Rainbow 6 Patriots Pre-Orders Removed From GameStop

Tom Clancy's Rainbow 6: Patriots has been formally removed from GameStop's database, and is no longer available for pre-order. Some retailers automatically deactivate database entries after a lengthy period of time, which wouldn't mean much in this instance. GameStop, according to a source with intimate knowledge of the retailer, "actively flipped a switch" to eliminate Rainbow 6 Patriots from its system. ...

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Batgirl [Review]

Batgirl #20 opens with chilling two page origin story that's a testament to writer Gail Simone and artists Daniel Sampere and Carlos Rodriguez's combined ability to pack a powerful story into a small space without sacrificing substance. In two pages, we get a glimpse into the troubled mind of the Ventriloquist, Barbara Gordon's latest adversary and it's a psyche rife with narrative potential. We then jump to...

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X-Factor [Review]

"Epic" is an adjective that could rarely be used to describe X-Factor. The series has always maintained its niche by exploring the quirkier and seedier sides of the X-Men universe, leaving it up to the core X-Men to deal with world-shattering threats. But that's something Peter David has changed in a big way with what we now know is the penultimate story arc in his long run. It's actually a good thing "Hell on...

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Justice League of America's Vibe [Review]

Sterling Gates seems to be settling in nicely in his new role as writer on Justice League of America's Vibe. The books largely continues the trend of being a solid but unremarkable addition to the New 52 lineup. However, Gates is slowly making improvements to the formula. The quality of characterization has noticeably improved. Not necessarily with Cisco himself, as the book seems to be very much business as usual on his front. But several...

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Arrow: "Sacrifice" [Review]

Well, that's one way to do a season finale. If an image is worth a thousand words, I'll just use the following as a stand-in for my review: That was my reaction to the pivotal final scene of the episode. I've enjoyed this first season quite a bit, but never has it managed to make me feel all the feels like it did tonight. Despite an aggravating lack of post-Undertaking resolution, it was about as strong an episode as I could have hoped for. "Sacrifice...

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Naughty Dog Has Finished The Last of Us

The most eagerly awaited PlayStation 3 exclusive of 2013 is officially finished. At least, that’s what’s suggested by an Instagram picture from Naughty Dog Co-President Christophe Balestra. This means the game has likely “gone gold,” indicating that The Last of Us is being sent out for manufacture. The Last of Us launches on June 14th. We’ll have our full review in the coming weeks right here on IGN...

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Supposed PS4 Marketing Leaks, Reveals "Greatness Awaits" Slogan [Article]

Update: Sony has trademarked the slogan "Greatness Awaits", rumoured to be the strapline in a new PlayStation 4 commercial. Last week a script surfaced on Siliconera, purporting to reveal the the PS4 would be marketed around the slogan "Greatness Awaits". Now, the site has discovered a trademark filing that further suggests the phrase will be the centrepiece of the upcoming promotional campaign. Original story follows...

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