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Mortal Kombat set for Aussie release
Fri, 15th Feb 2013
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Well, we all missed it but apparently this week pigs have flown, hell has frozen over, and Mortal Kombat is going to be released in Australia. Sorry, what?.
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PS3 becomes best-selling Kiwi console
Fri, 15th Feb 2013
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Sony's PS3 dominates as NZ's top console, sweeping the $149m games industry in sales last year.
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EA: Money talks
Thu, 14th Feb 2013
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The man with the money at Electronic Arts has revealed a lot in an interesting interview, including some plans for the next console generation.
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No hope for next-gen consoles?
Thu, 14th Feb 2013
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One Kiwi developer has allegedly posted on an online forum his opinions that the next-generation of consoles is doomed to failure.
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Are next-gen console rumours true?
Fri, 8th Feb 2013
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Rumours are swirling about Microsoft's next-gen console, but can we trust them? And what's the cost of the PS4?.
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Sony smashed by sales slump
Fri, 8th Feb 2013
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Sony’s game sales are way down according to the newly released Q3 financial report, which could spell trouble for the technology giant.
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Nothing new: Video games make you agressive
Fri, 8th Feb 2013
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Ohio State study suggests a link between violent video games and aggression, but the evidence remains as clear as mud, sparking debate anew.
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The Last of Us breaks boundaries
Thu, 7th Feb 2013
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With the release of The Last of Us coming ever closer, those who worked on the game are claiming it pushes every boundary the PS3 system has.
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All-Stars fate in the air...
Thu, 7th Feb 2013
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Sony has released the studio behind Playstation All-Stars Battle Royale back into the wild, leaving its fate in jeopardy.
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GTA V release date revealed
Fri, 1st Feb 2013
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After months of waiting we finally have a release date for Grand Theft Auto V, unfortunately it means we now have even more months of waiting.
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Console sales figures released...
Fri, 1st Feb 2013
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Sales figures for consoles and handhelds are in, and they’re pretty much exactly as expected in an all too predictable end to the seventh generation of gaming.
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Lightning strikes twice with return
Thu, 31st Jan 2013
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You’ll be glad to hear that Square Enix has just dropped a large chunk of knowledge about the next instalment.
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Rockstar reveals GTA V details
Wed, 30th Jan 2013
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An interview with Rockstar’s Dan Houser has revealed further details about much anticipated crime simulator Grand Theft Auto V.
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Sony fined over major hacking scandal
Fri, 25th Jan 2013
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Sony faces a £250k fine for the 2011 PlayStation Network hack, exposing millions of users. ICO deems the security measures inadequate.
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China develops gaming weaponry
Fri, 25th Jan 2013
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Abandoning its censorship policy on video games, the Chinese government has instead poured millions of dollars into developing its own piece of gaming weaponry.
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Playstation store set for sale
Thu, 24th Jan 2013
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Sale alert for gamers: Playstation Store slashes prices on Final Fantasy series in a massive January celebration. Starts tomorrow.
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Black Ops 2 drops dinosaur hint
Tue, 22nd Jan 2013
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Treyarch's hint at dinosaurs in an upcoming Black Ops 2 update has gamers buzzing - will Jurassic giants roam the battlefield?.
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Sony set to go second in next-gen release
Tue, 22nd Jan 2013
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Sony's CEO hints they'll launch the PS4 after Xbox, focusing on quality over speed in the next-gen console race.
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Bioshock Infinite gets the thumbs up
Fri, 18th Jan 2013
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Bioshock Infinite soars in early gameplay, promising stunning visuals, thrilling action, and a mysterious sky-high adventure.
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Zombie complaints come in droves
Wed, 16th Jan 2013
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An especially gruesome special edition has offended some people and forced an especially official apology. Special.
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New theory for video game violence
Wed, 16th Jan 2013
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A US conspiracy theorist has come up with some new ideas about video game violence, saying the Pentagon is to blame.
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Microsoft and Sony set for console launch?
Wed, 16th Jan 2013
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A new report from a reputable gaming magazine claims Sony and Microsoft will announce new consoles around March sometime.
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Sony changes their image
Tue, 15th Jan 2013
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Sony changes image and replaces the Playstation Network and Store with a single entity: the Sony Entertainment Network.
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Ambitious Cyberpunk 2077 set for launch?
Mon, 14th Jan 2013
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An extremely interesting upcoming video-game from the makers of the Witcher looks to be one of the most ambitious games of all time.