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Portal 2 Authoring Tools beta goes live

Wed, 11th May 2011
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Valve unleashes Portal 2 Authoring Tools beta, enabling fans to craft custom game content, signalling a new era of player creativity.
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Rumour: Next Xbox 360 dashboard update to add PayPal support

Wed, 11th May 2011
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In the wake of the PlayStation Network debacle, a rumoured Xbox 360 dashboard update could see Microsoft offer Xbox LIVE users another payment method.
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Rugby Challenge platforms, announcers confirmed

Wed, 11th May 2011
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HES confirms Rugby Challenge to launch on PS3, Xbox 360, PC with commentary by Grant Nisbett and Justin Marshall, set for a Q3 release.
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Review: Operation Flashpoint: Red River

Tue, 10th May 2011
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Operation Flashpoint: Red River embarks on a new direction, promising more accessible warfare without sacrificing realism.
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Review: Virtua Tennis 4

Tue, 10th May 2011
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Virtua Tennis 4 outshines Top Spin with its engaging atmosphere and dynamic gameplay, making tennis more exhilarating than ever.
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Full PSN restoration planned by month's end

Tue, 10th May 2011
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It could be more than two weeks before the PlayStation Network is back up and running as you know it, says Sony.
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Sony US CEO addresses PSN outage

Fri, 6th May 2011
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The CEO of Sony USA apologises for the PSN security breach and assures PlayStation gamers that their online drought is about to end.
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Review: Portal 2 (single player)

Thu, 5th May 2011
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Valve demonstrates how the difficult follow-up to one of this generation's most novel and innovative games should be done.
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Rumour: New Wipeout title in the works

Wed, 4th May 2011
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Rumours surge as www.wipeout2048.com domain is registered, hinting at a new futuristic racing title in the beloved Wipeout series.
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Rumour: Nintendo's next console lacks a hard drive

Wed, 4th May 2011
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Nintendo's next console reportedly shuns a traditional hard drive for 8GB flash memory, sparking debate on its download capacity ahead of E3 reveal.
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MotorStorm: Apocalypse gets NZ release date

Tue, 3rd May 2011
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The game that was indefinitely delayed out of respect for those affected by the Canterbury quakes has finally been given the go-ahead.
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Sony security saga spreads to PC

Tue, 3rd May 2011
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Sony's security woes worsen as PC users' data, including 24.6m accounts and 20k financial records, now risk exposure in a separate hack.
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Sony begins restoration of PlayStation Network

Mon, 2nd May 2011
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Sony kickstarts the restoration of PSN with enhanced security and a customer appreciation program, aiming to regain user trust after downtime.
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Sun, 1st May 2011
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Discover essential apps like Pixelate to visualise wall colours (iPhone, USD $2.59) or Subway's loyalty manager (iOS, Android, Windows; Free).
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Sony attempts to reassure PSN customers

Fri, 29th Apr 2011
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The latest update from Sony advises that your PSN settings will not be affected by the intrusion and hints at the compensation that might be offered.
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EA announces Need for Speed: The Run

Fri, 29th Apr 2011
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EA unveils Need for Speed: The Run, a high-octane race from San Francisco to New York with no rules, set for a speculative Nov 15 release.
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Bethesda releases Brink dedicated-servers FAQ

Fri, 29th Apr 2011
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The upcoming shooter from Bethesda will allow PC gamers to set up their own dedicated servers for online play without even requiring a full version of the game.
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New Call of Duty: Black Ops - Escalation trailer drops

Fri, 29th Apr 2011
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Activision and Treyarch unveil teaser for Call of Duty: Black Ops' Escalation DLC, launching first on Xbox 360 on May 3.
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Sony outlines plans to restore and secure PSN

Thu, 28th Apr 2011
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Sony outlines plans to bolster PSN security post-breach, moving data centres and collaborating with the FBI to trace those responsible.
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Sony sued over PSN breach

Thu, 28th Apr 2011
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Sony faces lawsuit over PSN breach, failing to protect users' data, Rothken Law Firm claims. Fans furious over delayed breach notification.