Stories by Brendan - Page 11
Could consoles be on the way out in Japan?
Mon, 2nd Jul 2012
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In Japan, handheld gaming reigns with the 3DS leading sales, while traditional consoles may face a cloudy future.
Will Dawnguard be the only DLC for Skyrim?
Mon, 2nd Jul 2012
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Bethesda focuses solely on Dawnguard, hinting it might be Skyrim's only DLC. As players choose between vampires or hunters, the future remains uncertain.
Iranian game encourages implemention of Salman Rushdie fatwa
Wed, 27th Jun 2012
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call of duty
An Iranian game titled The Stressful Life of Salman Rushdie encourages players to act out the fatwa against the author, sparking controversy.
Square Enix boss has one condition for Final Fantasy VII remake
Wed, 27th Jun 2012
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square enix
Square Enix CEO states Final Fantasy VII remake hinges on surpassing the original's quality. Patience required as fans await.
Mass Effect 3 ending extension available now
Tue, 26th Jun 2012
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dlc
Mass Effect 3: Extended Cut, a response to fan fury, now free to download for deeper insights into Shepard's journey.
Metal Gear creator confirms Metal Gear Solid 5
Fri, 22nd Jun 2012
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metal gear solid
Hideo Kojima announces Metal Gear Solid 5, promising a game rich in narrative, with new conversation trees, and more espionage action.
Watch two gamers defeat Diablo III on 'Hardcore Inferno' mode
Fri, 22nd Jun 2012
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Kripp and Krippi defy odds, beating Diablo III's toughest level on Hardcore Inferno mode, live in front of 45,000 viewers.
Yuke’s acquires license for lingerie football video game
Thu, 21st Jun 2012
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yuke's
Yuke's to create a video game for the Lingerie Football League, in a move that blurs lines between sports and entertainment.
Original actors sign on for new Transformers game
Tue, 19th Jun 2012
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activision blizzard
'80s Transformers voice legends Cullen and Berger join new game, aiming to spark nostalgia among 20-30s. A tale of Cybertron's saga awaits.
Microsoft's Xbox 720 leak
Mon, 18th Jun 2012
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Leaked Xbox 720 details reveal a powerhouse console with Blu-ray, HD Kinect, and cloud gaming, aiming for a $299 launch price.
Hefty price tags in Diablo III auction house
Fri, 15th Jun 2012
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diablo
Diablo III's auction house shocker: gear costing up to $3150 leaves gamers reeling over Blizzard's real-money trading system.
Mass Effect 3 fans denied vengeance
Thu, 14th Jun 2012
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mass effect
UK watchdog rules publishers didn't breach advertising standards in claim that players' decisions would shape game's ending.
Cheaters won’t prosper in Max Payne 3
Wed, 13th Jun 2012
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Rockstar introduces a 'Cheater's Pool' in Max Payne 3, quarantining rather than banning cheaters, in a lenient take on online fairness.
Konami to shut down Metal Gear Online tonight
Tue, 12th Jun 2012
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Konami bids farewell to Metal Gear Online at 23:59 JST, drawing a close to a cherished chapter in Metal Gear Solid 4's legacy.
Skyrim too big to be bug-free: Bethesda
Thu, 7th Jun 2012
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the elder scrolls
With first add-on pack Dawnguard entering beta testing, the game's makers acknowledge that it's impossible to account for every possible savegame permutation.
‘We’ve only scratched the surface of the Vita’: Sony
Wed, 6th Jun 2012
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Sony hints at untapped potential for the PS Vita, promising an exciting future with over 60 titles, including blockbuster games, by year's end.