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Stories by Brendan - Page 6

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THQ files for Bankrupcy
Thu, 20th Dec 2012
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thq
Troubled gaming giant THQ declares bankruptcy, putting its iconic studios and games up for sale in a bid to secure a fresh start.
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Half-finished War Z game causes controversy
Thu, 20th Dec 2012
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gaming
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steam
War Z pulled from Steam amid uproar as players slam the 'zombie survival MMO' for being released in an unfinished state.
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Valve set for 2013 Steam Box release
Tue, 18th Dec 2012
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Well, it’s official – Valve’s Steam Box console will release next year to compete with the Xbox 720 and Playstation 4.
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Dark Souls sequel coming soon...
Mon, 17th Dec 2012
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dark souls
One of the hardest games of all time is getting a sequel, and some of the latest details about Dark Souls 2 have finally emerged.
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New PS4 picture emerging...
Fri, 14th Dec 2012
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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song
The next-generation Playstation could be named Orbis and lock out used games, according to a detailed report by a gaming magazine.
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End of the road for this generation of consoles?
Fri, 14th Dec 2012
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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consoles
With the end of a console generation fast approaching, many developers claim to have pushed this generation to its limits – but have they?.
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Diablo 3 to play on consoles?
Wed, 12th Dec 2012
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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diablo
Blizzard teases Diablo 3 on consoles but says it's not an official project yet. Hope for console gamers as development continues.
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San Andreas hits North America but not NZ
Tue, 11th Dec 2012
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gaming
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grand theft auto
The best-selling Playstation 2 game of all time is scheduled to come to the Playstation Network in North America today.
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Will PCs enter the living room?
Tue, 11th Dec 2012
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gaming
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personal computing devices
Competition for the next-generation of consoles will come from living-room based PCs, according to Valve’s Gabe Newell.
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Gaikai reveals service details
Fri, 7th Dec 2012
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smartphones
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gaming
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digital entertainment
A new job listing from Sony-owned cloud service-provider Gaikai has revealed a few more details about how the service will be utilised.
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Molyneux Kickstarter seeking funds
Thu, 6th Dec 2012
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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godus
Peter Molyneux launches a Kickstarter for Godus, aiming to revive the god game genre he pioneered, but faces a tough funding battle.
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Skyrim showcases new Xbox content
Wed, 5th Dec 2012
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gaming
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xbox
If you’re still playing Skyrim on your Xbox 360 (unlikely) then you’ll be happy to hear a whole lot of new content is available...
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Cosplay career choice for Russian gamer
Tue, 4th Dec 2012
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irrational games
My mum always told me nobody ever got anywhere by roaming the streets dressed like Pikachu, but Irrational Games have proved cos-play can take you places.
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PC petition for GTV V hits 100,000 signatures
Fri, 30th Nov 2012
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Over 100,000 signatures flood a petition demanding GTV V's release on PC, showcasing gamers' sheer determination for inclusion.
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Wii U arrives in NZ
Fri, 30th Nov 2012
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nintendo
The next-generation is finally here, so take the day off work, close the curtains, lock your doors and put your social life on hold...
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Ratchet and Clank launches new title
Fri, 30th Nov 2012
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ratchet & clank
One of Playstation’s longest-running and most popular franchises adds new title to its ranks, but don’t expect the Ratchet and Clank series to finish just yet.
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Wii Mini set for Canadian Christmas launch
Wed, 28th Nov 2012
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Nintendo gears up to captivate Canada with the budget-friendly, internet-free Wii Mini, launching December 7 for $99.
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All-Stars struggles after launch
Tue, 27th Nov 2012
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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sony
Despite much anticipation from critics and gamers, Playstation All-Stars Battle Royale has barely managed to crack the top 40 in the UK.
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Football Manager player becomes football manager
Fri, 23rd Nov 2012
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gaming
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football manager
A 21-year-old will take over as the new manager of an Azerbaijani football team because of his Football Manager credentials.
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Wii U sells well
Fri, 23rd Nov 2012
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nintendo
Despite a bumpy take-off, analysts have declared the launch of the Wii U a success and some believe it will be sold out for months after the Christmas rush.