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By Ian Crane

French developers Spider Studios, have only created a handful of games the last of which was the underwhelming “Of Orcs and Men” in 2012. However while these indi developers continue to refine their ideas and create unique experience Mars War Logs is perhaps the single best game of their portfolio to date. Spiders openly stated that War Logs was “The game they always wanted to make from the start” and it shows, as it combines all the elements and ideas they have previously tried wrapped up in adult dialogue and a wicked sense of humour.

Before the game releases on console in the next two weeks, Daily Joystick brings you the full PC review to get you ready, to escape Mars again.

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The All Age Gaming team are back with Episode 12 of their podcast. This week, we discuss the news from around the world including news that EA is no longer supporting the Big N, plus we talk about the latest Nintendo Direct conference plus a whole lot more.   We also take a look at the latest reviews up on the site including Injustice Gods Among Us, Metro Last Light and Army of Two the Devils Cartel, plus we take a look also at whats coming out, take your reader mail questions and a whole lot more. So tune in!

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Welcome to the first Retro Joystick podcast featuring Paul, Martin, Adrian and Chloe.  We get straight into it with the Nintendo Entertainment system and talk everything that's NES related.  We also delve into the upcoming retro releases on virtual console, take your reader mail and discuss the teams latest games they recommend you should play, plus our awesome gaming pick ups plus a whole lot more.  Now, sit back, grab that NES controller, switch on ROB the robot, pop on that power glove and turn back the clock to one of the best times to be a gamer.  The RJ Team.

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On this week’s podcast Episode 109, we discuss the news stories from the video gaming industry.  We discuss rumors of the next Xbox indeed being called “Infinity” and we also discuss the leaked memo that shuts down the Always Online rumors plus a whole lot more.   Also, in true podcast style we take your reader mail questions and give a shout out to the fans.  So sit back, and remember "to Infinity, and Beyond!  The DJ Team.

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On this week’s podcast Episode 108, we discuss the news stories from the video gaming industry.  We discuss rumours of the next Xbox indeed being called “Fusion” plus we talk about the rumoured news that the Next Xbox will be available via a subscription based payment.  Also, we discuss why Nintendo hasn’t been bringing the games and what Nintendo’s answer for that is.  On the game reviews this week, we take a look at Star Trek, Dead Island Riptide & Injustice Gods Among Us and more.  Also, in true podcast style we take your reader mail questions and give a shout out to the fans.  So sit back, and enjoy the ramblings and gaming goodness from the team.  The DJ Team.

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By Paul Barbara

Zombies, a tropical Island, mediocre cast, loads of loot and crazy Aussie accents to boot!  No, I’m not referring to Dead Island here which manages to tick all of the above boxes; I am referring to its sequel Dead Island Riptide, which also manages to tick the exact same boxes.

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By Ian Crane

Before 2009, JJ Abrams had the insurmountable task of rebooting a series, that some thought- untouchable. The brain child of the late, great Gene Roddenberry Star Trek as a series and franchise had over 40 years, 10 movies and 5 series already under its belt- but it was a gamble that for the most part paid off.

Star Trek video games though have fared less well over the years with a mixed bag of everything: from flight sims to RTS and most notably two first person shooters called Elite Force. The most recent entry from Namco Bandai is a far from perfect game but harkens back to the classic action games from 15 years ago, with a very mixed bag of all of the above; platforming, flying sim and 3^rd person always online co-op shooting in the one single game.

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Reader Review by Adrian Doherty

If you were born in the 80s or ever loved Duke Nukem, you'll want to get your hands on this! While it’s got Far Cry 3 within the title, Blood Dragon feels like it is its own game. Straight away you'll notice the feel of the 80s with its loading screens that look like you're tuning in your tv, to those 16bit electric colour schemes during cut scenes as  and some killer 80s type soundtrack.  I even felt the need to put on a bandana and wanted to Rambo it up! And yes if you haven't noticed it’s full of everything that was 80s, hell yeah!

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