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'F1 2014' Review on PlayStation 3: Take the Pole Position

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‘F1 2014’ Review on PlayStation 3: Take the Pole Position

As time marches on another F1 racing season approaches (the 66th beginning on March 15 in Australia), so take the pole position to relive the 65th 2014 Formula One season with Codemasters’ racing simulation game F1 2014, which is widely available now at a reduced price. The Hype The 2014 FORMULA ONE season has seen the most seismic rule changes in the sport’s 60 year history, including new turbocharged power units and new aerodynamics, which combine to place more emphasis on racing skill and control in cars with more explosive power delivery but less downforce than previous seasons. All but two…

Two Unique 'Titan' and 'Iron' 3DS Games Release in eShop

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Two Unique ‘Titan’ and ‘Iron’ 3DS Games Release in eShop

The arcade shooters Titan Attacks! and IronFall: Invasion invade the world in Nintendo eShop for hours of fun action-shooting gameplay on the Nintendo 3DS. The one-player action-adventure shooter Titan Attacks! has 5 unique worlds and 100 levels and costs $9.99. Previously released versions on PlayStation 3, PC, PlayStation 4 and PlayStation Vita. See description below from publisher Curve Digital and developer Carbon / Puppygames. As the last surviving tank commander on Earth, single-handedly turn back the evil invading alien army, drive back the Titans across the Solar System, and defeat them on their homeworld. Titan Attacks has the same easy-to-learn…

So What's Up with '#TheDress'?

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So What’s Up with ‘#TheDress’?

The recent #TheDress sensation has created a common thread (and a viral one) among worldwide citizens by posing an intriguing question – How can so many people view the same object in different ways? Color theorists everywhere debate is it black and blue?…or gold and white? …or brown and blue?!? First, the subject of this whole phenomenon is based on a photo, not a video, so there are immediate questions of lighting, overexposure, the device it’s being viewed on, etc. It was originally posted by 21-year-old singer Caitlin McNeill from the tiny Scottish island of Colonsay with the comment “guys please…

Parks & Recreation Ends...but the Laughs Continue

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Parks & Recreation Ends…but the Laughs Continue

The comedy/satire television show Parks and Recreation shot in ‘mockumentary-style’ aired their final episode after seven seasons on NBC, but fans can get plenty more thanks to streaming media options and home video. This unique fan favorite piled on great comedy and community morals to create some memorable television, which lives on through diehard fans.

Lara Croft's Gear in the Upcoming 'Rise of the Tomb Raider' Game

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Lara Croft’s Gear in the Upcoming ‘Rise of the Tomb Raider’ Game

The next Tomb Raider action adventure game releasing later this year has the famous survivalist/heroine Lara Croft geared up to win against nature and enemies. Rise of the Tomb Raider, Announced at last year’s Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3), this upcoming sequel to the 2013 reboot Tomb Raider game where Camilla Luddington returns as the voice and body model of the famous Lara Croft. Lara teams up with Jonah Maiava in the Siberian mountains to investigate an ancient city built by the Grand Prince of Vladimir in the 13th century. In her first adventure, Lara Croft was forged into a true survivor, but she glimpsed a…

The Order: 1886 Releases Exclusively on PlayStation 4

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The Order: 1886 Releases Exclusively on PlayStation 4

The Order: 1886 has revealed itself as a the PlayStation 4 exclusive as a single-player, third person shooter game that takes place during an alternative time in history in a Victorian-era London, England with familiar identifying elements including King Arthur’s Knights of the Round Table.

Kingdom Hearts HD 2.5 ReMIX Review on PlayStation 3

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Kingdom Hearts HD 2.5 ReMIX Review on PlayStation 3

Before Kingdom Hearts 3 releases, players can revisit the popular gaming series in this latest “ReMIX”, which was preceded by the successful Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5 ReMIX. Players get includes Kingdom Hearts II Final Mix, Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep Final Mix, and Kingdom Hearts Re:coded.