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October, 2009
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About Ben Kendrick

Ben Kendrick is the former Content Director of Screen Rant, CBR.com, and Collider. After Screen Rant, Ben joined ComicBook.com as Editorial Director and continues his film critic work as a member of the Denver Film Critics Society and the Online Film Critics Society. His work is referenced, cited, or syndicated on CNN, Wikipedia, Huffington Post, Rotten Tomatoes, IMDB, Yahoo, and Business Insider, among others.  A graduate of the New School’s Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing program, Ben has been passionate about movies ever since standing in line for a midnight showing of Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade when he was eight years-old. Visit Ben Kendrick's website for info on his fiction work, or follow him on Twitter @benkendrick

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Mass Effect 3 Operation Silencer
'Mass Effect 3' Multiplayer Weekend Event 'Operation: Silencer' Announced
PS3

After promising players 'the best possible Operations' for the 'Mass Effect 3' multiplayer community - BioWare has announced 'Operation: Silencer' which tasks players with yet another 'kill X number of Y' type challenge.

Bioshock Infinite Spike VGA Trailer
'BioShock: Infinite' Delayed into 2013; Making Room for 'GTA 5' in October 2012?
PS3

Irrational Games announces that their highly-anticipated title 'BioShock: Infinite' has been delayed into 2013 - and one analyst believes the move could be intended to make room for Take-Two's other hot property, 'Grand Theft Auto 5.'

Wii U Games
Unannounced Wii U Games Outed by Blockbuster UK?

An employee at Blockbuster in the UK has posted screenshots that suggest a number of unannounced Wii U games are en route for Nintendo's highly-anticipated new console.

David Jaffe on God of War Ascension Multiplayer
'God of War' Creator David Jaffe Says 'Ascension' Multiplayer 'Looks Cool'

'God of War' creator David Jaffe comments on the recent reveal of multiplayer in 'God of War: Ascension' - asserting that even though he's no longer attached to the franchise, he thinks the co-op mode 'looks cool.'

God of War Ascension Multiplayer Video
'God of War: Ascension' Multiplayer Video and New Details

Sony has unveiled the first details on 'God of War: Ascension' multiplayer - which allows gamers to join-up in co-operative hack and slash mayhem. Check out the first video of the mode in action.

Portal 2 Perpetual Testing Initiative DLC Trailer
'Portal 2' Perpetual Testing Initiative DLC Trailer: Octopus Not Included
PS3

Valve has released a trailer showcasing the upcoming 'Portal 2' DLC, the 'Perpetual Testing Initiative,' which brings user-created level editor functionality to the Mac and PC.

Metal Gear Rising Teaser
'Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance' Trailer Teases Upcoming Reveal
PS3

A new Kojima Productions video is teasing a 'Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance' reveal on April 30th 2012 but what exactly will the developer unveil? A new story trailer, multiplayer mode, or something else?

Crysis 3 PS3 Xbox 360 Graphics
Crytek Studios: 'Crysis 3' to Push PS3 and Xbox 360 to Their Limits
PS3

Responding to fan questions, Crytek Studios President and CEO, Cevat Yerli, has promised that the upcoming 'Crysis 3' will push the limits of current generation console tech.

Crysis 3 Teaser Trailer
'Crysis 3' Teaser Trailer Hits the Mark; Gameplay Video on April 24th
PS3

Crytek Studios and Electronic Arts are teasing a 'Crysis 3' gameplay trailer reveal on April 24th - with a brief CGI-action montage featuring fan-favorite hero Prophet taking aim in the ruins of New York City.

Mass Effect 3 Operation Exorcist
'Mass Effect 3' Multiplayer Operations Schedule Set for Every Other Week
PS3

BioWare has announced that from here on out 'Mass Effect 3' multiplayer operations will occur every other week (as opposed to weekly) - in order to provide 'the best possible Operations for the community.'

Assassins Creed Animus
Author Sues Ubisoft Over 'Assassin's Creed' Story Similarities

One novel writer is preparing to take-on publisher Ubisoft over similarities between his writings and the blockbuster 'Assassin's Creed' franchise. But is his claim justified or just an opportunistic PR move?

Conan O'Brien in Halo 4
Conan O'Brien Visits 343 Industries; New 'Halo 4' Multiplayer Footage

Conan O'Brien took a trip to 343 Industries to record voice work for the developer's upcoming title 'Halo 4' - comedy mayhem and a (brief) sneak peek at 'Halo 4' multiplayer included.

God of War 4 Preorder Tease
BT Games Taking 'God of War 4' Pre-Orders; Confirmation on April 19th?
PS3

A South African retailer has listed 'God of War 4' for pre-order (complete with mock-up artwork). Meanwhile, Sony is teasing 'vengeance' and 'redemption' in an announcement set for April 19th.

Crysis 3 Prophet
'Crysis 3' Announced for 2013; Details on Plot & Pre-Order 'Hunter' Edition
PS3

Crytek Studios has officially unveiled 'Crysis 3' - the follow-up to the studio's flagship first person shooter franchise. Check out the full details, pre-order bonuses, and new images.

Skyrim Dragon Shout Kinect Integration Launching April 23rd
'Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim' Kinect Integration Arrives the Week of April 23

Bethesda has revealed that the recently announced Kinect voice command integration for 'Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim' will launch the week of April 23rd for English speakers - as well as offers further details on the feature.

Alcatraz in Crysis 3 Origin Pre-Order Leak
'Crysis 3' Outed on Origin Pre-Order Page; Official Announcement Soon
PS3

Electronic Arts' Origin service inadvertently outed pre-order pages for the yet-to-be announced Crytek title, 'Crysis 3' - ahead of an exclusive reveal in this month's Game Reactor magazine.

Resident Evil 6 Game Length
Capcom: 'Resident Evil 6' Contains 30 Hours of Gameplay; 'Horrific Atmosphere'
PS3

'Resident Evil 6' director Eiichiro Sasaki promises a thirty hour campaign in the upcoming action-horror title - as well as details the tone of the game's three branching narrative paths.

Joel McHale Nintendo Viral Video
Joel McHale Kicks a Guy in the Balls to Promote Nintendo in 'Viral' Video
Wii

Nintendo hires 'Community' star Joel McHale to help them create a viral video for the 3DS - of course, McHale improvs a few controversial (or creative) decisions of his own.

Wii U Games
Rumor Patrol: Wii U Launch Price Over $300; Performance of 'Current Consoles'
Wii

New details suggest that the component Wii U parts cost Nintendo around $180 - which has lead some insiders to speculate that the console will cost over $300 when it launches this holiday season.

Uncharted 3 Multiplayer Available This Weekend
New 'Uncharted 3' Map Pack Details; Post-Fortune Hunters DLC in the Works
PSN

Naughty Dog has detailed the final piece of DLC that will be included in the 'Uncharted 3: Drake's Deception' Fortune Hunters' Club - as well as announced that further DLC offerings will be available down the line.