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EA's PS3 and Xbox 360 action title, Mirror's Edge

17 January 2008, 11:48

Electronic Arts has released the first screenshots for Mirror's Edge, an action adventure game currently in development by their DICE studio in Stockholm.

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Stranglehold adverts banned for encouraging violence

16 January 2008, 10:18

The Advertising Standards Authority has pulled Midway's Stranglehold adverts after coming to a decision that they may encourage and condone violence.

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Monster Madness: Extreme - PS3

16 January 2008, 09:19

SouthPeak Games has released some fresh screens from its upcoming comedy-horror arcade shooter for PS3, Monster Madness: Extreme.

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THQ acquire Rise of Nations dev, Big Huge Games

15 January 2008, 10:11

American publisher, THQ has forged an agreement to acquire Big Huge Games, the developers behind Civilization II.and the Rise of Nations series.

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Call of Duty 4 regains top chart position

15 January 2008, 10:08

Activision’s Christmas number one smash hit, Call of Duty 4 has risen to the top of the charts for the third time, despite sales being down by 20% last week.

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Sony offer PS3 pick 'n mix bundle

14 January 2008, 10:18

Sony has confirmed that a new PS3 bundle offer will be launched on January 18th, allowing us to pick up two first party titles at a cut-down price.

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Resistance can't resist PS3 sequel in 2008

14 January 2008, 09:44

The sequel to Insomniac Game's big selling sci-fi first person shooter, Resistance Fall of Man has been confirmed today, after the first screenshot appeared on the cover of the magazine, ...

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Rainbow 6 Vegas 2: The trailer

14 January 2008, 09:17

New weapons, armour and a dramatically improved co-op mode are just a few of the new features we can expect to see when Ubisoft's Rainbow 6 Vegas 2 lands in ...

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European Playstation store update offers Hardcore

11 January 2008, 08:59

The European PlayStation Store has been updated offering full download versions of the PSOne games, Hardcore 4x4 and N20 and downloadable content for Motorstorm and Folklore.

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Beijing 2008 - The Official Video Game Of The Olympic Games set for summer 2008

11 January 2008, 08:23

SEGA will be the publisher behind the official game of this year's Olympics, after they secured the official license from the International Olympic Committee...and there's no sign of Sonic or ...

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Two PS3 models pulled in Japan

10 January 2008, 09:08

Sony has announced that they will be discontinuing both the 20GB and 60GB PS3 models in Japan to concentrate on a more extensive line-up of software titles for PS3

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Air Guitar spotted for Guitar Hero franchise

9 January 2008, 10:02

At the 2008 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, Jada Toys, Inc. has unveiled the Guitar Hero Air Guitar Rocker, an electronic toy based on Activision's blockbuster video game franchise, ...

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FIFA 08 tops first videogames chart of 2008

8 January 2008, 09:13

It's the perfect start to the new year for Electronic Arts, who will no doubt be chuffed to have three titles in this week's multi-format videogame's chart top ten. T

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Little to keep PS3/PSP fans happy at CES opening day

7 January 2008, 13:50

Okay so CES isn't a gaming convention, and neither Sony nor Microsoft usually use the event to announce big console news, but nevertheless Sony's keynote speech was disappointing for gamers ...

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US PS3 Christmas sales figures hit 1.2 million, PS2 sells more

7 January 2008, 09:35

Sony has released sales figures for North America and it's the PSP that has expectedly come out on top, closely followed by the eight-year old Playstation 2, and finally, the ...

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Far Cry 2 confirmed for Xbox 360 and PS3

4 January 2008, 09:22

We already knew that Ubisoft's first person shooter Far Cry 2 was coming to PC in 2008, but now the publisher has confirmed that the sequel to the popular franchise ...

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80GB PS3 to be rolled out in Europe 2008

21 December 2007, 13:17

Over the past year Sony has consistently denied rumours that the 80GB PS3, currently on sale in North America, would come to Europe, but it looks as though someone may ...

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Xmas Playstation Store update brings Toy Home

21 December 2007, 10:43

The last European Playstation store content to be delivered before Christmas is now available and includes the full version of the racing game Toy Home.

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PS3 UT3 user generated content hits net

21 December 2007, 10:12

UK-based graphic designer, Thomas Browett has become the first gamer to create content for the Playstation 3 version of Unreal Tournament 3.

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Heroes over Europe announced for Xbox 360, PS3 and PC

20 December 2007, 13:55

Red Mile Entertainment has confirmed that the next game in the Heroes flight combat franchise will be called Heroes over Europe and will be released in 2008 for Xbox 360, ...

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PS3 Folding@Home features added

19 December 2007, 09:50

In yesterday's Playstation 3 system software update, Sony also updated their Folding@Home client, which includes the addition of a new feature that allows background music to be played.

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Official PS3 system software update announcement

18 December 2007, 14:37

Sony has confirmed that the PS3 system software update version 2.10 for the Playstation 3 is now available, which amongst other thing, supports a number of new video format supports.

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Massive Call of Duty 4 patch this Xmas

18 December 2007, 10:00

Over at the Xbox.com forums a representative of Infinity Ward has issued details of the new Call of Duty 4 patch, which will add a number of new features and ...

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Get your Playstation Network Cards in early 2008

17 December 2007, 09:32

Better late than never, Sony has confirmed that the prepaid card, entitled the Playstation Network Card, will become available in early 2008.

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Tomb Raider Underworld confirmed for Xbox 360, PS3 and PC

17 December 2007, 09:10

The eighth title in the rather tired looking Tomb Raider series has now been confirmed as Tomb Raider Underworld. Lara will look better than ever...apparently.

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In-game XMB access planned for PS3

14 December 2007, 12:43

PS3 gamers don't currently enjoy the same range of options as Xbox 360 gamers do when it comes to accessing their friend's list and the various features whilst in-game, but ...

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Sony happy with Wii shortage, PS3 sales increase

14 December 2007, 11:47

'The PS3 is infinitely more fun than Wii' says Stringer. He's obviously chuffed at the Christmas Wii shortage and delighted at Sony's turn in fortune at the end of 2007.

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Assassin's Creed brings home the bacon for Ubisoft

14 December 2007, 08:58

Ubisoft confirm record sales and raise their forecast for 2007-2008, thanks to the commercial success of the action adventure Assassin's Creed.

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Early 2008 PS3, PSN and PSP line-up from Sony revealed

13 December 2007, 09:58

Included in Sony's early 2008 line-up is Gran Turismo 5: Prologue and Wipeout HD on PS3. PSP fans can look forward to God of War: Chains of Olympus...

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Ubi launch Rainbow 6 Vegas 2 trailer

11 December 2007, 09:18

'Everything is up for the taking in Las Vegas', including the women by the looks of it. This new trailer for Rainbow 6 Vegas 2 certainly puts us in the ...

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Who can we trust? Killzone 2 dev doctors PS3 screens

10 December 2007, 11:49

The latest controversial subject to hit the headlines involves Killzone 2 developer Guerilla Games, who released a number of stunning looking screenshots for their first person shooter last week.

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Grand Theft Auto IV - Xbox 360, PS3

10 December 2007, 09:03

Following the release of the third Grand Theft Auto IV trailer, Rockstar has issued some brand new screenshots from their crime-infused action adventure, Grand Theft Auto IV.

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