Charlie Barratt
Latest articles by Charlie Barratt
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The Witness hands-on preview: Braid creator's new game is Myst, Mensa and a whole lot of Meta
By Charlie Barratt published
A first look at indie designer Jonathan Blow's latest philosophical puzzler
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Gears of War 3 creators describe the ending of the trilogy
By Charlie Barratt published
Cliffy B and company promise no cliffhanger, but plenty of tragedy, in new making-of video for Gears of War 3
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Batman: Arkham City Collector's Edition features custom statue and Dark Knight Returns costume
By Charlie Barratt published
$99 package will also include a music album, animated movie, art book, collectible cards and Penguin-themed challenge map
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First gameplay video for Metro: Last Light, the sequel to one of 2010’s best overlooked games
By Charlie Barratt published
Part I highlights environmental lighting and destructible cover
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Call of Duty Elite: how it improves multiplayer for both experts AND novices
By Charlie Barratt published
Awesome or awful, Call of Duty Elite can help
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The Top 7... Worst games of 2011 (so far)
By Charlie Barratt published
Early contenders for early bargain-bin retirement
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The Riddler is more mysterious than ever in new Batman: Arkham City promo art
By Charlie Barratt published
Edward Nigma the latest character to receive Rocksteady’s black-and-white treatment
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E3 MVG 2011 Selection: Halo Anniversary interview
By Charlie Barratt published
Frank O'Connor of 343 Industries walks us through every step of re-mastering Master Chief
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Batman: Arkham City tape found at E3 reveals new info on The Riddler, Hugo Strange and Mayor Sharp
By Charlie Barratt published
Audio from this leaked patient interview hints at a power struggle between three of Batman's biggest villains
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Batman: Arkham City box art revealed
By Charlie Barratt published
What's black and white and red all over?
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E3 MVG 2011 Selection: BioShock: Infinite interview
By Charlie Barratt published
Ken Levine lists his influences and inspirations for BioShock: Infinite – and discusses a return to Rapture
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E3 MVG 2011 Selection: Tomb Raider interview
By Charlie Barratt published
We chat with the designer of Lara Croft 2.0, winner of a GamesRadar "Most Valuable Game" Award
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E3 MVG 2011 Selection: Modern Warfare 3 interview
By Charlie Barratt published
GamesRadar’s Charlie Barratt talks with Infinity Ward’s Robert Bowling in the Activision E3 2011 booth
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E3 MVG 2011 Selection: Gears of War 3 interview
By Charlie Barratt published
GamesRadar’s Charlie Barratt chats with Gears of War 3 Executive Producer Rod Fergusson on the E3 2011 show floor
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E3 2011: Editor impressions of the Microsoft press conference
By Charlie Barratt published
GR Senior Editor Charlie Barratt and Official Xbox Magazine Editor-in-Chief Francesca Reyes share their thoughts
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Games that every other game should copy
By Charlie Barratt published
Ripping these off wouldn't be shameless – just smart
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ClassicRadar: Celebrity Xbox Avatars
By Charlie Barratt published
Don't like the way you look online? Transform into one of these 52 famous characters and celebrities instead
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Gears of War 3 beta updated with giant bobbleheads and squeaky chipmunk voices (also, new playlist)
By Charlie Barratt published
Gears of War 3 meets Marvel Super Hero Squad meets Alvin and the Chipmunks? You know you have to see this! Video and images inside...
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Black Ops: Call of the Dead video - Full Access Playthrough
By Charlie Barratt published
Watch as we play the new "Call of the Dead" zombie mode
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Reader match! Play the Gears of War 3 beta with us on Thursday at 7 PM EST / 4 PM PST
By Charlie Barratt published
You. Us. Chainsaws. Chickens. What more could you ask for on a Thursday night?
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How to get your friends into the Gears of War 3 beta
By Charlie Barratt published
Complete challenges or purchase content before this Wednesday, May 4, and Epic will email you up to five extra access codes
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Still not in the Gears of War 3 beta? We've got 10 more access codes to give away!
By Charlie Barratt published
Didn't preorder Gears of War 3? Didn't buy Bulletstorm? Don't worry
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Characters vastly improved by sequels
By Charlie Barratt published
Love at second (or third or fourth) glance
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