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Top 7... Winter wonderlands
Brett Elston brings us a typically ultra-niche exploration of gaming's greatest snow levels.

The Saboteur Super Review
Killing Nazis has never been this frustratingly fun...or so says Charlie Barratt.

Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks Super Review
One of the best Zelda games yet? We discuss the review, The Exorcist, and hot school teachers.

Question of the Week
What's the most memorable boss you've ever fought? Was it a good experience with creative solutions or was it some awful, way too hard assface that ruined the game?



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In the office


Above: Holiday party! How many of us actually remember this photo being taken?


Above:A delivery of thirteen Final Fantasy XIII cookies brightened our week, but Charlie took a bite before we could take the photo


Above: Lizzie's desk got Twilight'd yet again, and this time no empty space was spared

In the community


Above: The Lizzie abuse continues thanks to manaconda, and Charlie's suggestion that Edward Cullen is Master Chief

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Post date: December 11, 2009
T-Dar81 length: 02:07:16
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