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The classic arcade 6-player Konami beat-em-up has been released to both platforms.

Fans of the arcade classic X-Men Arcade can find the game for 800 MS Points on XBLA or $9.99 on PSN. The port of the game contains several special settings and new online features.

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This roguelike is still punishingly tough, but it's the absolute best way to try out the genre.

Nippon Ichi Software is known for their unique, markedly Japanese titles that are big on humor and extremely unique in terms of gameplay. Z.H.P.: Unlosing Ranger vs. Darkdeath Evilman is no exception to this rule, as the game delivers some well-written dialog, and unique roguelike gameplay that slightly alters the basic concepts of the sub-genre. Though the game is a small diversion from standard Mystery Dungeon gameplay, it's likely that most gamers won't connect with the title due to its high difficulty level and unforgiving design.

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Poorly executed third-person shooting mixed in with average mech combat produces a disappointing title.

The latest in the Front Mission series has stepped away from its tactics-based roots and entered the realm of third-person shooting and action-based mech combat. While the game is a spin-off, it still holds on to staples of the mainline series, specifically a story based in an apocalyptic future, and the inclusion of Wanzers (personally piloted-mechs) which players will control throughout the game. I can't tell you of the relative quality of the game in comparison to rest of the series, but this iteration is an average attempt at mech combat and third-person shooting.

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THQ has announced a new collaboration of games with renowned director Guillermo del Toro. The first is expected to release in 2013.

THQ and Guillermo del Toro, director of the films Pan's Labyrinth and Hellboy, have revealed their intentions to collaborate in creating an original 'Triple-A trilogy' of highly cinematic games. The games, titled inSANE, are being developed by Volition, Inc. for the Xbox 360, PS3, and Games For Windows with a slated release date of 2013 for the first chapter.

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