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Bejeweled 3 Review

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 03:00:00 GMT

Sometimes simple is best, but simple with some sparkly jewels is always better. Combining its well-known formula of matching three or more identical gems with several new modes to mix it up, PopCap's Bejeweled 3 promises fans something new with a now common style of puzzle gaming.

I Heart Geeks! Review

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 03:00:00 GMT

A Ruberg-machine construction game in the vein of The Incredible Machine, I Heart Geeks (or I <3 Geeks, if you're so inclined) is a game that has you building strange contraptions from various parts in order to solve a level's goal, whether it's getting a ball into a basket, turning on a light switch, or any other number of mundane tasks.

New games week of Feb. 5, 2012

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT

Action – Cell: emergence (X360)The Darkness II (PS3, X360, PC)Gotham City Impostors (PS3, X360 PC)The House of the Dead III (PS3)Jak and Daxter Collection (PS3)Resident Evil: Revelations (3DS)Shank 2 (PS3, X360, PC) The Simpsons Arcade Game (PS3)

New games week of Jan. 29, 2011

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT

Action – Assassin's Creed: Revelations - Mediterranean Traveler Map Pack (PS3, X360)Bermuda Triangle (PSP)Flipper 2: Flush the Goldfish (DS)Mutant Mudds (3DS) Newton vs. the Horde (Wii)Ninja Sneaking 2 (X360)Scarygirl (PS3)Serious Sam: The Greek Encounters (PC ) Serious Sam: Kamikaze Attack! (PC)SOL: Exodus (PC)Survival 2: Get Lucky (PC)Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine - Dreadnought (PC)Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine - Dreadnought Assault (PS3, X360)

Nintendo Posts Annual Loss

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 21:54:00 GMT

Nintendo was forced to post an annual loss of $623 million for the end of 2011, and also lowerd it's projections for the next fiscal year stating that they now believe they will have a $837 million dollar loss instead of $258.

BlizzConn 2012 Cancelled!

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 21:48:00 GMT

Blizzard has decided that for the first time since they started holding the annual conference, BlizzCon will be a no-go for the year. It's been postponed, they say, until 2013. Now, allowing for the brief moment of panic I'm sure that statement inspired, let me clarify by saying that Blizzard claims it's just go too much going on right now, what with Diablo 3, Word of Warcraft: Mists of Pandaria and StarCraft II: Heart of the Swarm all coming out.

New games week of Jan. 22, 2012

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT

Action – Assassin's Creed: Revelations - Mediterranean Traveler Map Pack (PS3, X360)Mutant Mudds (3DS)Scarygirl (PS3)

Ace Combat: Assault Horizon Legacy Review

Mon, 16 Jan 2012 18:30:00 GMT

In recent years, it sure feels like no genre has been more maligned and ignored than that of the combat flight simulator. To the best of my recollection in the last decade, there have been a few WWII flight sims on the major consoles, a single instalment of Microsoft's Flight Simulator, and the Ace Combat series. Ace Combat has always been about fast planes blowing up other fast planes. With the release of Assault Horizon last year, Namco saw fit to tone down the Anime inspired goofiness with an entirely different goofiness in the gritty war movie mold. Now, it's companion title is available on the 3DS, and while it gives a noble effort to replicate the solid console experience of Assault Horizon, it ultimately ends up being another forgettable title for Nintendo's nifty handheld.

James Noir's Hollywood Crimes Review

Mon, 16 Jan 2012 18:30:00 GMT

Hollywood Crimes is a decent enough puzzle game with some weird structure and repetition. Billed as a puzzle game with a murderous plot, you find yourself as the newest contestant contestant on the popular "The Incredible Puzzle Masters". The thing is, previous winners are being killed off and your friend in the FBI has asked for your help in solving the puzzles that the killer has left behind.

New games week of Jan. 15, 2012

Mon, 16 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT

Ac tion – AMY (PS3)Dustforce (PC)Gears of War 3: Fenix Rising Map Pack (X360)Saints Row: The Third - Genki Bowl VII (PS3, X360, PC)

Capcom, for all your eating needs

Fri, 13 Jan 2012 15:55:00 GMT

Video game-themed things are appearing more and more, so it shouldn't be a surprise that a video game restaurant has been created. Capcom, maker of games like Street Fighter, has decided that Tokyo's Shinjuku will be home to Capcom Bar, a bar that will serve foods such as Ace Attorney seafood pasta and Resident Evil "Brains" for dessert. Naturally, they will host many Capcom promotional events while they're at it. All they need now are Capcom-themed cosplayers and they're good to go.

GamingExcellence Best Of 2011: Our Staff Picks

Wed, 11 Jan 2012 05:30:00 GMT

Okay, so I think most of us agree that 2011 can go die in a fire. While it was a tough year for many, at least the gaming aspect of last year was not only phenomenal, but quite possibly the greatest in the history of our favourite medium. Competitiveness being what it is, and the fact that everyone needs a definitive answer to the best of the best, we've seen it fit to join the parade and name our greatest games of 2011.

New games week of Jan. 8, 2012

Mon, 09 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT

Action – AMY (PS3, X360)Carmen Sandiego Adventures in Math: The Case of the Crumbling Cathedral (Wii)Choplifter HD (PS3, X360, PC)Star Marine: Infinite Ammo (IP)

The Darkness 2 Pre-Orders Get Free Upgrade

Fri, 06 Jan 2012 14:33:00 GMT

For those pre-ordering the Darkness 2 on Steam 2K is offering a free upgrade to the Limited Edition. I'm sure some of you are asking, what does the Limited Edition do for me? Well, kids, the Limited Edition gets you tons of goodies like a new Darkling outfit and in game Character Ability upgrades.

Blizzard Launches 15th Anniversary site for Diablo

Fri, 06 Jan 2012 14:23:00 GMT

So for all the Diablo fans who are chomping at the bit to get their grubby hands on Diablo 3, Blizzard has a temporary fix for ya. A 15th anniversary website was just launched with all sorts of Diablo goodies for the fans.

New games week of Jan. 1, 2012

Mon, 02 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT

Only one game headlines this new year's releases! Which means... lots of time to play the stockpile you gained over the holidays! Puzzle -

PR company invokes the wrath of the Internet

Fri, 30 Dec 2011 14:43:00 GMT

It only takes a few emails to bring down an entire company. Ocean Marketing has proved that statement true in the past few days.

New games week of Dec. 25, 2011

Mon, 26 Dec 2011 05:00:00 GMT

Action – All Zombies Must Die! (PS3, X360)Battlefield: Bad Company 2 Onslaught (PC)Bomberman Live: Battlefest (PS3)Cake Ninja (DS)Gunbird 2 Remix (PSP)Mega Man Universe (PS3)Oddworld: Stranger's Wrath HD (PS3)Postal III (PC) Sine Mora (PS3)Super Meat Boy (Wii) The Ultimate Battle of the Sexes (Wii)

Happy Holidays from GamingExcellence!

Sat, 24 Dec 2011 05:12:00 GMT

From all of us at GamingExcellence, we wish you all a safe and happy holiday season. After a busy holiday season that was chock full of some of the greatest titles to grace our favourite pastime, we're sure that you're just as appreciative for a little break to celebrate the holidays with loved ones. Be it running through the wilds of Skyrim, floating above the skies of Gotham City, skating your team's home rinks in NHL 12, learning to play guitar in RockSmith, or exploring Hyrule one last time on your Wii, may this holiday season be one to remember for all our readers.

New games week of Dec. 18, 2011

Mon, 19 Dec 2011 05:00:00 GMT

Action – Heavy Fire: Afghanistan - The Chosen Few 3D (3DS)Mighty Switch Force! (3DS)Postal III (PC)SATAZIUS (PC)Sonic CD (PS3)Sturmwind (DC)Trine 2 (PS3, X360)