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Jon Rana

A trim chap who is alarmingly adept with a pack of cards. Oh and he greatly enjoys writing about lots of different things...including monkeys...and various varieties of cheeses.

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Media Molecule Moving Away From LittleBigPlanet

The understated talents behind both LittleBigPlanet games and all its related colourful wackiness might be drafting together ideas for an entirely new game IP. Speaking to Edge, executive producer Siobhan Reddy hinted that “We’re stepping away from LittleBigPlanet to focus on some new ideas”.

Modern Warfare 3 Has A New Killstreak Recipe

According to a recent slip from Robert Bowling of Infinity Ward, Call Of Duty fans worldwide can expect a new angle on the popular/unpopular killstreak system currently in place- and being mimicked by countless other titles. Via the noisy place that is Twitter, Mr Bowling said: “We changed the entire way the killstreak system works. I can’t go into detail yet, but I will share when I can”.

Mortal Kombat Kenshi DLC Dated And Given Trailer

The next downloadable kombatant; Kenshi, has today been given his very own trailer of fists, pained expressions, blood, and colorful ass kicking. The deadly fighter will be on sale on July 5th for Xbox 360 and PS3 players.

Call of Duty: Black Ops Annihilation Map Pack Out Today

Treyarch’s latest DLC package has launched today exclusively for Xbox 360 owners. The unimaginatively named toy box of virtual content contains 5 brand new multiplayer maps, 1 of which is an entirely new zombie level. Many people argue that the zombie maps are the real selling point for most of Treyarch’s DLC, so I guess it’s just tough luck for us zombie slayers that Activision are determined to sell them to us one at a time.

The IP Shack #8: 3 Ways Online Multiplayer Might Have Ruined Your Gaming

Now hopefully you didn’t take that headline too literally because most of us actually do rather enjoy a spot of internet ‘noob’ butchering. That being said, the underlying point is a serious one and this isn’t the first time we’ve flagged this up as a discussion point.

PS3 Hacker Geohot Is Now A Facebook Employee

According to various rumours and trustworthy sources, the infamous PS3 code cracking cyber titan George Hotz has now enrolled into the world’s biggest social network. Apparently Mr. Hotz has just started working for Facebook alongside fellow hacking talent Joshua Hill.

Google Prepares to Step Up To The Gaming Table?

A recently updated job post by Google reveals that the internet giant is seeking out a project manager of some sort to drive ‘Google’s gaming strategy’, and take the reins on some new platform we assume they plan to release in the future.

The Mute Button And The Multiplayer ‘Morons’

It’s interesting to consider what kind of effect a gaming headset has on the multiplayer experience, to actually step back and reflect on how essential the online microphone is to gaming. With millions of people all over the world plugging themselves in every day to exchange exhilarating moments of fierce competition and oddly rewarding teamwork, it’s something many of us will have thought about.

Gaming’s Most Iconic Character Costumes

The videogame landscape is always shifting and morphing in desperate attempts to keep up with our ever evolving and subjective tastes, always striving to make the competition on the other side of valley sweat. And the only things that tend to remain consistent through all the experimentation (successful and unsuccessful) are the killer image-conscious protagonists of our gaming fables. Our most iconic videogame characters.

Duke Nukem Voice Actor Scorns Bad Reviews

Following the worldwide critical reaction of utter disappointment to Duke Nukem Forever, the gentleman who provided that signature exaggerated action man voice that is the Duke’s has snapped back at reviewers who spoke ill of the decade in development Duke Nukem: Forever.