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	Review: Resistance 2 (PS3) by Billy Berghammer \| 11/6/2008 7:02:55 PM \| 0 comments The Chimera have invaded the United States, and Nathan Hale only has 19 hours to live. But on the bright side, the scenery's prettier, and you can bring friends. Billy Berghammer reviews Resistance 2.
	Feature: The Five: Dissidia: Final Fantasy by Billy Berghammer \| 10/24/2008 4:47:38 PM \| 0 comments Final Fantasy fans get their ultimate fantasy fulfillment in Dissidia, a fighting game starring the protagonists of each FF game facing off against their nemeses. Billy Berghammer takes a first look.
	Feature: The Five: Patapon 2: Don Chaka by Billy Berghammer \| 10/23/2008 6:27:38 PM \| 0 comments The Patapon keep on marching in Patapon 2: Don Chaka, which adds a four-player mode and a Hero Patapon that leads the way. Get the lowdown from Billy Berghammer.
	Feature: The Five: Muramasa: The Demon Blade by Billy Berghammer \| 10/23/2008 6:27:30 PM \| 0 comments What's better than playing ninja? Playing a hand-drawn ninja with more than 100 swords, perhaps. Billy Berghammer gets a sneak peek at this action-RPG from the makers of Odin Sphere.
	Feature: The Five: Kingdom Hearts: Birth by Sleep by Billy Berghammer \| 10/20/2008 4:12:47 PM \| 0 comments Kingdom Hearts games are multiplying like rabbits, with two new spin-off titles being simultaneously developed for the DS and the PSP. Billy Berghammer eyes the offspring with a somewhat skeptical eye.
	Feature: The Five: Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days by Billy Berghammer \| 10/20/2008 4:11:24 PM \| 0 comments Kingdom Hearts games are multiplying like rabbits, with two new spin-off titles being simultaneously developed for the DS and the PSP. Billy Berghammer eyes the offspring with a somewhat skeptical eye.
	Feature: The Five: White Knight Chronicles by Billy Berghammer \| 10/17/2008 5:03:46 PM \| 0 comments With the ability to jump seamlessly from offline to online questing, White Knight Chronicles may not be your typical Japanese RPG. Billy Berghammer reports on his encounter with the developers at Tokyo Game Show 2008.
	Preview: Halo 3: Recon by Billy Berghammer \| 10/14/2008 6:18:48 PM \| 3 comments Halo 3: Recon takes away the superhuman abilities you enjoyed as Master Chief and puts you inside a strange new helmet -- that of the fearsome Orbital Drop Shock Trooper. Billy Berghammer gets the lowdown on this standalone expansion.
	Feature: The Five: Ninja Blade by Billy Berghammer \| 10/9/2008 8:06:54 PM \| 0 comments How many ninjas does it take to saturate the market? As Ken Ogawa in Ninja Blade, the latest from the creator of the Otogi series, you will defend Tokyo with your ninja aptitude. Billy Berghammer gets a sneak peek.
	Feature: The Five: Tekken 6: Bloodline Rebellion by Billy Berghammer \| 10/9/2008 1:35:19 PM \| 0 comments It's that time again -- will you enter the Iron Fist Tournament? At TGS 2008, Billy Berghammer goes hands-on with a pre-release arcade version of Tekken 6: Bloodline Rebellion.
	Interview: Uncovering Alan Wake: Four Questions For Remedy by Billy Berghammer \| 10/6/2008 7:24:46 PM \| 3 comments Alan Wake, the next game from the makers of Max Payne, has had gamers in the dark since 2006. With a new trailer hitting Finland's shores, Billy Berghammer asks Remedy's lead writer about the major inspirations and themes underpinning the game.
	Preview: Preview: WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2009 by Billy Berghammer \| 9/26/2008 6:17:02 PM \| 2 comments The body slams continue in the latest wrestling game by THQ and Yuke's. Billy Berghammer gives a preview build of WWE Smackdown vs. Raw 2009 the old trial-by-beer test.
	Review: Mercenaries 2: World in Flames (PC) by Billy Berghammer \| 9/23/2008 12:00:00 AM \| 0 comments After promising gamers a massive open world, seamless co-op and tons of destructible environments, does Pandemic deliver? Billy Berghammer wrought havoc in the sequel to Mercenaries to find out.
	Feature: The Five: Operation Flashpoint 2: Dragon Rising by Billy Berghammer \| 9/19/2008 6:50:26 PM \| 0 comments Operation Flashpoint 2: Dragon Rising tries to live up to the tactical richness of the original. Will you accept this mission? Read on for a field communiqué from Billy Berghammer.
	Feature: The Five: Alpha Protocol by Billy Berghammer \| 9/17/2008 7:41:44 PM \| 2 comments A dynamic game environment and the chance to play as your favorite spy are two of Alpha Protocol's main draws. Billy Berghammer digs up some firsthand evidence.
	Feature: The Five: Bayonetta by Billy Berghammer \| 9/12/2008 6:24:10 PM \| 1 comments Slick combat, distinctive bosses and fatal, shape-shifting hair make Hideki Kamiya's Bayonetta an intriguing action title. Get the lowdown on that hair from Billy Berghammer.
	Feature: The Five: Grand Theft Auto IV* (PC)* by Billy Berghammer \| 9/11/2008 7:01:09 PM \| 11 comments Will Liberty City be worth the trip on a PC? Graphical enhancements, gameplay movies and more multiplayer mayhem -- Billy Berghammer tells you what's new in this upcoming port.
	Feature: The Five: Champions Online by Billy Berghammer \| 9/10/2008 11:44:45 PM \| 1 comments With Marvel out of the picture, the creator of City of Heroes and City of Villains turns to the Champions universe for its new MMO. Billy Berghammer checks out what makes Champions Online different from the competition.
	Interview: Crafting a Sequel for Everyone: The Frank Pearce Interview by Billy Berghammer \| 9/8/2008 5:59:58 PM \| 0 comments The original was perhaps the biggest RTS of all time, and its rabid, Zerg-like hardcore contingent is still going strong. Billy Berghammer speaks with Blizzard about introducing the next generation of gamers to StarCraft II.
	Interview: Detailing Diablo III: The Jay Wilson Interview by Billy Berghammer \| 9/5/2008 7:43:45 PM \| 1 comments When it comes to the third Diablo, the devil is in the details. Billy Berghammer sat down with the game director and lead designer to find out where the game is today.
	Review: Mercenaries 2: World in Flames (PS3) by Billy Berghammer \| 9/4/2008 8:15:02 PM \| 0 comments After promising gamers a massive open world, seamless co-op and tons of destructible environments, does Pandemic deliver? Billy Berghammer wrought havoc in the sequel to Mercenaries to find out.
	Review: Mercenaries 2: World in Flames (Xbox 360) by Billy Berghammer \| 9/4/2008 8:14:55 PM \| 5 comments After promising gamers a massive open world, seamless co-op and tons of destructible environments, does Pandemic deliver? Billy Berghammer wrought havoc in the sequel to Mercenaries to find out.
	Feature: Losing Controls in Heavy Rain by Billy Berghammer \| 8/21/2008 9:01:49 PM \| 1 comments With gorgeously detailed visuals, unorthodox controls and countless possible outcomes for players, this game is stealing the show at the Leipzig Games Convention. Billy Berghammer got an early look -- read on.
	Interview: A Sporting Chat With Peter Moore by Billy Berghammer \| 7/31/2008 6:19:59 PM \| 0 comments EA Sports President Peter Moore sat down with Billy Berghammer to discuss some big changes in the works for Madden, NBA Live and more.
	Feature: How to Fix E3 by Billy Berghammer \| 7/25/2008 10:41:24 PM \| 2 comments E3 is not the sleek and powerful machine it used to be, but while some say it's time to scrap the run-down show altogether, Billy Berghammer thinks it can be restored. Read on for the how-to manual.
	Feature: E3 2008: The Show in Pictures by Billy Berghammer \| 7/24/2008 9:01:49 PM \| 1 comments You've heard so much about it, you feel like you were there, right? Billy Berghammer gets you even closer with shots he took at the event. Have a look inside E3 2008, in all its nerdy glory.
	Feature: The Five: Madden NFL 09 by Billy Berghammer \| 7/23/2008 11:07:27 PM \| 0 comments The classic football franchise is preparing to celebrate its 20th anniversary -- yep, you read that right -- with this edition. Billy Berghammer ran through some drills with the game to bring you the essentials.
	Feature: The Five: Animal Crossing: City Folk by Billy Berghammer \| 7/22/2008 8:28:47 PM \| 0 comments What will your Miis make of the City Folk moving in on the Wii? Billy Berghammer got an early look at E3 -- here's what you need to know.
	Feature: The Five: Far Cry 2 by Billy Berghammer \| 7/21/2008 6:26:57 PM \| 0 comments Ubisoft picks up where Crytek left off, bringing this open-world first-person shooter to Africa. Is the sequel a far cry from the original? Billy Berghammer got his hands on the game at E3.
	Feature: The Five: Left 4 Dead by Billy Berghammer \| 7/18/2008 6:32:23 PM \| 0 comments Valve is getting ready to team you up to battle some zombies in this fast-paced first-person shooter. Billy Berghammer fought for his survival at E3 to bring you the essentials.
	Feature: The Five: Killzone 2 by Billy Berghammer \| 7/17/2008 7:28:28 PM \| 0 comments Before its release, the original Killzone was touted to be a "Halo-killer" (it wasn't). Will the sequel pick up the banner? Billy Berghammer got his hands on the game at E3.
	Feature: The Five: Call of Duty: World at War by Billy Berghammer \| 7/17/2008 6:06:33 PM \| 5 comments Although Activision stayed out of E3 this year, Billy Berghammer was able to get an early look at the upcoming Call of Duty game at a demo not far from the show. Here's how the WWII shooter is shaping up so far.
	Feature: The Five: Borderlands by Billy Berghammer \| 7/16/2008 12:55:07 PM \| 0 comments Leveling up + gunplay = a role-playing shooter? Gearbox Software is up to something interesting with this one. At E3, Billy Berghammer got an early look at the action.
	Feature: The Five: Star Wars: The Force Unleashed by Billy Berghammer \| 7/16/2008 12:35:31 PM \| 3 comments It looks like the Force is strong with this upcoming action game from LucasArts. At a hands-on demo at E3, Billy Berghammer stepped into the role of Darth Vader's apprentice -- here's what you need to know.
	Column: Dissenting Opinion: Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots by Billy Berghammer \| 6/20/2008 6:43:24 PM \| 2 comments Tom Chick might not have made many friends with MGS fans when he called their recently released finale "a terrible, terrible game." Billy Berghammer is one of them, and he's sticking to his guns. Read on for his side of the Solid Snake story.
	Preview: Silent Hill: Homecoming by Billy Berghammer \| 6/6/2008 7:00:05 PM \| 0 comments Silent Hill fans, get ready for a haunting homecoming. Find out what's so shady about Shepherd's Glen in Billy Berghammer's early look.
	Preview: The Incredible Hulk by Billy Berghammer \| 5/29/2008 5:53:23 PM \| 0 comments The Hulk is getting ready to roar on the new generation of consoles. Will this be just another movie tie-in or a double-dose of destruction? Find out the latest in Billy Berghammer's preview.
	Interview: The Portable Whipmaster: The Koji Igarashi Interview by Billy Berghammer \| 5/29/2008 12:00:00 AM \| 0 comments Billy Berghammer sat down with the whip-toting mastermind behind Konami's Castlevania series to get the lowdown on the latest adventure, future plans for the Wii, and his wishlist for a new DS.
	Preview: Ninja Gaiden II by Billy Berghammer \| 5/27/2008 7:33:04 PM \| 0 comments All the gore, a little less pain -- Ninja Gaiden is getting a little more user-friendly. Read on for Billy Berghammer's preview of Ryu Hayabusa's upcoming ultraviolent outing.
	Interview: Staying in the Game by Billy Berghammer \| 5/23/2008 1:58:13 PM \| 0 comments Billy Berghammer talks to Microsoft Game Studios head Shane Kim about games in the works, the Rare Wii remote rumor and the next next-generation console. Read on.
	Preview: Castlevania: Order of Ecclesia by Billy Berghammer \| 5/23/2008 1:58:08 PM \| 0 comments A new heroine, lots of environments and more monster-slaying action -- Castlevania is coming back for round three on the DS. Check out Billy Berghammer's preview.
	Interview: A Nicer Ninja by Billy Berghammer \| 5/23/2008 1:58:02 PM \| 0 comments While Team Ninja prepares for the Xbox 360 debut of its ultraviolent action series, Billy Berghammer sat down with studio head Tomonobu Itagaki to talk about the changes in the works for Ninja Gaiden II.
	Interview: Worlds Collide: The Ed Boon Interview by Billy Berghammer \| 5/7/2008 12:00:00 AM \| 0 comments New fighting mechanics and unbelievable match-ups -- welcome to Mortal Kombat vs. DC Universe. Billy Berghammer sat down with Midway's creative director to find out what's in store.
	Interview: Examining the Infinite Noise of the Inner Soul: The Keiichi Yano Interview by Billy Berghammer \| 4/29/2008 2:54:30 PM \| 0 comments The "music game" genre owes some of its evolution to cult favorites Gitaroo Man and Elite Beat Agents. Find out more in Billy Berghammer's interview with the co-founder of developer iNiS.
	Interview: An Epic Rein by Billy Berghammer \| 4/23/2008 8:27:30 PM \| 0 comments At Midway Gamer's Day 2008 in San Francisco, Paul Semel sat down with Epic Games' VP Mark Rein to talk about some Unreal games in the works. Read on.
	Preview: Unreal Tournament III by Billy Berghammer \| 4/23/2008 3:34:07 PM \| 0 comments At the recent Midway Gamer's Day in San Francisco, Billy Berghammer got a look under the hood at what's in the works for the Unreal Engine. Will the upcoming UT3 make it purr for 360 gamers? Find out more.
	Preview: Mortal Kombat vs. DC Universe by Billy Berghammer \| 4/22/2008 3:20:51 PM \| 0 comments What happens when worlds collide? The MK fighting franchise is getting some comic relief, and Billy Berghammer caught an early look at Midway's Gamers' Day 2008 in Las Vegas. Read on.
	Preview: Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots by Billy Berghammer \| 4/4/2008 6:45:31 AM \| 0 comments Billy Berghammer traveled to Japan to preview the finale of Solid Snake's action saga. Get the inside story on the upcoming Guns of the Patriots.
	Interview: The Too Human Side of Denis Dyack, Part Three by Billy Berghammer \| 3/14/2008 12:00:00 AM \| 0 comments The man behind Too Human talks about what's on the horizon for developer Silicon Knights. Read on for the final installment of our interview.
	Interview: The Too Human Side of Denis Dyack, Part Two by Billy Berghammer \| 3/13/2008 12:00:00 AM \| 0 comments As Too Human gets closer to becoming a reality on the Xbox 360, Billy Berghammer sat down with Silicon Knights President Denis Dyack. Read on for Part Two of the interview.
	Interview: The Too Human Side of Denis Dyack by Billy Berghammer \| 3/11/2008 12:00:00 AM \| 0 comments After numerous delays and reinventions, Too Human is getting closer to becoming a reality on the Xbox 360. Read our interview with Silicon Knights President Denis Dyack.

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Vitals: 35, single, instructed how to live by cat

Education: B.A. Degree in Broadcast Journalism with a minor in English from University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. Would have gone with a double major, but couldn’t stomach Chaucer.

Publications: Managing Editor of Game Informer’s Web site, Game Informer Online for five years. Prior to that was the founder and Director of PlanetN2000.com/PlanetGameCube.com, and within five years grew site into the largest Nintendo fan site on the Internet.

Platforms played: Consoles, Portables, PC, Arcade – basically anything I can get my hands on.

Genres played: Action, Adventure, Puzzle, Sports, Racing, FPS, MMORPG (well, if I can stop playing WoW), RPG, and I will never get rid of the classics.

Multiplayer or single-player: Both

My Top 10 games:

1) Mario series
2) Legend of Zelda series
3) Half-Life/Team Fortress series
4) Metal Gear Solid series
5) Mario Kart series
6) Wave Race 64
7) Wing Commander III
8) Summer/Winter Games
9) SSX series
10) World of Warcraft

What makes me tick: Little Spoon Curry Katsu, The Minnesota Wild, Pocari Sweat, Diet Mountain Dew, "Twin Peaks," Yoshinoya, U2, "Battlestar Galactica," Watching the Packers while grilling Louie’s Finer Meats' Packer Brats, Marco Island, and my close friend, Jim Beam.

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	Review: Resistance 2 (PS3) by Billy Berghammer \| 11/6/2008 7:02:55 PM \| 0 comments The Chimera have invaded the United States, and Nathan Hale only has 19 hours to live. But on the bright side, the scenery's prettier, and you can bring friends. Billy Berghammer reviews Resistance 2.
	Feature: The Five: Dissidia: Final Fantasy by Billy Berghammer \| 10/24/2008 4:47:38 PM \| 0 comments Final Fantasy fans get their ultimate fantasy fulfillment in Dissidia, a fighting game starring the protagonists of each FF game facing off against their nemeses. Billy Berghammer takes a first look.
	Feature: The Five: Patapon 2: Don Chaka by Billy Berghammer \| 10/23/2008 6:27:38 PM \| 0 comments The Patapon keep on marching in Patapon 2: Don Chaka, which adds a four-player mode and a Hero Patapon that leads the way. Get the lowdown from Billy Berghammer.
	Feature: The Five: Muramasa: The Demon Blade by Billy Berghammer \| 10/23/2008 6:27:30 PM \| 0 comments What's better than playing ninja? Playing a hand-drawn ninja with more than 100 swords, perhaps. Billy Berghammer gets a sneak peek at this action-RPG from the makers of Odin Sphere.
	Feature: The Five: Kingdom Hearts: Birth by Sleep by Billy Berghammer \| 10/20/2008 4:12:47 PM \| 0 comments Kingdom Hearts games are multiplying like rabbits, with two new spin-off titles being simultaneously developed for the DS and the PSP. Billy Berghammer eyes the offspring with a somewhat skeptical eye.
	Feature: The Five: Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days by Billy Berghammer \| 10/20/2008 4:11:24 PM \| 0 comments Kingdom Hearts games are multiplying like rabbits, with two new spin-off titles being simultaneously developed for the DS and the PSP. Billy Berghammer eyes the offspring with a somewhat skeptical eye.
	Feature: The Five: White Knight Chronicles by Billy Berghammer \| 10/17/2008 5:03:46 PM \| 0 comments With the ability to jump seamlessly from offline to online questing, White Knight Chronicles may not be your typical Japanese RPG. Billy Berghammer reports on his encounter with the developers at Tokyo Game Show 2008.
	Preview: Halo 3: Recon by Billy Berghammer \| 10/14/2008 6:18:48 PM \| 3 comments Halo 3: Recon takes away the superhuman abilities you enjoyed as Master Chief and puts you inside a strange new helmet -- that of the fearsome Orbital Drop Shock Trooper. Billy Berghammer gets the lowdown on this standalone expansion.
	Feature: The Five: Ninja Blade by Billy Berghammer \| 10/9/2008 8:06:54 PM \| 0 comments How many ninjas does it take to saturate the market? As Ken Ogawa in Ninja Blade, the latest from the creator of the Otogi series, you will defend Tokyo with your ninja aptitude. Billy Berghammer gets a sneak peek.
	Feature: The Five: Tekken 6: Bloodline Rebellion by Billy Berghammer \| 10/9/2008 1:35:19 PM \| 0 comments It's that time again -- will you enter the Iron Fist Tournament? At TGS 2008, Billy Berghammer goes hands-on with a pre-release arcade version of Tekken 6: Bloodline Rebellion.
	Interview: Uncovering Alan Wake: Four Questions For Remedy by Billy Berghammer \| 10/6/2008 7:24:46 PM \| 3 comments Alan Wake, the next game from the makers of Max Payne, has had gamers in the dark since 2006. With a new trailer hitting Finland's shores, Billy Berghammer asks Remedy's lead writer about the major inspirations and themes underpinning the game.
	Preview: Preview: WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2009 by Billy Berghammer \| 9/26/2008 6:17:02 PM \| 2 comments The body slams continue in the latest wrestling game by THQ and Yuke's. Billy Berghammer gives a preview build of WWE Smackdown vs. Raw 2009 the old trial-by-beer test.
	Review: Mercenaries 2: World in Flames (PC) by Billy Berghammer \| 9/23/2008 12:00:00 AM \| 0 comments After promising gamers a massive open world, seamless co-op and tons of destructible environments, does Pandemic deliver? Billy Berghammer wrought havoc in the sequel to Mercenaries to find out.
	Feature: The Five: Operation Flashpoint 2: Dragon Rising by Billy Berghammer \| 9/19/2008 6:50:26 PM \| 0 comments Operation Flashpoint 2: Dragon Rising tries to live up to the tactical richness of the original. Will you accept this mission? Read on for a field communiqué from Billy Berghammer.
	Feature: The Five: Alpha Protocol by Billy Berghammer \| 9/17/2008 7:41:44 PM \| 2 comments A dynamic game environment and the chance to play as your favorite spy are two of Alpha Protocol's main draws. Billy Berghammer digs up some firsthand evidence.
	Feature: The Five: Bayonetta by Billy Berghammer \| 9/12/2008 6:24:10 PM \| 1 comments Slick combat, distinctive bosses and fatal, shape-shifting hair make Hideki Kamiya's Bayonetta an intriguing action title. Get the lowdown on that hair from Billy Berghammer.
	Feature: The Five: Grand Theft Auto IV* (PC)* by Billy Berghammer \| 9/11/2008 7:01:09 PM \| 11 comments Will Liberty City be worth the trip on a PC? Graphical enhancements, gameplay movies and more multiplayer mayhem -- Billy Berghammer tells you what's new in this upcoming port.
	Feature: The Five: Champions Online by Billy Berghammer \| 9/10/2008 11:44:45 PM \| 1 comments With Marvel out of the picture, the creator of City of Heroes and City of Villains turns to the Champions universe for its new MMO. Billy Berghammer checks out what makes Champions Online different from the competition.
	Interview: Crafting a Sequel for Everyone: The Frank Pearce Interview by Billy Berghammer \| 9/8/2008 5:59:58 PM \| 0 comments The original was perhaps the biggest RTS of all time, and its rabid, Zerg-like hardcore contingent is still going strong. Billy Berghammer speaks with Blizzard about introducing the next generation of gamers to StarCraft II.
	Interview: Detailing Diablo III: The Jay Wilson Interview by Billy Berghammer \| 9/5/2008 7:43:45 PM \| 1 comments When it comes to the third Diablo, the devil is in the details. Billy Berghammer sat down with the game director and lead designer to find out where the game is today.
	Review: Mercenaries 2: World in Flames (PS3) by Billy Berghammer \| 9/4/2008 8:15:02 PM \| 0 comments After promising gamers a massive open world, seamless co-op and tons of destructible environments, does Pandemic deliver? Billy Berghammer wrought havoc in the sequel to Mercenaries to find out.
	Review: Mercenaries 2: World in Flames (Xbox 360) by Billy Berghammer \| 9/4/2008 8:14:55 PM \| 5 comments After promising gamers a massive open world, seamless co-op and tons of destructible environments, does Pandemic deliver? Billy Berghammer wrought havoc in the sequel to Mercenaries to find out.
	Feature: Losing Controls in Heavy Rain by Billy Berghammer \| 8/21/2008 9:01:49 PM \| 1 comments With gorgeously detailed visuals, unorthodox controls and countless possible outcomes for players, this game is stealing the show at the Leipzig Games Convention. Billy Berghammer got an early look -- read on.
	Interview: A Sporting Chat With Peter Moore by Billy Berghammer \| 7/31/2008 6:19:59 PM \| 0 comments EA Sports President Peter Moore sat down with Billy Berghammer to discuss some big changes in the works for Madden, NBA Live and more.
	Feature: How to Fix E3 by Billy Berghammer \| 7/25/2008 10:41:24 PM \| 2 comments E3 is not the sleek and powerful machine it used to be, but while some say it's time to scrap the run-down show altogether, Billy Berghammer thinks it can be restored. Read on for the how-to manual.
	Feature: E3 2008: The Show in Pictures by Billy Berghammer \| 7/24/2008 9:01:49 PM \| 1 comments You've heard so much about it, you feel like you were there, right? Billy Berghammer gets you even closer with shots he took at the event. Have a look inside E3 2008, in all its nerdy glory.
	Feature: The Five: Madden NFL 09 by Billy Berghammer \| 7/23/2008 11:07:27 PM \| 0 comments The classic football franchise is preparing to celebrate its 20th anniversary -- yep, you read that right -- with this edition. Billy Berghammer ran through some drills with the game to bring you the essentials.
	Feature: The Five: Animal Crossing: City Folk by Billy Berghammer \| 7/22/2008 8:28:47 PM \| 0 comments What will your Miis make of the City Folk moving in on the Wii? Billy Berghammer got an early look at E3 -- here's what you need to know.
	Feature: The Five: Far Cry 2 by Billy Berghammer \| 7/21/2008 6:26:57 PM \| 0 comments Ubisoft picks up where Crytek left off, bringing this open-world first-person shooter to Africa. Is the sequel a far cry from the original? Billy Berghammer got his hands on the game at E3.
	Feature: The Five: Left 4 Dead by Billy Berghammer \| 7/18/2008 6:32:23 PM \| 0 comments Valve is getting ready to team you up to battle some zombies in this fast-paced first-person shooter. Billy Berghammer fought for his survival at E3 to bring you the essentials.
	Feature: The Five: Killzone 2 by Billy Berghammer \| 7/17/2008 7:28:28 PM \| 0 comments Before its release, the original Killzone was touted to be a "Halo-killer" (it wasn't). Will the sequel pick up the banner? Billy Berghammer got his hands on the game at E3.
	Feature: The Five: Call of Duty: World at War by Billy Berghammer \| 7/17/2008 6:06:33 PM \| 5 comments Although Activision stayed out of E3 this year, Billy Berghammer was able to get an early look at the upcoming Call of Duty game at a demo not far from the show. Here's how the WWII shooter is shaping up so far.
	Feature: The Five: Borderlands by Billy Berghammer \| 7/16/2008 12:55:07 PM \| 0 comments Leveling up + gunplay = a role-playing shooter? Gearbox Software is up to something interesting with this one. At E3, Billy Berghammer got an early look at the action.
	Feature: The Five: Star Wars: The Force Unleashed by Billy Berghammer \| 7/16/2008 12:35:31 PM \| 3 comments It looks like the Force is strong with this upcoming action game from LucasArts. At a hands-on demo at E3, Billy Berghammer stepped into the role of Darth Vader's apprentice -- here's what you need to know.
	Column: Dissenting Opinion: Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots by Billy Berghammer \| 6/20/2008 6:43:24 PM \| 2 comments Tom Chick might not have made many friends with MGS fans when he called their recently released finale "a terrible, terrible game." Billy Berghammer is one of them, and he's sticking to his guns. Read on for his side of the Solid Snake story.
	Preview: Silent Hill: Homecoming by Billy Berghammer \| 6/6/2008 7:00:05 PM \| 0 comments Silent Hill fans, get ready for a haunting homecoming. Find out what's so shady about Shepherd's Glen in Billy Berghammer's early look.
	Preview: The Incredible Hulk by Billy Berghammer \| 5/29/2008 5:53:23 PM \| 0 comments The Hulk is getting ready to roar on the new generation of consoles. Will this be just another movie tie-in or a double-dose of destruction? Find out the latest in Billy Berghammer's preview.
	Interview: The Portable Whipmaster: The Koji Igarashi Interview by Billy Berghammer \| 5/29/2008 12:00:00 AM \| 0 comments Billy Berghammer sat down with the whip-toting mastermind behind Konami's Castlevania series to get the lowdown on the latest adventure, future plans for the Wii, and his wishlist for a new DS.
	Preview: Ninja Gaiden II by Billy Berghammer \| 5/27/2008 7:33:04 PM \| 0 comments All the gore, a little less pain -- Ninja Gaiden is getting a little more user-friendly. Read on for Billy Berghammer's preview of Ryu Hayabusa's upcoming ultraviolent outing.
	Interview: Staying in the Game by Billy Berghammer \| 5/23/2008 1:58:13 PM \| 0 comments Billy Berghammer talks to Microsoft Game Studios head Shane Kim about games in the works, the Rare Wii remote rumor and the next next-generation console. Read on.
	Preview: Castlevania: Order of Ecclesia by Billy Berghammer \| 5/23/2008 1:58:08 PM \| 0 comments A new heroine, lots of environments and more monster-slaying action -- Castlevania is coming back for round three on the DS. Check out Billy Berghammer's preview.
	Interview: A Nicer Ninja by Billy Berghammer \| 5/23/2008 1:58:02 PM \| 0 comments While Team Ninja prepares for the Xbox 360 debut of its ultraviolent action series, Billy Berghammer sat down with studio head Tomonobu Itagaki to talk about the changes in the works for Ninja Gaiden II.
	Interview: Worlds Collide: The Ed Boon Interview by Billy Berghammer \| 5/7/2008 12:00:00 AM \| 0 comments New fighting mechanics and unbelievable match-ups -- welcome to Mortal Kombat vs. DC Universe. Billy Berghammer sat down with Midway's creative director to find out what's in store.
	Interview: Examining the Infinite Noise of the Inner Soul: The Keiichi Yano Interview by Billy Berghammer \| 4/29/2008 2:54:30 PM \| 0 comments The "music game" genre owes some of its evolution to cult favorites Gitaroo Man and Elite Beat Agents. Find out more in Billy Berghammer's interview with the co-founder of developer iNiS.
	Interview: An Epic Rein by Billy Berghammer \| 4/23/2008 8:27:30 PM \| 0 comments At Midway Gamer's Day 2008 in San Francisco, Paul Semel sat down with Epic Games' VP Mark Rein to talk about some Unreal games in the works. Read on.
	Preview: Unreal Tournament III by Billy Berghammer \| 4/23/2008 3:34:07 PM \| 0 comments At the recent Midway Gamer's Day in San Francisco, Billy Berghammer got a look under the hood at what's in the works for the Unreal Engine. Will the upcoming UT3 make it purr for 360 gamers? Find out more.
	Preview: Mortal Kombat vs. DC Universe by Billy Berghammer \| 4/22/2008 3:20:51 PM \| 0 comments What happens when worlds collide? The MK fighting franchise is getting some comic relief, and Billy Berghammer caught an early look at Midway's Gamers' Day 2008 in Las Vegas. Read on.
	Preview: Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots by Billy Berghammer \| 4/4/2008 6:45:31 AM \| 0 comments Billy Berghammer traveled to Japan to preview the finale of Solid Snake's action saga. Get the inside story on the upcoming Guns of the Patriots.
	Interview: The Too Human Side of Denis Dyack, Part Three by Billy Berghammer \| 3/14/2008 12:00:00 AM \| 0 comments The man behind Too Human talks about what's on the horizon for developer Silicon Knights. Read on for the final installment of our interview.
	Interview: The Too Human Side of Denis Dyack, Part Two by Billy Berghammer \| 3/13/2008 12:00:00 AM \| 0 comments As Too Human gets closer to becoming a reality on the Xbox 360, Billy Berghammer sat down with Silicon Knights President Denis Dyack. Read on for Part Two of the interview.
	Interview: The Too Human Side of Denis Dyack by Billy Berghammer \| 3/11/2008 12:00:00 AM \| 0 comments After numerous delays and reinventions, Too Human is getting closer to becoming a reality on the Xbox 360. Read our interview with Silicon Knights President Denis Dyack.

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