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June 04 2008

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“What’s so great about Dark Void?” you may be asking yourself (or your computer monitor, much to the puzzlement of those around you). We can tell you exactly what’s so great about Dark Void: jet packs. Or, more to the point, the main character gets to use a jet pack. In other words, he can fly. Sounds thrilling, no? As it turns out, it looks like it’s going to be just that, as Joystiq had a chance to see the game in action at Capcom’s Captivate 08 event. Head over to Joystiq to learn why “vertical cover” is soon to be the next big thing.

June 04 2008

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Each week, X3F tips gamers to the tricks of the trade of Achievement hording in Points>Life. Every week a new achievement is unlocked to help you continue your unhealthy obsession with the Xbox 360 meta-game.

This week for Points>Life we’re taking a look at four achievements in Project Gotham Racing 4. Each achievement is a puzzle that needs to be solved, and we’ve gone ahead and solved them for you. Looking for a fun street racing title and need a few extra points in your pocket? Take a stab at PGR4!

In order to successfully complete these achievements you’ll need to make sure your settings are all correct. So, jump inside for all the details.

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June 04 2008

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Twenty years ago a gaming icon was born. A ninja. Originally unknown to the world, gamers everywhere now know him as Ryu Hayabusa–star of today’s hottest new release Ninja Gaiden II.

As the warrior Ryu steps into the shadows never to return again, we look back at his origins and humble beginnings. From the arcade, a brief stint at Sega, his wonder years at Nintendo and the new generation of HD-limb separating on the Xbox 360. This is his legacy, his legend, his history of violence.

Jump in and read the history of the videogame industry’s favorite ultimate ninja!

June 04 2008

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Gods. What have they done for you lately?.

Dark Void isn’t the kind of game you should bring round for tea with vicar, and that’s not just because it stars a hero who smashes human skulls for larks. According to Dark Void’s storyline, the true nature of the gods is quite removed from the sugar-coated version used to keep church donation boxes rattling.

The gods we’ve worshiped for millennia, Dark Void tells us, were in fact an evil Alien Race who, in turn, were the minions for a powerful nebulous ancient force. Millions of years ago, this race - who would come to be known as ‘The Watchers’ - came to our planet and created the human race (hey, we said it was a powerful force). We came to see them as gods and willingly enslaved ourselves to them - unwittingly aiding their dark purposes Read the rest of this entry »

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