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Play Wolfenstein 3D in your browser

Thu, 10th May 2012
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Marking Wolfenstein 3D's 20th anniversary, Bethesda launches a free browser game, with John Carmack offering a playthrough commentary.
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Tim Cook visits Valve; is Apple getting into gaming?

Mon, 16th Apr 2012
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Apple CEO Tim Cook was seen at Valve's HQ, sparking speculation on a potential gaming collaboration. Could Apple finally enter high-end gaming?.
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Crazy new tech in Ghost Recon: Future Soldier

Wed, 7th Mar 2012
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A look at the arsenal of weapons and gadgets in the forthcoming shooter, all of which is inspired by real-world technology.
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Naughty Dog's newest push for gaming respect

Wed, 14th Dec 2011
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Naughty Dog, famed for Uncharted, aims to redefine gaming with The Last of Us, announced at the Spike Video Game Awards for a late 2012 or early 2013 release.
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The never-ending Skyrim

Thu, 10th Nov 2011
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Bethesda declares Skyrim's quests limitless, thanks to its radiant story system, making it a game one can play forever.
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No DVDs or Blu-Ray for Wii U?

Thu, 16th Jun 2011
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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nintendo
Nintendo's Wii U won't support DVD or Blu-Ray playback, citing widespread existing access and cost concerns, amid speculation of workarounds.
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PS Vita unveiled at E3

Wed, 8th Jun 2011
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digital entertainment
Sony rebounds with the PlayStation Vita at E3, showcasing its innovative touch capabilities and Wi-Fi/3G models, alongside unique games and apps.
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Gears of War 3 sneak peak trailer

Wed, 25th May 2011
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Gears of War 3 trailer teaser ignites excitement, heralding a worldwide launch on 20 Sept. Catch the full reveal during NBA playoffs or 28 May on Facebook.
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Mortal Kombat Arcade Kollection headed to PSN, XBLA

Fri, 13th May 2011
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warner bros
Rediscover the original and much-revered games of the Mortal Kombat phenomenon in an upcoming bundle from Warner Bros.
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IGN and 1UP merger official

Fri, 6th May 2011
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digital entertainment
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m&a
IGN and 1UP, two giants of gaming media, officially join forces under the UGO banner, promising a transformative future for online gaming journalism.
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Rumour: 'Wii Select' budget software range incoming

Tue, 3rd May 2011
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nintendo
Rumours suggest a budget 'Wii Select' range with classic Nintendo titles and reduced Wii console prices hitting the US market soon.
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Sony: PSN user info compromised

Wed, 27th Apr 2011
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Sony warns PSN users their data may have been stolen in a major security breach, urges monitoring of credit card activity.
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PSP 3000 discounted

Mon, 11th Apr 2011
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digital entertainment
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playstation plus
Sony slashes PSP 3000 price to $239.99 in NZ from April 11, offering a budget-friendly gateway to portable gaming and entertainment.
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Fight night champion

Fri, 1st Apr 2011
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gaming
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technology gifts
A story mode further fleshes out the best boxing franchise on the market, which makes up for its half-baked online component.
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First downloadable Mortal Kombat characters announced

Mon, 28th Mar 2011
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digital entertainment
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warner bros
A glitch from Mortal Kombat II and a favourite from Mortal Kombat: Deadly Alliance are the first two downloadable characters.
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Minister: AU rating system the 'laughing stock of the developed world'

Wed, 16th Mar 2011
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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The Australian game-classification debate heats up even further with the Federal Government making moves to force a decision in a few months' time.
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Batman: Arkham City NZ release date announced

Mon, 14th Mar 2011
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digital entertainment
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warner bros
Read on to find out when Kiwi gamers can get their hands on the eagerly anticipated sequel to Batman: Arkham Asylum.
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inFamous 2 features user-generated levels

Wed, 2nd Mar 2011
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digital entertainment
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sony
inFamous 2 introduces user-created levels, offering endless gameplay by allowing players to design and share their own missions through a new in-game editor.
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Six Nintendo 3DS augmented-reality games tipped

Wed, 23rd Feb 2011
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digital entertainment
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nintendo
An anonymous tipster reveals six augmented-reality games, including Fishing and Graffiti, are set to be pre-installed on the Nintendo 3DS, reports Wired.
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Rumour: New God of War title in development

Mon, 7th Feb 2011
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gaming
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digital entertainment
Overly specific job listings may have once again spilled the beans on another iteration of a popular gaming franchise.