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Travis is one of Egotastic's 'gaming' writers. He's a born and raised Canadian but doesn't live in an igloo and has, believe it or not, never ridden a polar bear or met an Eskimo. I know, crazy...right? Travis has a strong passion for both video games and writing as well as the wonderful world of comic books. He has even given his arm, and several days worth of pain, for Marvel Comics with a superhero sleeve. Travis is known for liking those who 'Like' his Facebook page and disliking those who frown upon his colorful arm.

Step Into the Role of Vergil in DmC’s First DLC

By Travis Shuman | November 13, 2012 @ 9:22 am

Capcom announced details yesterday of the first DLC that will be released for their upcoming Devil May Cry reboot. The DLC, titled 'Vergil's Downfall' will focus solely on Dante's brother Vergil and what we can safely assume will be his...downfall. Read More » »

Candy Suxx from GTA: Vice City and the Top 7 Hottest Redheads in Gaming

By Travis Shuman | November 12, 2012 @ 9:30 am

Candy Suxxx - Grand Theft Auto: Vice City

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We're back again! It's Monday morning and no one really wants to be where they are, assuming that place is anywhere but their beds. Last week marked the halfway point of our series of hottest women in gaming, categorized by hair color. Blondes took the lead as the first to run the gauntlet and brunettes following closely behind but now it's time to bring some more heat into the Top 7.

Marvel Super Hero Squad Online Surpasses 4 Million Users

By Travis Shuman | November 12, 2012 @ 8:54 am

Making an MMO is tough; ask any debeloper and they'll say the same. Making an MMO a success, while keeping it going is even harder. The amount of time and money it takes just to keep such a massive project online so it's really something special when we get to see one really soar. Where is all this ramble coming from, you ask? Gazillion Entertainment has just announced a major milestone for their recently released MMO Marvel Super Hero Squad Online.

Halo 4 Breaks Opening Day Record with Over 3 Million Units Sold

By Travis Shuman | November 8, 2012 @ 9:53 am

The reviews are in across the world and, with the exception of a low score here and there, it looks as though Halo 4 has quickly become the massively popular game we all believed it would be. It's always hard to judge games when they're given so much attention in the media. The hype builds until almost every member of the gaming industry is convinced that this game will be the greatest of the year. Truth be told, I had my doubts regarding Halo 4 but it looks as though everything is running smoothly today as VGChartz's estimated units sold for Halo 4's opening day top 3 million.

Cold Coffee: Franchises That Need to Die

By Travis Shuman | November 7, 2012 @ 8:52 am

As with every aspect of life, all good things must come to an end. It’s never fun for anyone but that’s just the way things work. Whether you’re looking at old rock bands that just get worse as the years go on or a movie series that just keep pumping out the sequels, regardless of how badly they suck, it becomes painfully obvious that sometimes things just need to die. Read More » »

Nintendo Confirms Ninja Gaiden 3′s Wii U Release Date and Exclusive Content

By Travis Shuman | November 6, 2012 @ 10:24 am

It's no secret that Ninja Gaiden 3 would be making the jump to the Wii U. Being that the series has made the jump to Nintendo before, it comes as no surprise that Tecmo's Team Ninja would dive in head first and attempt to make use of the upcoming Wii U's unique features. Ninja Gaiden also has a history releasing updated version of their already released games. That being said, Nintendo has confirmed the release date and exclusive content coming to Ninja Gaiden 3: Razor's Edge.

Tomb Raider’s Lara Croft and the Top 7 Hottest Brunettes in Gaming

By Travis Shuman | November 5, 2012 @ 9:54 am

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Monday morning is here again and I don't even have to ask you if you know what that means at this point. It's time for another Top 7 and, similar to last week's Top Franchises list, this one is a bit special. Last week we took a look at some of the hottest blondes in gaming as the first part of what will be a 4 part series designed to reveal which hair color yields the hottest women from your favorite past time.