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Bonus content on offer with Forza Horizon pre-orders
Fri, 13th Jul 2012
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Drive away early benefits with Forza Horizon's pre-order bonus, including a special edition Dodge and collector's perks.
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Sony Playstation expands into cloud with acquisition
Wed, 4th Jul 2012
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Sony set to reshape the gaming landscape, acquiring Gaikai Inc. for $380m to launch a pioneering cloud gaming service.
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Could consoles be on the way out in Japan?
Mon, 2nd Jul 2012
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In Japan, handheld gaming reigns with the 3DS leading sales, while traditional consoles may face a cloudy future.
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Mass Effect 3 ending extension available now
Tue, 26th Jun 2012
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Mass Effect 3: Extended Cut, a response to fan fury, now free to download for deeper insights into Shepard's journey.
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Game review: Tabletop Tanks and PulzAR on PS Vita
Mon, 25th Jun 2012
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Can the latest offerings from Sony's XDev studios make better use of the Vita's much-lauded augmented reality than the lightweight launch titles?.
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How to get yourself a free trial of Quickflix
Fri, 15th Jun 2012
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With hundreds of movies on offer, you'd be crazy not to sign up and try out the service for a week at no charge.
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Trailer: Duels of the Planeswalkers 2013
Wed, 13th Jun 2012
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Hasbro and Wizards of the Coast have released a new trailer for the Magic: The Gathering: Duels of the Planeswalkers 2013.
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‘We’ve only scratched the surface of the Vita’: Sony
Wed, 6th Jun 2012
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Sony hints at untapped potential for the PS Vita, promising an exciting future with over 60 titles, including blockbuster games, by year's end.
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Download-only plan for next-gen PS console considered, rejected
Fri, 1st Jun 2012
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Insider reveals that Sony contemplated dropping the optical drive in its new console, but ultimately decided that now's not the time.
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Game review: Datura
Thu, 24th May 2012
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Datura, an unusual offering by Sony's Santa Monica Studio, promises an enigmatic exploration but frustrates with unresponsive gameplay.
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Ubisoft to release From Dust in Chrome - Updated
Thu, 24th May 2012
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Ubisoft unveils From Dust for Chrome at $9.95. The immersive 'God' game makes its browser debut, extending its reach beyond consoles and PC.
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Tanks take to tables in latest Vita release
Fri, 18th May 2012
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Revolutionise your tabletop with PS Vita's latest AR game, making tanks battle in your living room. Available May 22, prices at $3.90.
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Sony targets 10 million Vita sales
Fri, 11th May 2012
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Despite recent losses, Sony aims for 10 million Vita sales, banking on a surprise reveal to boost figures.
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Bethesda names date for Dishonored
Fri, 11th May 2012
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'Supernatural assassin game' coming this Spring. The company has also offered some more detail on what’s in store in the game.
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Giggity giggity giggity! Family Guy coming to consoles
Tue, 8th May 2012
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Family Guy leaps off the TV and onto your consoles this spring, promising uncensored humour with 'Back to the Multiverse'.
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6 characters we'd like to see in PlayStation All-Stars
Fri, 4th May 2012
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You've got all the characters from history of PlayStation at your disposal - who do you want to see fight to the death?.
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Dark Souls director apologises to console players
Fri, 20th Apr 2012
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Question about whether new content in ‘Prepare to Die’ PC port will be made available on consoles remain unanswered.
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Game review: Lego Harry Potter: Years 5-7 on PS Vita
Tue, 17th Apr 2012
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Lego Harry Potter: Years 5-7 on PS Vita disappoints with cramped levels and weak puzzles, tarnishing both franchises.
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MMA star to help game studio's fighting title more realistic
Thu, 12th Apr 2012
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MMA champion GSP teams with Square-Enix to bring realistic fighting to new game, Sleeping Dogs. The game focuses on triads in Hong Kong.
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Games would be better if consoles were the same: developer
Wed, 4th Apr 2012
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Ubisoft MD says uniform consoles could revolutionize game development, making them more fun and feature-rich for players.
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Movie & TV streaming finally comes to NZ
Thu, 29th Mar 2012
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The service will offer unlimited viewing for $9.99 per month, rising to $16.99 per month once the introductory period is over.
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Game review: Unit 13 on PS Vita
Thu, 22nd Mar 2012
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Zipper Interactive's Unit 13 for PS Vita blends arcade fun with tactical shootouts, offering fresh dynamic missions despite AI flaws.
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Guitar game says goodbye to button rock
Wed, 21st Mar 2012
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Ubisoft's Rocksmith challenges 'button rock' dominance, turning gamers into real guitarists with its groundbreaking approach.
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Five years of TVNZ On Demand
Tue, 20th Mar 2012
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TVNZ On Demand celebrates 5 years, boasting a 48% uplift in stream views with 70 linear years of content enjoyed by 1.8 million viewers.