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[Top Five] In the second of our special Top Five shows, we discuss our favourite bad games. Or at least games that The Press has deemed to be bad. The only rule was to choose titles that have a rating of less than 75 on score aggregator Metacritic. Do you agree with our choices? Think we've missed something out? Let us know: pod@gameburst.co.uk.

[News] There's more trouble for GAME as the struggling retailer announces it is for sale. Hope was found in several offers, but little progress has been seen. Rumours persist that Bethesda will create an Elder Scrolls MMO and that Sega will hit the HD button for Shenmue. Obsidian reveals it lost out on a bonus because of one Metacritic point, and the Giant Bomb crew return to GameSpot as CBS Interactive buys the independent games site. Plus, Diablo III's release date and that Achievement-erasing glitch. 

[Roundtable] James, Gary and Mij take a look back at the last year of New Handhelds and discuss how they have performed in their sales, hardware and software. First, we take a look at the recently released PSVita and how that has sold in its first month of release and whether or not we believe it is superior to the second handheld we discuss, the Nintendo 3DS. Which is the best handheld in our opinions? Which do we use more? And what software are we looking forward to? Find out within.. Get involved! Email: pod@gameburst.co.uk Facebook: www.facebook.com/gameburst Twitter: www.twitter.com/gameburst (@GameBurst)

[News] James, Gary and Mij discuss the latest gaming headlines including: Heavy Rain dev teases next project Rovio announces Angry Birds Space Microsoft's new Fable Party game Molyneux leaves Microsoft and Lionhead Vice City Nights heading to Vita

[Roundtable] The GameBurst crew discuss the implications and context of moral decisions in video games. What information do we feel we need before we're presented with Mass Effect's crucial choices? How does the world of Fallout affect our in-game behaviour? How much do we expect the game to depict the consequences of our actions? And how do we want to see this narrative and design technique used in future?

[News] James, Neil, Gary and Mij discuss the latest gaming headlines including: GAME's decision not to stock Mass Effect 3 Medal of Honor: Warfighter announced Sim City 5 reveal due soon A numbered Pokemon sequel approaches 1.2m PS Vitas sold

[Replay] In this galactic sized edition of GameBurst Replay we explore the breathtaking world of Mass Effect 2 and the Lair of the Shadow Broker. Joining the full GameBurst crew are Alex Shaw (GonzoPlanet.com), and Richard "Major Lag" Porchmouth. In addition, starring in our very own bonus content epilogue, we have Joel Wright and Commander Shepherd(?) - so make sure you listen right until the end!

[News] James, Neil, Mij and Richard 'MajorLagUK' Portchmouth discuss the latest gaming headlines, including: Blizzard's next project will be free-to-play Pokemon app scammers could have made $10,000 Digital Vita games 17% more expesniver than retail GAME drops The Last Story, Ubisoft Vita games BioWare defends day one Mass Effect 3 DLC 

[Roundtable] Gary, James, Mij and Neil discuss video game demos. Are they are good thing, are they a bad thing? What is the best structure for a demo, and what should be avoided? Can demos sell us on games or put us off?

[News] James, Neil, Gary and Mij discuss the latest gaming headlines including: One-price cross-platform play for Vita explained New Ubisoft games bonanza Rockstar considers LA Noire sequel Rimgate: Bethesda admits it knew PS3 version wouldn't work Cross-platform play between Mac and iOS confirmed

[Roundtable] James, Gary, Mij and DorkTunes' Matt Harrier discuss what makes great video game music, how it can improve our connection to both the game and the gameplay and what some of their favourite soundtracks are. This episode features music from Red Dead Redemption, BioShock, Grand Theft Auto: Vice City, Fallout 3, Final Fantasy VII, Mass Effect 2, The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion, The Legend of Zelda: 25th Anniversary Symphony, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2, Blue Dragon, Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell: Conviction, Perfect Dark, Sonic The Hedgehog, Assassin's Creed II, Viva Pinata, Uncharted 3, Rez, Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty, Burnout Paradise and Mirror's Edge.

[News] James, Gary, Mij and DorkTunes' Matt Harrier discuss the latest gaming headlines, including: NextBox pre-owned block would "be fantastic" No UMD Passport for US Vita Double Fine fans fund next project Lollipop Chainsaw gets uncensored premium edition True Crime: Hong Kong reborn as Sleeping Dogs Spaaaaaaaaaace

[Roundtable] In a new flavour of GameBurst, Gary, Neil and Mij rate and discuss their top five favourite entries in long-running survival horror series, Resident Evil. Braaaaaaaains, etc. 

[News] The full GameBurst crew - James, Neil, Gary and Mij - discuss the latest gaming headlines, including: GAME credit trouble postponed Digital Vita games are cheaper than boxed Miyamoto working on next big Nintendo hit No online pass for Syndicate Half-Life 3 fan campaign sees thousands play Half-Life 2

[Replay] Gary, Neil, Mij and Cranky Gamers' Big Andi D discuss this month's Replay game: PopCap's gregarious and highly addictive tower defence game Plants vs Zombies. Braaaaaaains, etc. With thanks to Joel 'DepressedMonkey' Wright for his audio contribution. Nominations have begun for March's game. Head over to www.gameburst.co.uk for the list of games and info on how to vote.

[News] Neil, Gary, Mij and Cranky Gamers' Big Andi D discuss the latest gaming headlines, including: Microsoft to phase out Points by Christmas? NextBox rumoured to use anti-preowned technology Nintendo considers renaming Wii U EA releasing Mass Effect DLC with toys Criterion teases next project Rocksteady working on Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles game?

[Quiz] For the first quiz of 2012, we pit our friends from GameOverCast against... each other. GOC's Radarhead, Ninazu and PJBling hone their, er intellects against each other in a battle of wits that is the illegitimate lovechild of your favourite GameBurst Quiz and their own weekly trivia contest. And most importantly, they keep it clean all the way through. Well, most of the way.

[News] James, Neil and Mij discuss the latest gaming headlines, including: Controversial SOPA law shelved Ubisoft triple pack brings digital its to retail this March BioShock Infinite gets 1999 Mode Thief IV may have online modes and run on Unreal Engine 3 Resident Evil 6

[Roundtable] Neil, James and Gary step away from their consoles and head for their bookshelves as they discuss some of the video game novels that have been released. Tune in to discover some of the additional (and sometimes superior) stories you can read based on Dragon Age, BioShock, Resident Evil, Gears of War, Mass Effect, Halo, Deus Ex and - urgh - Dead Island.

[News] James, Gary and Mij discuss the harrowing retail news of the past week and its implications. GAME's financials hit a new low, potentially putting the company in trouble with its creditors, while HMV's flagging games sales force the retailer to reconsider its strategy for the market. Plus, a round-up of all the other gaming news.