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MONDAY l PODCAST l Episode 31 > In this episode of The Black Panel Podcast, we discuss Guitar Hero, Bizarre Creations, True Crime, Mortal Kombat, Homefront, Stacking, Spare Parts and much more! READ MORE
TUESDAY l REVIEW l Vanquish Vanquish takes the third person shooter by the scruff of the neck, pumps it full of adrenaline and dips it in a vat of liquid metal. This is a game in which speed is almost as important as firepower and you rocket slide from one enemy to the next in the blink of an eye. If you’ve just about had your fill of deliberately paced realism, this could be the sci-fi rollercoaster you’ve been looking for. It’s just a pity the ride is over so quickly. READ MORE
WEDNESDAY l NEWS l Rise of Immortals > Universe at War developer Petroglyph Games has unveiled its latest free-to-play project. A character focused action strategy game for the PC, Rise of Immortals is the latest offering in the increasingly competitive Multiplayer Online Battle Arena (MOBA) subgenre. The new game takes place in Graxia, the multimedia fantasy setting launched by Petroglyph in 2010. READ MORE
THURSDAY l NEWS l nanoBITES 31 > Following last week’s revelation that Mortal Kombat has been refused classification, Warner Bros has announced plans to appeal the Australian Classification Board’s decision. According to the publisher, “the violence in the game is on par with numerous other titles readily available for sale in the Australian market.” This is just one of the stories in this week’s edition of nanoBITES, our ongoing feature devoted to small but important news items. READ MORE
FRIDAY l NEWS l Trenched > The studio responsible for Costume Quest and Stacking is preparing to bring yet another original creation to the downloadable space. Where its predecessors traded in whimsical artistry, the latest game from Double Fine Productions promises balls-to-the-wall action. A third person shooter with customisable mechs and an arcade sensibility, Trenched may also feature elements of tower defence. READ MORE
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