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Has the Wii U been hacked?
Gaming

Has the Wii U been hacked?

The Wii U faces a fresh challenge as it's reportedly been hacked, raising questions about the future of Nintendo's console.

By Brendan Kelly • 2 min read • Wed, 1st May 2013
Batman voice Kevin Conroy ditched by Origins
Gaming

Batman voice Kevin Conroy ditched by Origins

The return to Arkham City is going to be a little different for fans of the Batman Arkham video games as Origins is bringing some changes to the formula.

By Brendan Kelly • 2 min read • Mon, 29th Apr 2013
Nothing planned for quiet Nintendo
Gaming

Nothing planned for quiet Nintendo

You can expect a lot of things at this year's E3, but don't expect anything particularly revolutionary from Nintendo.

By Brendan Kelly • 2 min read • Fri, 26th Apr 2013
Debt-ridden THQ owes one million
Gaming

Debt-ridden THQ owes one million

Defunct THQ owes Codemasters over £800,000, highlighting a deep financial abyss from failed distribution deals and unresolved debts.

By Brendan Kelly • 2 min read • Wed, 24th Apr 2013
Gaming gains for one clever gamer
Gaming

Gaming gains for one clever gamer

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.

By Brendan Kelly • 2 min read • Tue, 23rd Apr 2013
Sony hacker finally sentenced
Gaming

Sony hacker finally sentenced

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.

By Brendan Kelly • 2 min read • Fri, 19th Apr 2013
Gamers spending less on games
Gaming

Gamers spending less on games

UK gamers slash their spending on games, with an average budget of £300 a year, as costs soar and disposable incomes shrink.

By Brendan Kelly • 2 min read • Fri, 19th Apr 2013
New Xbox 'facts' revealed?
Gaming

New Xbox 'facts' revealed?

New Xbox 'Durango' rumours debunked by unknown source, claiming 100% backward compatibility and dismissing always-online requirement.

By Brendan Kelly • 2 min read • Fri, 19th Apr 2013
Sony knows PS4 date and price - but we don't...
Gaming

Sony knows PS4 date and price - but we don't...

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.

By Brendan Kelly • 2 min read • Wed, 17th Apr 2013
Bethesda moves on from 'that' famous title...
Gaming

Bethesda moves on from 'that' famous title...

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.

By Brendan Kelly • 2 min read • Tue, 16th Apr 2013
Die hard with Dark Souls 2
Gaming

Die hard with Dark Souls 2

Dark Souls 2 promises to be as challenging as ever with director Yui Tanimura vowing not to soften the notorious difficulty level.

By Brendan Kelly • 2 min read • Fri, 12th Apr 2013
Xbox 720 release date confirmed...?
Gaming

Xbox 720 release date confirmed...?

The next-generation Xbox console has apparently been confirmed for the first time, by a couple of random Ubisoft employees.

By Brendan Kelly • 2 min read • Fri, 12th Apr 2013
Batman: Arkham hits third base...
Gaming

Batman: Arkham hits third base...

A new Batman: Arkham game has been announced, but will it mimic the success of the first two games in the series?.

By Brendan Kelly • 2 min read • Thu, 11th Apr 2013
'Deal with it' Microsoft creative director resigns following Twitter rant
Gaming

'Deal with it' Microsoft creative director resigns following Twitter rant

Adam Orth resigns from Microsoft after a controversial Twitter rant about 'always-on' devices sparks backlash among users.

By Brendan Kelly • 2 min read • Thu, 11th Apr 2013
Flawless PS4 pushes developers
Gaming

Flawless PS4 pushes developers

The PS4 is giving developers a whole lot more freedom to run with their ideas, but has forced others to sprint to catch up.

By Brendan Kelly • 2 min read • Wed, 10th Apr 2013
Black Ops II unveils new content
Gaming

Black Ops II unveils new content

Unleash chaos in Black Ops II with Zombies, Ray Liotta, and new maps in 'Uprising' DLC, hitting Xbox 360 on April 16.

By Brendan Kelly • 2 min read • Fri, 5th Apr 2013
Wii U finally outsells PS3…in Japan
Gaming

Wii U finally outsells PS3…in Japan

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.

By Brendan Kelly • 2 min read • Fri, 5th Apr 2013
New Xbox rumours increase...
Gaming

New Xbox rumours increase...

The first real suggestions of a new Xbox console this year have come out today from a somewhat surprising source.

By Brendan Kelly • 2 min read • Wed, 3rd Apr 2013