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Rumor Control
Blizzard prepping new free-to-play game?
Source: UK gaming news site Develop reports Blizzard Entertainment is working on a new, unannounced free-to-play game. What we...
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Uncharted 3 getting co-op survival mode
Uncharted 3: Drake's Deception will welcome a new game mode in March, the developer has announced. The co-op Shade Survival game type...
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Reviews Blog
Battlefield 3: Back to Karkand Impressions
Earlier this month, the Back to Karkand downloadable content for Battlefield 3 arrived on the Xbox 360, PC, and PlayStation 3. The...
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Sports Blog
EA on the Rebound
After the sudden cancelation of NBA Elite 11 back in October 2010, fans of the National Basketball Association only had one franchise...
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Weekly Wrap-Up: My Bloody Valentine
- Posted Feb 18, 2012 12:52 am GMT
- 4 comments
Friday Wrap-Up
Screen Tear Ep 3
This week's Screen Tear isn't exactly for the faint of heart. It features the fabulous Carlos Roland, and we'll be taking a look at some...interesting clips this week. This is the third episode of the series about the videos you love to watch (for whatever reason that might be).RE: Tournament Recap
The fight was long and the setting was like something out of an '80s horror movie (only without the CRT's and big hair). In the middle of the tournament, we also had several other highlights, including a costume contest, trivia for a chance at downloadable content, and even a zombie-themed wedding where the weird couple pledged to love one another well into un-death. Check out the recap of the Resident Evil: Operation Raccoon City - First Line of Defense Tournament.Umbrella Trivia
Thanks to all of those users who participated in the Umbrella Day Trivia. Results will be tallied and the winner of the Resident Evil Operation Raccoon City Tournament bundle will be announced during next week's Blog Blunker!On the Spot - As Always, Taking Your Questions!
For the past few weeks, On the Spot has been going to greater efforts to provide answers to your burning questions about the games featured during that week's show. But with the flow of questions from Twitch, YouTube, and of course Chitty Chat, it is only natural that some of those questions will be missed. Didn't hear your question read on air? Send a PM to your community manager Synthia, and she will do her best to find an answer for you. You can also get a sneak peek at an upcoming episode's features by checking out CharlieSpot posts on Wednesday!Every Friggin' Game Sweepstakes (Facebook)
Are you a big Ubisoft fan? Do you need to spruce up your gaming library? You can enter for a chance to win every Ubisoft game released in 2012 on the console of your choice by entering in this contest here.Member Spotlight
This week's Member Spotlight shines on the fabulous Deershadow for creating the popular Umbrella emblem that many of you are currently enjoying on your profiles.
Soap Club
The Importance of Relationships in Gaming. By: ZenesisX
Top 10 Worst Video Game to Movie Translations By: wolfbm
Do publishers have a moral right to prevent second hand game sales? By: Chickan_117
Rad Reviewers
Xbox 360
Final Fantasy XIII - 2 By: chronoblaster
[7.5 - Good] Mild-mannered school teacher by day. Dragon-slaying, behemoth-crushing time-traveler by night.
PlayStation 3
Twisted Metal By: SilentAssassin
[8.5 - Great]Twisted Metal is BACK!!!!
PC
Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning By: NadCAtarun
[7.5 - Good] Amalur is a hack'n'slash. It will lift you up with its gameplay and let you down with its universe, or lack thereof.
Activity
Valentine's Day has come and gone, and what better way to reflect on the subject of love than to revisit the bloody wedding ceremony from that faithful Tuesday evening in San Francisco? If you could have some kind of theme wedding, what would it be?
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Blog Bunker: What Is Love?
- Posted Feb 15, 2012 9:35 pm GMT
- 8 comments
Club Soap
The Epic Shooter Battle of 3's Retrospective By: Setho10
Why iOS devices get all the game tie-in love By: yeah_write
I used to be an iPhone user like you, then I took a Lumia in my… By: phazer
World of Games and Gaming
Twisted Metal Demo Impressions By: MudkipMaster30
Gaming conventions we take for granted By: BSte2952
Almost, but not quite #20: Gotham City Impostors By: Doomguard3
Game cravings - Side-scrolling action platformers By: mufujifi
Unreal Engine 4 By: SickHammer
Yagr Plays an Old Fashioned RPG By: Yagr_Zero
GameSpot: A Victim Of Score Inflation By: Rottenwood
Should You Buy These? By: Jbul
Sly Cooper 1 vs. Sly Cooper 2 By: kbaily
Memorable video games music (Fourth Generation) By: archvile_78
GDC has me especially interested this year By: nintendoboy16
Off the Radar
Single Awareness Day (And a Song) By: Feryraiser
Help me with recording gameplay footage, I'm bad at it! By: buft
May Comic Solicitations By: AtlanticRock
Is Love in the Air? Probably Not By: pokecharm
I'm starting to use Fuse more and more By: chicknfeet
Staff Fingerprints
I made a monster By: shaunmc
The meaning behind Breezing By…. By: JodyR
Game Delays and how much you hate them! By: Taytortots
round 2 By: CarlosRodela
A Manifesto of Sorts By: jwhdavison
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Weekly Wrap-Up: Happy Umbella Day
- Posted Feb 11, 2012 12:49 am GMT
- 3 comments
D.I.C.E. Summit and the AIAS Awards
http://www.gamespot.com/video/aias-and-gamespot-announcement-video-6348581/ Thursday night was a fantastic awards show, and today, users have the chance to check out many of the terrific features that were covered. We'll have all the streams ON-DEMAND for today's presentations available on Saturday, Feb. 11. For a full list of events, check this link here.Only One Week Until Resident Evil: ORC Tournament!
Still not sure what to do for Valentine's Day? Sign up for your FREE TICKET to GameSpot's Resident Evil: Operation Raccoon City - First Line of Defense Tournament ticket. Not able to join us at our offices? We'll be live streaming the tournament, as well as featuring some amazing Resident Evil trivia, costume contests, and even a wedding! Be sure to stay tuned for more details.Umbrella Day Trivia!
In honor of Umbrella Day, we've pulled together some tricky Umbrella Corp-themed trivia for you to answer. By doing this activity, you'll also be eligible for an Umbrella emblem, so click here to play!New Emblem - Users' Choice!
What will the Umbrella emblem look like? You get to help decide! Thanks to some of our fantastic Rangers, we have a few options to choose from. Voting will end on Thursday, February 16, and the winner will be announced on the following Friday! Choose your favorite Umbrella emblem here.Street Fighter X Tekken Valentine's Day Cards
Need a special way to tell that special person something? Do it with a Street Fighter X Tekken Valentine's Day card! Feeling creative? Make your own gaming Valentine card to share with your special someone. Send one to your favorite GameSpotter on FUSE, share who your valentine was, and you'll receive profile points! -
Monday Check-In: Reheated
- Posted Feb 7, 2012 5:56 pm GMT
- 8 comments
Announcements
New Rangers Incoming!
That's right, we've got some new Rangers joining us at the ol' GameSpot corral...OK so there isn't an actual corral, but we do have some new Rangers! Who are they? Not sure what a Ranger is? Want to be a Ranger? Well this announcement answers many of your questions about Rangers.D.I.C.E. Summit and the AIAS Awards
A critically awesome event is happening in addition to the D.I.C.E. Summit. It's an event that features some amazing developer heavyweights and outstanding gaming talents. Who will be there? Some of the talent includes many of the visionaries behind games like The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, Batman: Arkham City, Twisted Metal, and more. We'll also be checking out the Academy of Interactive Arts & Science Award Show! For the full schedule, check this link here.No "On the Spot" This Week
It's sad, of course. There will be no airing of On the Spot this week because most of our crew will be whisked away to the D.I.C.E Summit. But there will still be plenty of quality videos to check out.Activities This Week
Friday, February 10 is Umbrella Day. And to celebrate, we will be having some umbrella-themed trivia for you Resident Evil fans. Be sure to tune in again on Friday for this activity for a chance at prizes and an umbrella emblem!Only One Week Until the Resident Evil: ORC Tournament!
There's only one week left to sign up and get your FREE TICKET to GameSpot's Resident Evil: Operation Raccoon City - First Line of Defence Tournament ticket. In addition to the tournament with a $750 prize pack, we'll have a makeup artist transform you into a zombie, as well as food, drinks, and of course a chance to play Resident Evil: Operation Raccoon City! Check out this link for more details. -
Announcement: New Rangers Incoming!
- Posted Feb 3, 2012 7:28 pm GMT
- 67 comments
Welcome the New Guys
We're going to start off this announcement by welcoming some of our newer Rangers to the team: 2ndWonder, Stevo_the_Gamer, and horgen123.
Who is already a GameSpot Ranger?
In addition to unveiling our newest Rangers, we'd like to give big shout-out to all of our GS Rangers, deershadow, dog64, ExoticAnimal, fabz_95, michaelP4, and RealKilla_789. These guys deserve a big round of applause.
What is a Ranger exactly?
What is a Ranger exactly?
*Teach users how to use the site.
* Report on existing issues directly to GameSpot members.
* Create activities and emblems for the community for various events.
*Act as "liaisons" to the community.Do Rangers report to Moderators?
Nope…well, not exactly. Some moderators lend a hand in the Rangers board but Rangers do not "officially" report to Moderators; they report to Staff.How do I become a Ranger?
The Ranger process is invite only, so it's all about who you know.What powers do Rangers have in the community?
The power of influence and persuasion! But seriously Rangers DO NOT have the same permissions as Moderators or Staff, meaning they cannot moderate, and they cannot sticky or un-sticky comments.So there you have it. If you stumble upon Rangers on GameSpot, maybe they can help you out! If you find them in the How to GameSpot forum, our friendly Rangers would be happy to show you how to use the site.
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Blog Bunker: Cherry Flavored!
- Posted Feb 1, 2012 12:09 am GMT
- 10 comments
The World of Games and Gaming
Building my Game: Janurary (AKA UDK on a budget of near zero) By: lim_ak
Mass Effect: First Impressions By: pokecharm
Me playing Vanquish By: Doomguard3
PC gaming and my Steam Account By: ad0234
The Darkness 2 and Kingdoms of Amalur By: raven28256
Complete Control By: Pierst179
Kingdoms of Amalur and Darkness 2 early impressions By: nocoolnamejim
I'm Going to GDC! By: Setho10
Call Of Duty Black Ops Zombie tips on how to survive. By: MrNightwing
Assassin's Creed Revelatons and the Kingdoms of Amalur Demo By: Rottenwood
Off the Radar
Top 5 Movies By: yoocon
Tribute By: -Saigo-
The 2012 Australian Open By: Yagr_Zero
Games, Deviantart and school By: koolkat14
Martha Marcy May Marlene - Film Review By: biggest_loser
Dungeons and Dragons 1 By: Xandoom
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GameSpot Event: Resident Evil: Operation Raccoon City Tournament
- Posted Jan 27, 2012 11:22 pm GMT
- 10 comments
Raccoon City has fallen to the T-virus and GameSpot's office will be celebrating the last Valentine's Day before the zombie apocalypse with a 32-player tournament in San Francisco and some bloody good fun. We are looking for players AND fans to check out the action.
- You must RSVP to attend the event.
- The first 32 players who RSVP and arrive at our office will be entered into the tournament.
- A $750 prize pack will be awarded to the winning team of four players. Prizes will also be given to the second- and third-place teams, along with prizes for best costume.
- Tournament play begins at 4:30 p.m., so please arrive no later than 4:00 p.m..
- You are more than welcome to bring a guest. Guests will be added to the stand-by gameplay list.
For more information or to get your ticket, simply click on this link here.
*Please note that due to the game title, you must be over 17 to attend the event. We will be checking IDs at the door, so make sure you have your ID.*
Can't make it to San Francisco? Don't fret. We will be streaming the tournament live on GameSpot.com.To help you get excited for this zombie Valentine, enjoy the Triple Impact Trailer for Resident Evil: Operation Raccoon City.
Video is rated M for Mature 17+ for blood, gore, intense violence, and strong language. Enjoy! -
Reader Reviews: Honorable Edition
- Posted Jan 26, 2012 10:17 pm GMT
- 6 comments
GameSpot's Top User Reviewers
To the Moon By: Pierst179
[7.5 - Good] What if things had happened differently?
Star Fox 64 3D By: JustPlainLucas
[8 - Great] A beloved classic, given a 3D make-over.
Battle City By: Gelugon_baat
[6.5 - Fair] Battle City is better than its predecessor, but it resorts to content recycling and relies on luck to provide challenge.
The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword By: Domstercool
[10 - Prime] To celebrate 25 years of Zelda, Nintendo has made one of the best games ever! My darkzero review.
Assassin's Creed: Revelations By: Bioshockraptor
[7.5 Good] A weaker story redeemed by an amazing presentation and the best action seen in the series; a good sequel but not great.
Dark Souls By: AzelKosMos
[9 - Supurb] My game of the year 2011.
Uncharted 2: Among Thieves By: AK_the_Twilight
[9 - Superb] Uncharted 2: Among Thieves is a thrilling experience that delivers some of the most intense setpieces in modern gaming.
Battlefield 3 By: Garrison_Ford
[8.5 - Great] Battlefield 3 lives up to franchise expectations and continues to be a leader in the genre.
Alan Wake By: pokecharm
[8.5 - Great] The Darkness is no Match for Alan Wake and a Flashlight
Mad Dog McCree By: AQWBlaZer91
[3 - Bad] On the Mega CD Mad Dog's awful FMV Quality and simple Gameplay makes you want to avoid the town at all costs.
Honorable Mentions
X360
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 By: Steel_Rain777
[6.5 - Fair] Another year, another Call of Duty game. Modern Warfare 3, yet again does little to change up it's formula.
Gears of War 3 By: ar6ra6sh9
[10 - Prime] When third gear is the high speed!!!!
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim By: Iridescent406
[5.5 - Mediocre] A review from a HUGE fan of Bethesda.
PS3
Saints Row: The Third By: Cobra2525
[9 - Supurb] Witty, sexy, funny and wild. Saints Row: The Third packs one hell of a punch *May contain minor spoilers*
Dark Souls By: SaltyDoughnut
[9 - Superb] Dark Souls is a raw game. Accept its challenge and enter a brilliant world.
Uncharted 3: Drake's Deception By: robertcain
[9 - Superb] Uncharted 3 is another excellent action game for the PS3, though it doesn't soar quite as high as the second entry did.
Wii / 3DS
Kirby's Return to Dream Land By: csward
[9 - Superb] The best Kirby game since Kirby's Super Star.
Mario Kart 7 By: waZelda
[9 - Superb] The evolution continues
Super Mario 3D Land By: bomberfan14
[8.5 - Great] Super Mario 3D Land adds the simple and joyous fun that was missing from the 3DS library
PC
The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings By: csftar
[10 - Prime] This Game is…. is Difficult to Describe
L.A. Noire: The Complete Edition By: andrei_dmny
9.5 - Superb] My expectations were high and still they were surpassed. It is an instant classic that I highly recommend.
Unstoppable Gorg By: Ravenhoe
[6 - Fair] A tough difficulty level makes this a very rough experience, but the quirkiness and attention to detail make it fun.
Want your review featured in our Community News? Think you've got the right stuff? Think you're a witty writer or a savvy Spotter? Send a PM to Synthia for your chance to be featured.
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Blog Bunker: Return of the Writer Block
- Posted Jan 24, 2012 10:24 pm GMT
- 3 comments
Club Soap
An Ephiphany By: Uesugi-dono
The anatomy of a Skyrim experience By: Asagea_888
How to choose the right video card for games By: RockmasteR-_-
The World of Games and Gaming
An Anticipation so Immense… By: adam1808
First Impressions: Asuras Wrath and Kingdoms of Amalur By: pokecharm
New IPs in 2012 By: dark_being
My Intro To Video Games… By: kollin_1
My top 10 Scariest Video game monsters By: wolfbm
Oh SOPA By: -Saigo-
***New Painting***, SOPA, Games Lot going on By: bbkkristian
PREVIEW: The Year of Resident Evil By: dreamdust
It's not a victory By: gamingqueen
To Boldly Go Where Everyone Has Gone Before By: gbrading
Almost, but not quite #18: Rating System By: Doomguard3
The Insider
Time to Bring Back SW Vets By: Stevo_the_gamer
Off the Radar
The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo review By: calvinsora
A Few Best Men - Film Review By: biggest_loser
Staff Fingerprints
Kickin' it old school with my homies and Abobo By: carolynmichelle
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Weekly Report: No SOPA for you!
- Posted Jan 20, 2012 9:50 pm GMT
- 21 comments
Announcements
Moderation Clarification Station Update
We've made a new announcement about our moderation policies this week and reopened questions about your moderations. The Moderation Clarification forum is a straightforward approach. Here, you can ask questions about moderations and read more about our new policies, including the recent news about the reinstatement of banned accounts (Also known as "Phase 3 - Resurrection").Troll-asaurus Deadline Extended
The community has so far come up with a few great new names to call the Trolls of GameSpot. Now it's time to vote on the winner; head to this forum here and may the best name win!SOPA Sponsor Quits!
On Wednesday, many sites went black and millions of people all across the Internet shared their voice in a stand against SOPA. And in a recent update to the controversial Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA), Representative Lamar Smith has stated that "It is clear we need to revisit the approach," so thank you GameSpotters for taking a stand!Member Spotlight
This week's member spotlight goes to nocoolnamejim for his blog about Skyrim Modding. He kind of needs a little help, so if you're knowledgeable in this area, let him know! As for the rest of you, we'd absolutely love to hear more about any of your modding experiences. Please send us a PM at GS-Community, if you post a blog with screenshots or videos.
Who's Hot on Fuse?
Are you just now getting your Fuse on and not quite sure whom to follow? Well, this week we are introducing a new segment for Friday's Top 10 Fusers!
perkinsj26, phoenixgaiangel, Soothsayer42, MrNightwing, vadicta, Sefrix, GunBladeHero, Rizelea, Nanashi_x, and VaivodActivity: Highway to Hell
The King of hell has arrived...in Michigan. How would you strike fear into the hearts of mortals if you were the King (or Queen) of Hell? Comment below and earn profile points!
Tip of the Week
Ever find that you miss your old GameSpot friends so much that you want to reach out and private message them--only to find out that they're banned? GameSpot is now reviewing bans made over the past 10 years. Our policies have changed. Why not have some older registrants return if they were banned for trolling? This rule is no longer mentioned in the Terms of Use agreement. This week, we announced Phase 3: Resurrection. GameSpot members can nominate banned users for possible account reinstatement. Read the announcement for further details.
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Field Trip: Bit Byte Bit
- Posted Jan 18, 2012 10:10 pm GMT
- 1 comment
Welcome to another edition of the GameSpot field trip, where we take a look at some of the exciting activities going on in the gaming industry. Today, we'll take a look at Capcom, Perfect World, Trion, Sony, and more.
Starting things off with the busy bees over at Capcom, we find them celebrating Street Fighter's 25th Anniversary. They are also opening the voting booths for Bandai's next Mega Man figure. Don't forget that this week is also Fright Club in San Francisco, where you have the chance to get your hands on Resident Evil: Revelations and Operation Raccoon City.
Coming up next, Trion has some updates for its fans. A new RIFT's 1.7 patch - Carnival of the Ascended is available, as well as a RIFT mobile app. Sony PlayStation 3's Starhawk beta has finally gone public, and it has announced it will be "completely open" on February 21. Blizzard also announced the StarCraft NASL Team League, featuring eight of the best StarCraft II teams battling it out for a $10,000 prize. And Activision launched its Call of Duty Elite app available on the Android mobile phone. Also, there's a new comic book coming out for its Prototype 2 game.
Meanwhile Bethesda has been exploring the magic of friendship with its My Little Dragonborn fan art, but if ponies aren't your thing, Splash Damage> has you covered with its Brink-inspired Nerf Gun. Funcom also has some massive content updates in store for Age of Conan.
Digging a little further on the interwebs, Perfect World announced that Star Trek Online will boldly go where many have gone before… free to play! Speaking of free to play, Riot Games' is having a League of Legends' contest. The theme? The art of Lunar Revel.
And there you have it: your recent look at community news around the gaming industry. Know something we don't? Send a PM to GS-Community or mention it in the comments below!
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Monday Check-In: Manic Tuesday
- Posted Jan 16, 2012 10:57 pm GMT
- 0 comments
Announcements
HotSpot Warm-Up!
As we get ready for this week's HotSpot, GameSpot news guy Tom Magrino will be interviewing special guest Yoshinori Ono on the show! We want to hear your questions, quibbles, commentary, and insights about arcade fighting games. Submit your answers to hotspot@gamespot.com, or post them in the comments below!On the Spot: Time Change Reminder
Just a friendly community reminder that On the Spot has a new time! On the Spot now airs at 11:00 a.m. PT. Also, don't forget to join the chat room for your chance at bonus mystery prizes!Fuse Folly
As I'm sure some of you have noticed, Fuse has recently had a number of outages. In order to fix this, we will be upgrading the database backend January 17 at 10 p.m. PT. This upgrade will take about 9 hours to complete (give or take depending on the supply of energy drinks on hand). During this time, fuse.gamespot.com will be offline.Troll-osaurus
The time has come for the death of the name "troll"! This is an archaic term that often fails to convey the despicable nature of a user most foul. The time has come for a new term to call these deviants, and in honor of thesaurus day, we want you to make the call. For more details, check here. The user who submits the winning entry will receive a Black N7 Elite Armor Strip Hoody as our way of saying thanks, and there will be profile points for all those who participate. -
Reader Reviews: WTB Knee Armor
- Posted Jan 13, 2012 7:40 pm GMT
- 3 comments
Top 100 Reader Reviews
Sonic Generations By: AK_the_Twilight
[8 - Great] Sonic Generations is fast, smooth, and it's the best Sonic game released this generation.
Marvel: Ultimate Alliance By: AzelKosMos
[6.5 - Fair] While fun, it's not as Ultimate as you may think.
Gears of War 3 By: Bioshockraptor
[9.5 - Superb] Gears of War 3 doesn't reinvent anything, but focuses on polish, immersion and emotion, presenting an epic conclusion.
BloodRayne By: Gelugon_baat
[6.5 - Fair] Close to a year from the debut of the console versions and Terminal Reality hasn't done a lick to improve the game.
Mario Kart 7 By: Pierst179
[8.5 - Great] A Mario Kart For The Ages
Top 500 Reader Reviews
Shadows of the Damned By: ZanarkandTidus
[8 - Great] Entertaining characters and stylish gameplay make SoTD another enjoyable game from Grasshopper.
DeathSmiles By: GeekyDad
[9 - Superb] Lolitas in Bullet Hell
Sonic Generations By: gamefreak197
[6.5 - Fair] If you can look past the flaws, the 3DS version of Sonic Generations is a competent platformer.
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 By: Garrison_Ford
[7 - Good] The lack of new material and other multiplayer setbacks hurt this otherwise solid shooter
Honorable Mentions
Final Fantasy II By: AQWBlaZer91
[6 - Fair] Is it worthwhile to return to the original version after playing the superior GBA and DS remakes?
Batman: Arkham City By: adam1808
[8.5 - Great] Batman returns in terrific form, building on the near flawless groundwork of Arkham Asylum to varying degrees of success
L.A. Noire: The Complete Edition By: Ravenhoe
[9.5 - Superb] I found this to be one of the best gaming experiences I had in my life. -
Blog Bunker: Peculiar People
- Posted Jan 13, 2012 7:35 pm GMT
- 1 comment
Blog Bunker
After the long break, GameSpot returns with the weekly edition of the Blog Bunker, a news announcement for the community, written by the community and provided by community.
Club Soap
New Localization Group: Operation Starfall By: Spinnerweb
Attention Job Seekers: Interviews By: pokecharm
The Squandered Potential of Kingdom Hearts By: emtilt
Games and Gaming
Sonic Generations HD Sonictrainer Edition By: sonictrainer
Did 300 Workers at an Xbox 360 Factory Threaten Mass Suicide? By: jediknight52501
Now I can see the light at the end of the tunnel! By: Sandpiper121PP
Genre shift, innovation or a game losing its identity? By: gamingqueen
The Eye in the Sky Sees All By: NeonNinja
You Win Microsoft By: yeah_write
Unplugged
Rapture: A Bioshock Novel Review By: ShootumUP26
The Descendants - Film Review By: biggest_loser
Staff Fingerprints
The role of a critic: to be a portal, not a mirror. By: Kevin-V
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Monday Check-In: CES Prep
- Posted Jan 10, 2012 12:32 am GMT
- 4 comments
Last Week
After getting over our eggnog hangovers, cleaning up pine needles, and getting Jake out of his Santa outfit, we have a few updates for the community. First off, we had our GameSpot Field Trip with a few goodies from Capcom, Blizzard and NCsoft. Then, on Friday, we featured several creative blogs and reviews in the Weekly Wrap-Up, and we sang the praises of Fridays Member Spotlight "Baconbits2004".
What's Happening?
GameSpot goes to CES
CES will soon be upon us, and we'll finally have the chance to see some of the more exciting tech toys and gorgeous gizmos for this year. There is no shortage of speculation as rumors of what to expect circle the site. Perhaps information on the next gen of consoles? There will be some information on the Nintendo Wii, PlayStation Vita, and of course news from third parties like Nyko, Logitech, and Mad Catz. You can see some of the highlights from last year's show here.On the Spot returns at a NEW TIME!
You heard it here first: On the Spot will be returning this Thursday, but at a new time. The show will be live from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. PT. We've got some special things in store for our viewers this week, along with prizes for those who participate in the live chat! So be sure to tune in Thursday, January 12 at 11:00 a.m. PT.GameSpot's Mod of the Month - Hallenback77
The people have spoken and have chosen to honor the moderator known as Hallenback77. Some of you may know Hallenback77 from Off Topic, but did you know that he's a bit of a Loony Toons fan? Drop him a PM and say "Congrats!"Tune in tomorrow for the Blog Bunker: Peculiar People edition.
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Weekly Wrap-Up: Holiday Hangover
- Posted Jan 7, 2012 12:01 am GMT
- 29 comments
Announcements
The festive lights have been taken down, wrapping paper carefully recycled, and eyes are sunken and dark after pouring hours of time into the recently obtained games over the holidays. Time to get back to work.
Field Trip - Kicking things off right, we see Jody Robinson report on some nifty things that are going on in the gaming community in this week's GameSpot Field Trip. We line up single file with permission slips signed to check out and see what is up with Capcom, Blizzard, NCsoft and more.
Capcom Resident Evil: Operation Raccoon City Tournament (Recap) - Before the holidays, GameSpot played host to Capcom's Resident Evil event at our home office in San Francisco, CA. To check out how things went down, simply click on this link here.
Member Spotlight
This week's Member Spotlight shines on Baconbits2004 for finding a nifty little way to ignore users who might be causing you issues on GameSpot. Simply follow the steps he has provided in his recent blog and consider the offending user blocked!
Blog Bunkers
Club Soap
"Zelda the Conformist" By: Hirasugi
"Time for Some Thrilling Heroics" By: Uesugi-dono
"Franchises That Need To Live Again" By: Rottenwood
Bloggers
"Some of the Best JRPGs" By: DS-man
"Games That Have Changed My Life: My Identity As A Gamer" By: aerobie
"Final thought on FF13 and the series as a whole" By: archvile_78
"Skyrim's Arrow in the Knee Translated" By: perkinsj26
Staff Fingerprints
"My Top 10 Games of 2011" By: shaunmc
"What I Played Over My Winter Break" By: carolynmichelle
"My Top Ten Gaming Experiences of 2011" By: Chris_Watters
"The Top Ten of 2011: Maxwell McGee" By: Maxwell
Reader Reviews
Xbox 360: The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim
manishpab - [9.5 - Superb] If you only play one game this year, this is it.
PC: Star Wars: The Old Republic
Megotaku77 - [9.5 Superb] A review by a beta player and decade long veteran of MMOs for a game that's going to revolutionize the industry.
Wii: The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword
AK_the_Twilight - [9.5 - Superb] Zelda: Skyward Sword is an immensely triumphant evolution of the beloved adventure series.
PS3: Dark Souls
Kasheall - [9.5 - Superb] You'll either love it or hate it. I for one, enjoy it and here's why.
3DS: Mario Kart 7
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Field Trip: 2012 Update
- Posted Jan 5, 2012 9:37 pm GMT
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Happy 2012, GameSpotters! Let's take a 2012 field trip to other online communities in the game industry. This week the following sites have updates for the new year: PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, Capcom, Blizzard, Activision, and NCsoft.
Starting off with the platform communities: on the official Sony PlayStation 3 blog, the Tester cast for season 3 has been revealed. Microsoft's Xbox 360 does a twist with hip-hop and metal celebrities. Hip-hop artist Big Boi (from OutKast) and Dave Mustaine (Metallica and Megadeth) will play Battlefield 3 on Saturday, January 7, from 1-3 p.m. ET (10 a.m. - noon PT).
Next up: the official game communities. Capcom is hosting a Fright Club in San Francisco on January 19. Fans will have a chance to play both Resident Evil Revelations and Operation Raccoon City. On January 9, the next phase of the X the Line contest begins. (Street Fighter X Tekken.) If that weren't enough, fans of EVO will be happy to read their news about the EVO 2012 lineup . Blizzard celebrates Diablo's 15th birthday and the World of Warcraft dessert contest winners. Activision's social media site, OneofSwords.com, has the best way to name your massively multiplayer online character and reveals some new Skylanders characters. EA has information about a new patch for The Old Republic. They also have a final call out for the Need for Speed: The Run Time Attack - Old Spice Challenge, and NCsoft is forced to return the Charr Plushie by popular demand.
There's your look at the recent community news around the game industry. Let us know if you enjoy these reports by posting in the comments!
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Weekly Wrap-Up: Happy Holidays
- Posted Dec 23, 2011 1:24 am GMT
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GameSpot Community wishes you all a happy and safe holiday.
Tips for the Holidays
Check out Kevin VanOrd's Star Wars: The Old Republic Stream.
Test your luck and take part in Loot Drop.
Be on the lookout for our GameSpot staff Mario Kart Tournament.
Vote for your 2011 Game of the Year.
Don't forget to enter the My First E3 video contest.
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Field Trip: Bringing On the Holiday Spirit
- Posted Dec 20, 2011 11:11 pm GMT
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The holidays are approaching! We might as well see what the game industry is up to!
Sega has Christmas photos and art from the fans. Expect to see a Christmas tree full of Sonic rings, plushies, and more. There is also an update to Spiral Knights to bring on a chilly town of Haven.
PlayStation Home knows how to get cozy for Christmas and loud for New Year's. Oh, and you should never forget that snowman and snowbear never see eye to eye.
Check out Blizzard's holiday dessert contest for a chance at some PC gaming gear and the World of Warcraft corehound screenshot contest in exchange for an iPad!
Lastly, Riot Games' League of Legends gets a snowdown.
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Battlefield 3 Music Video
- Posted Dec 17, 2011 12:20 am GMT
- 13 comments
Howdy GameSpotters!
Origin sent along a Battlefield 3 music video worth checking out. This video is a riff on the Discovery Channel music video.
Speaking of Battlefield 3, GameSpot challenged EA's Origin team to some down-and-dirty deathmatch! We also gave away codes for Battlefield 3 and the Back to Karkand DLC. To enter, share a Battlefield 3 story in the video comments.