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Stories by Brendan - Page 11

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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.
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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.
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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.
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Square Enix boss has one condition for Final Fantasy VII remake
Wed, 27th Jun 2012
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Square Enix CEO states Final Fantasy VII remake hinges on surpassing the original's quality. Patience required as fans await.
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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.
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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.
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Watch two gamers defeat Diablo III on 'Hardcore Inferno' mode
Fri, 22nd Jun 2012
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diablo
Kripp and Krippi defy odds, beating Diablo III's toughest level on Hardcore Inferno mode, live in front of 45,000 viewers.
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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.
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Original actors sign on for new Transformers game
Tue, 19th Jun 2012
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'80s Transformers voice legends Cullen and Berger join new game, aiming to spark nostalgia among 20-30s. A tale of Cybertron's saga awaits.
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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.
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Hefty price tags in Diablo III auction house
Fri, 15th Jun 2012
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Diablo III's auction house shocker: gear costing up to $3150 leaves gamers reeling over Blizzard's real-money trading system.
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Mass Effect 3 fans denied vengeance
Thu, 14th Jun 2012
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gaming
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UK watchdog rules publishers didn't breach advertising standards in claim that players' decisions would shape game's ending.
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Cheaters won’t prosper in Max Payne 3
Wed, 13th Jun 2012
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gaming
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rockstar
Rockstar introduces a 'Cheater's Pool' in Max Payne 3, quarantining rather than banning cheaters, in a lenient take on online fairness.
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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.
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Skyrim too big to be bug-free: Bethesda
Thu, 7th Jun 2012
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gaming
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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.
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‘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.