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Table Pack 3 for The Pinball Arcade is now available. It features two tables: Gorgar and Monster Bash. You can see the launch trailer for these tables here. A monster theme permeates …
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The Glade – Giants

The first boss encounter is quite an easy one, but it can be tough if you use the wrong tactics. First of all, you’ll be attacked by a single Giant and following a short cut scene, Dust will unlock the Parry skill. This is a big clue here, as unlikely as it seems, you can actually parry the Giants attacks. Just as the Giant pauses and begins his swing, hit X and hold it (timing is quite forgiving on normal/hard) to parry the attack. Once the Giant is stunned, you can hit him with two or three combos. Repeat this cycle until the Giant falls, unlocking the next stage of the battle. This time, Dust will need to face down two Giants. Repeat the same process of parrying and counter attacking, but take care not to get trapped between the Giants or to get caught when both of them swing at once. If you get into trouble, remember to use the dodge or jump whirlwind attack to get out of there.

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The Bakers Dozen Achievement is all about rescuing your favourite characters that have been hidden throughout the world of Dust: An Elysian Tail. Don’t forget that when you get to any one of the cages that these guys are imprisoned in, you will need four keys and some quick hands to beat the locks!

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Florida-based indie developer Moon Spider Studio has announced that its first project is a platformer-racer-puzzle hybrid named Harold. Players will guide Harold — who looks like he was …
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Last Friday it was announced that Toylogic’s 15 v 15 multiplayer game Happy Wars will be free for all Xbox Live Gold members. In an interview with OXM, a …
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Bit of a slapshot show this week, so much so that rather than put outtakes at the end I just went ahead and left them in the main show. You’re welcome!

Todd provides most of the game talk this week, Perry brings the news cause that’s what he does then we ramble our way toward the end. Fun!

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PAX Prime kicks off in Seattle this weekend and we’re happy to hear that a number Xbox Live Arcade will be on display. Over at the Microsoft booth, alongside big hitters like Halo 4 and Gears of War: Judgement, visitors can check out upcoming XBLA titles State of Decay, Happy Wars, the as yet unannounced Crash Course 2 and upcoming multiplayer racer Avatar Motocross Madness. Microsoft will also have all the winners of this year’s Dream Build Play competition. The Indie Megabooth will also be worth a visit as they’ll be demoing a number of indie games, including some hotly anticipated XBLA games such as Charlie Murder, Mark of the Ninja and Super Time Force.  XBLA Fans will be attending the event which runs August 31 to September 2, so be sure to pop back for all the news. Hit the jump for a list of games confirmed as playable at the Megabooth.

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What Rock Band Blitz Song are you most excited to add to your Rock Band Collection? …
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Rock Band Blitz brings the largest music library in gaming to Xbox Live Arcade in the form of a fast-paced, controller-based rhythm title. Shipping with over twenty hit songs, Rock Band Blitz will introduce new music to the Xbox while supporting all previously downloaded Rock Band tracks. Pick your favorite song, turn the volume up, and take down your friends’ top scores. Rock Band Blitz tracks will immediately be compatible with Rock Band 3, adding even more value to the package.

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Telltale finally pulled through by the end, but certainly not the middle of August as planned. Just confirmed to IGN that we’ll be getting on the next episode of …
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