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Halo 4 – Xbox 360
Halo has been one of the most successful video game franchises of all time. They put Microsoft’s Xbox on the map and played a large part in the rise, refinement, and popularity of online multiplayer gaming. The series continues to set and break records, and with Halo 5 on the way later this year, let’s take a look back at Halo 4 and see just where the series left off.
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Sidemeat – 3rd Slice
Television has come a long way in the last several years, with many critics and actors alike seeing the medium as more expressive and less limiting than film. While almost every major and cable network has had a success or two over the past 10 to 15 years, the trend began on premium channels who weren’t afraid to push the envelope. The Sopranos was one of the first of such shows to come along, yet I can’t help but wonder why it’s so often hailed as one of the greatest shows ever.
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Sidemeat – 2nd Slice
Lots of movies attempt to give time travel a try, so what not alternate realities? Coherence uses just this theoretical concept to hold together a simple but effective film, part thriller, part sci-fi.
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Sidemeat – 1st Slice
I’m not a huge fan of indie rock in general, though Strange Desire’s blend of layered electronica, sincere indie attitude, and a revitalized take on 80’s nu-wave all comes together in a magnificent way. This music may not be for everyone, but it’s sure to resonate strongly with those who enjoy the odd synergy that Bleacher has achieved.
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Halo: The Master Chief Collection – Xbox One
With Halo 5 on the way, Master Chief’s time in the spotlight may be coming to an end. To celebrate his involvement in this continuing story, Halo: The Master Chief Collection includes Halo 1, 2, 3, and 4 all on one disc for the Xbox One. More than just a compilation, it integrates all of the games and maps into a seamless experience. It also includes the Anniversary edition of the first Halo, an exclusive Anniversary edition of Halo 2, and loads of bonus content.
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How to Fix a Samsung Galaxy Tab 3
The Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 tablet has an unfortunate design flaw that renders it useless once the battery has discharged with the unit left on. Thankfully, there’s a pretty simple fix to this. If your Galaxy Tab 3 suddenly won’t turn on and is unresponsive when plugged in, this could be just the fix you need.
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Angry Birds Transformers – Android
Angry Birds Transformers attempts to bring a certain level of action-oriented gameplay to the table. In this latest installment, Rovio has morphed the “Angry Birds” themselves into anthropomorphic Transformers, trading in their slingshots for lasers when it comes to popping pigs
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Forza Horizon 2: Storm Island (DLC) – Xbox One
Storm Island is an expansion pack for available for Forza Horizon 2 that adds an entirely new island to the play area. Unlike the quiet towns and rolling countrysides of the main game, Storm Island serves up a harsh, uncompromising environment for fans of off-road racing. It may seem expensive at first glance, but the amount of additional content is well worth the $19.99 price tag!
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Xbox Live and PSN: Black Christmas
What better time to enjoy games than Christmas? No work, no school, and probably a few new games and/or consoles to play with, right? Not this year. 2014’s Christmas season has been blackened by Distributed Denial of Service attacks to Microsoft and Sony’s online gaming services. Nearly 48 hours later, issues continue to persist and result in severe downtime.
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Little Deviants – PS Vita
The PS Vita may not be getting much attention when it comes to the 8th generation, but it boasts some impressive features, including its back touch pad. The game Little Deviants fully explores these features, including front and rear touchscreens, tilt sensors, camera, microphone, and more!
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Forza Horizon 2 – Xbox One
Early adopters of the Xbox One are bound to remember the hyper-realism of launch title Forza Motorsport 5. Microsoft kicks it up a notch with the quasi-sequel Forza Horizon 2, a completely different take on high end and pumped up cars. Forza Horizon 2 offers up an open-world environment where the player is free to race, roam, and explore at his or her leisure. With a massive gameplay area, scores of racing events, and additional content available, this is a must-have for racing fans and those who can appreciate beautiful games with an eye for realism.
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Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker – Wii U
Captain Toad Treasure Tracker is a platformer/puzzle hybrid first introduced in Super Mario 3D Land – after almost 30 years, Toad finally gets his own game in the Mario universe! This game is full of amazing graphics, creative level design, and a fun new way to look at the platforming genre.
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Lego Batman 3: Beyond Gotham – PSV
Lego Batman 3: Beyond Gotham was recently released for a slew of consoles, including the Nintendo 3DS and Sony PS Vita. The differences between the 3DS and PSV versions are largely cosmetic, but it is interesting to take a look at the two side-by-side to accentuate the differences in just what these handhelds are capable of.
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The Console Race: At Year’s End
The 8th generation is fully underway now, so who’s in front? Who’s trailing? How badly? This article looks at some of the many factors potentially affecting sales figures and speculates what changes 2015 may bring.
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Lego Batman 3: Beyond Gotham – 3DS
Lego Batman 3: Beyond Gotham is the latest installment in perhaps the most successful sub-series of Lego video games. Although not quite as progressive as its sister game Lego Marvel Super Heroes (released in 2013), it’s still a great game that illustrates what’s best about these offbeat titles: simple fun, lighthearted action, and oodles of replay value. This review focuses specifically on the 3DS version, which seems to have undergone various changes from its console counterparts.
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