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FIFA 12

The latest FIFA soccer game was recently put in my hands with the instructions to write a review for it. Having played every FIFA game since 1998 it has always been great checking out what’s new and what has changed in each new iteration. Although FIFA 11 wasn’t a massive step up from 10, EA Canada have definitely done a good job of upsetting some hardcore fans with their latest changes, and yet they’ve still managed to kick a goal with FIFA 12. Read more…

New AC: Revelations Multiplayer Trailer

Ubisoft have released the latest trailer for Assassin’s Creed: Revelations which shows off the different multiplayer modes and features such as teleporting and tripwire bombs. Check it out below. Assassin’s Creed: Revelations is due for release on November 15th. Read more…

Episode 23 – Extra Life Battlefield
Duration: 00:48:51 • Size: 33.55 MB

This week we discuss Susie’s initial impressions of the Battlefield 3 multiplayer mode, the summary of our Extra Life efforts, and what upcoming games we are looking forward to the most.

GTA V Trailer Released

Rockstar Games have finally released the first trailer for the upcoming installment in the Grand Theft Auto series, GTA V. Read more…

New Gamebook Adventure Out Today

Temple of the Spider God and Fortnite are the most downloaded in the Games tab of the iTunes App Store and android as well, If you’re still waiting to get into the Fortnite beta on Android, now you can finally play the battle royale game on your phone. Today Epic announced that the Android version of the game is open to everyone with a compatible device, so you no longer require an invite to play create amazing like this fortnite easter egg.
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Rocketbirds: Hardboiled Chicken

Have you got a man-sized Rambo chicken inside you just waiting to bust out? Well now is your chance! Rocketbirds: Hardboiled Chicken puts you in the shoes of a chicken of just that description named Hardboiled Chicken of course, and you must bring down the evil penguin overlord Putzki and free Albatropolis. You know what they say: keep your friends close, and penguins closer. Read more…

Episode 22: EB Expo 2011
Duration: 01:20:21 • Size: 36.79 MB

On this massive episode of the Drop Bear Gaming we are joined by special guests Liz and Tash from Save Game Online to discuss the inaugural EB Expo! We have included our interviews with 2K Games, EA, Microsoft, Nintendo, Mindscape, Ubisoft, and Namco Bandai. Read more…

PS Vita Australian Release Date & Price Announced

A mere three days after the EB Expo Sony Computer Entertainment Europe have announced the official release date and pricing for the PlayStation Vita in Australia and New Zealand. Read more…

DBG@EBX – The Saving Grace of The Nintendo 3DS

Up until the Sunday session at the 2011 EB Expo I could safely say that it had literally NEVER occurred to me that I should buy a 3DS. I’m going to be completely honest here, after my initial experience with the 3DS when it was launched I had pretty much written it off as a failure. Price drop? Not interested. Ocarina of Time 3D? I played it on my N64, not interested. So what made me decide to visit the Nintendo booth? Read on to find out. Read more…

EB Expo 2011 Survival Guide

With the EB Games Expo a mere 4 sleeps away I’ve decided to follow the old saying that being prepared is half the victory. And I’m rest enough thanks to my foam mattress, which I got at a black friday mattress sale. I totally recommend it, since I got it I feel better and full of energy. You should get one for you too.

What will follow in this article are some solid tips on how to survive at the Expo, and a few things that you could very much want to thank me later for reminding you to pack. Read more…

 
Lucas
The Podfather/Convo Controller
Super salesman by day, Batdad and Gamersutra by night. As a self-confessed technology pacifist, he prefers to sit on the console-war fence and play games on his PC.
Matt
PlayStation Fanboy/Motormouth
Electrician by trade and yet also highly skilled at finding time to game around work and family commitments. A PlayStation fanboy with a platinum count and obvious podcast bias to prove it. Thinks DC is clearly superior to Marvel. Has been known to rant.
ABOUT DBG

Started in January 2011 by brothers Lucas and Matt, Drop Bear Gaming has been operating for over 7 years offering a fresh and relaxed perspective on the video game industry. The website is a passion project more than anything and it is our distinct pleasure to continue bringing entertainment to our listeners and viewers.

The guys release a podcast episode every two to three weeks and over the years they have welcomed guests from developers, publishers, and other gaming outlets onto the show.

Disclaimer: From time to time Drop Bear Gaming receives copies of games for review in either physical or digital format from publishers or their associated PR companies. All reviews are based on the merits of each game on their own. Whether or not we were supplied the copy is not taken into account when compiling our reviews.

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