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Raul Valle

One of the Video Game Writers for PG and a former member of UC Berkeley A Cappella group Noteworthy. I’m big on geek culture, especially video games, comics, and manga and I’m usually a pretty nice guy as long as you stay on my good side. I’m a big believer in the idea of video games as a powerful storytelling medium and love a good game with a strong, character-driven narrative. Xbox Live Gamertag: Fullmetal XZ | PSN ID: FullmetalX | Steam: DestroyerFullmetalX

Trailer Park – Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance

Welcome to the first episode of Trailer Park, a new show where we take a look at, analyze, and discuss new trailers.  And for our inaugural episode, fellow writer James Trauben and I discuss something that’s been bothering us for quite some time. With a brand new year comes brand new things, and something big

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BTTF Marty Doc remote
Gaming
Raul Valle

[Review] Back to the Future: The Game – Retail Edition (PS3/Wii)

Last December, we here at Pixelated Geek took a first look at the first episode of Telltale Games’ five-part time-traveling point-and-click adventure series, Back to the Future: The Game. A welcome entry to an already stellar film trilogy, Back to the Future: The Game’s premiere episode was not only entertaining, but also helped pave the way for an

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Sega Releases Dreamcast-era Trailer for Sonic Generations

With only about a month to go until the release of the much anticipated Sonic Generations, Sega continues to build the hype with the release of a new trailer.  The trailer depicts three stages from Sonic’s Dreamcast era (technically two, since Seaside Hill is from the post-Dreamcast Sonic Heroes), and it’s hard not to get

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2K Games Announces Borderlands 2 for 2012

In an announcement today, 2K Games revealed that a sequel to the highly successful RPG/FPS hybrid Borderlands is in the works, set for release during the next fiscal year. Few details have been released, but Borderlands 2 is slated for release on the PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, and PC platforms, with new characters, skills, environments,

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Ms Splosion Man
Gaming
Raul Valle

[Review] Ms. ‘Splosion Man (XBLA)

It seems whenever Twisted Pixel comes up, I have nothing but good things to say. Then again, given its small repertoire of quirky, challenging, and, most importantly, fun titles on the Xbox LIVE Arcade, it’s really hard to find fault. Thankfully, with the recent release of Ms. ‘Splosion Man, the company’s reputation is not about

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Steam’s Summer Camp Sale is in Full-Swing

Summer.  It’s a time of pools, water guns, and other fun activities you just can’t do in the winter.  However, on those days when it’s just too hot to leave the comfort of your air conditioner, Steam has got you covered. From now until July 10th, Steam is slashing prices on several games and game

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Supreme Court Strikes Down California Video Game Law

The Supreme Court today struck down a 2005 California law that would restrict the sale of violent video games to minors, citing a lack of evidence that violent video games were harmful to them and protection granted by the First Amendment.  The 7-2 ruling brings to an end a six-year legal battle after the bill

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Ms Splosion Man
Gaming
Raul Valle

Ms. Splosion Man Release Date Announced

Well, Splosion fans, it seems the wait is almost over. Twisted Pixel recently announced that Ms. Splosion Man, the follow-up to 2009’s ‘Splosion Man, will be released on July 13, 2011. After getting the chance to play the game at E3 and during the Early Access Beta, it’s not a stretch to say that the

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