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Now That’s Why I Love A Best 2008 Ever! February

By RPS on December 3rd, 2008.

Spooferific.

Remember the 80s? They were great, weren’t they? And 1968 was amazing! But who can forget 1471? Man, the past was awesome. All the cool historical events happened back then. Join us now as we spin the Giant Wheel of Time and see which portion of history we’ll nostalgically reflect upon. Ticka-ticka-ticka-tick-tick-tick… tick. Ooh, February 2008!

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The 12 Games Of Christmas: GRID

By RPS on December 2nd, 2008.

We’re not content with just one high-concept ultromegoXmasfeature this year, oh no. As well as a wry look at the year that was, we’ve also distilled the many, many games we enjoyed over the course of 2008 into a mere 12. Why? Because 12 is a Christmassy number, dummkopf. It does mean there have been sacrifices. We mourn for the games that did not make the cut, and will never forget them. Somehow, though, we’ve managed to agree on this shortlist. So, on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, we’ll be doing our Best 2008 Ever thingy, and on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays it’s long-form natters about our fave games. Exciting!

Let’s get on with it, then. Whatever could be beneath that festive snowfall? For the first game of Christmas, my true blog gave to me…

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Now That’s Why I Love The Best 2008 Ever! January

By RPS on December 1st, 2008.

Please don't sue us, Viacom.

Hello, welcome, and sit down. Beyond all reason, it’s December, the time of year when our minds get all reflective, and we ponder the twelve months past. What made them great? Or interesting? Or at least weird? Why was 2008 the best 2008 for PC gaming on record? Join us this month as we get all Andrew Collings/Michael Ian Black (understandable references for at least two reading continents there) over the year gone by.

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