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Debt-ridden THQ owes one million
Wed, 24th Apr 2013
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codemasters
Defunct THQ owes Codemasters over £800,000, highlighting a deep financial abyss from failed distribution deals and unresolved debts.
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Gaming gains for one clever gamer
Tue, 23rd Apr 2013
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An American woman has proved once and for all that gaming is not just a waste of time and money, but is in fact an investment.
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Sony hacker finally sentenced
Fri, 19th Apr 2013
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The gaming community has a pretty short memory, but one of the hackers involved in the onslaught of attacks against Sony has finally been sentenced.
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Gamers spending less on games
Fri, 19th Apr 2013
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ndi
UK gamers slash their spending on games, with an average budget of £300 a year, as costs soar and disposable incomes shrink.
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New Xbox 'facts' revealed?
Fri, 19th Apr 2013
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New Xbox 'Durango' rumours debunked by unknown source, claiming 100% backward compatibility and dismissing always-online requirement.
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Sony knows PS4 date and price - but we don't...
Wed, 17th Apr 2013
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The release date for the Playstation 4 is already known by some, but us normal people are to be kept in the dark for a while longer.
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Bethesda moves on from 'that' famous title...
Tue, 16th Apr 2013
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After dominating the top of people’s minds for the last 18 months, Bethesda is finally moving on from the massive success that was The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim.
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Die hard with Dark Souls 2
Fri, 12th Apr 2013
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Dark Souls 2 promises to be as challenging as ever with director Yui Tanimura vowing not to soften the notorious difficulty level.
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Xbox 720 release date confirmed...?
Fri, 12th Apr 2013
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The next-generation Xbox console has apparently been confirmed for the first time, by a couple of random Ubisoft employees.
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Batman: Arkham hits third base...
Thu, 11th Apr 2013
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warner bros
A new Batman: Arkham game has been announced, but will it mimic the success of the first two games in the series?.
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'Deal with it' Microsoft creative director resigns following Twitter rant
Thu, 11th Apr 2013
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Adam Orth resigns from Microsoft after a controversial Twitter rant about 'always-on' devices sparks backlash among users.
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Flawless PS4 pushes developers
Wed, 10th Apr 2013
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The PS4 is giving developers a whole lot more freedom to run with their ideas, but has forced others to sprint to catch up.
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Black Ops II unveils new content
Fri, 5th Apr 2013
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Unleash chaos in Black Ops II with Zombies, Ray Liotta, and new maps in 'Uprising' DLC, hitting Xbox 360 on April 16.
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Wii U finally outsells PS3…in Japan
Fri, 5th Apr 2013
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Although many believe the Wii U to be a generation of console all on its own, the events of the past week might change a few minds.
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Struggling Square Enix make staff cut-backs
Thu, 4th Apr 2013
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Square Enix faces upheaval with layoffs, a net loss of ¥13bn, and leadership change in a comprehensive company shake-up.
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New Xbox rumours increase...
Wed, 3rd Apr 2013
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The first real suggestions of a new Xbox console this year have come out today from a somewhat surprising source.
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The Phantom Pain leads Metal Gear charge
Thu, 28th Mar 2013
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metal gear solid
We’ve got a new contender for last great game of the generation with the announcement of Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain today.
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Sony reveals new PS4 features
Thu, 28th Mar 2013
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Sony unveils PS4's new touchpad and LED functions at the Game Developers Conference, promising enhanced gaming experiences.
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Final Fantasy details emerge...
Wed, 27th Mar 2013
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If you’re living in the past like me you’ll be happy to hear new details of the Final Fantasy X and X-2 HD re-master have emerged.
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Bioshock bags top reviews ahead of release
Tue, 26th Mar 2013
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Bioshock Infinite poised for glory, amassing a 96% Metacritic score ahead of its launch, joining gaming's elite ranks.
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Review: Starcraft II: Heart of the Swarm
Mon, 25th Mar 2013
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Starcraft II's latest review hails Heart of the Swarm as a thrilling expansion, enriching the saga with new depths and nostalgic nods to sci-fi classics.
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Starcraft series reaches the stars
Fri, 22nd Mar 2013
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starcraft
The newest release in the Starcraft series sold more than 1.1 million copies within its first two days of release.
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Playstation improves trophy feature
Fri, 22nd Mar 2013
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sony
Obtaining Playstation trophies is a guilty pleasure of mine, which is why a new patent filed by Sony is particularly exciting to me.
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Xbox files leaked, what's the secret?
Thu, 21st Mar 2013
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Leaked Xbox documents reveal next-gen console will require constant internet, igniting DRM concerns and fan uproar.