic game?

January 13th 2008 06:25
So the blue hog hasn't had much luck of late. In fact, dating back to the Sega Saturn era of old, Sonic's only major success has come from a return to the series' roots on the Game Boy Advance and Nintendo DS. The move to 3D hasn't been as kind, especially when you consider how successful Mario has been during that same amount of time, even when Nintendo makes a mistake (I'm looking at you, Sunshine).

But here's something that might drag Sega's flagship mascot back into the spotlight ... and I'm not talking about Smash Brothers. Bioware, those loveable (now EA owned) RPG makers, are hard at work on Sonic Chronicles for the DS, and it's looking promising. I mean REALLY promising. Nevermind the talent behind it, any game that uses the DS to its full potential is something worth waiting for


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Gamemonger Rumour Mill

January 4th 2008 04:16
A new Xbox? Skype on PSP? A new DS? None of it is fact, so let's just say 'what if?' and take at look at the last rumours ...

What if #1: BIll Gates announces a new Xbox 360 edition at CES 2008.
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The awards continue ... tonight, I crown them the 'Touching is goooood' trophy handing out ... thing.

The Best of Nintendo DS
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The Gamemonger '07 Review

December 31st 2007 12:02
There's just hours to go in the year ... wait a second, while am I still here! That aside, here's a quick wrap on the year that was in video games.

* Ownership means everything - Merging, takeovers, whatever you want to call it, there were plenty movers and shakers this year within the industry. Some will forever change the landscape, especially the more recent Activision/Vivendi merger. That move, in particular, shouldn't make much of a difference in terms of what's created, but it will change the shape of the industry itself


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Ok so I've told you all the fine points for making this Christmas the best for any gamer (well, almost any), but now it's time to tell you what NOT to buy ... because, let's face it, there's so much terrible, terrible stuff out there that just doesn't deserve to be looked at.

With every Halo, there's a 'I want to be just like it', and Blacksite: Area 51 is this years perfect example. It's a typical FPS that brings nothing new or exciting, and for the same amount of cash spent, you can have a far more enjoyable time playing said Halo 3 or Bioshock, among others. It's like a cheap Gears of War clone with little meat to the bones. As is Clive Barker's Jericho, another shocker of a release that had so much potential


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Calling all Gamers

December 13th 2007 10:34
Gamemonger is on the look out for some new team members, specifically those who want their thoughts on the gaming industry to be heard. You need a little writing experience, obviously, and a passion for all forms of gaming ... hell even monopoly, if you're so inclined.

Now remember, this little site isn't about gaming reviews, but it IS all about opinions. There's plenty of ideas that I'd like to explore, but I can't do it all by my lonesome, hence I'm calling out for a little help


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Christmas Gaming Ideas - Buyers Guide

December 4th 2007 11:08
It's Part III, and this time I'm taking a look at the games that should be on your must by list. Most you'll know, but some you may be surprised to see...

Bioshock - I haven't chosen a game of the year as yet (I'll make that choice later), but this one's right up there. There's no multiplayer options, but unlike some experiences, you don't need that option here. It's imaginative, beautiful to watch and perfectly balanced. It's on PC and 360, and being a few months old, you might be able to pick this one up even cheaper than it's original RRP


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Christmas Gaming Ideas - Part II

November 28th 2007 11:30
Time for some more Christmas gaming ideas, what with December only a few days away. Can't leave it too late, can we...

Trade & Save - It may seem like an unusual idea, but it could save you a few hard earned dollars. Have a close look at your old games or, dare I say it, your kids old games, and ask the important questions. Do you still need them? Do you still play them? If the answer is no to both, then what better way to improve your chances of playing Call of Duty 4 or Need for Speed Pro Street this holiday season than trading in your old titles towards them


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The Real Election - Mario vs Sonic

November 22nd 2007 10:58
Ok, so it isn't an election, but as of today, the fight to be crowned the greatest of all time begins ... kinda.

Mario and Sonic at the Olympic Games officially launched today on Nintendo Wii, the first time both classic mascots have met face to face in an official title. It's all based around changing the face of those old Olympic based video games that no-one ever played, you know the ones? With all the sports that never translated well


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Answering the call: Ghostbusters Return

November 16th 2007 08:07
Well it's about time, that's all I can say. The Ghostbusters, an 80's classic that defined my very existence as a child, are returning ... to the game screen, no less.

The real sequel has been on again and off again so many times over the years, it's actually a little surprising that this has finally come about. Vivendi and Sony will publish the game across just about every major platform, with two teams working on two versions. Terminal Reality will work on the 360, PS3 and PC editions, while Red Fly Studio have been handed the task of bringing a more family oriented version to Wii, DS and PS2


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What's up, Traveller's Tales?

November 8th 2007 11:53
Warner Brothers are the new owners of TT Games, parent company to LEGO Star Wars creators, Traveller's Tales. The good news is this latest ownership news will not cease previous partnerships made by the company, namely the highly successful Star Wars series (The Complete Saga is on store shelves as of wednesday, as you know) and the upcoming LEGO Indiana Jones, another title co-developed with LucasArts.

So why the ownership? Clearly TT are onto a winning formula, and when you associate a mainly children's game developer with one of the biggest names in children's animation ... well you can see where I'm going. But in truth, why not? Everyone else is doing it


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