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NEWS: Bionic Commando sequel to use Nvidia PhysX technology

Mon, 11 Aug 2008 18:28:39 +0100

To enhance games effects

Capcom, Grin Entertainment and Nvidia have jointly announced that Capcom's upcoming Bionic Commando video game will use GPU-accelerated NVIDIA PhysX technology to enhance the game's debris, smoke, dust, and weapon effects. ...

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NEWS: BioWare "looking at" more DLC for Mass Effect

Mon, 11 Aug 2008 15:24:47 +0100

Wants a "long-term relationship" with the customer

BioWare boss Greg Zeschuk has said the company is looking into more downloadable content for action role-playing game, Mass Effect. ...

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NEWS: Godfather II details announced

Fri, 08 Aug 2008 16:51:19 +0100

Sequel coming in February 2009

Electronic Arts and Paramount Digital Entertainment have announced details of The Godfather II videogame. ...

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NEWS: Call Of Duty 6 Confirmed for 2009

Fri, 08 Aug 2008 11:15:14 +0100

And will be developed by Infinity Ward

While the hype is still swirling for the fifth installment in the popular Call of Duty franchise, Activision's CEO has already confirmed that a sixth game is being lined up for 2009. ...

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NEWS: Ubisoft sues for $10m over Assassin's Creed leak

Thu, 07 Aug 2008 18:05:11 +0100

Internet users download it six weeks before release

Ubisoft is suing an American disc duplication firm for $10 million after an early version of its PC game, Assassin's Creed, made its way on to the internet. ...

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NEWS: Ghostbusters games will be published, says developer

Thu, 07 Aug 2008 10:26:43 +0100

Scrapped game will see release

Gamers who were looking forward to the release of the Ghostbusters game, only to be disappointed by Activision Blizzard's decision to cut the game from its portfolio, will still see a release. ...

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NEWS: GTA IV confirmed as coming to PC

Wed, 06 Aug 2008 18:36:39 +0100

Rockstar pushes it out to another platform

Ever since a group of clever pranksters fooled Rockstar's tech team into admitting a PC version of GTA IV was on its way a few weeks ago, the internet has been awash with talk as to when we could expect an official annoucement. ...

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NEWS: Gemma Atkinson takes role in Red Alert 3

Tue, 05 Aug 2008 17:18:19 +0100

Fills the uniform of Lt Eva McKenna

Ex-Hollyoaks star and lads mag lovely, Gemma Atkinson, has been signed up by EA to act in Red Alert 3. ...

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NEWS: Fallout 3 wins Best in Show in E3 awards

Tue, 05 Aug 2008 16:50:35 +0100

But the Games Critics Awards shun Nintendo

Fallout 3, the popular RPG from Bethesda, has been awarded the E3 Best in Show award by a panel of more than 30 press outlets. ...

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NEWS: Bourne series game rights back with Ludlum Entertainment

Thu, 31 Jul 2008 12:48:31 +0100

Another one to get the chop from Activision Blizzard

Ludlum Entertainment has reacquired the rights from Vivendi Games to make video games based on the works of Robert Ludlum, including the Bourne and Covert One series. ...

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NEWS: Games drop from Activision Blizzard release schedule

Tue, 29 Jul 2008 12:49:53 +0100

No sign of Ghostbusters or 50 Cent sequel

Activision Blizzard has released a new updated release schedule that shows a few previously confirmed titles suspiciously absent. ...

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NEWS: New Resident Evil movie released this year

Mon, 28 Jul 2008 18:13:27 +0100

No confirmed date for PAL as yet

Capcom and Sony Pictures have confirmed that the latest title in the Resident Evil movie franchise will be released later this year. ...

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NEWS: Splinter Cell sequel delayed until 2009/10

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 15:19:32 +0100

It will be released "when it's ready"

The next instalment in the Splinter Cell franchise has been delayed, and now won't be released until April next year at the earliest. ...

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NEWS: Penny Arcade Adventures heading for PS3

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 13:39:45 +0100

Wants to have games on as many platforms as possible

Hothead Games has announced that it is developing a PS3 version of its game, Penny Arcade Adventures: On the Rain-Slick Precipice of Darkness, to debut on PSN by autumn 2008. ...

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NEWS: Quantum of Solace game trailer

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 17:57:00 +0100

007 is back again

We managed to get our hands on a trailer for the new upcoming 007 game, Quantum of Solace, based of the movie of the same name. ...

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NEWS: Gears Of War books in the making

Mon, 21 Jul 2008 16:42:58 +0100

The first due out in October

Popular game franchise, Gears of War, will be turned into three novels after Epic Games hired British author Karen Traviss to pen them. ...

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NEWS: Konami issues apology for Metal Gear Online issues

Mon, 21 Jul 2008 15:50:31 +0100

But admits there is no permanent solution

Konami has issued a public apology to players of Metal Gear Online, after the release of the Gene Expansion pack caused huge technical problems. ...

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NEWS: Pokémon Live touring Woolworths stores in August

Fri, 18 Jul 2008 15:00:37 +0100

Download the 491st Pokémon in-store

Pokémon is going on tour this summer, visiting Woolworths stores across the UK. ...

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NEWS: Ubisoft reveals Naruto sequel

Thu, 17 Jul 2008 17:06:29 +0100

Will feature online multiplayer for first time

Ubisoft has announced a sequel for its 2007 action title Naruto: Rise of a Ninja, set to be released around Christmas time this year. ...

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NEWS: Mario and Zelda games in the pipeline

Wed, 16 Jul 2008 20:02:41 +0100

Although that's about as much as we know...

More Mario and Zelda games are in the pipeline, Nintendo president Satoru Iwata revealed on Tuesday. ...

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NEWS: Call of Duty: World At War details announced

Wed, 16 Jul 2008 15:12:48 +0100

Kiefer Sutherland to lend his voice to the game

Details on the new Call of Duty game, World at War, emerged at Activision's E3 press conference on Tuesday. ...

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NEWS: Tomb Raider: Underworld set for multi-format release in November

Wed, 16 Jul 2008 11:35:16 +0100

Lara's back lads...

Every man's favourite computer-generated woman - Lara Croft - will be back on our consoles in November, UK publisher Eidos has confirmed. ...

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REVIEW: Secret Agent Clank - PSP

Wed, 16 Jul 2008 08:06:57 +0100

Can Clank make it alone?

When Ratchet and Clank aren't getting in to mischief it appears Clank is busy pretending to be a "Secret Agent" Bond style, but is this whim enough to justify a PSP title? We don a tux to find out.

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NEWS: God of War 3 Announced for PS3

Tue, 15 Jul 2008 21:38:41 +0100

But won't be around until next year at least

God of War 3 is heading for PS3, Sony have finally confirmed. ...

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NEWS: Gears of War 2 release dated

Mon, 14 Jul 2008 23:24:59 +0100

Same day as the presidential elections in the US

Microsoft has announced that Gears of War will be released worldwide on 7 November 2008. ...

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NEWS: No demo planned for Prince of Persia

Mon, 14 Jul 2008 17:29:20 +0100

Too many "awful" demos says developer

It seems Prince of Persia fans will just have to go the distance and wait for the franchise's newest chapter to be released, as the game's producer confirms there are no plans to release a demo. ...

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NEWS: Capcom to show new game called Flock at E3

Wed, 09 Jul 2008 11:33:18 +0100

A sheep-inspired game? Who knows...

Capcom has revealed a list of titles it will unveil at this year's E3 expo. ...

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NEWS: Metal Gear Solid 4 soundtrack released

Mon, 07 Jul 2008 13:42:10 +0100

16 tracks for your listening pleasure

Konami Digital Entertainment has released a soundtrack for Metal Gear Solid 4, and here are the first pictures of what to expect, along with full track listing. ...

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NEWS: Ubisoft to release games for Mac

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 13:48:04 +0100

To serve the "growing Mac gaming community"

Ubisoft has signed a deal that will bring its games to Mac users. ...

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NEWS: Activision asks fans to choose next Spidey cover

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 16:42:18 +0100

But doesn't have to listen if it disagrees

As part of Activision's new user-generated content marketing campaign for the new Spider-Man game, Web of Shadows, the company is putting the decision in your hands as to which cover you want to see when the game hits the shelves. ...

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REVIEW: Robert Ludlum's The Bourne Conspiracy - Xbox 360

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 16:00:00 +0100

One to remember or forget?

So you've read the books, watched the movie and now it's time to play the video game, but is this yet another movie tie-in (groan) or something you should look into?

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NEWS: Super Smash Bros. Brawl crashes the chart top spot

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 12:21:23 +0100

Knocks LEGO Indiana Jones of his block

Super Smash Bros. Brawl has hit the top spot of the UK all formats chart this week, pushing last week's leader LEGO Indiana Jones down to number three. ...

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NEWS: Vivendi brings Jason Bourne to your mobile

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 21:01:45 +0100

Play The Bourne Conspiracy on the move

Vivendi Games Mobile has announced the launch of Robert Ludlum's The Bourne Conspiracy on mobile phones throughout Europe. ...

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NEWS: EA apologies for Bad Company connection problems

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 14:11:39 +0100

Blame it on the servers

Electronic Arts has spoken out about the persistent bad connection issues that have been causing Battlefield: Bad Company gamers over the weekend. ...

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REVIEW: The Incredible Hulk - PS3

Mon, 30 Jun 2008 16:00:00 +0100

Blockbuster hit or one to avoid?

With Hulk hitting the big screen, can a small screen adaptation for your PS3 strike home? We got angry to find out.

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NEWS: Diablo III announced as in development

Mon, 30 Jun 2008 13:26:46 +0100

Popular RPG returns

Blizzard has announced the release of Diablo III at its Worldwide Invitational in Paris. ...

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NEWS: Sony confirms Bluetooth headset included with new game

Fri, 27 Jun 2008 19:29:16 +0100

Looks pretty swish

Sony have confirmed that the Blu-ray version of SOCOM Confrontation will include a Bluetooth headset, and have even been nice enough to release some pictures. ...

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NEWS: Ubisoft announces DS-exclusive Prince of Persia

Fri, 27 Jun 2008 12:51:02 +0100

With its own independent storyline

Ubisoft have announced the DS-exclusive, Prince of Persia: The Fallen King, will be available around Christmas this year. ...

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NEWS: Virtual Console adds five more retro favourites

Fri, 27 Jun 2008 11:32:53 +0100

Fancy Pac-Man on your Wii?

Nintendo have released the line-up for this week's Virtual Console update. ...

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REVIEW: The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian - Xbox 360

Wed, 25 Jun 2008 16:00:00 +0100

Will this let you relive the magic of Narnia?

So you've read the book, seen the film, and now want to immerse yourself in the video game, but is this just yet another poor movie tie-in? We get swashbuckling to find out.

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NEWS: God of War 3 to be unveiled at E3?

Wed, 25 Jun 2008 15:26:15 +0100

Online rumours suggest so

On the run up to E3, there's always bound to be a rumours as to what we can expect to be announced there. ...

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NEWS: Two new titles for Xbox Live update June 25th

Tue, 24 Jun 2008 14:22:45 +0100

Animal carnage and a board game adaptation up for grabs

Microsoft is bringing another two games to Xbox Live Arcade on June 25th. ...

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NEWS: Metal Gear Solid 4 hits sales milestone

Tue, 24 Jun 2008 13:03:27 +0100

Over one million copies sold in first week

It seems that although Metal Gear Solid 4 has now been knocked from the top of the charts, Konami still want to have a little shout about how well it did in its first week on the shelves. We're not talking GTA IV levels here, but respectable all the same. ...

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NEWS: Indiana Jones reclaims top chart position

Tue, 24 Jun 2008 11:00:04 +0100

MGS4 sales drop dramatically

Lego Indiana Jones: The Original Adventures has regained its position at the top of the gaming charts, after a brief spell at number two following the release of Metal Gear Solid 4. ...

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NEWS: Co-op for Call of Duty 5 confirmed

Mon, 23 Jun 2008 19:18:44 +0100

Flamethrowers are on the menu too

Activision has confirmed that Call of Duty 5 will feature an online co-op mode for up to four players. ...

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NEWS: Konami announces Metal Gear Solid Database

Mon, 23 Jun 2008 17:19:54 +0100

Free encyclopedia for the series available June 26th

After the much-awaited release of Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots, Konami have announced a free downloadable encyclopedia to act as a complement to the long-running Metal Gear Solid series. ...

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REVIEW: Alone in the Dark - Xbox 360

Mon, 23 Jun 2008 12:00:00 +0100

Terrifying or just terrible?

When a game hits the shelves without a multitude of reviews already hovering, it's usually safe to say that the game itself is pretty shockingly bad. Especially when its one just like Alone in the Dark which has been consistently "previewed" but very rarely fully reviewed. Until now anyway.

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