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The Titanfall Launch – Almost Without a Hitch

Well, Titanfall has finally launched and largely without any problems. Some may wonder why it’s a big deal or worth writing about. They are partly right, but let me explain why I think it is a big deal. Also, to my surprise of it being pulled off. Titanfall was a huge deal for Microsoft’s Xbox One and yes, I know it’s available on other platforms. Those platforms though, weren’t counting on Titanfall for that extra push. Titanfall was...

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Xbox One Launch Day Festivities

The Xbox One launch day fun is only hours from beginning first in New Zealand and continue for the next 24 hours. Each nation will open their retailer doors to the public at the stroke of 12:01 am in their country. Starting first with New Zealand and then in order of official launch times; Australia, Austria, France, Germany, Spain, Ireland, Italy, United Kingdom, South America and finally, North America. An hour before the launch happens in North America, Spike...

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The Xbox One Releases 11/22/13

Just confirmed by Microsoft, the Xbox One will be releasing November 22nd, 2013, 8 years to the day of the original Xbox 360 release. Xbox One available 11.22.13. Reserve now. — Xbox (@Xbox) September 4, 2013 It will becoming to 13 markets Australia, Austria, Brazil, Canada, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Mexico, New Zealand, Spain, UK, and USA. With more coming in 2014. Yusuf Mehdi, Corporate Vice President of Marketing, Strategy and Business for Xbox, also stated in...

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Torchlight II Launches Today!

The much-anticipated, much improved Torchlight II has been released! This top-down action-RPG for PC and Mac is a vast embetterment over the original title, and that one was excellent. Levelsave has secured a copy and will be reviewing it as soon as possible. We even have a bit of a surprise in store for you once our schedules are clear and the pots of coffee are brewed. Stay locked and pick up your copy of Torchlight II on Steam and the official website for $20 USD.

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All of Wii U’s Day One Launch Titles Revealed

While Nintendo did reveal a release date and price this week for the Wii U, one thing they left out were launch titles.  On Friday, Nintendo updated its official website to reveal that out of the 50 launch window titles revealed this week, 22 of them will release on launch day, November 18.  I’ve provided a list of launch titles below.  Let us know in the comments what you are planning on picking up.  As for myself, I have already reserved my Wii U Deluxe Set at...

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All of the Wii U Launch Details Revealed So Far, Check Them Out!

Nintendo has finally revealed when they will release the Wii U and how you will have to pay to play.  To start off, the Wii U releases in the US on November 18.  There will be two different configurations as seen in the picture above. The first one is called the Basic Set.  In the Basic Set, you will receive the Wii U system and GamePad in white, 8 GB of internal storage, HDMI cable, and AC plugs for the rather expensive price of $299. The Deluxe Set seems to be more...

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A Virus Named TOM Update

Misfits Attic has been busy preparing for the launch of A Virus Named TOM. First, this game has you playing as a virus. A bit of code hell bent on the destruction of a retro-future Jetson’s-type world. This virus, as you may have guessed, is named TOM. The game plays like a 2D grid-based spacial puzzler and has you avoiding what I can only call antibodies. I assume they are little antivirus bits of code which are out to chomp some malware flesh. You go about and turn...

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Diablo III is Hell: A Personal Story

DIABLO III IS FINALLY HERE!!! Ahem… The long awaited Diablo III launch day is over and done with, but I’m not sure how many people actually got to play the game yesterday. If you have a copy of the game, you know what I’m talking about. If you don’t own Diablo III yet (and we need to start a charity for these people), let me explain. Launch happened at 3:01 EST yesterday morning, so, as a huge fan of the first two games, I was obviously not going to...