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Welcome to Another Gaming Website, offering you the latest from the gaming world. Browse our selection of the current gaming news, and reviews on a wide range of games, from the latest releases, to lesser-known gems. Check out our previews section for a sneak peek at titles soon to hit the shelves. When you've caught up with all the latest news, and heard our opinions, stop by the forum to have your say.
About The Site
AGW was founded way back in December of 2004, by Skittles and Damodar, as a forum in which to document their gaming experiences. Shortly afterwards, Ignignort joined up, and the forum became a meeting place for like-minded friends. Though many people came and went over the years, the small community of friends from near and far remained. Now after several iterations and a number of name changes, AGW is set to be the best it can be, casting a professional yet casual eye over the gaming industry.
Phil "Skittles" Kitt
Co-Founder and long-time member of original forums, Phil has been an active member through every interation of the website. Phil's primary role is the management of the main website, implementing both coding and content.
Nathan "Ignignort" Tauber
Nathan has been a leading member since the website began, and has even run the website by himself for a couple of years. Now he continues his involvement with the site in his role as the Community Manager.
Alex "Damodar" Gibson
Another veteran member and Co-Founder of the original website, Alex has had a constant influence on the community. With a sharp tongue and a post count that dwarfs most other members, Alex acts at the team's enforcer, dealing out death and judgment.
Professor Layton and the Curious Village
Professor Layton and the Curious Village has been the first game since, to remind me of the fun and experience that can be enjoyed from point and click games, if done right.
Wii Music
Is Nintendo's answer to Guitar Hero and Rock Band, just as terrible as it looked at E3? Is it just another gimmick? Is it even meant to be a competitor? Find out more in our review.
Dead Space
As Isaac Clarke, a Systems Engineer for the C.E.C you are sent on a mission to repair the damaged Ishimura, but soon discover mechanical failure isn’t the ship’s only problem.
Media Molecule have spoken up about the future of LittleBigPlanet, and it looks like they’re hard at work bringing the content they wanted in the game for launch, up to scratch and ready for patching. This will hopefully include the ability to edit pre-made levels on the fly and track statistics such as how many times your levels have been played. The developers have also mentioned the possibility of a sequel, but have described their idea process of iterating on their current software as “fluid”. Could this mean downloadable episodic expansions and updates?
Neil Patrick Harris and Will Arnett Working Together on a Game
Honestly I don’t know anything about this game other than two of the greatest comedians/actors/voice talents around are coming together to star in a game. What the hell else do you need to know?
When Zombies Attack, Again
In a possible attempt to steal some of Left 4 Dead’s thunder, Treyarch have included a zombie mode in the upcoming Call of Duty : World at War. The mode can be unlocked by finishing the game, and has support for up to four players. You’ll be able to earn money by killing zombies, which in turn can be used to purchase weapons and ammo, used to kill more zombies, thus perpetuating the violence. Players will also be able to use the money to barricade doors and windows, and increase their chances of survival.
Personally I think they could have just included this mode from the get go. Making someone play through a game to unlock bonus features is ok, but when it’s a co-op game mode, it gets a little annoying.
Mirror's Edge Demo On The Way?
Mirror’s Edge demo coming November 6th? It’s all rumour mongering at the moment, but keep your ears up and eyes open for any updates.
Fallout Infotainment
For those of you who haven’t played the original Fallout games (yes, I’m one of them), or who just need a refresher course, a fifteen minute retrospective of the series has been released. If you’re planning to pick Fallout 3 up this week, you can’t go wrong with this handy chunk of back-story.
by Skittles Tuesday, 28th October 2008 8:44PM
According to a recent review in the magazine PSM3, the PC version of Fallout 3 is visually stunning, however the Xbox 360 version falls behind somewhat, mainly due to its rougher textures. The PS3 version? Well apparently it "compares poorly to its Xbox and PC counterparts". The review goes on to say that this is due to textures appearing to be "muddy" up close, with more jagged edges, and a choppier frame rate.
Not to worry though. The reviewer also says none of these problems are more than a slight annoyance, and will not hinder you enjoyment of the game in any way. Thankfully I'm not so easliy scared, and I'll still be picking up my PS3 copy on release.
Bobby Kotick is a Douchebag
An ex-quality assurance tester has spoken up on the merger between Vivendi and Activision, and the result is some pretty scathing criticism, and a thoroughly good read.
"Activision is sleazy though and I'm not just saying that because I got laid-off, I'm saying it because Bobby Kotick is a douchebag whose master plan is to dominate the industry, replacing innovative games for real hardcore gamers with easily-marketable generic washed-up CRAP for the masses."
Check out the full story below
When Zombies Attack
Who loves zombies? Everyone, that's who. As a precursor to the coming storm, Blizzard have launched an AWESOME world event. Appearing in ports all around Azeroth are small green-glowing crates with grain symbols stamped on them. Any players coming in contact with these crates are infected with a disease, which will turn them into a zombie after ten minutes - this is where it really gets cool. Zombie players are given a whole new bar of abilities, including the ability to infect other players. They're also able to attack any player, and any NPC they like, until they're brought down by the zombie hate of other players.
Woman murders virtual ex-husband, goes to jail in real life
Classic. A 43 year old Japanese lady has been sent to the slammer, after virtually murdering her 33 year old virtual ex-husband. Both players of the popular online RPG Maple Story, the man had divorced his in-game wife without warning. Taking this betrayal a little too seriously, the woman logged onto the man's account and deleted his character in a fit of rage. Upon realising his character had been deleted, the man called the police. The woman has been sent to jail for suspicion of illegally accessing a computer and manipulating electronic data. In Japan, this crime could mean a five year prison sentence, or up to $5000US in fines.
by Skittles Friday, 24 October 2008 11:47AM
Hold on to your rakes ladies and gentlemen, because Jonathan Gabriel and Tycho Erasmus Brahe return next week, episode two of On The Rain-Slick Precipice of Darkness. With the PSN release of episode one hitting today, and the adventure continuing next week, there's no better time to pick up the game! Head over to Greenhouse Games to purchase the game for the PC, or your respective marketplace for either the X360 or PS3.
Grand Theft Corpo
Ok so I couldn't think of anything EVE Online themed to replace the auto, but just roll with it. Space Pilot/Pirate 'thelung187' has made a name for himself in EVE Online, by successfully robbing his corporation Destructive Influence, of 200 Billion ISK. For those of you who haven't played, that's a LOT of money. In fact, if someone knew how to fence that kind of virtual money in real life, it could potentially fetch tens of thousands of dollars in tangible currency.
To top it all off, it seems thelung's conscience got the better of him, and he was kind enough to leave 150 Billion ISK in the bank for his corp. Who said there's no honour amongst thieves?
Fable 2? More like Un-Stable 2.
Am I right? It seems some consumers are experiencing freezing problems with Fable 2, and have taken their complains to the place where all issues and opinions are given attention and fair consideration - the internet. It's currently unknown whether this is a problem with the software, hardware, the recent multiplayer patch, or just totally bogus. However I'm sure this won't be the last we'll hear of it, if there's a widespread problem.
by Skittles Thursday, 23 October 2008 11:47AM
IGN have blown Bioware's big reveal, and posted a four page look at the upcoming MMO from the creators of Star Wars : Knights of the Old Republic, set in the same universe. Star Wars : The Old Republic, will be set approximately 300 years after the events in the last KotOR game, and will place the player in a conflict between the established Old Republic, and the regenerated Sith faction.
Undoubtedly EA has formed this Axis of Awesome to compete with their rivals over at Activision/Blizzard, and forge their own destiny in the MMO market. However as long as Bioware retains creative freedom under EA's wing, I'd say this game can do no wrong. Of course, only time will tell.
Alan Wake is not Vaporware.
Although Alan Wake has been absent from every major gaming event this year, the game hasn't quite fallen into obscurity yet. A new cinematic trailer was released today, and though it doesn't shed much light on the gameplay, or how far the development has progressed, it certainly whets peoples appetites for this (hopefully) upcoming psychological thriller.
Alan Wake is the story of a best-selling horror writer, who suffers from insomnia and retreats to sleep clinic, located in the small town of Bright Falls. Finally able to sleep, Alan Wake experiences terrible nightmares, which form the basis of his new book. However it isn't long before the town begins to transform into a nightmare strikingly similar to his own.
Penny Arcade Adventures coming to PSN
Penny Arcade Adventures : On The Rain-Slick Precipice of Darkness - Episode One, from Penny Arcade and Hothead Games, is set to hit PSN on the 23rd of October. Priced at $15USD, I recommend any fans of Penny Arcade, to pick this up immediately, if they haven't played it already.
Incoming Games!
Thinking of picking up a game for this weekend? Look no further.
Dead Space - We have many different releases listed across the internet, but it should land over the next three days.
Farcry 2 - Thursday 23rd October.
Fable 2 - Thursday 23rd October.
by Skittles Wednesday, 22 October 2008 11:16AM
Striking a blow for release dates everywhere, Microsoft have apparently punished Kmart for breaking the street release date for Fable 2. The game went on sale in some stores last friday, and some lucky customers managed to pick them up before Microsoft got wind of the situation. Unfortunately for Kmart, each of those lucky customers has cost them $1000, and to top it all, Kmart will not receive any copies of Gears of War 2 on launch.
This isn't the first time I've heard of Kmart breaking release dates, and hopefully they'll have learned their lesson this time.
LittleBigPlanet delayed. Australian release date unknown.
LittleBigPlanet has been delayed due to of all things, lyrics in one of the games backing tracks. The lyrics in question are quotes from the Koran, and their use has been labelled as offensive by some members of the community.
The song in question has been released to mainstream audiences, and featured in other forms of media, however it's presence in a game has suddenly found to be taboo. Ridiculous as it may seem, it's only natural for Sony to be cautious after it's last religious fiasco.
Warhammer Online Gaining Two New Classes
December will see the return of two Warhammer Online classes, cut before the release of the game earlier this year. The Dark Elf Black Guard and Empire Knight of the Blazing Sun are returning soon, and will provide both factions with the tank classes they've been missing.
Blizzard's Next MMO Will Be "Different"
The next MMO from the masterminds behind World of Warcraft will not be a sequel to the ten million strong time-sink, but will be "different." While rumors of World of Diablo and World of Starcraft pop up all over the place, I can't help but think the next MMO from Blizzard will be a new IP. By creating an MMO outside of the fantasy genre, Blizzard stand a chance of keeping their millions of subscribers, and hooking in another ten million.
by Skittles Monday, 20 October 2008 8:19PM
