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All-Stars fate in the air...
Thu, 7th Feb 2013
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sony
Sony has released the studio behind Playstation All-Stars Battle Royale back into the wild, leaving its fate in jeopardy.
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GTA V release date revealed
Fri, 1st Feb 2013
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gaming
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rockstar
After months of waiting we finally have a release date for Grand Theft Auto V, unfortunately it means we now have even more months of waiting.
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Console sales figures released...
Fri, 1st Feb 2013
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digital entertainment
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consoles
Sales figures for consoles and handhelds are in, and they’re pretty much exactly as expected in an all too predictable end to the seventh generation of gaming.
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Lightning strikes twice with return
Thu, 31st Jan 2013
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gaming
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square enix
You’ll be glad to hear that Square Enix has just dropped a large chunk of knowledge about the next instalment.
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Rockstar reveals GTA V details
Wed, 30th Jan 2013
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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rockstar
An interview with Rockstar’s Dan Houser has revealed further details about much anticipated crime simulator Grand Theft Auto V.
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Sony fined over major hacking scandal
Fri, 25th Jan 2013
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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sony
Sony faces a £250k fine for the 2011 PlayStation Network hack, exposing millions of users. ICO deems the security measures inadequate.
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China develops gaming weaponry
Fri, 25th Jan 2013
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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technology gifts
Abandoning its censorship policy on video games, the Chinese government has instead poured millions of dollars into developing its own piece of gaming weaponry.
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Playstation store set for sale
Thu, 24th Jan 2013
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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technology gifts
Sale alert for gamers: Playstation Store slashes prices on Final Fantasy series in a massive January celebration. Starts tomorrow.
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Black Ops 2 drops dinosaur hint
Tue, 22nd Jan 2013
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black ops 2
Treyarch's hint at dinosaurs in an upcoming Black Ops 2 update has gamers buzzing - will Jurassic giants roam the battlefield?.
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Sony set to go second in next-gen release
Tue, 22nd Jan 2013
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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sony
Sony's CEO hints they'll launch the PS4 after Xbox, focusing on quality over speed in the next-gen console race.
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Bioshock Infinite gets the thumbs up
Fri, 18th Jan 2013
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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bioshock
Bioshock Infinite soars in early gameplay, promising stunning visuals, thrilling action, and a mysterious sky-high adventure.
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Zombie complaints come in droves
Wed, 16th Jan 2013
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gaming
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dead island
An especially gruesome special edition has offended some people and forced an especially official apology. Special.
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New theory for video game violence
Wed, 16th Jan 2013
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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technology gifts
A US conspiracy theorist has come up with some new ideas about video game violence, saying the Pentagon is to blame.
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Microsoft and Sony set for console launch?
Wed, 16th Jan 2013
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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microsoft
A new report from a reputable gaming magazine claims Sony and Microsoft will announce new consoles around March sometime.
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Sony changes their image
Tue, 15th Jan 2013
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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sony
Sony changes image and replaces the Playstation Network and Store with a single entity: the Sony Entertainment Network.
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Ambitious Cyberpunk 2077 set for launch?
Mon, 14th Jan 2013
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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cyberpunk 2077
An extremely interesting upcoming video-game from the makers of the Witcher looks to be one of the most ambitious games of all time.
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EA set to buy THQ?
Fri, 11th Jan 2013
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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eb games
If you aren’t a big fan of Electronic Arts and were really looking forward to some upcoming THQ titles, you might not want to read on.
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Sony switches off PS2 for last time
Thu, 10th Jan 2013
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gaming
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sony
Sony fans worldwide mourn as production of the Playstation 2 comes to an end after 12 years, selling 150 million units. #gaming.
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Pokemon Rainbow rumours gathering pace
Wed, 9th Jan 2013
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gaming
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nintendo
A recently announced Pokemon Nintendo Direct could indicate a new upcoming title in the series, and speculation has already arisen about the unannounced game.
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Troubled THQ attracting interest
Mon, 7th Jan 2013
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twitter
The future of THQ is anything but certain, with five potential buyers expressing an interest in purchasing the financially troubled company.