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May Cover Story Revealed
Well, what do you know. After the cliffhanger ending of the first game, Assassin’s Creed is back for more. “A New Hero for a New Time,” eh? What could that possibly mean? Just judging from the cover art, this isn’t the same Altair that we’re used to. At the very least, he’s picked up some spiffy new threads, right? Nope.
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Achievements: The Easiest, The Hardest And The Most Ingenious.
Love them or hate them, you can’t deny that Microsoft’s introduction of achievements changed the formula (and motivation) of play. While some gamers simply ignore them, others harvest them in order to augment a number that now indicates one’s gaming prowess.
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We Talk To Keita Takahashi, The Man Behind Noby Noby Boy
Keita Takahashi’s first game was a smash hit, seemingly in spite of itself. Katamari Damacy centered around rolling a ball across the world, picking up stray bits of flotsam, until the ball of collected junk was large enough to pick up entire continents. After a sequel, We Love Katamari, Takahashi began work on a new game.
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Old School: Talking Games With David Crane, Steve Cartwright
Pitfall. Megamania. A Boy and His Blob. Barnstorming. Outlaw. Oh, and a little company called Activision. If the names David Crane and Steve Cartwright don't immediately sound familiar, their accomplishments in the world of gaming speak volumes.
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Encore! Hands-On With Guitar Hero Smash Hits
When we first heard that Activision was going to be releasing a greatest-hits sort of game for the Guitar Hero series, we were excited. The series has evolved to include features like better visuals, higher-quality audio and support for multiple instruments, which have all been great additions.
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Prototype Hands-On
With the power you have coursing through your body, the entire city of New York is a sandbox and you’re the bulldozer.
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Rhythm Heaven
Rhythm Heaven introduces a refreshing variation on the music game; instead of increasingly difficult combinations of notes, colors, and speed, it’s all about simple taps and flicks on the touch screen.
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The Godfather II
EA's interpretation of Francis Ford Coppola’s Oscar winning film draws more comparisons to the raunchy teen film Porky’s than the masterful gangster story heralded as one of the greatest sequels of all time.
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Peggle: Dual Shot
The DS’s limited resolution makes tricky shots somewhat harder to line up, but this is only a minor annoyance. Peggle is one of the better puzzle games available, no matter the format.
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WWE Legends of Wrestlemania
This is a no-brainer for anyone who still has a yellow Hulkamania shirt tucked away in their closet. Even those who associate Hulk with a green-skinned Lou Ferrigno shouldn’t immediately turn away.
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Game Informer Unlimited #66
As subscribers know, Assassin’s Creed II takes place in Renaissance Italy. As they did with the first game, Ubisoft Montreal relied on help from a variety of historical consultants as they built their fictional world. In the sequel, one such consultant is Margaret Meserve, assistant professor of history at the University of Notre Dame. We spoke with Meserve to get her perspective on not only the game, but on this fascinating time in world history.
Game Informer Magazine subscribers, click here to head on over to this month's Unlimited! |
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Indiana Jones!
ndiana Jones is back—on the Wii. In the upcoming Indiana Jones and the Staff of Kings, players step into the shoes of the fabled adventurer (or his father, in the co-op experience) and travel the world in search of the elusive artifact. Speaking of elusive, the game’s producer, Matt Vella, dodged some of our trickier questions. We did get some interesting info out of him during a recent conversation, though. Read on for the full story. |
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The Blob
After a considerable hiatus, the NES game A Boy and His Blob is getting a Wii update. The new game keeps the game’s shape-shifting sidekick and puzzle elements, but includes some action-oriented segments to shake things up a little. We chatted with developer WayForward and got the skinny on the upcoming game. |
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InFamous
InFamous is headed to the PlayStation 3 later this year. |
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The Legend of Zelda
Don't miss the first trail of The Spirit Tracks in action! |
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Bayonetta
4/15/2009 3:39:24 PM
Ever wondered about Bayonetta’s origins? So have we.
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Wolfenstein
4/6/2009 12:14:10 PM
Check out this video featuring Veil Heavy Troopers.
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Brutal Legend
4/6/2009 12:02:14 PM
New screens of Eddie Riggs coming your way.
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