ASK_Story said:

....uh, what was I saying again? I've lost my train of thought.

Gameloft has made this mobile phone game that looks a hell of a lot like Castlevania

SteelAttack said:

Foolz said:

Sounds like you're becoming senile like Steel.

Yeah, I feel like I've taken a different pathway regarding gaming in my life, one that does not involve Mario games (or platformers, for that matter) in a significant proportion.

I'm not ashamed, though. I've said before I wouldn't bat an eyelash if Mario games were to disappear forever, and it's the truth. They're not what gaming is to me anymore, and I'm perfectly cool with that.

And  I wouldn't bat an eyelash if you were to disappear forever, under the wheels of a bus and it's the truth.

I am not joking

Okay, I am.

CVG asked readers to name their top 50 360 games

1. Mass Effect 2
The incredibly cinematic sequel treated us to an engrossing universe with brilliant characters, while at the same time improving combat and providing another strong RPG adventure.
Read our Mass Effect 2.

2. Halo 3 ODST
Halo's epic third outing may have essentially been an upgrade of the hugely successful formula, but you guys love it for that and what an upgrade.
Read our Halo 3: ODST review.

3. Fallout 3
The wonderfully atmospheric and massive gameworld put Fallout 3 in a lot of gamers' top five lists. It's an incredibly immersive experience you'll desperately try to hang on to.
Read our Fallout 3 review.

4. Orange Box
You might consider this a gaming essential because of Half Life 2 or Portal or Team Fortress 2 ... We think we've made our point.
Read our Orange Box review.

5. Mass Effect
The RPG integrated a complicated story into a stunning world with unprecedented freedom.
Read our Mass Effect 2 review.

6. Left 4 Dead
There're only four levels and no single player, but somehow the wildly unpredictable and universally applauded co-op that is Left 4 Dead simply doesn't need anything else.
Read our Left 4 Dead review.

7. Fable II
Fixing the flaws of the first Fable, the charming world of Fable II captivated fans with thought provoking challenges and combat that was simple but satisfying.
Read our Fable II review.

8. Gears of War 2
One of the most action packed action games of 2008 with a sophisticated story, expanded multiplayer and stunning visuals.
Read our Gears of War 2 review

9. Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare
The genre defining FPS that is yet to be beaten. The single player was packed full of action and set pieces while the multiplayer set the bar for online gaming
Read our Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare review

10. GTA IV
The GTA experience was revamped in every way with impressive visuals, an eclectic city and a chaotic multiplayer to create the ultimate sandbox title.
Read our GTA IV review




11. Dead Rising
By successfully blending slapstick humour and massively gory zombie action, Dead Rising creates a tremendously fun adventure where almost anything can be used as a weapon.
Read our Dead Rising review.

12. Gears of War
The refined shooter had intense gameplay, tremendous variety and a cover system that's become the point of comparison for all others. This is where it all kicked off.
Read our Gears of War review

13. Rainbow Six Vegas Vegas saw the Rainbow Six series return to form with stellar graphics and solid, polished gameplay.
Read our Rainbow Six Vegas review

14. Crackdown
One of the only free-roaming games that could hold a candle to the GTA series, Crackdown's beautifully designed city was perhaps even more impressive than what the original Sultan of sandbox was offering.
Read our Crackdown review

15. Batman Arkham Asylum
Not only the ultimate Batman and venture but the best superhero game by far. Dark, gritty and authentic, Arkham Asylum surprised everyone.
Read our Batman Arkham Asylum review.

16. Assassin's Creed 2
The sequel blew its predecessor out of the water in every way possible, building on the already impressive engine with a better story and much more variety.
Read our Assassin's Creed 2 review

17. Forza Motorsport 3
The hardcore racer that everyone could get their head around thanks to its intuitive nature and brilliant car handling. It didn't look bad either.
Read our Forza Mortorsport 3 review

18. Bioshock
The world of Rapture had everyone hooked and Bioshock's unique take on the FPS raised the bar as a deeply atmospheric shooter.
Read our Bioshock review

19. Oblivion
Still considered the definitive RPG, Oblivion its massive world set it up as one of the strongest contributors to the next gen.
Read our Oblivion review

20. Shadow Complex
Considered a next gen version of Metroid, Shadow Complex had a lot to live up to as a mere XBLA game. But with stunning visuals and a rich adventure at its centre, it pulled it off.
Read our Shadow Complex Review

21. Dead Space
Dark and atmospheric, disgusting but mesmerising, Dead Space kicked off a new series that now has a highly anticipated sequel on the horizon.
Read our Dead Space review

22. Left 4 Dead 2
Continuing the road lay down by its predecessor only with more of everything: More zombies, more blood, more insane ways to mane.
Read our Left 4 Dead 2 review

23. Burnout Paradise
Break-neck speeds, killer crashes and a massive world that was built for racing makes this a thrilling experience perfectly executed.
Read our Burnout Paradise review

24. Condemned
Brutal and often horrific, Condemned may have fallen short in some areas but its perfectly paced levels and excellent use of light and sound created a fearsome effect.
Read our Condemned: Criminal Origins review

25. Bayonetta
The epic, if slightly ridiculous, Devil May Cry look-alike brought big action and incredible fun with its tongue firmly in its cheek.
Read ourBayonetta review

26. Ghost Recon Advanced Warfare
With brilliant AI, amazing visuals and some really enthralling maps, GRAW brought a new slant and new quality to the FPS
Read our Ghost Recon Advanced Warfare review

27. Super Street Fighter IV
Street Fighter is the definitive fighter and with more characters and more stages, SSFIV is best only better.
Read ourSuper Street Fighter IV review

28. Lost Odyssey
Lost Odyssey had flashes of amazing but that was enough to put it ahead of the genre defining Final Fantasy for some of you guys.
Read our Lost Odyssey review

29. Trials HD
The dirt biking XBLA game brought an impressive physics system to the table, which made for an addictive next gen version of an old formula.
Read our Trials HD review

30. Battlefield Bad Company 2
The first FPS to knock Modern Warfare off the top spot in a lot of peoples' minds, as far as multiplayer was concerned anyway.
Read our Battlefield Bad Company 2 review

31. Splinter Cell Conviction
Ok so it was a bit on the short side, but Conviction took the Splinter Cell series in a new a slightly new direction that was both refreshing and exciting. What's not to like?
Read ourSplinter Cell Conviction review

32. Banjo Kazueee: Nuts and Bolts
Banjo Kazuee: Nuts and Bolts brought us a gorgeous shot of nostalgia with welcome connectivity to XBL.
Read ourBanjo Kazuee: Nuts and Bolts review

33. Viva Pinata: Trouble in Paradise?
Cute and compelling if a little repetitive in places.
Read ourViva Pinata: Trouble in Paradise review

34. Dragon Age: Origins
A superb RPG, which was vast, vivid and detailed beyond belief.
Read our Dragon Age: Origins review


35. Resonance of Fate
The gigantic RPG experience had a great strategic battle and overlord systems, even if it was a little on the tough side.
Read our Resonance of Fate review

36. Ghost Recon Advanced Warfare 2
A bit shorter than we would have liked but GRAW2 has Clancy's name on it and it fully deserves to carry that seal of approval and has an excellent multiplayer to get stuck into anway.
Read our Ghost Recon Advanced Warfare 2 review.

37. FIFA 10
Arguably (literally) the best football sim to grace the world to date. 360 dribbling and a whole new physics system made the beautiful game even more attractive.
Read our FIFA 10 review

38. Pro Evolution Soccer 2010
The other half of the argument about the greatest football sim ever. PES frantic action provides more edge of the seat moments.
Read our Pro Evolution Soccer 6 review

39. The Darkness
Sure The Darkness had its problems but with a great story and even better visuals, you guys felt it had to feature in your Top 50 list.
Read our The Darkness review

40. Borderlands
Entertaining, a little bit crazy and absolutely jam packed full of options, this shooter RPG is one like no other.
Read our Borderlands review

41. Condemned 2
Great visuals, tough hand to hand combat and really really creepy.
Read our Condemned 2 review

42. Battlefield: Bad Company
The original Battlefield gave us a solid campaign and multiplayer experience and provided a worthy alternative to COD4.
Read our Battlefield: Bad Company review

43. Project Gotham Racing 4
Offering bikes, weather effects, stunning looks and great gameplay online and off, PGR4 is one of the definitive racing games of the generation.
Read our Project Gotham Racing 4 review

44. Modern Warfare 2
Even though there are many who felt Modern Warfare 2 never quite reached the heights of the original, it still managed to create queues at midnight and is considered to have continued the award winning series.
Read our Modern Warfare 2 review

45. Hitman: Bloodymoney
The best of the contract killing series so far has left us wanting a sequel since we put the pad down. Still no sign of one though (sad face).
Read our Hitman: Bloodmoney review.

46. Peggle
Fun and challenging, Peggle provided arcade satisfaction to an addictive degree.
Read our Peggle review

47. Ikaruga
The top down shooter is a rare thing these days, but if you're clinging on to the genre then Ikaruga is for you. It's vertical shooting at its best with a difficulty curve steeper than the leaning tower of Pisa.
Read our Ikaruga review

48. Skate
The original Skate knocked Tony Hawk well and truly off his board, with sequels being little more than updates, neither of them have been able to have such a game changing impact.
Read our Skate review

49. Red Faction Guerrilla
Incredibly smashy smashy equals incredibly fun. Guerilla provided one of the best open worlds on 360
Read our Red Faction Guerrilla

50. Guitar Hero 5
One for the musicians out there. Great features make Guitar Hero 5 arguably the best band party game out there.
Read our Guitar Hero 5 review.

Sony’s unannounced PSP successor will launch in 2011, according to “multiple British sources”.

One told VG247 that the handheld is based on a powerful four-core Cell CPU (PS3 runs on an eight-core version) and that it’s expected to be revealed at Gamescom or Tokyo Game Show later this year. Contrary to one report last week, it’s “99 per cent” certain it isn’t being lined up for an E3 unveiling next month.

PSP2 non-disclosure agreements have apparently been in place at publishers and developers for months, with games already being made for “finished units” in the UK.

The system is said to feature a touch-screen but also retain the physical PlayStation buttons.

One source told the site that they would be “amazed” if the device supported any kind of physical media, noting that it “could” be 3G-enabled, as opposed to the Wi-Fi-only PSPgo.

Around the time of the UMD-free PSPgo’s announcement last summer Sony stressed that it intended to support “a shared strategy” between physical media and downloadable content.

Outside of Japan - where the system has consistently featured at the bottom of the weekly hardware sales rankings - PSPgo sales figures have been hard to come by, but the device is widely assumed to have underperformed, suggesting it could be a risk for Sony to shun physical media support again.

Developer talk on the Tokyo Game Show floor in September 2009 was of the handheld's next iteration, PSP-4000, which it was claimed would support Sony's proprietary UMD format upon launch in 2010.

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DM: Absolutely. My Google search history is eclectic, horrific and embarrassing all at once. If my ISP are snooping on me, they’re presumably pretty concerned about my well-being. There was one image that stands out, of a man who had a hole right through his willy because of something he’d picked up. Right through! You could see right through to the floor! Andy, the artist, was constantly getting sent stuff he desperately didn’t want to look at. Blisters in all sorts of places. Things that ooze and seep. Things that has gone wholly inappropriate and unusual colours. Nasty stuff.

Archangel3371 said:

I think it could do it since it has two platforms to do it on plus you have the pedigree and marketing behind it.

Hopefully it will. I love westerns too much to see this game go unnoticed.