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TODAY AT 411MANIA.COM
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FULL CIRCLE NEWS
News about the upcoming Microsoft price drop, some E3 plans involving Halo, confirmed roster members for Smackdown vs Raw 2009, some free DLC for Rainbow Six Vegas 2, Soul Calibur on Xbox Live, pre-order goodies for our favorite weapon based fighting game, Rock Band news and Ninja Gaiden 2 is getting downloadable content! All of this and some HTML goodness to close out the week with The Full Circle!
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GAMES THAT DON'T NEED SEQUELSVideo games often put out sequels they don't need. Which games don't need anymore sequels? From Metal Gear Solid 4 to Halo, 411's Derek Robbins ranks the game franchises that no longer need sequels!
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STREET FIGHTER MOVIE: AWESOME?Street Fighter is widely regarded as one of the worst video game movies of all time. But is there actually something there that's worth it? Could it be that Street Fighter was actually...AWESOME?
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NEWS REPORTS
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The Full Circle: 360 News Report 07.04.08
(07.04.2008) - Joe Roche
Happy 232nd birthday United States of America. In this Fourth of July spectacular edition of The Full Circle we're closing out the week with our own brand of Microsoft inspired fireworks. We've got news about the upcoming Microsoft price drop, some E3 plans involving Halo, confirmed roster members for Smackdown vs Raw 2009, some free DLC for Rainbow Six Vegas 2, Soul Calibur on Xbox Live, pre-order goodies for our favorite weapon based fighting game, Rock Band news and Ninja Gaiden 2 is getting downloadable content. All of this and some HTML goodness to close out the week with The Full Circle.
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Nintendophiles 07.02.08
(07.02.2008) - Theo Fraser
This week’s Nintendophiles news report brings you news of the impressive Havok engine coming to the Wii, new Prince of Persia and Castlevania titles are announced (both with some surprising twists), the latest on Nintendo’s plans for a DVD-ready Wii, and a look at the highly anticipated C.O.R.E. FPS title on DS. All that and more awaits you inside!
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NEWS
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(07.03.2008) - Jacob Lopez
A developer at Infinityward explains
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(07.03.2008) - Jacob Lopez
Fireworks go BOOM!
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(07.03.2008) - Jacob Lopez
Free multiplayer map and more
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(07.03.2008) - Jacob Lopez
On sites like Steam, GameTap, Direct2Drive and Trygames
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(07.03.2008) - Jacob Lopez
RTS/FPS makes its way to stores later this year
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(07.03.2008) - Ramon Aranda
D.E. to help in the development of Bioshock for the PS3.
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(07.03.2008) - Ramon Aranda
PSP version "LA Remix" to release simultaneously.
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(07.03.2008) - Jacob Lopez
Some Dates and Info
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(07.02.2008) - Jacob Lopez
Midway's open world action title brings a taste of the high rollin' lifestyle
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(07.02.2008) - Jacob Lopez
Kinda Spiffy
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REVIEWS
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(07.04.2008) - Ramon Aranda
Does this latest offering to the sport of boxing offer a championship game or a journeyman effort? Read on and find out!
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(07.01.2008) - Ramon Aranda
London "Blox" come falling down, falling down, falling down!
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(07.01.2008) - Rod Oracheski
A new high-water mark for average games.
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(06.28.2008) - Chris Vicari
22 years later, we get this DS remake of a classic game.
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(06.26.2008) - Ty Huston
You are Jason Bourne. You don't know who you are. That doesn't really matter in this game.
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(06.25.2008) - John Curry
As much fun as you could have being a fat panda voiced by “Jack Black”.
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(06.24.2008) - John Curry
Could I get out of fighting in this war if I shot myself in the foot?
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(06.20.2008) - Ramon Aranda
Can this laser mouse from Steel Series enhance your playing ability?
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(06.17.2008) - Rod Oracheski
The gamma-powered monster is destroying the box office, but does the 'movie-inspired' game have the muscle to back its big-screen brother?
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(06.16.2008) - Mark Salmela
Enjoy your rest good soldier, I will never forget you.
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PREVIEWS
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(06.27.2008) - Joe Roche
Madden is often seen as the cream of the football video game crop, but I'm here to tell you that NCAA Football 09 is looking to challange the Tinactin pitch man for gridiron supremecy with their newest offering in the series, and I've got just two words for you: Online Dynasty.
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(06.27.2008) - Ty Huston
The franchise returns with a new developer and it's looking pumped up for an October release.
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(06.23.2008) - John Curry
Give us your poor, your tired, and a next generation Civilization.
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(06.06.2008) - John Curry
Sometimes there are some perks to being in the military.
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(06.05.2008) - Rod Oracheski
First Impressions: A pair of 411 writers tackle the land of Conan for a week and come away with some initial impressions of Funcom's latest MMO - Age of Conan: Hyborian Adventures.
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(06.02.2008) - Ramon Aranda
Put me in coach, I'm ready to play.....
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(05.30.2008) - Ramon Aranda
Hands-on: This puzzler will have you punching your walls, smiling, shouting out loud and having fun all at the same time.
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(05.27.2008) - Chris Evans
411's Chris Evans goes hands on with the PC demo for Race Driver GRID
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(05.21.2008) - Ramon Aranda
Hands-on: We rock out with our guitars out.
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(05.16.2008) - Ramon Aranda
Hands-on: We get a glimpse and some actual playtime with EA's Skate It.
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COLUMNS
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(07.04.2008) - Rod Oracheski
Sony's long-awaited Trophy System is here. Well...kind of.
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(07.04.2008) - Derek Robbins
In today's gaming market it seems that if a game is a sequel it will sell well...but if it's a new intelligent property not so much. So sequels from already established properties are rather important to the gaming industry. This week, the 10th Hour lists its top 10 games that don't need anymore sequels.
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(07.03.2008) - Owain J. Brimfield
Anyone fancy a trip to the Nth dimension?
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(07.03.2008) - Jordan Williams
Street Fighter is widely regarded as one of the worst video game movies of all time. But is there actually something there that's worth it? Could it be that Street Fighter was actually...AWESOME?
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(07.03.2008) - Chris Vicari
The Ultima series is the most famous and influential RPG series ever created. From the genius mind of Richard Garriot, we have the opportunity to explore the beautiful world of Sosaria along with the lands of Britannia.
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(07.02.2008) - Vincent Chiucchi
On this week's episode of The Hall of Shame, Vincent plays a game based on a popular sitcom...with DINOSAURS! Can he survive playing a crappy game? Tune in to find out!
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(07.01.2008) - Chris Evans
With Diablo III leading the news what else can Chris Evans throw into the PC Centric Extravaganza this week?
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(06.27.2008) - Derek Robbins
While you play as a hero, the villain of a game almost always drives the plot. They give you a purpose to play. So today, 411's Derek Robbins discusses which ten villains he deems to be the greatest.
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(06.27.2008) - Rod Oracheski
411's Rod Oracheski takes a look at those Achievements that come out of nowhere to take you by surprise.
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(06.26.2008) - John Curry
The Checkpoint looks at the flipside of its previously presented argument that any UFC or MMA game will not succeed and focuses on exactly why a MMA, namely the UFC, game can and will succeed.
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FEATURES
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(06.27.2008) - Ramon Aranda
The Lineage II development team talks to the clan leaders about the castle sieges and fortress battle systems.
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(06.09.2008) - Ramon Aranda
We talk to the developers along with Don King and Larry Holmes about 2K Sports' latest title.
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(05.29.2008) - Ramon Aranda
It's time once again to hop on the Wii Balance Board and get to sweating! Let's see how I did on day 2 with Wii Fit.
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(05.28.2008) - Ramon Aranda
Let's meet some newer contestants shall we?
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(05.27.2008) - Ramon Aranda
This is our first of a 5 part series where I get down with Nintendo's Wii Fit. I'll dissect the activities and update you on how things are coming along. Now come check out part 1!
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(05.22.2008) - Ramon Aranda
“Hutch” brings the Point of Interest (POI) perspective to redesigning the area of Magma Cavers.
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(05.19.2008) - Ramon Aranda
The Rushnik Mechanaught – Weapon Highlights – Battle Map: Dreadnaught.
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(05.17.2008) - Ramon Aranda
In the first of three features, we look at some of the contestants.
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(05.14.2008) - Mark Salmela
How many people do you know that can say they’ve defeated a walking nuclear tank? Well Solid Snake has, and in part 1 of a 5 part series, 411’s Mark Salmela takes a look back at the games that started a cultural phenomenon. This week find out about the original Metal Gear 1 and Metal Gear 2.
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(05.12.2008) - Ramon Aranda
This diary by the North American production team talks about the fun departure that Fantasy Isle represents for our hardcore Lineage II players.
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DOWNLOADABLE CONTENT
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(06.28.2008) - Dan Hirsch
Is the beefed up version of a free online flash game really worth the 800 Microsoft point price tag?
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(06.26.2008) - Mark Salmela
How does this futuristic combat racer hold up on the PSN? Find out in the full review.
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(06.24.2008) - Ramon Aranda
Another puzzler but with an addicting and entertaining premise.
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(06.16.2008) - John Curry
Damn humans are always getting all up in my extraterrestrial grill.
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(06.14.2008) - Jacob Lopez
Lost Winds is a simple action-platformer that just recently launched with WiiWare. The game is developed by Frontier Developments, the team behind Thrillville and RollerCoaster Tycoon. 411 is here to give you a little look at what is in store for gamers looking into what is possibly the most highly-anticipated WiiWare launch title out there.
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(06.12.2008) - Mark Salmela
Oh boy, it’s another top down shooter. Sadly, Time Pilot this is not.
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(05.27.2008) - Rod Oracheski
One of the best dual-stick shooters not named Geometry Wars gets a sequel!
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(05.26.2008) - John Curry
What happens when you mix one part Roulette, one part Craps, and one part Trivial Pursuit? You get a combination that will leave a bad taste in your mouth.
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(04.21.2008) - John Curry
Could there be any better way to spend 800 MS points than on Treasure Company Ltd.'s new Xbox Live Arcade download Ikaruga...I don't think so.
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(04.16.2008) - Chris Scott
Haven't I played this before?
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