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History and fantasy collide in Xbox 360 turn-based strategy

21 November 2007, 11:52

Enter an alternate WWII-era world where history and fantasy collide! Operation Darkness is still waiting to be picked up by a UK publisher, but you can bet that it's just ...

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Xbox 360 fall update features rumoured once again

21 November 2007, 11:30

Xbox gamers sure do love their dashboard updates. Taking place twice a year, the spring and fall updates bring a whole host of new features and additions to the Xbox ...

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Rainbow Six Vegas 2 confirmed for 2008

21 November 2007, 09:03

Ubisoft has confirmed that the next installment of the Rainbow 6 franchise is due to me released in March 2008 and will take us back the bright lights of Las ...

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Assassin's creed becomes second fastest selling new IP

20 November 2007, 10:48

There are three new entries in the Top 20 this week, but it's Ubisoft's Assassin's Creed that is getting the glory.

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Heroic map pack for Halo 3

20 November 2007, 09:04

Bungie has confirmed that the release date of the Heroic Halo 3 map pack will be December 11th and will consist of three maps: Standoff, Rat's Nest and Foundry.

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Ghostbusters - The first screenshots!

19 November 2007, 10:21

Vivendi Universal have said that they'll deliver a special gaming experience to the tremendous Ghostbusters’ fan base around the world when Ghostbusters the videogame is launched in Autumn 2008. We've ...

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1,000 Gamerscore points in 2 minutes

19 November 2007, 09:00

It's the easiest 1,000 achievement points you'll get! Mind you, you'll have to buy the critically average Avatar: The Burning Earth to get them.

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Devil May Cry 4 - PC, PS3, Xbox 360

19 November 2007, 08:59

It's not released until February 2008, but still the screenshots for Devil May Cry 4 keep coming. The stylish action adventure is looking wonderful.

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The Orange Box for PS3 opens next month

16 November 2007, 13:29

Finally PS3 gamers will have the chance to catch up with the PC and Xbox 360 gang by getting your teeth into some cracking games when The Orange Box is ...

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DivX video codec confirmed for Xbox 360

16 November 2007, 10:57

In a JP Morgan conference DivX's new CEO, Kevin Hall has unwittingly let slip that Microsoft are indeed working to add the Divx MPEG-4 video format to the Xbox 360.

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Mass Effect lesbian scene leads to ban in Singapore

16 November 2007, 10:22

What a strange world we live in, eh? Games get banned in different countries for all sorts of reasons, but is this the first time a mainstream videogame has been ...

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Vivendi secure rights to Ghostbuster videogame

15 November 2007, 11:17

Vivendi has teamed up with Sony Pictures to bring their Ghostbuster franchise to multiple platforms and it's believed that the original cast of Dan Aykroyd, Ernie Hudson, Bill Murray and ...

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Happy birthday Xbox live -Bag yourself a free game

14 November 2007, 10:02

In addition to the launch of 'Xbox Originals', a new service that allows consumers to download full Xbox games, Microsoft are celebrating the fifth anniversary of Xbox live by giving ...

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Alone in the Dark adapted for Wii

14 November 2007, 09:23

Previously confirmed for Xbox 360, PS3 and PC, Atari's Alone in the Dark will now be making a welcome appearance on Wii and Playstation 2.

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Holy Cash Cow! It's Batman LEGO!

14 November 2007, 09:02

Warner Bros and TT Games have confirmed that the caped crusader and his sidekick will be making a welcome appearance on multiple platforms in 2008 in the form of LEGO ...

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Xbox 360 dash update - Download Halo and other OLD games

13 November 2007, 11:22

The Official Xbox Magazine has the scoop for the December 4th Xbox 360 dashboard update, with news that we'll be able to download full Xbox games, including the original Halo.

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Xbox live arcade celebrates 100th game with...

13 November 2007, 10:39

At least the 100th game to launch on the Xbox live arcade will be something original, but we're still slightly underwhelmed. Last week Microsoft told us to expect a huge ...

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Supreme Commander confirmed for Xbox 360

13 November 2007, 09:53

Gas Powered Games are currently revising their strategy hit, Supreme Commander for Xbox 360, which will feature a revised an easier to use interface and a number of new game ...

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Assassin's Creed -Xbox 360, PS3

13 November 2007, 09:02

From the moment we saw the first screenshots we've been really looking forward to getting our hands on Assassin's Creed and soon the wait will be over, with both the ...

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Halo 3 heatmaps and DLC news

12 November 2007, 10:32

In an update on the Bungie website there's news of a new 'Heatmap' function and downloadble content, which will include hopper updates, modification of vehicle weapons and a few fixes ...

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Ubi day-out! Want to play Assassin's Creed? Available on Monday?

9 November 2007, 11:42

Ahead of the launch of the highly anticipated Assassin's Creed, we've got 2 places to giveaway to an exclusive day out with the Ubisoft team in London on Monday 12th ...

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Soldier of Fortune: Payback - PC, PS3, Xbox 360

9 November 2007, 10:16

Due for release next month, Soldier of Fortune Payback promises to evolve the signature gameplay of its predecessors with refined controls, tension-packed warzones, and a shocking enemy damage system.

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Release date confirmed for Unreal Tournament 3

9 November 2007, 09:39

Midway and Epic has confirmed that the PC version of Unreal Tournament 3 will launch in Europe on November 23rd with a retail price of £34.99 and £39.99 for the ...

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New Guitar Hero III packs! Already?

9 November 2007, 09:21

Barely two weeks after the launch of Guitar Hero III we're being stung with new content. Mind you, there are some decent tracks from Velvet Revolver and the Foo Fighters!

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SEGA expand the Phantasy Star Universe

9 November 2007, 08:57

SEGA has announced details of an expansion for the Xbox 360 version of their action RPG, Phantasy Star Universe, Phantasy Star Universe: Ambition of the Illuminus

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Online teamplay activated for FIFA 08 on Xbox 360 and PS3

8 November 2007, 18:16

A new free download that enables online team play in the Xbox 360 and PS3 versions of FIFA 08 is now available.

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Keep the kids in check with the Xbox 360 family timer

7 November 2007, 15:48

Watch out kiddies, Microsoft has today revealed a new parental control feature called the 'Xbox 360 Family Timer'. Sounds quite nice doesn't it? It's not...it's going to ruin your fun.

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Manipulate Mother Nature in THQ's new XBL title

7 November 2007, 09:16

THQ has revealed the four titles they're working on for the Xbox live arcade, including the earth rumbling, Elements of Destruction.

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Long awaited Boom Boom Rocket update on the way

6 November 2007, 16:31

Fixes aplenty for Bizarre Creations' rhythm based Live Arcade title.

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Four days of free Xbox 360 gaming over live at Xtival '07

6 November 2007, 10:43

Microsoft has now released firm details of what we can expect during the three themed days of fun at Xtival '07.

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Activision break own record thanks to Guitar Hero success

6 November 2007, 10:27

Activision are reporting a record breaking quarter and have now upped their forecast for the coming quarter, due to the releases of the AAA titles, Guitar Hero III and Call ...

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Puzzling times in store for Xbox Live Arcade this week

6 November 2007, 09:51

If unlike myself you have the patience to solve puzzles, you'll find two treats on Xbox Live Arcade this Wednesday in the form of Word Puzzle and Switchball.

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Elder Scrolls Online in development?

2 November 2007, 09:41

It's been unearthed that the parent company of Bethseda Softworks,ZeniMax Media, the guys behind the popular Elder Scrolls series, have recently purchased a website domain entitled 'ELDERSCROLLSONLINE.COM'. Very interesting...

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