"The Sniper Rifle is a powerful, if misunderstood beast. For the special breed of action junkie, who is blessed with enough patience to wield it, the weapon says the following: “Provided you sacrifice all of your peripheral vision, I solemnly swear to destroy – not wound or incapacitate, destroy – any son of a bitch you dislike from half a world away, using a bullet longer than most ballpoint pens. That is why they designed me. That is why this multiplayer map has a book depository building in..."

"5.) Donkey Kong Country
Release Date: November 25, 1994
Console: SNES

The year was 1994, and the Super Nintendo was in trouble. With most of the gaming world focused on Sony’s upcoming PlayStation, and others preoccupied with Sega’s Genesis … Nintendo needed a blockbuster hit to grab the attention of gamers once again. Enter Donkey Kong Country."

"Gone are the days where inviting your friends over for a four player game, instead it’s seeming as if you have to arrange the time you all will meet up online, even though you all stay within the same vicinity of one another. I understand the importance of online, with such games supporting clan structures and tournaments and allowing players to compete against others from around the world. However, it seems as if split screen is getting the shit end of the stick nowadays. Only a few games st..."

ScrewAttack goes through their 20 most influential entities in the gaming industry - dating as far back as the Atari 2600. Ranging from hardware innovations, energy drinks, LAN parties, to even specific games - this list is a worthwhile read to see what has influenced where gaming has been, and what has made it so great today.

"Over time, tons of motion pictures have been licensed for a video game iteration. Unfortunately, no matter how good the movie, and even when the premise fits perfectly, games based on films tend to all suck. Or at least most of them.

The best known anecdote about a movie made into game is one that industry insiders have heard as often as their grandfather’s WWII tale… The year was 1982, Atari was on a roll, Steven Spielberg’s E.T. had just blown up the box office.

Steve Ross, CEO of At..."

"1. Final Fantasy VII (originally for N64)
2. GTA IV (Originally PS3 Exclusive)
3. P.N.03, Viewtiful Joe, Killer7, Dead Phoenix, Resident Evil 4 (Originally GameCube Exclusive)
4. Contra: Hard Corps and Castlevania: Bloodlines (Originally Exclusively SNES)
5. Devil May Cry 4 (Originally PS3 Exclusive)
6. Halo (Originally Apple)
7. Dragon Quest IX (Originally for Consoles: Stolen by Handhelds)
8. Street Fighter II (Originally SNES Exclusive)
9. Shenmue II (Originally for Dreamcast)
10...."

"Rare has a list of ten 360 titles that might be heading to the 360. Here are the list of games:

• Kameo 2 (Rumour)
• Conker 3 (Rumour)
• Banjo Tooie (XBLA, TBA)
• Banjo Kazooie (XBLA, TBA)
• Killer Instinct (Rumour)
• Killer Instinct 3 (Rumour)
• Perfect Dark (XBLA, TBA)
• Perfect Dark 2 (Rumour)
• Banjo Kazooie Nuts & Bolts (November 28, 2008)
• Goldeneye 007 (Rumour)

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"There are games that are downright fun to play, and then there are games that are downright fun to play fast! Now not many of us have the patience, time, skill and resources to play like a real pro. Luckily for us folk, there are those who do. Speedrunning has quickly turned into a popular gaming 'sport'. It's simple: beat a game, or part thereof, in as fast a time as possible. With something like Solitaire it's not really all that interesting, but whizzing past the Mushroom Kingdom as a plum..."

"10. Conker's Bad Fur Day (Rare)
He's lewd, it's crude and in some respects, disgusting as he pees on running flames and wars with teddy bears. Nevertheless, the star of Rare's Conker's Bad Fur Day introduced the ultimate anti-hero with the most bizarre platforming adventure ever. How bizarre? At one point, you meet a big singing pile of feces named the Great Mighty Poo and run around to fetch him sweet corn. We're serious."

"In the new issue of Xbox World 360, we've got the inside scoop on the aborted GoldenEye project. An inside scoop that includes hands-on details and FOUR PAGES of dazzling new shots. No rumour. No speculation. Oh, and contrary to reports, comment from Microsoft too.

Yep, here's two new shots from the game, showcasing the fantastic job Rare have done, and a cheeky little quote from the feature too..."

"The GoldenEye port has been in development at Rare for several months, and was never intended as a remake. The XBLA version would have featured the same graphics, maps and weapons from the N64 version, but with the crucial addition of online multiplayer over Xbox Live. Several characters wouldn't make the cut due to licensing issues with certain actors."

"The biggest problem with great games is how everybody is always jabbering on about how damn wonderful they are. Which got us thinking: surely even the very finest videogames must have the odd blemish on their flawless complexions, the occasional fly in an otherwise unspoiled tub of ointment?

Click below to see what really got GamerSquad’s goat in the likes of Goldeneye, Half-Life, Halo, and Zelda: Ocarina of Time."