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What is the best video game ever made?

May 7th 2008 03:40
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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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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Duke Nukem's Back ... No, Really!

December 20th 2007 06:45
Ladies and Gentlemen, Hell hath frozen over. For today, after years of silence, Duke Nukem has returned ... you can stop laughing now, besides it's December not April.

3D Realms has released a brand new trailer for the game that everyone has forgotten (or at least tried to) after the many many years of delays, proving once and for all that someone out there still cares for the one time king of rudeness


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Christmas Gaming Ideas - What Not to Buy...

December 16th 2007 00:29
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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Soldier of Fortune Approved by OFLC

November 26th 2007 10:07
It isn't often a banned title will go under the knife to fit the Australian ratings system, but you can now add Soldier of Fortune to that small list.

SoF: Payback, originally barred from classification by the OFLC, will now be released as an MA15 title, thanks to the nip and tuck by Activision and the games developer, Cauldron. For us young Aussies, we'll get less bloodshed and a reduced ragdoll physics system, while options for dismemberment (eww) have also been removed


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How often do you game?

November 20th 2007 11:51
It's a question I thought should be asked, since this is a readership that, I'm sure, plays until dawn while sipping on Red Bull, eating peanut m&m's and pwning everyone in sight... I'm close, right? Right?

So how often do you game? Come on, be honest now. Are you the kind of person who buys a game, plays it non stop for a week and then moves on to the next thing? Do you take your time, playing whenever your busy schedule allows it? Or are you the kind of person who randomly plays if there's nothing else to do, grabbing a controller just to wind down an hour then never returning until the next faithful day when your favourite football team is losing so bad there's no point in watching the second half


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Christmas Gaming Ideas

November 17th 2007 01:08
No matter where you turn, you know it's christmas at this time of the year. Whether it be the old decorations gracing the same spots they always have in your local shopping centre, or the dreaded S. Clause coming out of hibernation. Or, worse, the constant stream of bad music pumped out of those tiny mono speakers ... I shudder just thinking about that.

Anyway, the good news is, you're spoilt for choice when it comes to choosing your fellow gamer (or yourself, go on, admit it) a present to spend the holiday season on. But there's a few bargains out there that shouldn't be overlooked, so over the next few weeks, I'll be hunting around and giving you all some ideal suggestions ... just in case you really are stuck for thought


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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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The biggest week on the video game calendar?

November 4th 2007 19:59
November has just begun and, taking a look at this weeks release, you'd be forgiven for thinking Christmas has come early this year ... come to think of it, Christmas came last month. I mean, who buys decorations in October?

So anyway, we've got Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare, Metroid Prime 3: Corruption, The Simpsons game on just about every format imaginable, Guitar Hero III (which I'll be taking a closer look at later this week), Big Brain Academy on Nintendo Wii, The Lego Star Wars is complete (another game I'll be looking into for sure), and Pro Evo returns for 2008. Hell, even Dirty Dancing is getting a release this week


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LucasArts & BioWare Together Again

October 31st 2007 08:24
It's all about the RPG's for Bioware, and now they have yet another project to add to the growing pile. What makes this new announcement so interesting is who they're working with.

Having joined the Electronic Arts stable just days ago, BW's next partner is none other then LucasArts, an old friend who politely lent the Star Wars license a few years back for the highly rated Knights of the Old Republic. Straight away, thoughts of the much anticipated third title in the series sprung to mind, but there seems to be just a little bit more to this story then first suggested


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The R18 Rating Fiasco

October 30th 2007 10:31
So I was reading through the orble community, as I always do, and my good friends over at VideoGames.net.au (ok, they aren't my good friends, but I can hope, right?) brought up the following question: When will the Australian censors bring in the R18 classification for games?

This, dear readers, has become one hell of a fiasco for the Australian gaming community over the years, when you consider we're one of only a few countries (if that) to have a constant flow of game bans, for various reasons or another


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