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NEWS: Gran Turismo PSP still in development

Fri, 10 Oct 2008 18:48:33 +0100

But it is coming, promises Sony

So it may have been a few years since we first heard about Gran Turismo for the PSP, but Sony Worldwide Studios boss Shuhei Yoshida has confirmed that it's still in development. ...

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NEWS: PS2 outsells PS3 in Japan for second week

Fri, 10 Oct 2008 18:12:07 +0100

But Wii still champion

PlayStation 3 sales have continued to drop in Japan, so much so this week that its predecessor, the PlayStation 2, has outsold it for the second week running. ...

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NEWS: Wii Fit yoga mat spotted in Target

Fri, 10 Oct 2008 17:50:27 +0100

How long 'til it makes it to the UK?

If you enjoy the yoga element of Wii Fit, this Wii Fit Yoga Mat has been spied out in the States. ...

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NEWS: All upcoming PSP games in Japan to also be released for download

Fri, 10 Oct 2008 15:31:42 +0100

Digital version as well as UMD release

Sony Japan has announced that all upcoming first-party PSP games will also be available as a downloadable digital version, as well as a regular UMD release. ...

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NEWS: Panasonic releases viral golfing game

Fri, 10 Oct 2008 14:47:21 +0100

Highest scores win prizes

Panasonic has launched a new viral game to support the advertising campaign for its Lumix camera range. ...

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NEWS: Microsoft squashes Blu-ray drive rumours

Fri, 10 Oct 2008 12:25:18 +0100

Has "no plans" to introduce Blu-ray add-on

Microsoft has denied it is planning an external Blu-ray drive, following more internet rumours suggesting otherwise. ...

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NEWS: Midnight Bowling and Potpourii on WiiWare

Fri, 10 Oct 2008 11:14:08 +0100

Two new games up for grabs this week

This week WiiWare has two completely different games for you to get your gaming fingers around, one for your brain and one for your brawn. ...

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NEWS: PSP Plus brings DualShock controls to Sony's handheld

Thu, 09 Oct 2008 18:13:39 +0100

Albeit in a roundabout way

Sony has announced a new feature called PSP Plus, that will see rumble support being added to the company's handheld via the DualShock 3 controller - albeit in a rather roundabout way. ...

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NEWS: Xbox Live boss "doesn't know" when we'll get GTA IV DLC

Thu, 09 Oct 2008 17:18:49 +0100

He hasn't even played it

It can't be a good thing when man in charge of Xbox Live doesn't even know when we can expect the DLC for GTA IV. ...

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NEWS: Sony to offer premium PS3 themes

Thu, 09 Oct 2008 16:27:35 +0100

Available via the PlayStation Store

Sony is offering premium PS3 themes through the PlayStation Store starting today. ...

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NEWS: VIDEO: Halo 3: Recon trailer

Thu, 09 Oct 2008 15:11:39 +0100

Full trailer released dating it for Autumn 2009

As promised, the brand spanking new trailer from Bungie for the upcoming Halo 3: Recon, set for release in autumn 2009. ...

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NEWS: Halo 3: Recon announced for autumn 2009 release

Thu, 09 Oct 2008 15:02:15 +0100

Will serve as a prequel to the events in Halo 3

A few weeks back, Bungie had us on the edge of our seats awaiting information on its new project. ...

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NEWS: Tekken 6 to get Xbox 360 release too

Thu, 09 Oct 2008 14:16:59 +0100

Will be available "at launch" alongside PS3

Tekken 6 will launch simultaneously on Xbox 360 as well as PlayStation 3, Microsoft has announced today. ...

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NEWS: Nintendo releases more details on Wii Music

Thu, 09 Oct 2008 13:27:24 +0100

Ahead of its November 14th release

Now we know we can expect to see Wii Music on our shelves on November 14th, Nintendo has also released a few more details about what we can expect from the game. ...

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NEWS: PSP to get direct PSN access next week

Thu, 09 Oct 2008 12:11:42 +0100

From 15th October... in Japan.

PSP owners in Japan will be able to get direct access to the PlayStation Store from their console from the 15th October. ...

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NEWS: New Xbox Experience will launch on November 19th

Thu, 09 Oct 2008 11:17:32 +0100

With a few more details on what to expect

Microsoft has announced that the new Xbox Experience will launch on 19th November. ...

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NEWS: 3rd Space gaming vest launches in pink

Thu, 09 Oct 2008 10:07:21 +0100

For those who like to feel feminine while fragging

...

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NEWS: Xbox 360 getting external Blu-ray drive?

Wed, 08 Oct 2008 19:23:32 +0100

Report suggest so.... again

If media reports circling the internet are to be believed, the Xbox 360 will soon be getting an external Blu-ray disc drive. ...

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NEWS: PS3 pricing will be its downfall, says analyst

Wed, 08 Oct 2008 18:46:38 +0100

Xbox could start to steal PS3 customers

Sony's reluctance to reduce the price on its PS3 console is allowing Microsoft the chance to dominate the market and steal some would-be PS3 buyers, according to an industry analyst. ...

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NEWS: Google announces Adsense for Games

Wed, 08 Oct 2008 16:43:36 +0100

Will target online games to begin with

Google has announced its intentions to enter the in-game advertising sector, with a post on its Adsense blog suggesting it will be targeting web-based games to begin with. ...

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NEWS: YouTube to sell video games

Wed, 08 Oct 2008 16:03:48 +0100

Attempt to grow revenue outside advertising sales

YouTube is to start selling videogames via its website, in an attempt to grow revenue through new advertising formats. ...

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NEWS: Guitar Hero deluxe bundle won't make Europe

Wed, 08 Oct 2008 14:40:32 +0100

Just the regular bundles for us

While a deluxe Guitar Hero World Tour bundle was unveiled recently on an American website, Activision has confirmed we will not be seeing such a bundle in Europe. ...

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NEWS: Nintendo Points will be non-tranferable

Wed, 08 Oct 2008 13:34:40 +0100

Separate points needed to purchase from Wii and DSi titles

The Nintendo Points card announced alongside the DSi last week, will be able to be used on content for Nintendo's new handheld, or the Wii - but not split between both. ...

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NEWS: Latest Halo novel "The Cole Protocol" to be released in November

Wed, 08 Oct 2008 12:45:13 +0100

Best-selling series is back

The best-selling book series based on the Xbox game Halo, is releasing its next installment in November. ...

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NEWS: EndWar VIP demo delayed again

Wed, 08 Oct 2008 10:48:36 +0100

Predicted delay promised to be "hours rather than days"

The VIP demo expected for Tom Clancy's EndWar has been delayed again. ...

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NEWS: "Urban" music game gets rap heavyweight backing

Tue, 07 Oct 2008 16:37:11 +0100

Scratching game with Numark deck peripheral

Rap producer extraordinaire Quincy Jones III is backing a game called Scratch: The Ultimate DJ, being developed by Developer 7 Studios. ...

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NEWS: Sony director takes swipe at Nintendo DSi

Tue, 07 Oct 2008 16:05:13 +0100

Suggests only attracts kiddy demographic

Sony has taken a carefully hidden swipe at its competitor Nintendo and its recently announced DSi console. ...

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NEWS: Pyramat Gamebag 2.1 makes gaming comfortable

Tue, 07 Oct 2008 15:16:17 +0100

Features embedded surround sound and subwoofer

If you spend a fair bit of time in front of your computer playing games, you might as well be sitting comfortably. ...

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NEWS: Riot Games announces first game in development

Tue, 07 Oct 2008 14:39:56 +0100

MMORPG strategy game - beta due 2009

Independent online games developer and publisher, Riot Games has announced its first title, League of Legends, is in development. ...

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NEWS: Morrisons offers PS3 Fifa '09 for £25

Tue, 07 Oct 2008 13:51:12 +0100

Slashes £15 off RRP

It seems supermarkets could be the new place to start doing your gaming shopping as well as your food shopping. ...

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NEWS: Logitech cordless Vantage microphone launches

Tue, 07 Oct 2008 13:22:58 +0100

For PS2 and 3 and Xbox 360

Logitech has announced the Logitech Cordless Vantage Microphone that it says features an "authentic, professional design." ...

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NEWS: Sega confirms Vision exists, but not a "PSP rival"

Tue, 07 Oct 2008 13:00:36 +0100

Primarily an MP4 video player

So it seems that the Sega Vision rumours we reported on yesterday do actually have some roots, ...

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NEWS: Fifa '09 becomes fastest-selling installment in the series

Tue, 07 Oct 2008 12:03:32 +0100

Scores number one spot in All-Format chart

It seems football fans have been out in force this week, as Fifa '09 scores the top spot in the UK All-Formats chart and becomes the fastest-selling installment in the series. ...

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NEWS: Nintendo makes Wii Speak Channel official

Tue, 07 Oct 2008 11:37:10 +0100

Launching with accessory on 5 December

Nintendo has officially announced the new Wii Speak accessory and Wii Speak Channel to launch for Wii across Europe on 5 December 2008. ...

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NEWS: Nintendo confirms region locking of DSi software

Mon, 06 Oct 2008 18:39:41 +0100

Vague as to whether this includes games

Anyone that was thinking of nipping over to the States and getting their hands on a DSi when they come out over there next month may well want to think again - Nintendo has confirmed software created for the DSi will be region-locked. ...

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NEWS: Microsoft secures exclusive Tomb Raider DLC for Xbox

Mon, 06 Oct 2008 18:04:55 +0100

Two episodes to be released

Microsoft has once again secured the rights to exclusive DLC, this time in the form of two downloadable add-on episodes for Tomb Raider: Underworld. ...

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NEWS: Sega "Vision" handheld coming next year?

Mon, 06 Oct 2008 17:38:53 +0100

With eight different entertainment features

Internet rumours are suggesting that Sega is gearing up to release a portable media player to rival the PSP next year, with eight different entertainment features. ...

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NEWS: Manhunt 2 finally gets UK release date

Mon, 06 Oct 2008 16:43:34 +0100

Heavy reworking secures Halloween release

Gore fans in the UK can finally enjoy all the grisly gameplay of Manhunt 2, give or take a few acts of power-drill related violence. ...

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NEWS: Rock Band 2 bug wipes groups from hard drive

Mon, 06 Oct 2008 16:02:13 +0100

Seems to be affecting Xbox gamers

Rock Band fans in the States may actually be doing us a favour getting hold of the second installment of the game so far in advance, as they're spotting all the bugs before it gets to us. And boy have they spotted a big one. ...

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NEWS: New Final Fantasy game coming to Wii and DS

Mon, 06 Oct 2008 15:34:23 +0100

Square Enix "unofficially" confirm

Square Enix has confirmed that it is working on a new Final Fantasy title, exclusively for Nintendo Wii and its handheld sibling, the DS. ...

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NEWS: Two Mega Drive classics for Virtual Console this week

Fri, 03 Oct 2008 17:37:41 +0100

Earthworm Jim makes his comeback

Two Mega Drive classics are up for grabs on Virtual Console this week for your retro gaming pleasure. ...

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NEWS: Nintendo sets goal of one DS per person in US

Fri, 03 Oct 2008 16:57:18 +0100

Still has some way to go

Nintendo has set itself the goal of getting every person in America to own at least one version of its DS handheld console. ...

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NEWS: Sainsbury's selling Xbox 360 Arcade for £99

Fri, 03 Oct 2008 16:28:18 +0100

With the Premium version going for £140

So we know Microsoft has introduced fairly attractive price cuts of its own recently, that have seen a boost in its sales of the Xbox 360 across Europe. ...

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NEWS: Brain Training games first up for DSi Shop

Fri, 03 Oct 2008 16:00:29 +0100

In US, no news on UK releases

The two Brain Training titles will be first games released on the US Version of the DSi Shop, Nintendo of America has confirmed. ...

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NEWS: Wii Speak to get its own Wii Channel

Fri, 03 Oct 2008 14:16:25 +0100

But not much else is known

The Wii Speak microphone peripheral announced at this year's E3 and bundled with the new Animal Crossing game, is to get its own Wii Channel. ...

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NEWS: LittleBigPlanet boss hints at PSP version

Fri, 03 Oct 2008 11:56:24 +0100

Job ad is also a bit of a giveaway

The co-founder of the company behind PS3 game LittleBigPlanet, has expressed an interest in creating a PSP version of the game. ...

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NEWS: National Videogame Archive launched

Thu, 02 Oct 2008 19:05:06 +0100

Due to be unveiled at GameCity 3 festival

The UK's first official National Videogame Archive is being launched in a bid to preserve the history of an industry now worth an estimated £22bn. ...

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NEWS: GameStop buys French games retailer Micromania

Thu, 02 Oct 2008 16:20:43 +0100

Deal worth $700m

Gaming retailer GameStop is set to acquire French gaming retailer Micromania, in order to gain a presence in France. ...

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NEWS: Marriott and Renaissance hotels renting out Wiis

Thu, 02 Oct 2008 16:01:16 +0100

For people who don't like leaving their room

You've gone a business trip and can't face yet another meal with colleagues, so instead, you order a huge burger from Room Service, and then work it off afterwards charging around your hotel room with a Wiimote in hand. ...

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NEWS: Blizzard gets $6m in Warcraft bot case

Thu, 02 Oct 2008 15:50:34 +0100

But still wants more

Blizzard, the studio behind popular MMO World of Warcraft, has won $6m (around £3.36m) in damages against MDY Industries, the creators of the WOWGlider software "bot". ...

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NEWS: The official pictures of Nintendo's DSi

Thu, 02 Oct 2008 12:57:42 +0100

Check out Ninty's new console

So you've read all the specs, now have a look at what the DSi will look like when it is released in Japan in just under a month. ...

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NEWS: Nintendo wireless pedometer revealed

Thu, 02 Oct 2008 11:53:44 +0100

Made for the DSi it seems

Nintendo's rival to the Wii Jog made an appearance in the video shown at this morning press conference, to announce the DSi. ...

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NEWS: Nintendo announces Wii storage solution

Thu, 02 Oct 2008 11:21:48 +0100

Download games direct to SD card

Nintendo has announced at least a temporary solution to the Nintendo Wii storage problem. ...

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NEWS: Nintendo launches DSi

Thu, 02 Oct 2008 09:02:47 +0100

But not coming to the UK until next year

The rumours were right, and Nintendo has revealed its next generation of the DS handheld games machine at a press event in Japan. ...

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NEWS: Nintendo working on Wii HD?

Wed, 01 Oct 2008 23:14:42 +0100

Reports suggest release before 2011

As speculation mounts over what we can expect from the Nintendo press conference tomorrow, more rumours over Nintendo hardware refuse to stop pouring in. ...

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NEWS: Nintendo to announce new DS tomorrow

Wed, 01 Oct 2008 17:51:30 +0100

Camera and MP3 player to be confirmed?

It seems we could be getting confirmation of an updated version of the DS console sooner than expected, in a press conference to be held tomorrow morning. ...

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NEWS: Bus driver suspended for playing PSP while driving

Wed, 01 Oct 2008 16:10:18 +0100

Passenger snaps him on mobile phone

Here's something you certainly shouldn't do when you're driving, let alone when it's your job and you have the lives of passengers at your hands ...

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NEWS: Qayot designs Pac-Man stools

Wed, 01 Oct 2008 15:55:14 +0100

The Pouf-Man - for the ultimate games' pad

Those fond memories of watching a little munching man chase dots around a screen. ...

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NEWS: Sony to unveil 11 new PS3 games at Tokyo Game Show

Wed, 01 Oct 2008 14:50:31 +0100

Plus three PSP games too

Sony will be announcing 11 brand spanking new games for the PlayStation 3 at the Tokyo Game Show next week, alongside three new titles for the PSP. ...

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NEWS: Microsoft releases Gears 2 themed 120GB Zune

Wed, 01 Oct 2008 12:38:25 +0100

Brings music and gaming together for second year running

Microsoft has once more brought its gaming and music worlds together, with the introduction of this special edition Gears of War 2 120GB Zune. ...

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NEWS: Nintendo making peripheral to rival Wii Jog?

Wed, 01 Oct 2008 12:00:22 +0100

Wants to make it official

It seems Nintendo may be working on an official Wii pedometer peripheral, after an effort resembling New Concept's Wii Jog was seen on the European trademark registry OAMI. ...

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NEWS: Sony Online considering PSP for MMOs

Tue, 30 Sep 2008 17:44:14 +0100

Think its a "world-class device"

Sony Online Entertainment is considering the PSP a "viable platform" for fully-fledged MMO games, according to SOE boss John Smedley. ...

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NEWS: Console numbers in UK almost double in 12 months

Tue, 30 Sep 2008 16:08:44 +0100

Some do better than others

The number of consoles in the UK has almost doubled, according to data released by Chart Track. ...

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NEWS: Force Unleashed holds top position in all-format chart

Tue, 30 Sep 2008 15:25:51 +0100

Despite sales dropping 38%

The top of the all-formats charts remains unchanged this week, as Star Wars: The Force Unleashed held its number one position for the second week running, despite a 38% drop in sales. ...

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NEWS: Sacred 2 PC demo released

Tue, 30 Sep 2008 14:36:10 +0100

But 360 and PS3 gamers will have to wait

Ascaron has released a PC demo for Sacred 2, but left 360 and PS3 gamers to wait for the game's full release. ...

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NEWS: Five Gears 1 maps to be free DLC for Gears 2

Tue, 30 Sep 2008 14:00:53 +0100

Epic's deterrent against buying pre-owned copies

If reports are to be believed, Epic is planning on offering five multiplayer maps from Gears of War 1 as free downloadable content for Gears of War 2. ...

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NEWS: Shake your maracas with the Wii Samba DE Hammer

Tue, 30 Sep 2008 13:18:34 +0100

Makes Samba de Amigo feel more Latin than ever

If you're a fan of Samba de Amigo and want to get more into the Latin spirit when playing the game, the Wii Samba DE Hammer may be just the ticket. ...

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NEWS: Rock Band 2 DLC confirmed for Wii

Tue, 30 Sep 2008 12:08:10 +0100

How and when, we're still not told

Wii gamers can rest well tonight. MTV Games has confirmed that downloadable songs will be available on the Wii version of Rock Band 2 in the future. ...

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NEWS: Age of Booty dated for mid-October release

Tue, 30 Sep 2008 11:17:14 +0100

But European PSN date still unsure

Capcom's pirate-themed strategy game, Age of Booty, is set for release on Xbox Live Arcade, PlayStation Network and PC by the middle of October. ...

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NEWS: EA signs up "300" director to create games

Tue, 30 Sep 2008 10:32:09 +0100

Deal also allows games to be made into films

EA has teamed up with Hollywood director Zack Snyder and a signed a deal which will see Snyder develping video games. ...

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NEWS: Nintendo declines to comment on new DS rumours

Mon, 29 Sep 2008 19:11:30 +0100

But is "always developing new products"

As could have probably been predicted in the wake of the new DS rumours, Nintendo has reacted in its typical fashion by skirting around the issue with a vague neither here-nor-there answer. ...

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NEWS: Swinxs games console brings childhood games up to date

Mon, 29 Sep 2008 18:03:49 +0100

Available now online, in stores from 1st October

Swinxs, a new games console aimed at children, is available online from today, and will hit store shelves on Wednesday. ...

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NEWS: Nova announces Slider X 600 gaming mouse and OVER Slide pad

Mon, 29 Sep 2008 17:42:36 +0100

Predictably "recommended" for use together

If you're a PC gamer looking for a new gaming mouse, here's one of the newest to hit the market. ...

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NEWS: Thieves re-steal £600,000 worth of games from police

Mon, 29 Sep 2008 16:00:35 +0100

Games seized, only to be stolen again

Thieves have stolen £600,000 worth of confiscated video games from a police compound. ...

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NEWS: PES 2009 demo dated

Mon, 29 Sep 2008 14:42:51 +0100

Sneak peek two weeks before full release

Pro Evo Soccer fans can get a sneak peek at the game's 2009 installment ahead of its official release on 17th October. ...

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NEWS: Backlash against GTA drug-dealing game begins

Mon, 29 Sep 2008 12:01:55 +0100

Didn't take long...

Just as we predicted when we reported news of the drug-dealing mini-game in GTA Chinatown Wars, the announcement from Rockstar has received widespread criticism from both drugs support groups and the media. ...

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NEWS: NES belt buckle takes gaming geekiness to new levels

Mon, 29 Sep 2008 10:35:04 +0100

Made from real NES controllers

Surely made for the hardcore retro gamers, this Nintendo-inspired belt buckle is sure to go down a storm. ...

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NEWS: Nintendo DS with camera and music playback on its way?

Sun, 28 Sep 2008 13:59:18 +0100

Internet reports suggest we can expect it before Christmas

Internet rumours are suggesting that Nintendo will be introducing a new DS later in the year that will features a built-in camera and music playback. ...

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NEWS: Microsoft launches new Xbox experience site

Sat, 27 Sep 2008 16:22:57 +0100

Get all the info on the new dashboard

Microsoft has launched a new section on the Xbox site that gives players a sneak peek into the new Xbox Live experience. ...

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NEWS: Nintendo helps breast cancer awareness with limited edition Pink Ribbon DS Lite

Sat, 27 Sep 2008 13:08:58 +0100

Donating $5 to charity from every one sold

Now here's something that slipped through the net. New DS Lite SKUs usually get made a big deal out of way before they are available - but yet this charity-themed version has snuck its way onto Amazon US without so much as a peep. ...

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NEWS: Warhammer Online bags over 500,000 players

Fri, 26 Sep 2008 17:49:12 +0100

Milestone reached in just over a week

Warhammer Online: Age of Reckoning has clocked up over 500,000 players since its launch last week. ...

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NEWS: Mega Man 9 makes it to WiiWare

Fri, 26 Sep 2008 17:08:49 +0100

Along with two other new games

WiiWare has been updated this week, and there's three new games to choose from. ...

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NEWS: "Maddie" reference in Bungie trailer not connected to McCann

Fri, 26 Sep 2008 12:35:05 +0100

Message is an "unfortunate coincidence"

Bungie has responded to the controversy surrounded its teaser trailer for the next Halo project, saying the reference to "Maddie" is in no way connected to missing five year old Madeleine McCann. ...

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NEWS: Call of Duty 4 Collector's Edition announced

Fri, 26 Sep 2008 12:17:17 +0100

But only in the US for now

Here's just one of the collector's editions we can expect to see appearing in the run up to Christmas. ...

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NEWS: Bungie unleashes Halo teaser

Fri, 26 Sep 2008 10:08:11 +0100

"Please remain calm"

...

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NEWS: Classic Sonic collection headed for next-gen consoles?

Thu, 25 Sep 2008 19:36:50 +0100

Retailer listings suggest so

It looks like 16bit Sonic classics could be headed for PS3 and Xbox 360. ...

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NEWS: Wii Music gets pre-Christmas UK release date

Thu, 25 Sep 2008 18:18:47 +0100

Will hit shelves on November 14th

Following the news that we can expect Animal Crossing: Let's Go to the City in Europe come December, another anticipated Wii release has been announced with a pre-Christmas date. ...

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NEWS: Animal Crossing: Let's Go to the City gets Europe release date

Thu, 25 Sep 2008 17:53:18 +0100

Surprise surprise, it's out in time for Christmas

The new Animal Crossing installment for Nintendo Wii will be launched across Europe in December 2008. ...

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NEWS: Spore sells one million copies in two weeks

Thu, 25 Sep 2008 16:15:49 +0100

And 25 million creations have been made by gamers

Despite the fact some analysts predicted Spore would sell two million units in September, over one million sales in just over two weeks is certainly nothing to sniff at. ...

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NEWS: Thrustmaster launches the T-X3 PS3 Charge Hub

Thu, 25 Sep 2008 15:13:15 +0100

Provides three additional USBs and charges controllers

Thrustmaster has launched its T-X3 Charge Hub for PS3, which will give three additional USB powered ports to the gaming console while also acting as a storing and charging unit for two PS3 controllers. ...

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NEWS: Barack Obama gets "voted in" by Xbox gamers

Thu, 25 Sep 2008 08:47:54 +0100

Wins 43% of vote in Live mock election

A mock election held on Xbox Live has seen gamers vote in Democratic candidate Barack Obama, who won a landslide victory. ...

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NEWS: Rock Band portable drum kit for Xbox 360

Wed, 24 Sep 2008 19:07:39 +0100

Solution for those short on space

So if you're a Rock Band fan but are short on space to stash the full drum kit, Mad Catz has come up with a solution in the shape of this portable version. ...

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NEWS: Xbox price cuts boost sales by 32% across Europe

Wed, 24 Sep 2008 14:42:08 +0100

Sales now top six million in the region

Sales of the Xbox 360 in Europe have been boosted by 32% since prices were slashed across all three models in the region. ...

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NEWS: Xbox Live - 24 hours planned downtime on Monday 29th September

Wed, 24 Sep 2008 14:00:04 +0100

But it's not for the new Xbox experience

Players on Xbox Live will have to find something else to do on Monday 29th September, as the service will be going offline for routine maintenance. ...

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NEWS: GTA Chinatown Wars to include drug-dealing minigame

Wed, 24 Sep 2008 13:48:46 +0100

To "help players make a lot of money"

In a move that is sure to fan the flames of those who think video games are at the root of all the evil in the world, Rockstar has announced it will be including a drug-dealing mini-game in Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars on DS. ...

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NEWS: GTA IV PC to debut as Games for Windows title

Tue, 23 Sep 2008 15:01:50 +0100

As Games for Windows hits its two year anniversary

Grand Theft Auto IV is set to debut on the PC this November as a Games for Windows branded title. ...

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NEWS: Rock boosts laptop gaming power with new graphics chip

Tue, 23 Sep 2008 14:32:49 +0100

Nvidia's GeForce 9800M GTX graphics added

Rock has added new graphics abilities to two of its laptop ranges - the SL8 and X780 line-ups. ...

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NEWS: Optoma unveils GameTime projectors

Tue, 23 Sep 2008 13:49:58 +0100

Immerse youself in gaming with a whooping 300 inch display

Optoma has launched a new series of portable projectors capable of delivering 300 inch displays and aimed at gamers. ...

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NEWS: Bungie posts cryptic message on website

Mon, 22 Sep 2008 18:40:23 +0100

New game on its way?

Halo developer Bungie has posted a rather ambiguous message on its website, which in general Bungie tradition, is usually a cryptic clue to the unveiling of a new game. ...

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NEWS: London sees launch of iPhone games development course

Mon, 22 Sep 2008 15:52:07 +0100

Weekend and evening places available

A course specifically designed for budding games developers with a special interest is the iPhone is now open for applications. ...

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