2nd Monkey Gamer Awards Voting

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Hello Gamers!
The 2nd Monkey Gamer Awards has started! The rules are the same. Vote as many times as you want for your favorite to win the Marty the Monkey Award. Although, we do have some new polls added in this month's awards. What are they, you ask? They are, Best Video Game, Best Dynamic Duo, Best Silliest Game, Best RPG, and Best FPS! Now what are you guys waiting for? Start voting NOW!



Best Video Game Character:




Best Video Game Villain:




Best Video Game Company:




Best Classic Video Game:




Best App:




Best Video Game:




Best Dynamic Duo:




Best Virtual World:




Best Silliest Game:




Best RPG:




Best FPS:




Good luck for the ones you voted for. Check out who gets the Marty the Monkey Award on July 2.

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Doomsday: The Elder Scrolls V Skyrim: Lawnguard?

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Happy Doomsday everyone! In this week's episode of Doomsday, we got the newest Skyrim DLC turned into The Elder Scrolls V Skyrim: Lawnguard. Check it out:



Well, killing vampires or joining Vampire Lord Harkon on trying to stop that guy from cutting the lawn with his lawnmower. But, won't you want to kill vampires instead of some husband forced by his wife to mow the lawn?

Can't get enough of Skyrim: Dawnguard? Check out our review now!

Creative Director of LucasArts Quits

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LucasArts creative director, Clint Hocking has left the Star Wars studio. On his personal blog, he wrote that he found he's new work and is also in the process of relocating out of San Francisco, California.



Clint Hocking first joined LucasArts in 2010. His time at the company working on many unannounced projects.

So, what do you think about this? In a comment below, tell us what you think.

Funny Fridays: Cooking Mama Kills Animals: The Unauthorized PETA Edition?

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It's Friday and you know what that means... Funny Fridays! In this week's episode of Funny Fridays, we got Cooking Mama in her newest game, Cooking Mama Kills Animals: The Unauthorized PETA Edition. Check it out:



Imagine Cooking Mama killing animals just for her crappy pieces of food. That's the bad side of Mama I guess. But, I would actually want to get this. Although, killing animals is totally wrong and should never happen again.

Pokémon Black 2 & White 2 Release Dates Revealed

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With Pokémon Black 2 & White 2 flying off the store shelves quickly in Japan, they started a new sales records for the DS. But, the North America fans and Europe fans want to experience the Pokémon magic also. So, the release dates for Pokémon Black 2 & White 2 are finally released!



Sunday, October 7, 2012 is the official release date in North America. While in Europe, Black 2 & White 2 comes out on Friday, October 12.

Classic Video Game of The Week Wiki: Blaster Master

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Blaster Master is Classic Video Game of The Week. Here is it's wiki:



Developer(s): Sunsoft
Publisher(s): Sunsoft
Designer(s): Yoshiaki Iwata
Composer(s): Naoki Kodaka
Platform(s): Nintendo Entertainment System, Virtual Console
Release Date (s): June 17, 1988
Genre(s): Run & Gun, Platform
Mode(s): Single Player

Video Game Company of The Week Wiki: Codemasters

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Codemasters is the Video Game Company of The Week! Here is their wiki:



Type: Private
Industry: Video Game Industry
Founded: 1986
Headquarters: Warwickshire, United Kingdom
Key People: Richard Darling, David Darling, Jim Darling, Anil Ambani
Products: Dizzy, Micro Machines, Brian Lara Cricket, TOCA/Grid, Collin McRae Rally/Dirt, LMA Manager, Operation Flashpoint, Overlord
Employees: 800
Website: www.codemasters.com

Video Game Villain of The Week Wiki: Diablo

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Diablo from the Diablo series is Video Game Villain of The Week! Here is his wiki:



Name: Prime of Evil
Appears In: Diablo, Diablo II, Diablo III
Famous Quote: "Take one last look at your Shining Heaven Imperious, for soon, nothing of it shall remain, but my laughter..."

Video Game Character of The Week Wiki: Crazy Dave

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Crazy Dave from Plants VS. Zombies is Video Game Character of The Week. Here is his wiki:



Name: Crazy Dave
Occupation(s): Narrator of Adventure Mode, Sells Items At Crazy Dave's Twiddydinkies
Famous Quote: "Why? "BECAUSE I'M CRAAAAAAZY!"

Happy 40th Birthday Atari!

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Today we celebrate something very special. What is that special thing you ask? It's Atari's 40th Birthday! Yup, one of our favorite video game companies' birthday is today. So, let's celebrate with a cake, shall we?



What is your favorite Atari video game? In a comment below, tell us what you think about this. Oh, and also greet Atari a Happy Birthday, also!

NBA 2K13 Cover Released

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NBA 2K has revealed the cover for NBA 2K13. Blake Griffin, Kevin Durant, and Derrick Rose will be on the cover of NBA 2K13. Check it out:



NBA 2K13 is set for an October 2 release.

In a comment below, tell us what you think about this!

Matching With Friends Review

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Zynga is back with their newest app added to the 'With Friends' franchise. The big-shot company brings you, Matching With Friends in which you match strips of colored bricks and try to score as much as you can before passing a turn to your opponent as they do the same.



Matching With Friends has a fun gameplay mechanic. As long as you have coins, you can pretty much swap some blocks forever. Although, earning coins is a challenge in Matching With Friends. But, the game is still fun. I wish the app was more universal with getting more coins. Without too many coins, you can end up losing the match.



What I love is that there are different tunes per game. Great idea, Zynga! What I also love is that the game is very colorful. The game is a lot like Words With Friends except you're playing with colorful block with no letters on them.



Overall, this app is definitely worth the download. If you are unsure if you'll like the game, try out the free version first before you get the paid version. The app is very simple and is a great time waster. I rate this upcoming hit app a 8 out of 10.

The Elder Scrolls V Skyrim: Dawnguard Review

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The Elder Scrolls V Skyrim: Dawnguard is the first add-on game to The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim. Vampire Lord Harkon has returned from his power. Using The Elder Scrolls, he seeks doing the impossible, to end the sun. You can be an ancient order of the Dawnguard or join Harkon by being a Vampire Lord yourself.



Finally! Silver weapons are temperable now. You can find them laying on the ground during the Dawnguard Quest. The vampires from Dawnguard quiet differ from the normal The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim. vampires. The Dawnguard Vampires are much stronger and have a totally sick new form. This form is called Lord Vampire in which adds a new perk tree to the Skyrim experience. It also comes out with a Werewolf perk tree that has been added. In my opinion, it is not as cool as the Vampire perk tree. But, still is worth the try.



NOTE: If your game is lagging, try restarting your Xbox and the lags you may have experienced will be gone!

Adding vampires and werewolves to the world of Skyrim really impressed me the most. The vampires really improved from the original Skyrim which really higher ups the grade. Speaking of ratings, I rate The Elder Scrolls V Skyrim: Dawnguard A 9.5 out of 10.

Far Cry 3 Release Date Moved To December

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The much awaited game of Far Cry 3 is moved to a December 4 release. The game would've been originally released on September 4. Ubisoft delayed the release of Far Cry 3 due to the company working and trying to make it "the best possible gameplay experience"



So what do you think of Ubisoft delaying the release of Far Cry 3? In a comment below, tell us what you think about this.

Spec Ops: The Line Review

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In Spec Ops: The Line, you play as Captain Martin Walker who weakens every enemy he encounters. You transform into a cliche and then turns into a something destructible. Controlling Walker is your job not mine.



Spec Ops: The Line is a violent, yet interesting Action video game. You find yourself in some intense encounters and some epic battle scenes involving Captain Martin Walker and the Delta Force squad. Spec Ops really shows how great violence can be and how bad it can effect people.



Spec Ops: The Line really tells us a lot about war, and protecting the world from an evil source. As I said, Spec Ops really gives us a good view of stuff we never thought about when we play killing games. Overall, I give Spec Ops: The Line a 8.5 out of 10.

Just Dance Greatest Hits Review

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Just released today, Ubisoft's newest edition to their wildly successful Just Dance series is back with, Just Dance Greatest Hits! From Just Dance 1, 2, 3, Just Dance Summer Party, Just Dance Kids, and even The Smurfs, Ubisoft always kept gamers dancing to hits like Katy Perry's "Firework" to Outkast's "Hey Ya!"



With Just Dance 4 and Just Dance Disney coming this Fall 2012, Ubisoft wanted to keep the dance party going with dance routines coming up from Just Dance 1-3.



What are the songs you ask? Below is the song list for Just Dance Greatest Hits:

* (In The Style of Irene Cara) - "Fame"
* A R Rahman, The Pussycat Dolls Featuring Nicole Scherzinger - "Jai Ho!" (You Are My Destiny!)
* Anita Ward- "Ring My Bell"
* Anja - "Baby Don't Stop Now"
* Avril Lavigne - "Girlfriend"
* B.o.B. Featuring Hayley Williams of Paramore - "Airplanes"
* Beastie Boys - "Body Moving" (Fatboy Slim Remix)
* Benny Benassi presents "The Biz" - "Satisfaction" (Isak Original Extended)
* Boney M. - "Rasputin"
* Calvin Harris - "Acceptable in the 80s"
* Carl Douglas - "Kung Fu Fighting" (Dave Ruffy/ Mark Wallis Remix)
* Countdown Dee's Hit Explosion - "Barbie Girl"
* Elvis Presley - "Viva Las Vegas"
* Fatboy Slim - "Jin Go La Ba"
* Gorillaz - "Dare"
* Groove Century - "U Can't Touch This"
* Ike & Tina Turner - "Proud Mary"
* Katy Perry - "Firework"
* Katy Perry - "Hot N Cold" (Rock Version)
* Ke$ha - "TiK ToK"
* New Kids On The Block - "Step By Step"
* Outkast - "Hey Ya!"
* Reel 2 Real Featuring The Mad Stuntman - "I Like To Move It" (Radio Mix)
* Rihanna - "Only Girl" (In The World
* Rihanna- "Pon de Replay"
* Snap! - "The Power!"
* Sorcerer- "Dagomba"
* Studio Allstars - "Jump"
* Studio Musicians - "Crazy In Love"
* Supergrass - "Alright"
* Survivor - "Eye of the Tiger"
* The Hit Crew - "Toxic"
* The Sunlight Shakers - "Jump In The Line"
* The Sunlight Shakers - "Who Let The Dogs Out"
* The Weather Girls - "It's Raining Men"



Overall, this game is a great edition to Ubisoft's successful dancing franchise. I rate Just Dance Greatest Hits a 8.5 out of 10.

10 Funny Video Game My Little Pony Mashups

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The whole world is in love with the cartoon show, My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic! While, I was searching why people love this show so much, I saw 10 funny video game My Little Pony mashups. Check it out:

Super Mario Bros.:



Transformers:



Mass Effect:

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Minecraft:



Portal:



Assassin's Creed:



Angry Birds:



Sonic the Hedgehog:



Half-Life:



Which mashup is your favorite? In a comment below, tell us what you think about this post.

Monkey Gamer Reviews Official Summer Video Games Guide 2012

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Summer 2012 is filled with a ton of big-name video games coming out during Summer 2012. So why not make an Monkey Gamer Reviews Official Summer Video Games Guide 2012! Below are the games that are highly anticipated for Summer 2012:



LEGO Batman 2: DC Super Heroes:

Video Game: LEGO Batman 2: DC Super Heroes
Release Date: June 19
Platforms: PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, Wii, PC, PS Vita, 3DS
Review: http://crusadeofthegamerz.blogspot.com/2012/06/batman-dc-super-heroes-lego-review.html



The sequel to LEGO Batman is a great one when you save Gotham City with not just Batman and Robin, but the whole Justice League! This game is a big step for LEGO itself and the LEGO Batman franchise. The critics love it, and we want you to get a copy.

Quantum Conundrum:

Video Game: Quantum Conundrum
Release Date: June 21
Platforms: PC (Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 versions expected to be released in July)
Review: http://crusadeofthegamerz.blogspot.com/2012/06/quantum-conundrum-review.html



Quantum Conundrum brings the whole family together in a fun, clever, first-person puzzle game. Kim Swift, lead designer of Portal, brings together a brain-bending gravity-defining puzzles fit to make total fun for the whole family!

The Elder Scrolls V Skyrim: Dawnguard:

Video Game: The Elder Scrolls V Skyrim: Dawnguard
Release Date: June 26
Platforms: Xbox 360 (PC and PlayStation 3 expected to be released during August)
Review: http://crusadeofthegamerz.blogspot.com/2012/06/elder-scrolls-v-skyrim-dawnguard-review.html



Haven't played Skyrim lately and got your life back? Well, I think you're going to have to lose it again. The hit video game is back with The Elder Scrolls V Skyrim: Dawnguard in which adds more downloadable content, new areas, new powers, and a whole new story-line in which takes you to the world of vampires in which you have to take down or become a vampire yourself.

Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance

Video Game: Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance
Release Date: July 31
Platform: Nintendo 3DS
Review: N/A



Join Sora, Riku, Mickey, Goofy and the rest of the crew as they travel through seven worlds based on famous Disney Movie Franchises, such as Pinocchio, Fantasia, and, randomly, Tron: Legacy.

Sleeping Dogs:

Video Game: Sleeping Dogs
Release Date: August 14
Platforms: Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, PC
Review: N/A



Set in the streets of Hong Kong, are a group of men called the, Sleeping Dogs who take gunplay, racing, and an open world to a whole new different level.

Darksiders II:

Video Game: Darksiders II
Release Date: August 14
Platforms: Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, PC
Review: N/A



The second game in the Darksiders series is coming and you take on the role of Horseman Death as you hack, slash, your way through countless enemies while you try to clear your brother War's name.

New Super Mario Bros. 2:

Video Game: New Super Mario Bros. 2
Release Date: August 19
Platform: Nintendo 3DS
Review: N/A



The sequel to the successful, New Super Mario Bros. is coming in which sends Mario and Luigi hop, slide, and glide to collect the most coins through many different obstacles. And I'm serious about that. The first brother to 1 million coins seriously wins.

Madden NFL 13:

Video Game: Madden NFL 13
Release Date: August 28
Platforms: Xbox 360, PlayStation 3
Review: N/A



The greatest football video game is back and better than ever with a new physics engine that turns every limb in to a potential tackle tool.

Transformers: Fall of Cybertron

Video Game: Transformers: Fall of Cybertron
Release Date: August 28
Platforms: Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, PC



Transformers: Fall of Cybertron is the biggest Transformers game, yet featuring a ton of famous Transformers trading paint as they fight for their home planet.

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Well, Summer 2012 is not only filled with a lot of fun in the sun, it's filled with many big-name video game releases!

In a comment below, tell us what video game you are most looking forward on getting.

Transformers 4: In Space?

Hello Movie Watchers!
Mastermind of The Transformers movies, Micheal Bay, was at the Universal Studios Hollywood to support the new Transformers: The Ride - 3D! While, he was there, he talked about a few hints about Transformers 4 in the works.



Bay revealed that Optimus Prime and the Autobots crew could spend some time in space. Hero Complex asked the director if Transformers 4 might "involve a departure from Earth." Micheal Bay responded , "I think so, yeah, a little... That feels like the way to go, doesn't it? I want to go a little off but I don't want to go too sci-fi. I still want to keep it grounded. That's what works in these movies, that's what makes it accessible." Bay also revealed that Transformers 4 is a sequel not a reboot.

What are your thoughts about this? Are you excited for Transformers 4?

Do Summer Reading With Mario

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It's Summer, and that means Summer Reading. Some people like it. While, a bunch of other people completely hate it! But, I got something for those people who hate Summer Reading. I know what to do to make you like Summer Reading. Here, check it out, Mario loves Summer Reading! Yup, that's right, check it out for your own eyes:



Now, do you like Summer Reading now? Trust me what ever this epic plumber does, makes you awesome! And I'm serious. (sorta) But, really, if you want to succeed in school, you're going to have to do Summer Reading just like Mario.

Pokémon Black & White Toys Now In McDonald's Happy Meals

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If you order a McDonald's Happy Meal, you will get a Pokémon Black & White Toy with your order! Their are 6 toys for you to collect. Check it out:



The Pokémon toys included are: Dewott, Servine, Pikachu, Pignite, Axew, and Woobat! All toys also include an exclusive Pokémon Black & White Trading Card. All toys have something different about them because they have different instructions.

Did you get any of these toys yet? In a comment below, tell us what you think!

Pixar's Brave Tops Box Office

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Pixar's newest film, Brave debuted #1 at the Box Office. Check it out:



Below are the weekend estimates (via Rentrak):

1. Brave $66,739,000
2. Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted $20,200,000
3. Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter $16,500,000
4. Prometheus $10,000,000
5. Snow White And The Huntsman $8,012,655
6. Rock of Ages $8,000,000
7. That's My Boy $7,900,000
8. Marvel's The Avengers $7,040,000
9. Men in Black 3 $5,600,000
10. Seeking a Friend For The End of The World $3,836,348

Did you guys watch Brave? In a comment, below tell us what you think!


Interested in Brave? Check out the review of Brave!

Quantum Conundrum Review

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A fun, family-friendly game, Quantum Conundrum brings the whole family together in a clever, first-person puzzle game.



Quantum Conundrum is a fun science related kind of game. Usually, science is sort of boring sometimes. But, Quantum Conundrum takes science into a whole new different level. The different breeds of dimensions have fun objectives. While, the puzzles are clever and challenging at the same time. Although, Quantum Conundrum sadly has some bad parts also in the game. The elements that bring the different platforms brought to life are weak and struggles to impress gamers.



The rewarding game of Quantum Conundrum is a fun science video game. But, still lacks at some weak moments of action. Overall, this game is highly recommended to play with your family and not just by yourself! Quantum Conundrum is a fun game that you can explore in four, five, six, seven dimensions and you still have fun! I rate this game, a 7.5 out of 10.

Claude Giroux Voted To Be On Cover Of NHL 13

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Claude Giroux of the Philadelphia Flyers was voted to be on the cover of NHL 13. The Philadelphia Flyers forward had more votes than Nashville Predator's goalie Pekka Rinne in the cover vote tournament.



NHL 13 will be in store shelves on September 11 in North America for Xbox 360 and PS3. While in Europe, NHL 13 will launch on September 14.

Doomsday: Super Mario's Pizza Bros.?

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Happy Doomsday everyone! In this week's episode of Doomsday, we got the famous Super Mario Bros turned into italian pizza chefs in their newest game, Super Mario's Pizza Bros.? Check it out:



Well, saving Princess Peach while wearing an epic chef's hat is pretty awesome. But, instead of Bowser kidnapping Peach, he would most likely want to rob Mario's Pizza for all the coins.

Funny Fridays: Nathan Drake Caught Eating Subway?

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Welcome back to the 2nd edition of Funny Fridays! In this week's episode, we got Nathan Drake from Uncharted caught eating Subway? Check it out:



That's a good healthy choice, Nate! Just lower down on the Coca-Cola. But, anyways are you going to eat that sub? Well, you know what they say about Subway... Eat Fresh!

Their Was A Pac-Man Board Game?

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Many of you guys don't know this but did you know their was a Pac-Man board game? Yes, I'm serious a Pac-Man board game. Check it out:



Back in 1982, Milton Bradley created an arcade-style board game with a Pac-Man theme. The game was pretty much an old school, "Hungry Hungry Hippos" style of a board game. In the end, Milton Bradley gave up on making video game board games and just stick with making original board games.



In a comment below, tell us what you think about this Pac-Man board game.