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Free PlayStation Plus games will no longer add PS3 and PS Vita titles in 2019
Thu, 1st Mar 2018
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PlayStation Plus owners will no longer receive PS3 and PS Vita games as part of their monthly free lineup starting March 2019.
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Sony reveals the free PlayStation Plus games lineup for December 2017
Thu, 30th Nov 2017
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If you are a paid PlayStation Plus subscriber, you will be happy to know a lot of free games will be available for you to play this December.
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First-person MOBA fun with Battleborn
Wed, 8th Jun 2016
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Gearbox Software, creators of the seminal Borderlands series of first-person shooters brings us a new franchise with Battleborn.
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Armageddon Expo 2015 was another successful event
Tue, 27th Oct 2015
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The Armageddon 2015 Expo was another successful event bringing out the best in gaming, comics and other geek culture.
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Activision announces Transformers Devastation developed by PlatinumGames
Thu, 18th Jun 2015
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A new action game is on the way as Activision has announced Transformers Devastation. The game is being developed by PlatinumGames.
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Game review: Journey
Mon, 5th Mar 2012
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Journey redefines gaming, melding art with play in an emotive voyage of companionship and discovery, lifting the bar for interactive experiences.
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Game review: Infamous 2 – PS3
Fri, 1st Jul 2011
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Infamous 2 electrifies the PS3 with its enhanced gameplay, setting a new high for open-world action. A must-play sequel that outshines its predecessor.
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New PS3 for Japan
Tue, 21st Jun 2011
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Sony Japan unveils the new PS3 with a 320GB HDD, reduced power use, and subtle design tweaks, but prices remain unchanged.
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Game review: Stacking
Fri, 1st Apr 2011
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In 'Stacking,' a pint-sized matryoshka doll takes on a big adventure to save his family, blending unique puzzles with a rich silent film style.
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Sidhe's Blood Drive won't see local release
Wed, 3rd Nov 2010
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Blood Drive by Sidhe, will miss local shelves, thwarted by the Australian classification process, with no distribution in NZ either.
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EA share price drops, Medal of Honor reviews blamed
Wed, 13th Oct 2010
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Incoming lukewarm reviews for Electronic Arts' just-released shooter have sent the company's share price sliding by 6%.
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Official: Dreamcast is coming to PS3, 360
Fri, 11th Jun 2010
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Sega announces the return of Dreamcast classics to PS3 and 360, starting with Sonic Adventure and Crazy Taxi, featuring new enhancements.
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Final Fantasy IX lands on PSN
Thu, 27th May 2010
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Final Fantasy IX makes a grand return to PSN, offering fans a nostalgic dive into Zidane and co.'s epic journey, a decade after its PSOne debut.
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Red Dead co-op DLC incoming
Thu, 6th May 2010
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Rockstar unveils ‘Outlaws To The End’, a free co-op multiplayer mission pack due this June for Red Dead Redemption.
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white knight chronicles
Thu, 1st Apr 2010
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Although the colour palettes used are bright and vibrant, it’s the detail and overall realism of the graphics that seem to be lacking.
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dante's inferno
Thu, 1st Apr 2010
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The game is graphically sharp, the environment is imaginatively realised and there is plenty of variety to soak up on the journey.
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God of War III
Thu, 1st Apr 2010
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God of War III dazzles with epic scale and classic myth, offering a jaw-dropping PS3 experience despite familiar gameplay.
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Game review: Dark Void
Mon, 1st Mar 2010
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Dark Void soars high on promises but crash-lands with monotonous gameplay and lacklustre presentation, marking a disappointing debut for Airtight Games.
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Game review: Bayonetta
Mon, 1st Mar 2010
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Bayonetta dazzles with combat finesse yet stumbles on fetishistic portrayal and repetitive gameplay, leaving its brilliance dimmed.
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Game review: DJ Hero
Fri, 1st Jan 2010
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Activision’s much-touted Hero franchise has returned in time for the Christmas season, with perhaps the most intriguing addition to the series yet in DJ Hero.
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SONY ERICSSON AINO
Fri, 1st Jan 2010
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Available from: Vodafone and Telecom<br />In the market for a phone? Own a PlayStation 3? Then the Sony Ericsson Aino demands your attention.
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TVNZondemand inbound for PlayStation 3
Mon, 23rd Nov 2009
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TVNZondemand is set to arrive on PlayStation 3, following a revealing system update and official confirmation of a partnership with Sony.
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[Update] EyePet delayed till 2010
Tue, 13th Oct 2009
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The launch of EyePet: Your Virtual Pet will go ahead as originally planned in New Zealand. The game will release locally on November 17th.
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Game review: FUEL
Wed, 1st Jul 2009
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Codemasters' Fuel sets a world record with its vast 14,400 sq km open-world, blending racing with sandbox exploration in a post-apocalyptic scene.