Stories by Brendan - Page 10
EA approached by buyers
Fri, 17th Aug 2012
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eb games
Much-criticised publishing titan EA has reportedly been approached by two apparently eager buyers, according to the New York Post.
Gamescom announces new Sony systems content
Wed, 15th Aug 2012
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sony
Sony dazzles at Gamescom with a vast update for systems, including over 100 PS One classics for Vita launching Aug 28.
Te Papa to showcase the best in gaming this summer
Wed, 15th Aug 2012
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te papa museum
Te Papa Museum transforms into a gaming haven this summer with over 120 iconic games, featuring legends from Donkey Kong to Sonic.
World Championship Series of Starcraft II heads Down Under
Fri, 10th Aug 2012
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gaming
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starcraft
The Starcraft II World Championship Series lands in Oceania, thrilling nerds as Australia and NZ's top players vie for a $15,000 prize.
Uncharted 3 releases updates
Wed, 8th Aug 2012
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digital entertainment
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uncharted
The latest patch for Uncharted 3 is available now, and will up the number of trophies in the game to more than 100 – the most this generation.
Video games to aid patient recovery
Thu, 2nd Aug 2012
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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auckland university
New technology from the University of Auckland will allow recovering stroke patients to regain muscle strength while playing video games.
Playstation All-Stars leaks characters files
Sun, 29th Jul 2012
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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technology gifts
The beta release of Playstation All-Stars Battle Royale has allowed some sneaky previewers to discover unannounced details on the game’s data files.
Microsoft drives next generation Kinect
Thu, 26th Jul 2012
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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software development
Microsoft gears up for innovative Kinect future, hinting at advanced motion-sensor tech and new gaming experiences on Xbox.
Mists of Pandaria sets release date
Tue, 24th Jul 2012
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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blizzard
World of Warcraft's biggest expansion, Mists of Pandaria, launches 25 Sept, bringing new races, a raised level cap, and fresh realms to explore.
EA monopoly lawsuit passes Go
Tue, 24th Jul 2012
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gaming
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hyperscale
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public cloud
EA settles lawsuit over a gaming monopoly, promising a £27m fund for affected gamers and hinting at a future without exclusive football game deals.
Batman shooting triggers video game violence debate
Mon, 23rd Jul 2012
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digital entertainment
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twitter
Colorado tragedy reignites the video game violence debate after a cinema shooting during The Dark Knight Rises premiere.
Runescape hits user jackpot
Fri, 20th Jul 2012
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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mmo
MMO reaches new levels of popularity with surge of users; population now three times bigger than that of the United Kingdom.
Trailer: Metro: Last Light
Thu, 19th Jul 2012
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
Dive into the depths with the new Metro: Last Light trailer, promising post-apocalyptic thrills and a storyline that might just outshine Call of Duty.
Bikini bonus for Tekken Tag pre-orders
Wed, 18th Jul 2012
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gaming
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digital entertainment
Namco Bandai Games has announced that Tekken Tag Tournament 2 will feature 150 swimsuit character costumes as pre-order bonus content.
Gamers respond to NZ Xbox bust-up
Tue, 17th Jul 2012
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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xbox
NZ youth calls cops on dad for taking Xbox over bad grades, sparking widespread gamer debate on parental control and gaming rights.
Bonus content on offer with Forza Horizon pre-orders
Fri, 13th Jul 2012
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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gran turismo
Drive away early benefits with Forza Horizon's pre-order bonus, including a special edition Dodge and collector's perks.
Analysts: Sony’s acquisition of Gaikai won’t make consoles obsolete
Wed, 11th Jul 2012
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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sony
Sony's acquisition of cloud-gaming firm Gaikai aims to bolster its tech sales, not end consoles, say analysts.
Microsoft Boss says Wii-U is wannabe Xbox 360
Tue, 10th Jul 2012
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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microsoft
Microsoft VP claims Nintendo's Wii-U is merely an Xbox 360 successor, sparking debate on innovation vs. graphic prowess in gaming's next phase.
Will Next-Gen Consoles be powerful enough for Square Enix?
Fri, 6th Jul 2012
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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xbox
Square Enix raises concerns over next-gen consoles' power, citing heavy RAM demand for Agni’s Philosophy's stunning visuals.
End of Nations Beta Signups open.
Fri, 6th Jul 2012
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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beta
Join the battlefield in End of Nations' first beta event! Sign-ups are now open, offering fans a taste of this unique military strategy game.