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IGN granted exclusive Bioshock review
Wed, 20th Mar 2013
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The gaming journalism community is slightly annoyed today as IGN has received exclusive permission to publish an in-progress review of Bioshock: Infinite.
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Review: Gears of War: Judgment
Wed, 20th Mar 2013
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Testify! Judgment shifts into gear. Until I picked up Gears of War: Judgment, I had little experience with the GoW franchise.
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SimCity shifts over million copies
Tue, 19th Mar 2013
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Despite being plagued with more issues than Lindsay Lohan, SimCity has reportedly sold 1.1 million copies in just two weeks.
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Have EA and Maxis lied over SimCity servers?
Mon, 18th Mar 2013
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SimCity servers not necessary, claim sources. AI also lacking, as Sim's show no consistency. Serious annoyance voiced on EA forums.
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Unpopular torrent app linked to Xbox 720
Mon, 18th Mar 2013
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Microsoft acquires Pando for $11m, hinting at a new file-sharing feature for the upcoming Xbox 720. Critics worry about bandwidth.
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Never seen it, but give me a PS4
Thu, 14th Mar 2013
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Pre-orders for the PS4 are booming, with web traffic tripling on the night of the Sony conference, according to online retailer ShopTo.
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New Discworld game to be released? Thoughts?
Wed, 13th Mar 2013
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It’s been a while since a mainstream point and click game was released, but one of the genre’s defining universes could get another outing.
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SimCity sees light at the end of the tunnel
Tue, 12th Mar 2013
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EA's rocky SimCity saga nears an end as Maxis GM reports a dramatic drop in game crashes, drawing mixed reactions from fans.
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Sim City struggles with server problems
Fri, 8th Mar 2013
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Many gamers have been looking forward to Sim City for months, a sequel to a game that for many is iconic an nostalgic.
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Second-hand beats digital in games war
Thu, 7th Mar 2013
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New market research has revealed second-hand games are still more popular than digital-only games, despite all this new-fangled technology.
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Dead Space 4 dead in the water
Thu, 7th Mar 2013
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Dead Space 4 has been axed due to dwindling sales of its predecessor, leaving fans and Visceral Montreal staff devastated.
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Do you be trolling?
Thu, 7th Mar 2013
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Nearly 60% of gamers confess to online trolling, reveals Nottingham Trent University study. The art of annoyance is more common than you think.
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TechDay's take on Gears of War: Judgment
Thu, 7th Mar 2013
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TechDay previews Gears of War: Judgment - a fiery prequel featuring Baird as the lead, intense combats and novel multiplayers. Out March 19.
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Assassin's Creed secrets out online
Fri, 1st Mar 2013
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The internet has once again proved to be the leakiest boat on the high seas, spilling the news about the upcoming Assassin’s Creed game before they should have.
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Sony speaks Sony, and Vita too
Fri, 1st Mar 2013
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Vita will have an important role to play in the next-generation, and that it’s still possible second-hand games won’t run on the PS4.
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Sony pushes broadband boundaries
Thu, 28th Feb 2013
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Once again your broadband limits are going to be tested if you’re interested in Sony’s latest freebie offering of the Uncharted 3 multiplayer.
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EA offers next-gen strategies
Wed, 27th Feb 2013
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In a revealing press conference, Electronic Arts has divulged some of the strategies they’ll implement in developing for next-generation consoles.
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Digital downloads for PS4 games
Mon, 25th Feb 2013
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PS4 games to go digital, following PS Vita's footsteps, with options for disc releases and possibly tiered subscription services, Sony reveals.
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Still excited by the PS4 no-show?
Fri, 22nd Feb 2013
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Sony's PS4 reveal leaves fans hanging with no console in sight, sparking curiosity and a bit of cheek from execs. #PS4NoShow.
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Sony sells PS4 to the world
Thu, 21st Feb 2013
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Sony unveils the PS4, boasting powerful specs, new Dual Shock 4 controller, and cloud integration, redefining gaming's future.
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Police raid Microsoft whistle-blower
Wed, 20th Feb 2013
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One of the rumour mill’s hardest workers was raided by the police yesterday, at what appears to be the wishes of Microsoft.
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PS4 plays on nostalgia with video launch
Tue, 19th Feb 2013
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Sony teases PS4 reveal with nostalgic videos, hinting at tomorrow's major event in New York. A trip down memory lane or the dawn of a new era?.
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Bioshock creator opens up about new release
Tue, 19th Feb 2013
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Ken Levine discusses tackling violence, racism, and religion in Bioshock Infinite, asserting game narratives evolve naturally from storytelling.
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Playstation meeting moves to New York
Fri, 15th Feb 2013
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Playstation meeting on Feb 20 could be the time for big PS4 announcement. Analysts and fans are eagerly waiting.