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Jim Squires is the Editor-in-Chief of Gamezebo. Everything you see passes his eyes first, so we like to think of him as "the gatekeeper of cool stuff." He likes good games, great writing, and just can't say no to a hamburger. Also, he is not a bear.
  • This Astroids trailer is like drinking 6 cans of Red Bull in space
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    This Astroids trailer is like drinking 6 cans of Red Bull in space

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    Like most anyone in their thirties, I have a considerable weakness for Asteroids. When games that try to recapture its spirit come along, I can't help but stand up and take notice. Games like Space Miner Blast and even Atari's own Asteroids Gunner were great at scratching that itch - but in 2014, Astroids might just take the cake.Giving their game the rather humble title of Astroids: Space Game of the Year, Industry Entertainment has set the bar pretty high for themselves. Still, if this teaser trailer is anything to go by, it might not be that tough to reach. The asteroids appear beautifully modelled as they float in space, and the whole thing has a very hyperkinetic feel to it, almost like Super Stardust HD and Resogun, the space shooters of Housemarque. Though whether or not the vibe of the game matches that of the trailer is anybody's guess at this point.Industry Entertainment is planning to launch Astroids to PC gamers through Steam and their own website by the end of 2014.
  • This Week in China: IGN goes east
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    This Week in China: IGN goes east

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    With a new year freshly underway, new beginnings are in order - and for IGN, that means starting a brand new website in China. And that's not the only news that broke this week. While the west is still sleeping off a New Year's hangover, business has been in full swing in China. Lawsuits, marketing, and more made the list of this week's happenings.Thanks, as always, to our friends at Beijing-based Laohu.com for providing us with the following insights into the Chinese games market. If you're looking for daily info, be sure to bookmark Laohu.com to stay on top of everything that's happening in the most populous country in the world.
  • Nidhogg finally launching on January 13th
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    Nidhogg finally launching on January 13th

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    And they said it would never happen. Nidhogg, the two-player fencing game that's been a staple of the indie gaming scene and an award winner since 2010, is finally being released to the public. On more than one occasion the press who've gone hands on have called this "the perfect game," so if it wasn't on your radar before, it should be.Unlike earlier builds that have made the rounds at different events over the last few years, the public release of Nidhogg appears to feature a single player campaign. Those looking for the game's touted multiplayer don't have to worry, though; the release trailer below also showcases a tournament mode that supports 8 players.We've heard endlessly good things about this one over the last few years, and can't wait to see if it lives up to hype. Let's find out together when the game hits Steam on January 13.
  • Deal of the Day: 17 Command & Conquer games for $4.99
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    Deal of the Day: 17 Command & Conquer games for $4.99

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    If you've been a PC gamer anytime in the last 20 years, you probably have fond memories of playing Command & Conquer at some point. In my case, it was playing Red Alert at launch back in '96. I must've played that thing 'til my clicking finger gave out.Whatever game your mind goes to, it's almost definitely in Command & Conquer: The Ultimate Collection. Featuring 17 games from the series past, I'm tempted to say it's everything that ever released under the Command & Conquer banner (but I'd also be lying, because Tiberium Alliances is a thing). Normally $19.99, you can pick it up right now for 75% off. That's $4.99 for 17 games, right up to 2010's Command & Conquer 4: Tiberian Twilight.Click here to check out the whole list of games and/or to pick up this incredible deal before it disappears.
  • 2014 Predictions from Gamezebo’s Editor-in-Chief, Jim Squires
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    2014 Predictions from Gamezebo’s Editor-in-Chief, Jim Squires

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    I'm entering into this year's predictions far more humble than I did 2013's. Why? Because I got everything wrong last year. But that's ok - life is a learning experience, and I've learned to keep my predictions a tad more realistic. So with that in mind, I'M GONNA PREDICT SO HARD YOUR FACE IS GOING TO MELT.Can I break the bad predictions curse? We'll find out in twelve months. See you in 2015, doubters!!(Geez, I really hope I got it right this time).
  • To The Moon gets a free holiday minisode
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    To The Moon gets a free holiday minisode

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    2011's To the Moon knocked our socks off. It was a triumph in interactive storytelling that netted a perfect score from both Gamezebo and our readers. As you can probably guess, that means we've been waiting on pins and needles for the next release from Freebird Games. And while A Bird Story is still slated as "coming one day," Freebird managed to sneak a great little treat into the closing moments of 2013 yesterday: a To the Moon holiday special minisode.Clocking in at a brief 20 minutes, the story focuses on Dr. Watts and Dr. Rosalene at work during the holidays. You can get this one for free directly from the Freebird Games website, or if you already own To The Moon on Steam, this episode should be releasing shortly as patch to your existing game (though Freebird notes you'll need to manually open your folder to find/play it).Haven't played To the Moon at all yet? There's no better time: you can pick it up for its holiday sale price of just $2.99.
  • 2013 Predictions: Were we right?
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    2013 Predictions: Were we right?

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    As 2013 draws to a close, it's time to look ahead to what 2014 might bring in our great parade of Gamezebo predictions. Before we do, though, I think it's important that we hold ourselves accountable for the sins of the past: namely, our 2013 predictions.Were we right? Were we wrong? There's only one way to find out. Check out everything predicted by Gamezebo Founder Joel Brodie, Editor-in-Chief Jim Squires, and former Associate Editor Dant Rambo at the beginning of 2013 to see how right we were. (SPOILER: we were about 67% right).
  • Deal of the Day: Kentucky Route Zero is 50% off
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    Deal of the Day: Kentucky Route Zero is 50% off

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    Here's an interesting turn of events: the same day we announce that our Game of the Year is Kentucky Route Zero is the same day we notice that it's 50% off! If our write-up has you itchin' to try it, there's really no better time to buy. Normally $24.99, you can pick Kentucky Route Zero up for just $12.50.Your purchase will net you a Steam code for PC and Mac, as well as access to all future episodes (there will be five acts in total, but only the first two are available now).What are you waiting for? It's our Game of the Year. Let's find out if it's yours too.