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Wii Mini set for Canadian Christmas launch
Gaming

Wii Mini set for Canadian Christmas launch

Nintendo gears up to captivate Canada with the budget-friendly, internet-free Wii Mini, launching December 7 for $99.

By Brendan Kelly • 2 min read • Wed, 28th Nov 2012

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Half-finished War Z game causes controversy
Gaming

Half-finished War Z game causes controversy

War Z pulled from Steam amid uproar as players slam the 'zombie survival MMO' for being released in an unfinished state.

By Brendan Kelly • 2 min read • Thu, 20th Dec 2012
Valve set for 2013 Steam Box release
Gaming

Valve set for 2013 Steam Box release

Well, it's official – Valve's Steam Box console will release next year to compete with the Xbox 720 and Playstation 4.

By Brendan Kelly • 2 min read • Tue, 18th Dec 2012
Dark Souls sequel coming soon...
Gaming

Dark Souls sequel coming soon...

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.

By Brendan Kelly • 2 min read • Mon, 17th Dec 2012
New PS4 picture emerging...
Gaming

New PS4 picture emerging...

The next-generation Playstation could be named Orbis and lock out used games, according to a detailed report by a gaming magazine.

By Brendan Kelly • 2 min read • Fri, 14th Dec 2012
End of the road for this generation of consoles?
Gaming

End of the road for this generation of consoles?

With the end of a console generation fast approaching, many developers claim to have pushed this generation to its limits – but have they?.

By Brendan Kelly • 2 min read • Fri, 14th Dec 2012
Diablo 3 to play on consoles?
Gaming

Diablo 3 to play on consoles?

Blizzard teases Diablo 3 on consoles but says it's not an official project yet. Hope for console gamers as development continues.

By Brendan Kelly • 2 min read • Wed, 12th Dec 2012
Will PCs enter the living room?
Gaming

Will PCs enter the living room?

Competition for the next-generation of consoles will come from living-room based PCs, according to Valve's Gabe Newell.

By Brendan Kelly • 2 min read • Tue, 11th Dec 2012
Gaikai reveals service details
Gaming

Gaikai reveals service details

A new job listing from Sony-owned cloud service-provider Gaikai has revealed a few more details about how the service will be utilised.

By Brendan Kelly • 2 min read • Fri, 7th Dec 2012
Molyneux Kickstarter seeking funds
Gaming

Molyneux Kickstarter seeking funds

Peter Molyneux launches a Kickstarter for Godus, aiming to revive the god game genre he pioneered, but faces a tough funding battle.

By Brendan Kelly • 2 min read • Thu, 6th Dec 2012
Skyrim showcases new Xbox content
Gaming

Skyrim showcases new Xbox content

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...

By Brendan Kelly • 2 min read • Wed, 5th Dec 2012
Cosplay career choice for Russian gamer
Gaming

Cosplay career choice for Russian gamer

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.

By Brendan Kelly • 2 min read • Tue, 4th Dec 2012
PC petition for GTV V hits 100,000 signatures
Gaming

PC petition for GTV V hits 100,000 signatures

Over 100,000 signatures flood a petition demanding GTV V's release on PC, showcasing gamers' sheer determination for inclusion.

By Brendan Kelly • 2 min read • Fri, 30th Nov 2012
Wii U arrives in NZ
Gaming

Wii U arrives in NZ

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...

By Brendan Kelly • 2 min read • Fri, 30th Nov 2012
Ratchet and Clank launches new title
Gaming

Ratchet and Clank launches new title

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.

By Brendan Kelly • 2 min read • Fri, 30th Nov 2012
All-Stars struggles after launch
Gaming

All-Stars struggles after launch

Despite much anticipation from critics and gamers, Playstation All-Stars Battle Royale has barely managed to crack the top 40 in the UK.

By Brendan Kelly • 2 min read • Tue, 27th Nov 2012
Football Manager player becomes football manager
Gaming

Football Manager player becomes football manager

A 21-year-old will take over as the new manager of an Azerbaijani football team because of his Football Manager credentials.

By Brendan Kelly • 2 min read • Fri, 23rd Nov 2012
Wii U sells well
Gaming

Wii U sells well

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.

By Brendan Kelly • 2 min read • Fri, 23rd Nov 2012