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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.

Here's the details. It's still called Duke Nukem Forever (and ever, and ever); the visuals of the one minute long trailer introduce characters similar to those of Duke Nukem 3D; the game engine is no doubt based upon 3D Realms last outing, the fairly decent Prey; there's no actual game play footage in the trailer; and it ends with the words 'Stay Tuned', which doesn't really come as much of a surprise at all, with no release date mentioned.


You can check out the trailer via the official website. But as always, don't hold your breath, it could be another year before we, at long last, get our hands on the title.

Personally, unless there's somewhat of a miracle involved, I don't see much else but a half decent, perhaps funny game out of this one. It won't break new ground, but if it doesn't suck something rotten, then the wait might actually be worth it after all.
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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.


There's been a number of movie based titles released this year, and many have fallen by the wayside. Spider-Man probably came off the worst, with both Spider-Man 3 and Spider-Man: Friend or Foe receiving critical pans. It's a shame, really, considering SM2 was one of the better movie based titles I've ever played. Meanwhile, TMNT, Beowulf: The Game, Fantastic 4: Rise of the Silver Surfer, Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End and Transformers are all ones to avoid, although to be fair Transformers isn't that bad ... it just could have been so much more.

For any kids out there, try to stay clear of Viva Pinata: Party Animals and Mario Party 8. Both titles fall short of the real party experience ... or any party experience, for that matter. The Nintendo DS, meanwhile, has a ton of really bad games, being that its the easiest console to develop for. In fact, the DS probably has more rubbish on it then any other console right now, which is a shame.

Anyway, those to avoid on the handheld includes the Mega Man Star Force series (poor Mega Man, forgotten within the modern world), The Legend of Spyro: The Eternal Night which doesn't do the series justice, and every brain training or sudoku game that rips off from Dr Kawashima ... yeah, they're bad. Trust me.

Finally, two of the years most disappointing titles. Need for Speed Pro Street, an unusual decision by EA to strip the entertainment value from the franchise and replace it with ho hum racing; and Hellgate: London, a modern take on Diablo (by people who worked on said Diablo) which doesn't really capture said Diablo's level of fun.

There's much more out there, but that should help you avoid any unwanted surprises on Christmas morning. Of course, you may still enjoy one of the above games ... maybe ... who knows ... but I wouldn't risk it.
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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.

Now generally, this is a volunteer only system, I can't guarantee any funds from the site and my hip pocket is stretched to the max as it is. But I might be able to scrounge around and find a kit kat or something, if you're good.

So if anyone's interested in joining the one man band and becoming a world wide sensation ... or something like that ... then please post your thoughts here with a little perspective on your experience (don't panic, even if it's just many, many hours behind a control pad, that's enough for me) and I'll get back to you ... as soon as these new Halo map packs download...
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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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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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