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Tonight 6:30/5:30c On X-Play: The Biggest Games In 2013

Posted December 17, 2012 - By James Elkin

Tune in tonight 6:30/5:30c on X-Play as we get an early jump on some of the biggest titles releasing in 2013, like BioShock Infinite, Dead Space 3 and Grand Theft Auto 5. Full show details below:

The Big Ones 2013
Get a round-up of the biggest titles coming in 2013, like BioShock Infinite, Grand Theft Auto 5 and Dead Space 3.
The 2012 Buffalo Wild Wings Bowl: The Game Before The Game
Kristin Adams is at Buffalo Wild Wings getting ready for the first Buffalo Wild Wings Bowl on ESPN, making predictions on the game's outcome using videogame simulation.
X-Play Mobile Gaming Must Haves
Check out some great titles from the current crop of games on the go.
X-Play Classics: A Day In The Life of X-Play
If we ever forget what a day in the life of working was like, we'll always have this video from the X-Play Classics vault to remind us.
E! True Hollywood Story: X-Play
Awhile back, E! True Hollywood Stories decided to focus its attention on our little show here, and what they turned up wasn't pretty.

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Tonight 6:30/5:30c On X-play: Gears Of War Judgment And Cliff Bleszinksi

Posted December 12, 2012 - By James Elkin

Tune in tonight 6:30/5:30c on X-Play as we check out Gears of War Judgment's slew of new multiplayer modes and then welcome former Epic Games Design Director Cliff Bleszinski into the studio for an update on life after gaming. Get show details below:

Gears of War Judgment Multiplayer Preview
Early next year gamers will get a prequel to the Gears trilogy in the form of Gears of War Judgment and with it a ton of new multiplayer modes. Find out what's in store with a multiplayer preview.
Face Time: Former Epic Games Design Director Cliff Bleszinski
Not too long ago, gaming industry legend Cliff Bleszinski stunned everyone by announcing he'd be leaving it all behind. He'll stop by for an update on what he's up to and what being out of the public eye has done to his perspective on games.
Cliff Bleszinski Takes The X-Play Challenge
After a lengthy interview on life after games, Cliff Bleszinksi straps in for The X-Play Super Mario Bros. Speed Challenge.
X-Play Classics: SoulCalibur Blind Date
In this X-Play comedy classic, Morgan goes on a blind date with SoulCalibur's resident pirate Cervantes, and things go... well they go pretty much as badly as you'd expect they would.

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Tonight 6:30/5:30c On X-Play: FUSE Multiplayer Exclusive

Posted December 11, 2012 - By James Elkin

Tune in tonight 6:30/5:30c on X-Play as we get an exclusive look at Insomniac's upcoming game, FUSE, and count down the top 5 most inappropriate segments we've ever aired. Full show details below:

FUSE X-Play Exclusive
Early next year, Insomniac releases FUSE, a new game that borrows elements from both Ratchet & Clank and Resistance. It will also come with an action-packed multiplayer, and we'll get details in an exclusive preview.
X-Play Bids Farewell To The MMO Report
Casey Schreiner takes a victory lap, delivering the final MMO Report in all his bearded glory.
X-Play Classics: Kratos Cops
When Kratos isn't battling the gods, he runs afoul of domestic law just like everyone else from time to time, as we'll see in a revisit of an X-Play Classic.
X-Play's Top 5 Most Inappropriate Moments
Flying under the corporate radar has its benefits, something we managed to pull off here for years. One of those benefits is getting insane content on the air before anybody even notices. It's the top 5 most inappropriate segments we've ever run.
X-Play Classics: Kung Fu Master Chief
What happens when grindhouse meets Master Chief? Find out.
X-Play Classics: A Skyrim NPC Visits the X-Play Office
We've seen some strange things roll through here, but an Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrim NPC has to be one of the weirdest.

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Tonight 6:30/5:30c On X-Play: Ken Levine Talks BioShock Infinite!

Posted December 10, 2012 - By James Elkin

Tune in tonight 6:30/5:30c on X-Play as we welcome Irrational Games' Ken Levine into the studio for a huge look at BioShock Infinite. Plus, he'll subject himself to The X-Play Challenge. Full show details below:

BioShock Infinite Gameplay Preview with Ken Levine
The man behind our 2007 Game of the Year is in studio giving us an in-person gameplay preview of its highly anticipated follow-up, BioShock Infinite.
Ken Levine on the State of Gaming
After an in-depth look at BioShock Infinite with Irrational Games' Ken Levine, we'll get his thoughts on the current state of gaming in general, what he hopes and predicts for the next generation of consoles, and what he thinks should be the role of journalism in the industry.
X-Play Classics: Psychic Duel with Ken Levine
In another X-Play Classics, relive what happened when Blair Herter paid what he thought was an innocent visit to Irrational Games' Ken Levine and instead got locked into a phsychic duel.
Irrational Games' Ken Levine Takes The X-Play Challenge
BioShock Infinite's Ken Levine gets into the hot seat and tries his luck at The X-Play Super Mario Bros. Speed Challenge.
X-Play Classics: Skyrim Hoarders
When Bethesda made it possible to store all matter of loot at home in Skyrim, they introduced a new pathology to the digital open-world realm: that of the hoarder.

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X-Play Presents Its Best of 2012 Award Show Special Tonight At 6/5c

Posted December 5, 2012 - By James Elkin

Tune in tonight at 6/5c as X-Play presents its hour-long Best of 2012 Award Show special! They're handing out hardware in over twenty categories, including the coveted Game of the Year. See the full list of nominees here, or get a preview below!

Game of the Year
The nominees are: Journey, Halo 4, Assassin's Creed 3, Call of Duty: Black Ops 2, Borderlands 2, XCOM: Enemy Unknown, The Witcher 2 Enhanced Edition and Hitman: Absolution.
Best Multiplayer Game
The nominees are: Halo 4, Guild Wars 2, Borderlands 2, Mass Effect 3, and Journey.
Best Shooter
The nominees are: Halo 4, Call of Duty: Black Ops 2, Max Payne 3, Far Cry 3 and Borderlands 2.
Best Role-Playing Game
The nominees are: Mass Effect 3, Guild Wars 2, Xenoblade Chronicles, The Witcher 2 Enhanced Edition and Dragon's Dogma.
Best Action/Adventure Game
The nominees are: Assassin's Creed 3, The Walking Dead, Mark of the Ninja, Sleeping Dogs and Hitman: Absolution.
Best Writing
The nominees are: Borderlands 2, Spec Ops: The Line, Far Cry 3, Assassin's Creed 3 and The Walking Dead.
...And so many more
We'll hand out awards in categories like Most Original Game, Best Sports Game, Best Downloadable Game, Best Social Game, Best Fighting Game and more! See the full list of nominees here.

Tune in to X-Play tonight @ 6/5c to see who wins!

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Tonight 6:30/5:30c On X-Play: We Review Far Cry 3

Posted December 4, 2012 - By James Elkin

Tonight on X-Play 6:30/5:30c

Tune in tonight 6:30/5:30c on X-Play as we review one of the year's most-anticipated games, Far Cry 3. Plus, we'll wade through new DLC from Borderlands 2, Walking Dead and Skyrim. Full show details below:

Far Cry 3 Review
Far Cry 3 arrives looking to pull together mulitple gaming elements: story-driven shooter, driving game, hunting simulator and stealth game. Does it pull it off? Find out in our review.
X-Play Classics: Cowboys & Pokemon
The X-Play Classics vault opens up for another trip down memory lane, this time with the twisted alternate universe version of a "Cowboys & Aliens" sequel, "Cowboys & Pokemon."
Halo 4 Double XP Pro Tips
With double XP from Mountain Dew and the pro tips we'll reveal, you'll be unlocking dominant Halo 4 specializations twice as fast as the competition.
X-Play Classics: Bob and Steve
Splinter Cell: Chaos Theory got quite a workout around the X-Play offices, mainly because it made for multiple Bob and Steve machinima creations. We'll replay one of the series' finest moments in another edition of X-Play Classics.
The Download: New DLC for Borderlands 2, The Walking Dead, Skyrim
New DLC is here from big titles Borderlands 2, Walking Dead, and The Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrim. Should you buy any of it? All of it? We'll let you know in The Download.

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Next Week On X-Play: Our Best Of 2012 Award Show Special

Posted November 30, 2012 - By James Elkin

This Tuesday at 6:30/5:30c X-Play is all new with the latest DLC from Borderlands 2, Walking Dead and Skyrim. Plus, our brutally honest review of Far Cry 3.

Then on Wednesday at a special 6/5c time, it's our hour-long Best of 2012 awards show special! We're handing out hardware in over 20 categories, honoring the year's best in gaming.

It all starts this Tuesday 6:30/5:30c!

Coming Up On X-Play - Week of 12/3 »

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Ratchet & Clank Celebrates 10 Years With Art From iam8bit

Posted November 29, 2012 - By James Elkin

It's been ten years since Ratchet & Clank landed on the scene and weaseled their way into our little gaming hearts, and they're celebrating with four limited edition art prints from iam8bit. Morgan Webb was lucky enough to go behind-the-scenes with iam8bit Founder Jon Gibson and 2 Rabbit Studios' Mike Thacker for a look at what went into the production of these gorgeous prints and even coax a reveal at the next release in the series.

Ratchet & Clank 10th Anniversary Art From iam8bit »

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Tonight 6:30/5:30c On X-Play: Our PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale Review

Posted November 29, 2012 - By James Elkin

Tune in tonight 6:30/5:30c on X-Play as we'll review Sony's round-up of its most-loved gaming characters in PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale and deliver more X-Play staffers' holiday picks. Full show details below:

Mod This: X-Play Nintendo Entertainment System by Major League Mods
Mark Bongo of Major League Mods was kind enough to build us a one-of-a-kind X-Play NES to unveil on the show.
Halo 4 Double XP Specializations With Mountain Dew
More XP please! With Mountain Dew and the Halo 4 pro tips we'll be dishing out, you'll be leveling up in no time.
Ratchet & Clank Artwork From iam8bit
To mark the occasion of Ratchet & Clank's tenth anniversary, iam8bit produced four, high-quality art prints, and we'll have an exclusive behind-the-scenes look.
X-List: Top 5 Ratchet & Clank Weapons
From a series renowned for its off-the-wall weaponry, we'll reveal our five absolute favorites.
X-Play Holiday Staff Picks Part 2
We'll have part two of our holiday staff picks guide on what to get for yourself with all those gift cards left in your stocking.
PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale Review
Sony's biggest gaming stars are gathered up for a little competetion in PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale, and we'll weigh in on the party with our review.

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Tonight 6:30/5:30c On X-Play: Nintendo Wii U And Actress Sandra Vergara

Posted November 28, 2012 - By James Elkin

Tune in tonight 6:30/5:30c on X-Play as we're reviewing the Nintendo Wii U and welcoming actress and avid gamer Sandra Vergara into the studio for some face time. Get show details below:

Tech Junkies: The Nintendo Wii U
Now that Nintendo's Wii U is out, we've had some time to put it to the test, and our resident tech junkies Morgan Webb and Blair Herter round up everything you need to know before buying.
X-Play Holiday Staff Picks
Forget what to get others this holiday season, what should you get for yourself? Our whole team of gaming experts weighs in.
Halo 4 Double XP Specializations With Mountain Dew
We'll have even more tips for leveling up twice as fast in Halo 4 with double XP from Mountain Dew.
Face Time: Sandra Vergara
Up-and-coming actress and avid gamer Sandra Vergara is in studio for some face time.
Facebook and Twitter Fan Questions
Morgan Webb and Blair Herter answer some of your most pressing gaming questions, taken straight from the X-Play Facebook and Twitter pages.

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Tonight 6:30/5:30c On X-Play: It's Our Kristin Adams Special!

Posted November 27, 2012 - By James Elkin

Tune in tonight 6:30/5:30c on X-Play as Kristin Adams brings you some of her favorite adventures from her time on the show, from a Porsche driving school in Germany to Batman Live! on stage to Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios. Get show details below:

On Location - NASCAR The Game: Inside Line
Kristin Adams is on location at the Charlotte Motor Speedway checking out the real-life cars behind NASCAR The Game: Inside Line and getting hands-on playing time using the largest hi-def screen in the world.
On Location: Universal Studios Halloween Horror Nights "Welcome to Silent Hill" Maze
Kristin Adams is with Silent Hill: Revelation 3D star Adelaide Clemens at the Universal Studios theme park's Halloween Horror Nights, making her way through the scarefest that is the "Welcome to Silent Hill" maze.
On Location: Batman Live Tour
With the Batman Live Tour sweeping the nation, Kristin Adams gets onstage with the cast for a hand-to-hand demo of what all the action and fuss is about.
Just Dance 4 Fashion Show
Kristin Adams struts her stuff at the Just Dance 4 Fashion Show, held in the middle of New York's recent Fashion Week.
On Location: Need For Speed at Porsche's Driving School
Kristin Adams is in Leipzig, Germany at the Porsche driving school testing out how the real thing stacks up with Need For Speed: Most Wanted's virtual rendering.

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Tonight 6:30/5:30c On X-Play - Our Review Of Hitman: Absolution

Posted November 21, 2012 - By James Elkin

Tune in tonight 6:30/5:30c on X-Play as we'll review Agent 47's return in Hitman: Absolution and have more Halo 4 multiplayer pro tips. Show details below:

Hitman: Absolution Review
Agent 47 returns in a new game for the first time since 2006 with Hitman: Absolution, and we'll let you know if he's still relevant in our review.
On Location: G-Fuel's Helicopter Shoot-em-Up with Kristin Adams
The makers of G-Fuel offered Kristin Adams a ride in a helicopter armed to the teeth with firepower. She said yes, and we'll show you what happened.
Halo 4 Multiplayer Pro Tips
We'll have more ways to make leveling up in Halo 4 a much quicker thing with Mountain Dew and pro tips from Blair Herter.
X-Play Classics: "King of Kong 2" Trailer
From deep inside the X-Play Classics vault returns a trailer for "King of Kong 2," the movie that never was, and never should be.

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Tonight 6:30/5:30c On X-Play: Our New Super Mario Bros. U Review

Posted November 20, 2012 - By James Elkin

Tune in tonight 6:30/5:30c on X-Play as we review Wii U launch title New Super Mario Bros. U and check out the remake of Apple II classic Karateka. Get show details below:

New Super Mario Bros. Wii U Review
Nintendo shows off the Wii U's new controller in New Super Mario Bros. U, putting a spin on their previous Wii game for launch with their new console. We'll weigh in on the results with our review.
X-Play Recommends: Karateka
Prince of Persia creator Jordan Mechner scored his first gaming success all the way back on the Apple II with martial arts side-scroller Karateka, and he's come out with a remake. Find out if it's worth a revisit in another edition of X-Play Recommends.
X-Play Classic: Twilight of War
We revisit a comedy mashup of two huge blockbuster franchises in Twilight of War, another treasure unearthed from the vault of X-Play Classics.
X-Play Classic: Iron Man Cutscene
In a second trip to the X-Play Classics vault, we dig up a clip from Iron Man that won't be making it to any DVD special features any time soon.
007 Legends Review
It's been awhile since the heyday of James Bond videogame success. Is 007 Legends the one to return the series to form? We'll let you know in our review.

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Tonight 6:30/5:30c On X-Play: Crysis 3 And Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed

Posted November 19, 2012 - By James Elkin

Tune in tonight 6:30/5:30c on X-Play as we get a first look at Crysis 3 and send Kristin Adams on location at NASCAR with Danica Patrick and Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed. Get full show details below:

Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed Star Danica Patrick
Kristin Adams is on location with NASCAR talking with star driver Danica Patrick on her upcoming role in SEGA's Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed.
X-List: Top 5 SEGA Franchises We Want To Come Back
The Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed roster features a host of classic SEGA characters we haven't seen in awhile, and we're counting down the top five we want to see make a comeback.
Halo 4, Mountain Dew and Double XP
Mountain Dew has teamed up with Halo 4 to make leveling up that much faster, in no time unlocking some amazing specializations like the ability to turn your Spartan into a ninja assassin.
Crysis 3 First Look Preview
It's you and a compound bow in Crysis 3, making your way through a New York City that's been turned into a rainforest. Crytek Producer Mike Read gives us a first look.
X-Play Classics: Star Trek Rock Band
We open up the X-Play Classics vault for a trip down memory lane, to a time when a Star Trek expansion for the Rock Band series seemed like a good idea.

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Next Week On X-Play: Crysis 3 and Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed

Posted November 16, 2012 - By James Elkin

Tune in this Monday 6:30/5:30c for an all-new week of X-Play. We're getting early looks at Crysis 3 and Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed, and opening the X-Play Classics vault for a trip down memory lane with "Star Trek Rock Band" and our trailer for "King of Kong 2".

We're also putting Kristin Adams up into a helicopter with the G-Fuel team for a full round of blowing stuff up, and we'll check out the remake of Apple II classic Karateka.

Plus, reviews of New Super Mario Bros. U, Epic Mickey 2, Hitman: Absolution and 007 Legends. It all starts this Monday at 6:30/5:30c on a brand new week of X-Play.