Ape Escape is a great example of a budget-priced game that doesn’t skimp on features just because it’s inexpensive. There’s plenty of fun, unique PlayStation Move-controlled action to be had in Ape Escape, and the game offers up a fair challenge along with plenty of replay value.

While the number of gadgets and subsequent variety in gameplay are somewhat limited and the graphics don’t do justice to the PlayStation 3’s hardware, Ape Escape is one of the better Move games currently available and provides child-friendly entertainment from start to finish.

Continue reading El33tonline’s review of Ape Escape.

It’s been another incredibly busy week here at El33tonline, not only because of a good, constant stream of videogame news, a few new reviews, an in-depth preview, and a host of competitions, but we also announced our attendance at rAge this year!

That’s right! We’ll be at booth 28 of rAge 2011 in Johannesburg, taking place at the Coca-Cola Dome from September 30th through October 2nd - if you’re in the area, be sure to stop by to take part in a few activities, giveaways and competitions, but if you won’t be there, we’ve got you covered.

All of this excitement and content tends to wear a person out, you know? So the team at El33tonline will be relaxing in the only way we know how - by playing games! Find out what members of the team will be busy with this weekend, and be sure to let us know what you’re playing, too:

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The end of the week can only mean one thing here at El33tonline - a brand new edition of El33t’s Pre-W33kend Post!

We’re falling into the depths of Winter here and that always makes for the best gaming weather, which is a good thing, too, because all of us here at El33tonline have tons of gaming to be done!

After bringing a few awesome competitions to a close this week, we introduced a few new ones for you to take part in, but… wait until next week when we’ve got a few new and exciting contests for you to enter - don’t miss them!

That’s next week, though. What’s the team at El33tonline up to this weekend? Find out below and let us know what games you’ll be playing:

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Ape Escape is the one PlayStation Move game I’ve been eagerly anticipating, so naturally I was super excited to see a demo for it appear on the PlayStation Store yesterday.

The download is just shy of 700 MB and gives you a good glimpse of what you can expect in the final product. All you need to play Ape Escape is one Move controller and a PlayStation Eye, and once you’re set up you’re treated to a comprehensive tutorial mode as well as one level from the game.

Continue reading El33tonline’s hands-on preview of Ape Escape.

This week on the El33tonline Podcast, Oliver is visited by a raucous caucus of Hadedas (the common Ibis) as Lisa and Tom talk over the noise to discuss the awesomeness of MotorStorm Apocalypse, the fantastic Mortal Kombat demo, Uncharted 3’s new villain, new videogame movies, how excellent Uncharted 2 multiplayer is, announcements regarding Ape Escape and White Knight Chronicles, as well as February NPD results for the US videogame industry.

We wrap up with release date news for an insane week of videogame launches and newly dated titles, while reminding you about El33tonline’s huge range of new competitions and this week’s El33t M33ts!

Listen in to the El33tonline Podcast for the week of March 14th, and let us know your thoughts on our thoughts below.

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The official PlayStation Blogs have today revealed that the classic Ape Escape franchise will return to the gaming landscape this year in the form of a PlayStation Move-enabled party game for PlayStation 3, downloadable via the PlayStation Network in the US and at retailers in Europe this June.

Simply titled ‘Ape Escape,’ the game looks like a collection of mini- and micro-games featuring those lovable ‘Apes,’ and at first blush seems like a combination of the Raving Rabbids titles and the fun Move-enabled game, Start the Party.

In El33tonline’s books, this is a very good thing.

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