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WIN!! A Next-Gen Copy of Call of Duty:Ghosts Thanks to musicMagpie.co.uk

Yes, once again we are partnering with musicMagpie.co.uk to bring you one of the biggest games of the year and this time it is also our first ever next-gen contest!

Review: Call of Duty: Ghosts

It appears to be that time of year once again, and no, I’m not talking about Christmas being just around the corner. It’s Call of Duty time.

Eaten By a Polar Bear: Multiplayer Friends & Foes

Some games have great communities and are generally enjoyable whether you know who you are playing with or not. Some games, however, have toxic communities that actively discourage people from coming back. What do you do?

The Future of MP Gaming: Free Map Packs

For those of you who don’t feel keen about reading news posts you may not have noticed an announcement regarding Starhawk. All map packs in the game will be completely free.

Battling Gaming’s Double Standards

Addiction. It’s a dirty word for good reason. Gambling addictions leave people bankrupt. Substance addictions destroy lives. However, it’s often misused to put down certain games and the people that enjoy them.

BRB UK 6: I Have To Toilet

It’s that time of the week for a smidge of British-tinged video game news, reviews and general burbling. So join Dan, Jon and Tim as they navigate the news stories of the week whilst trying to produce nice sounds for your ear holes.

Familiarity Breeds Contempt? Not Here!

Ever hear the phrase “familiarity breeds contempt”? Of course you have (it’s a common idiom). If by some chance that today is your first day on the planet …

War Is Hell(a Fun): Becoming an FPS Gamer

I knew, one day, that it would come to this. I have become an FPS Gamer. I finally caved 4 days ago and joined their ranks. And you know what? It feels good.

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