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Moneymaker: Tips And Tricks You Can Take To The Bank
There is no denying that our nation’s economy has seen better days. Even with gas prices back to a reasonable rate, all of us are feeling the crunch – especially with the holiday season in full swing. What better way to chase away economic blues than to escape to a virtual world with a thriving marketplace ready for the taking? Read on for our tips and tricks on how to earn yourself a plethora of gold, bells, chocolate coins and caps in four of the year’s most addicting titles.
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The Super Smash Bros. World
All that practice can finally be tested as you arrive at the tournament. Five or more retractable tables are sporadically, yet strategically, set up amid two rooms just big enough to hold maybe 15 people. Somehow more than 20 are squeezed in. Two TV’s are planted on each table, more if there’s room, and each screen gets four chairs – three just doesn’t make sense. Resonating your ears are the clicking and clacking of buttons followed by an occasional shout.
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Mystery Case Files Evolving Out Of The Core Spotlight
Since 2005, Big Fish Games has forged a lucrative niche in the casual-games marketplace with a series of successful hidden-object games. In the beginning, with Mystery Case Files: Huntsville, players were tasked with finding lists of doodads tucked away in a crammed scene. There were a few puzzle elements back then, but the games were essentially computerized versions of the I Spy books.
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Teamwork: Top Teams In Gaming History
Mario and Luigi are so cliché, although we admit that when you think of the top teams in gaming history, the plumber partners pop up first. But trust us, when it comes to the most dynamic, engaging, humorous or bizarre teams in gaming history, we hold high standards. Whether the teams below are bonded by a joint goal, for tactical purposes or in friendship, the games they inhabit wouldn’t be the same without the pairing or group of individuals.
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Becoming Lara: We Talk To Alison Carroll About Her New Role
When Alison Carroll was officially introduced as the new face of Lara Croft back in August, her image spread across the Web and mainstream media like wildfire. Now, months after her debut, we had the chance to talk to the former receptionist about her ongoing role as the most iconic female gaming character in history.
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Stoked Hands-On Preview
If you haven’t guessed, it’s December and snowboard season is upon us, and the now biggest snow sport in the world will once again dominate our mountains and slopes.
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Tecmo’s Rygar Comes To The Wii
Being that Tecmo’s Rygar: The Battle of Argus is a remake of the moderately-acclaimed Rygar: The Legendary Adventure first seen on PlayStation 2, some might be thinking, “Oh boy, here’s comes another cheap port for the Wii, complete with dated graphics and gimmicky Wii remote swinging!”
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RE: Chain Of Memories: From The GBA to the PS2
In 2004, Square Enix released Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories for the GBA. The title capitalized on the frenzy surrounding Kingdom Hearts, and was heralded for its innovative battle system and impressive handheld graphics.
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Chrono Trigger
Chrono Trigger hasn’t changed much since it was first released for the SNES in 1995, but it’s a true classic, and playing it should be a government-mandated rite of passage for any role-playing fan.
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Skate It
Skate's use of analog sticks felt so familiar to players that it quickly seemed like it was the way it should have been done all along. Skate It crafts a Wii control scheme just as natural.
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Shaun White Snowboarding: Road Trip
Shaun White does just enough to capture the attention of a gamer looking to carve and pull off tricks with a minimal amount of fuss. Beyond that, however, the game misses an opportunity to expand our experience with the sport.
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NCAA Basketball 09
NCAA Basketball 09 may not offer the wealth of options or polished gameplay of its former competition, but it’s still a decent baller worthy of a look from hardcore college hoops fans.
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Mortal Kombat vs. DC Universe
The violence may be slightly toned down, and a lot of the blood and gore is gone, but the superheroes aren’t pulling any punches and the action remains unquestionably Mortal Kombat.
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Game Informer Unlimited #65
When the first Uncharted hit the PlayStation 3, it was a perfect fit. Now developer Naughty Dog is hard at work on the sequel Uncharted 2: Among Thieves. Following the expeditions of Marc Polo, Nathan Drake is back if we’ve learned anything from him before, trouble is not far behind.
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