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The 10th Hour 11.20.09: Top Action Role Playing Games   (11.20.2009)  - Adam Larck

From Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic and Diablo II to Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion and Kingdom Hearts, 411's Adam Larck ranks his Top 10 Action RPGs in the latest edition of The 10th Hour! See which games made the list and why by checking out the full article!
Working Title 11.20.09: Working Fodder - Zombies   (11.20.2009)  - Jordan Williams

Cannon fodder comes in many shapes and sizes when it comes to video games. But no one has ever really looked at why we have so much of it. It's about time we take a look at the various forms of cannon fodder we have with the current flavor of the generation. Zombies.
Achievement Unlocked 11.19.09: Milk Magnet   (11.19.2009)  - Rod Oracheski

Can Activision avoid milking Call of Duty into the same decline the music game genre is in? Plus some HD video of Modern Warfare 2 multiplayer, including the latest 411 outing! Can Ramon get a kill this time?
411 Games Top 5 11.19.09: Week 38 - Top Nintendo 64 Games   (11.19.2009)  - Todd Vote

Nintendo 64 is on tap this week as the 411 games staff breaks down our favorites from the last of the cartridge generation. Where will Goldeneye, Mario 64, and No Mercy fit in? Could Toddo possibly do a list without a Mortal Kombat game? You'll just have to come in to find out.
Retronomicon 11.18.09: Metal Gear Solid   (11.18.2009)  - Lee Price

This week the Retronomicon slips into a sweet body hugging stealth suit to take out a group of strange soldiers intent on leading the world into a state of permanent warfare. So whip on a bandanna and hide underneath a box as this week the Retronomicon looks at Metal Gear Solid.
Three Player Co-Op 11.17.09: New IP, Music Genre Decline, and Modern Controversy   (11.17.2009)  - Rod Oracheski

What's the proper mix of new IP and existing franchises? Can the music genre be saved? Is the controversial scene in Modern Warfare 2 a disaster, dud, or delight? The 411 staff discusses these topics and more in the latest edition of Three Player Co-Op!
411 Games Fact or Fiction 11.16.09: New Super Mario Bros. Sales, God of War, Guitar Hero 3, More   (11.16.2009)  - Adam Larck

Can New Super Mario Bros. Wii outsell Modern Warfare 2? Will you buy the God of War Collection? Was Guitar Hero 3 the best in the series? 411’s Ramon Aranda and Adam Larck take on these questions and more in this week’s 411 Fact or Fiction: Games!
Living LIVE 11.16.09: Issue No. 47 - NBA Unrivaled, 0D Beat Drop, Lemonade Ltd, More   (11.16.2009)  - Trace Aber

Featuring reviews of all the latest Xbox LIVE Arcade and Indie Games, including NBA Unrivaled, 0D Beat Drop, Lemonade Ltd and more!
The 10th Hour 11.13.09: Top Turn-Based RPGs   (11.13.2009)  - Adam Larck

From the Final Fantasy series and more, see what Adam Larck's top turn-based RPGs are inside.
411 Games Top 5 11.12.09: Week 37 - Top Open World Games   (11.12.2009)  - Todd Vote

This week Toddo returns to the Top 5 as we discuss our favorite open world games. Everything from Assassin's Creed to Grand Theft Auto. Come on in, we've got you covered.
Achievement Unlocked 11.12.09: Modern Warfare 2 Rules The Week   (11.12.2009)  - Rod Oracheski

It's all about Modern Warfare 2 (including HD video) and Dragon Age: Origins in this week's Achievement Unlocked. Plus a look at EA's financial struggles and the layoffs that might start to reverse that decline, Ken Kutaragi's new company, and Natal leaks reveal details, this week in The Business.
Leveled Up 11.12.09: It's Okay to Wait   (11.12.2009)  - Joshua Richey

Gaming in the recession is totally FTW.
Retronomicon 11.11.09: Pokémon Red/Blue   (11.11.2009)  - Lee Price

The Retronomicon hops from one gaming phenomenon to another as the cars are swapped for unholy little creatures with enough power to enslave humanity a 1000 times over if they felt like it. Instead see what it's like when these little beasties are subservient to your every whim as this week the Retronomicon looks at Pokémon.
Three Player Co-Op 11.10.09: Modern Warfare 2, Halo Waypoint, A Cheaper Xbox, More   (11.10.2009)  - Rod Oracheski

How excited are you for Modern Warfare 2? What are your thoughts on Halo Waypoint? How crazy are 360 pirates? Can Nintendo get the Wii back on track? Is a $99 Xbox 360 the answer for Microsoft? The 411 staff discusses these topics and more in the latest edition of Three Player Co-Op!
411 Games Fact or Fiction 11.09.09 : EA MMA, Smackdown vs. RAW, Starcraft II, DS Follow Up, More   (11.09.2009)  - Ramon Aranda

Should the WWE Smackdown vs. RAW controls be revamped? Will EA MMA be as good as UFC Undisputed? Will Starcraft II be the most played game online when it releases? What would you prefer from a DS follow up? 411’s Chris Lansdell and Ty Huston debate these topics and more in the latest edition of 411 Fact or Fiction: Games!
Living LIVE 11.09.09: Issue No. 46 - Antigrav Racing Championship, Squid Yes! Not So Octopus, Space Milkman, Mirror, Head Shot 2, More   (11.09.2009)  - Trace Aber

Featuring reviews of Squid Yes! Not So Octopus, Space Milkman, Mirror, Head Shot 2, and five other community games!
The 10th Hour 11.06.09: Arcade Games   (11.06.2009)  - Adam Larck

From fighters to pinball and everything in between, see what 411’s Adam Larck likes to play at the arcade inside.
Working Title 11.06.09: Working Appreciation - Badasses   (11.06.2009)  - Jordan Williams

It's simple. Everyone loves a badass. Although they are far too many of them who act exactly the same, there are some lesser known ones that people might not know of. So who makes the list? Read...or I'll shoot you.
The 411 Games Top 5 11.05.09: Week 36 – Top Sega CD Games   (11.05.2009)  - Mark Salmela

Christmas comes early for one writer in particular. This week the 411 staff or at least those brave enough to participate take a look at the greatest games to come out of the Sega CD. Yeah, it was bound to happen eventually.
Retronomicon 11.04.09: Grand Theft Auto   (11.04.2009)  - Lee Price

This week the Retronomicon hops into a stolen car and enters a top down vehicular playground, custom built for devastation and destruction. So come ride shotgun as 411's Lee Price evades the cops to bring you Grand Theft Auto.
Leveled Up 11.04.09: Motion Sickness   (11.04.2009)  - Joshua Richey

Is motion control here to stay or a gimmick that'll fade away? We'll find out this time next year.
B3yond the Report 11.03.09: God of War 3, Aliens vs Predator and Gran Turismo 5   (11.03.2009)  - Jon Seddon

Hands on with AvP, God of War 3, DJ Hero and Ratchet and Clank as well as Gran Turismo 5 rumors and a report from the Golden Joysticks from London, England
411 Games Fact or Fiction 11.02.09: Aladdin, M-Rated Wii Games, Eternal Darkness 2, More   (11.02.2009)  - Ramon Aranda

Is Aladdin one of the best movie-based games ever? Should there be an Eternal Darkness 2? Do M-rated titles have a home on the Wii? Is 3-D gaming enjoyable? 411's Todd Vote and Jeffrey Harris debate these topics and more in the latest edition of 411 Games Fact or Fiction!
Living LIVE 11.01.09: Issue No. 45 - Rainbow Islands: Towering Adventure, Inferno Pool, Frequency, More   (11.02.2009)  - Trace Aber

Featuring reviews of Rainbow Islands: Towering Adventure, Inferno Pool, omg cats game@#, Guns Loaded, Tiger Storm and one of the best indie platformers in a long time - Frequency. Check it all out inside!
The 10th Hour 10.31.09: Top 10 Resident Evil Monsters   (10.31.2009)  - Derek Robbins

We know Resident Evil has spawned some creepy monsters, but which are the creepiest of them all? From Cerberus the Zombie Dog and Las Plagas to straight up Zombies and William Birkin, 411's Derek Robbins ranks his Top 10 Resident Evil Monsters in the latest edition of The 10th Hour!
Working Title 10.30.09: Working Apocalypse - 2012: The Year Gaming Will Die   (10.30.2009)  - Jordan Williams

2012! Sure the Mayan's think the world is going to end...but they were right about gaming, too! Three reasons why gaming will DIE in 2012!
411 Games Top 5 10.29.09: Week 35 - Top Horror Games   (10.29.2009)  - Todd Vote

Our Halloween celebration concludes with a look at our favorite horror themed games. From Resident Evil to Silent Hill, all the way to... Shining Force? See how it all comes together inside.
Achievement Unlocked 10.29.09: Forza, Borderlands, and Smackdown Versus Raw 2010   (10.29.2009)  - Rod Oracheski

411's Rod Oracheski takes a look at three of the biggest recent releases: Borderlands, Forza Motorsports 3, and Smackdown Versus Raw 2010.
Retronomicon 10.28.09: Aladdin   (10.28.2009)  - Lee Price

This week the Retronomicon ventures into the bright and shiny world of Disney with a look at one of the best movie-based games to ever be released on a home console. So hop onto your magic carpet and join 411's Lee Price as he takes a look at Aladdin.
Leveled Up 10.28.09: Future 360 Update Suggestions   (10.28.2009)  - Joshua Richey

Did we really need a Twitter app for the 360? In this edition of Leveled Up, we'll take a look at some features that would have been more useful than the ones planned for the latest Xbox update.
Four Player Co-Op 10.26.09: Blu Ray, Burn While U Wait, and Buyer Rewards   (10.27.2009)  - Rod Oracheski

Is Left 4 Dead 2 on your "must play" list? Would you be on board with another Elder Scrolls game? Does the 360 need Blu Ray? Does having a game created while you wait appeal to you? Should consoles have buyer reward programs? 411's Todd Vote, Sean Garmer, Ramon Aranda, and Rod Oracheski tackle these questions and more in this week's Four Player Co-Op!
411 Games Fact or Fiction 10.26.09: MAG, Modern Warfare 2, XBLA/PSN, More   (10.26.2009)  - Ramon Aranda

Is Xbox Live still a better system than the PlayStation Network? Will MAG prove to be a popular game? Are RTS games better on the PC or console? Would Blu-ray support on the Xbox 360 be pointless? 411's Trace Aber and Joshua Richey debate these topics and more in the latest edition of 411 Games Fact or Fiction!
Living LIVE 10.26.09: Issue No. 44   (10.26.2009)  - Trace Aber

Featuring in-depth reviews of Panzer General, Tower Bloxx Defense, Night of Doom, LOL Runner, Caracophony, Crate Expectations, and Arkedo Series - 02 SWAP!
The 10th Hour 10.23.09: Top 10 Mario Characters   (10.23.2009)  - Derek Robbins

It's no secret that the Mario franchise has had some great characters, and in this 10th Hour, we celebrate the best of the best. From Luigi and Wario to Bowser and of course, Mario himself, 411's Derek Robbins ranks his 10 favorite Mario characters this week in the 10th Hour!
Working Title 10.23.09: Working Appreciation - Wussies   (10.23.2009)  - Jordan Williams

Just like every group has its douchebag, every group also has its coward. But who are some of the best wussy-assed cowards in the biz? I'll give you a hint, if you play a harp...you're a wuss.
411 Games Top 5 10.22.09: Week 34 - Best Villains   (10.22.2009)  - Todd Vote

From Bowser and the Pac-Man ghosts to Psycho Mantis, Ares, and others, 411's Game Staffers rank their Top Game Villains! See which bad guys made the lists and why by checking out the latest edition of the 411 Games Top 5!
Achievement Unlocked 10.22.09: Franchise Management   (10.22.2009)  - Rod Oracheski

This week in Achievement Unlocked, 411's Rod Oracheski looks at franchises and how they sometimes just don't work out the way people expect, while The Business handles Natal's growing dev support, Civilization on Facebook, and Wii gamers failing the Dead Space test. Plus HD video from the Borderlands in HD Unlocked!
Retronomicon 10.21.09: Star Fox   (10.21.2009)  - Lee Price

This week the Retronomicon drops the silenced pistols and takes to the skies once again. Only this time the helicopter is left behind in favor of something a little bit more nippy. Join 411's Lee Price as he takes a ride in a jet fighter with Star Fox.
Four Player Co-Op 10.20.09: Motion Control, SKUs, Shills, and Smashing   (10.20.2009)  - Rod Oracheski

Which motion control scheme holds the most interest? Have we seen enough retail SKUs yet? Are forum shills the lowest form of advertising? How will your TV meet its demise? 411 staffers discuss these topics and more in the latest edition of Four Player Co-Op!
Game Improvements 10.20.09: Prototype   (10.20.2009)  - Chris Lansdell

We go back to the drawing board on Activision's shapeshifting slasher!
411 Games Fact or Fiction 10.19.09: The Simpsons Arcade, WWE Smackdown vs. RAW 2010, DSi Update, More   (10.19.2009)  - Ramon Aranda

Would you buy The Simpsons Arcade game if it was re-released? Will the best game of the holiday season be an Xbox 360 exclusive? Are you a fan of iPhone gaming? Find out what Sean Garmer and Todd Vote think in this week's edition of Fact or Fiction.
Living LIVE 10.19.09: Issue No. 43   (10.19.2009)  - Trace Aber

Featuring reviews of Sam and Max Beyond Time and Space, Axel and Pixel, Hammerball, IncaBlocks, and Powa Volley!
The 10th Hour 10.16.09: Top 10 Sonic Games   (10.16.2009)  - Derek Robbins

It's no secret that Sonic has been in a rut for some time, but this 10th Hour celebrates the best of Sonic. From Sonic Heroes and Sonic the Hedgehog to Sonic Adventure 2 and Sonic & Knuckles, 411's Derek Robbins ranks his 10 favorite Sonic games this week in the 10th Hour!
411 Games Top 5 10.15.09: Week 33 - Top Playstation Games *Updated*   (10.15.2009)  - Todd Vote

Playstation games are up this week. The staff breaks down our favorites from the original Sony monster. Everything from Metal Gear Solid to Resident Evil 2. Come in to see if your favorites made our lists. Now with more list!
Achievement Unlocked 10.15.09: Left 4 Dead 2's List   (10.15.2009)  - Rod Oracheski

This week on Achievement Unlocked, 411's Rod Oracheski takes a look at the recently revealed Achievement list for Valve's Left 4 Dead 2. Does Valve still have the magic touch? Plus a look at the 12-Achievement list cap on XBLA games with Call of Duty and Brütal Legend impressions and video!
Retronomicon 10.14.09: Goldeneye 007   (10.14.2009)  - Lee Price

The Retronomicon takes a stealthy step into First Person Shooter territory this week with a game that many still regard as the greatest of all time. So whip out the Walther PPK and get ready to chase done a rogue agent as this week the Retronomicon looks at Goldeneye 007.
Four Player Co-Op 10.13.09: Halo's Future, 5th Cell Goes XBLA, MMOs On Consoles, and NVIDIA's Last Video Cards?   (10.13.2009)  - Rod Oracheski

Is the six year Halo plan a positive thing or over saturation? Can Scribblenauts developer 5th Cell innovate on XBLA? Is an MMO on a console ever going to become common? 411 staffers discuss these topics and more in the latest edition of Four Player Co-Op!
411 Games Fact or Fiction 10.12.09: Actraiser, Epic Mickey, WWF Superstars/WrestleFest, More   (10.12.2009)  - Ramon Aranda

Did you enjoy WWF Superstars and WWF WrestleFest at the arcades? Does the Wii need an original Actraiser game? Do we need a break from new 'Hero' music games? Find out what Jeffrey Harris and Adam Larck think in this week's edition of Fact or Fiction.
Living LIVE 10.12.09: Issue No. 42   (10.12.2009)  - Trace Aber

Featuring full reviews of South Park Let's Go Tower Defense Play!, Lucidity, WhipCrack, SLAM: Indie Edition, and Elfland Reloaded Vol 1!
Working Title 10.10.09: Working Appreciation - Douchebags   (10.10.2009)  - Jordan Williams

A dapper doof from Fable 2, A horrible father, and a Rated E Mob Boss. It's time to appreciate some of the biggest douchebags in gaming.
 
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