Zynga games now include advertising mini-games that offer player boosts
Players of Zynga games like FarmVille are being offered a way to earn in-game cash and boosts: by playing mini-game advertisements, sometimes known as "advergames."...
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Zynga games now include advertising mini-games that offer player boostsPlayers of Zynga games like FarmVille are being offered a way to earn in-game cash and boosts: by playing mini-game advertisements, sometimes known as "advergames."...GamingOctober 9, 2015, 3:21:55Zynga games now include advertising mini-games that offer player boostssource: http://www.polygon.com/2015/10/8/9484445/zynga-games-now-include-advertising-mini-games-that-offer-player | October 9, 2015, 3:21:55
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DRAGON QUEST HEROES REVIEW
Dragon Quest Heroes isn't a game I expected to work half as well as it does. Not unlike last year's Hyrule Warriors, the concept behind Dragon Quest Heroes: The World Tree's Woe and the Blight Below is to take the formula of the long-running Dynasty Warriors series of beat-em-ups, and apply it to a new and seemingly ill-fitting franchise. In this case, that ...
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DRAGON QUEST HEROES REVIEWDragon Quest Heroes isn't a game I expected to work half as well as it does. Not unlike last year's Hyrule Warriors, the concept behind Dragon Quest Heroes: The World Tree's Woe and the Blight Below is to take the formula of the long-running Dynasty Warriors series of beat-em-ups, and apply it to a new and seemingly ill-fitting franchise. In this case, that ...GamingOctober 9, 2015, 3:21:27DRAGON QUEST HEROES REVIEWsource: http://www.polygon.com/2015/10/8/9324119/dragon-quest-heroes-review-world-trees-woes-blight-below-ps4-playstation-4 | October 9, 2015, 3:21:27
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TRANSFORMERS DEVASTATION REVIEW
In a world where the battle between Autobots and Decepticons hadn’t been adapted into one of the biggest film franchises on Earth, Transformers Devastation would be a dizzying dose of nostalgia. Platinum Games, one of the industry’s best action developers, lovingly lifting the original cartoon series (Generation 1, as it’s retroactively known) for a beautifully animated brawl...
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TRANSFORMERS DEVASTATION REVIEWIn a world where the battle between Autobots and Decepticons hadn’t been adapted into one of the biggest film franchises on Earth, Transformers Devastation would be a dizzying dose of nostalgia. Platinum Games, one of the industry’s best action developers, lovingly lifting the original cartoon series (Generation 1, as it’s retroactively known) for a beautifully animated brawl...GamingOctober 9, 2015, 3:20:48TRANSFORMERS DEVASTATION REVIEWsource: http://www.polygon.com/2015/10/8/9476405/transformers-devastation-review | October 9, 2015, 3:20:48
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Chesh is a modern twist on classic chess
Chesh ($2.99) by Damian Sommer is a strategic board game that is inspired by the classic game of chess, except not at all. If you enjoy turn-based strategy games like You Against Me, Cubic!, and Kindo, then you will like what Chesh brings to the table....
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Chesh is a modern twist on classic chessChesh ($2.99) by Damian Sommer is a strategic board game that is inspired by the classic game of chess, except not at all. If you enjoy turn-based strategy games like You Against Me, Cubic!, and Kindo, then you will like what Chesh brings to the table....GamingOctober 9, 2015, 3:18:45Chesh is a modern twist on classic chesssource: http://appadvice.com/review/chesh | October 9, 2015, 3:18:45
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Razer's own Xbox One controller is designed with esports in mind
The Razer Wildcat is the latest pro-grade controller for the Xbox One, designed to give gamers an edge in the heat of competition. It's 25% lighter than other controllers designed for competitive play, such as esports....
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Razer's own Xbox One controller is designed with esports in mindThe Razer Wildcat is the latest pro-grade controller for the Xbox One, designed to give gamers an edge in the heat of competition. It's 25% lighter than other controllers designed for competitive play, such as esports....GamingOctober 7, 2015, 2:49:46Razer's own Xbox One controller is designed with esports in mindsource: http://mashable.com/2015/08/28/razer-wildcat-controller-xbox-one/#UyK2J73niiql | October 7, 2015, 2:49:46
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EA SPORTS FIFA 16 REVIEW: GOLDEN GOAL
Like the best professionals, FIFA 16 responds to an unexpected challenge with disciplined play driven by the knowledge of what it takes to win....
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EA SPORTS FIFA 16 REVIEW: GOLDEN GOALLike the best professionals, FIFA 16 responds to an unexpected challenge with disciplined play driven by the knowledge of what it takes to win....GamingSeptember 22, 2015, 22:24:5EA SPORTS FIFA 16 REVIEW: GOLDEN GOALsource: http://www.polygon.com/2015/9/22/9325831/ea-sports-fifa-16-review-PS4-xbox-one | September 22, 2015, 22:24:5
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Dragon Quest Builders may look like a Minecraft clone, but it's also delightful
When Square Enix unveiled Dragon Quest Builders earlier this summer, the game immediately drew comparisons to Mojang's Minecraft, thanks to its blocky graphics and emphasis on construction and crafting. After playing the game at Tokyo Game Show, it's safe to say those comparisons were justified, though Dragon Quest Builders is not without its own unique charms....
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Dragon Quest Builders may look like a Minecraft clone, but it's also delightfulWhen Square Enix unveiled Dragon Quest Builders earlier this summer, the game immediately drew comparisons to Mojang's Minecraft, thanks to its blocky graphics and emphasis on construction and crafting. After playing the game at Tokyo Game Show, it's safe to say those comparisons were justified, though Dragon Quest Builders is not without its own unique charms....GamingSeptember 22, 2015, 22:23:27Dragon Quest Builders may look like a Minecraft clone, but it's also delightfulsource: http://www.polygon.com/2015/9/22/9376033/dragon-quest-builders-tgs-2015-preview | September 22, 2015, 22:23:27
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The Red Baron prepares to fly again
In the mid-1990s Damon Slye was one of the most successful and prolific game developers in the world. He was co-founder of Dynamix, a studio employing dozens of people and churning out games on behalf of owner Sierra. He could point to a string of hit games, including much loved flight sim Red Baron, one of the most acclaimed titles of the early 1990s....
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The Red Baron prepares to fly againIn the mid-1990s Damon Slye was one of the most successful and prolific game developers in the world. He was co-founder of Dynamix, a studio employing dozens of people and churning out games on behalf of owner Sierra. He could point to a string of hit games, including much loved flight sim Red Baron, one of the most acclaimed titles of the early 1990s....GamingSeptember 22, 2015, 22:22:55The Red Baron prepares to fly againsource: http://www.polygon.com/2015/9/22/9354153/the-red-baron-is-ready-to-fly-again | September 22, 2015, 22:22:55
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Halo 5’s REQ System explained by Nick Offerman in new video
Halo 5: Guardians' new Requisition system is the subject of a new video starring Nick Offerman, best known for Parks and Recreation. Microsoft shared the above cartoon explainer, hosted by the Offerman-voiced Mister Chief, on YouTube today. The video combines game footage with a simplistic animation style as the "copyright-avoiding" Mister Chief details how ...
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Halo 5’s REQ System explained by Nick Offerman in new videoHalo 5: Guardians' new Requisition system is the subject of a new video starring Nick Offerman, best known for Parks and Recreation. Microsoft shared the above cartoon explainer, hosted by the Offerman-voiced Mister Chief, on YouTube today. The video combines game footage with a simplistic animation style as the "copyright-avoiding" Mister Chief details how ...GamingSeptember 20, 2015, 4:22:21Halo 5’s REQ System explained by Nick Offerman in new videosource: http://www.polygon.com/2015/9/18/9353661/halo-5-req-system-multiplayer-nick-offerman | September 20, 2015, 4:22:21
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All-time Donkey Kong world record beaten twice in less than a day
On Thursday, an elite arcade gamer claimed the coveted world record high score in Donkey Kong. He held that claim for all of six hours. Participating in the Donkey Kong Online Open 2015, a tournament organized by DonkeyKongForum.com, Wes Copeland registered a score of 1,170,500 which, if verified, would have taken the title away from Robbie Lakeman (pictured above), who wrested it ...
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All-time Donkey Kong world record beaten twice in less than a dayOn Thursday, an elite arcade gamer claimed the coveted world record high score in Donkey Kong. He held that claim for all of six hours. Participating in the Donkey Kong Online Open 2015, a tournament organized by DonkeyKongForum.com, Wes Copeland registered a score of 1,170,500 which, if verified, would have taken the title away from Robbie Lakeman (pictured above), who wrested it ...GamingSeptember 20, 2015, 4:21:14All-time Donkey Kong world record beaten twice in less than a daysource: http://www.polygon.com/2015/9/19/9357273/donkey-kong-world-record-broken-robbie-lakeman-wes-copeland-hank-chien | September 20, 2015, 4:21:14
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Turok And Turok 2: Seeds Of Evil PC Re-Releases On The Way
Dinosaurs are in, and now dinosaur hunters will be making a comeback. Turok: Dinosaur Hunter and its immediate sequel are headed back to PC. The re-releases are being handled by Night Dive Studio, which says it specializes in restoration of older PC titles. The developer’s website includes a host of classic games, including 7th Guest, System Shock 2, a number of older Sid Meier g...
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Turok And Turok 2: Seeds Of Evil PC Re-Releases On The WayDinosaurs are in, and now dinosaur hunters will be making a comeback. Turok: Dinosaur Hunter and its immediate sequel are headed back to PC. The re-releases are being handled by Night Dive Studio, which says it specializes in restoration of older PC titles. The developer’s website includes a host of classic games, including 7th Guest, System Shock 2, a number of older Sid Meier g...GamingSeptember 20, 2015, 4:20:22Turok And Turok 2: Seeds Of Evil PC Re-Releases On The Waysource: http://www.gameinformer.com/b/news/archive/2015/08/26/turok-and-turok-2-seeds-of-evil-pc-re-releases-on-the-way.aspx | September 20, 2015, 4:20:22
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Five Things Konami Should Add To MGS V: The Phantom Pain
Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain came out earlier this month, and it is excellent – but it isn't perfect. Konami just revealed some DLC costume plans, but for fans who have already finished the game, new outfits don’t rank high on the list of things that could further enrich the experience. To help Hideo Kojima’s latest title fully realize its potential, Konami sh...
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Five Things Konami Should Add To MGS V: The Phantom PainMetal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain came out earlier this month, and it is excellent – but it isn't perfect. Konami just revealed some DLC costume plans, but for fans who have already finished the game, new outfits don’t rank high on the list of things that could further enrich the experience. To help Hideo Kojima’s latest title fully realize its potential, Konami sh...GamingSeptember 20, 2015, 4:19:16Five Things Konami Should Add To MGS V: The Phantom Painsource: http://www.gameinformer.com/b/features/archive/2015/09/17/five-things-konami-should-be-adding-to-mgs-v-the-phantom-pain.aspx | September 20, 2015, 4:19:16
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MAD MAX REVIEW: WASTED LAND
I've heard it said that the Mad Max films are less about Max as a conquering hero and more about a passive protagonist, someone who has no real control over his own fate, someone who events happen to. In that respect, at least, the videogame version of Mad Max captures the tone of the films perfectly....
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MAD MAX REVIEW: WASTED LANDI've heard it said that the Mad Max films are less about Max as a conquering hero and more about a passive protagonist, someone who has no real control over his own fate, someone who events happen to. In that respect, at least, the videogame version of Mad Max captures the tone of the films perfectly....GamingSeptember 14, 2015, 3:32:48MAD MAX REVIEW: WASTED LANDsource: http://www.polygon.com/2015/8/31/9190443/mad-max-review-ps4-playstion-4-xbox-one-pc-windows | September 14, 2015, 3:32:48
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10 Super Mario fan theories that will make your mustache curl
Super Mario Bros. is celebrating its 30th anniversary on Sept. 13, and not only have gamers been celebrating for the last three decades with serious gameplay, they've also been having some serious conversations about their favorite mustachioed plumber....
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10 Super Mario fan theories that will make your mustache curlSuper Mario Bros. is celebrating its 30th anniversary on Sept. 13, and not only have gamers been celebrating for the last three decades with serious gameplay, they've also been having some serious conversations about their favorite mustachioed plumber....GamingSeptember 14, 2015, 3:27:910 Super Mario fan theories that will make your mustache curlsource: http://mashable.com/2015/09/13/mario-fan-theories/#Bz.dDns0HgkP | September 14, 2015, 3:27:9
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Guild Wars 2 is now available for free, and its paid expansion will include raids
Just one day after announcing a release date for its new expansion, Heart of Thorns, developer ArenaNet unleashed even more major news for massively multiplayer RPG Guild Wars 2....
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Guild Wars 2 is now available for free, and its paid expansion will include raidsJust one day after announcing a release date for its new expansion, Heart of Thorns, developer ArenaNet unleashed even more major news for massively multiplayer RPG Guild Wars 2....GamingSeptember 6, 2015, 22:25:12Guild Wars 2 is now available for free, and its paid expansion will include raidssource: http://www.polygon.com/2015/8/29/9224269/guild-wars-2-free-to-play-arenanet-heart-of-thorns-expansion-raids-raiding-mmo | September 6, 2015, 22:25:12
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