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Tony Blair, Alistair Darling and a virtual Paris Hilton

19 November 2007, 10:04

In response to Lord Puttman's call for computer games “to contribute to national culture” PlayGen Ltd, who work to create a range of "Serious Games" aimed at educating youngsters, has ...

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Sony cut price of PS3 dev kit by half

19 November 2007, 09:00

In a bid to encourage designers to create new games for the Playstation 3, Sony has cut the price of their software development kit by half.

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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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The Playstation Store weekly update

16 November 2007, 09:43

Both the UK and US Playstation Stores have received their weekly update, check out the details...

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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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Recreate art masterpieces in Paint by DS

15 November 2007, 09:52

Fancy trying your hand at painting Van Gogh's Sunflowers or Cezanne's Le Golfe de Marseille? Look no further than Mercury Games' digital colouring book, Paint by DS.

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HEXUS.winners win4FREE competitions :: Tony Hawk's Proving Ground

14 November 2007, 11:04

Courtesy of Activision we have 5 copies of Tony Hawk's Proving Ground to giveaway and you can choose which format you would like it on!

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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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Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games - Wii

14 November 2007, 09:52

Mario and Sonic The Hedgehog have put their rivalry behind them and players will be able to compete as either character, competing in events that take place in environments based ...

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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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Infinity Ward working hard to address PS3 matchmaking woes

12 November 2007, 13:33

If you've been playing the PlayStation 3 version of Infinity Ward's Call of Duty 4, you've probably been sticking with the single player campaign due to the various problems with ...

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Amazon liking Games for Windows. Vista not so much.

12 November 2007, 10:54

Amazon overlook Windows Vista completely, clearly they don't believe Vista to be fit for gaming purposes.

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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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Get Minority Report finger action with your Wii-mote!

12 November 2007, 10:12

Yes, now you too can be like Tom Cruise and interact with you PC just by waving your hands around in the air... this rather cool video shows you how.

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New Wii channel hits Europe

12 November 2007, 10:02

The new Mii Contest Channel is now available to download in Europe via the Wii Ware section of the Wii Shop for free!

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Sony announce their PSP, PS2 and PS3 holiday line-ups

12 November 2007, 09:40

Sony has released details on every first and third party game due for release on PSP, PS2 and PS3 this Christmas period and there are a few gems amongst them, ...

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Rockstar's Hot Coffee mod dispute almost over

12 November 2007, 09:04

Take Two Interactive's Rockstar Games has almost brought the long running dispute over the 'Hot Coffee' mod to a close after agreeing a preliminary settlement with the United States District ...

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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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Flagship Studios address Hellgate: London issues

9 November 2007, 10:03

Flagship Studios, the developers of the Hellgate: London, have stepped forward to address concerns that a number of players are having with their recently launched title.

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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