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Warhammer: Battle March - Xbox 360

19 March 2008, 11:46

Although a release date is still to be confirmed, Deep Silver are stepping up the marketing push for Warhammer Battle March on Xbox 360, so we'd guess a release date ...

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Metal Gear Solid destined for Playstation Network

19 March 2008, 11:17

According to reports from Japanese games magazine Famitsu, the original and hugely popular stealth game, Metal Gear Solid will be released on the Japanese Playstation Network (PSN) this Spring.

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Oasis and others revealed as exclusive Rock Band European content

19 March 2008, 10:44

Attendees at last weekend's Play.com Live Event at Wembley Arena have uncovered some of the exclusive Rock Band tracks that we can look forward to when the musical video game ...

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Apple launches Safari 3.1

19 March 2008, 10:43

Users of Apple's Safari web browser can now upgrade to version 3.1 and take advantage of stability, compatibility and performance improvements.

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Ben Heck creates the single-handed Xbox 360 controller

19 March 2008, 10:28

Talented modder, Ben Heck, is at it again, but this time he's created a one-of-a-kind Xbox 360 controller designed to be played with just one hand.

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Vista SP1 released - the Wow starts again?

19 March 2008, 10:04

It hasn't been an easy ride to deployment for Vista's first service pack, but Microsoft's long-awaited update is now available to all via its Windows Update service and boasts over ...

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Rainbow 6 Vegas 2 - PC, Xbox 360, PS3

19 March 2008, 08:54

The clock is ticking down to the launch of Rainbow 6 Vegas 2 on March 20th and of course anyone who knows the franchise knows that it prides itself on ...

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Xbox 360 price cut spurs sales boost

19 March 2008, 08:53

It should come as no surprise to you that since Microsoft cut the price of the Xbox 360 on March 10, sales of the console have spiralled in the UK.

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Microsoft forms alliance with Aspect Software

18 March 2008, 16:58

Alliance designed to bring ‘unified communications’ to call centres, sorry – contact centers.

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The Beatles to rock Guitar Hero franchise?

18 March 2008, 14:26

The Guitar Hero franchise looks set to rake in even more cash if the wishes of the music publishing company that owns the copyright to the Lennon-McCartney collection are realised.

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Apple gains US PC market share

18 March 2008, 12:24

Macs show 67 percent year-on-year value growth in February, while overall market value only rises 5 percent.

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Midwich launches high-tech AV division

18 March 2008, 11:03

‘Hi-Technology’ division created to provide high value audio-visual solutions to resellers.

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Super Smash Bros Brawl becomes fastest-selling Nintendo game ever

18 March 2008, 10:49

According to an official Nintendo report, Super Smash Bros. Brawl for Wii has become the fastest-selling game in Nintendo's illustrious history.

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AMD Phenom 9750 pictured. B3 stepping is ready to go

18 March 2008, 10:48

The fix is in and frequency scaling is assured, says AMD.

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Prey 2 officially confirmed for Xbox 360 and PC

18 March 2008, 10:28

It was no secret that Human Head Studio’s innovative first person shooter, Prey, would get a sequel sooner or later, but now we can all relax, Prey 2 has been ...

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Mario & Sonic dethrone Army of Two

18 March 2008, 09:55

There's no shifting Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games from the top of the UK videogames charts. For the third time this year, it has snuck back into the ...

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Command & Conquer: Red Alert 3 - PC, Xbox 360, PS3

18 March 2008, 09:11

Check out these new screenshots from one of the most beloved and best-selling real-time strategy franchises, Command & Conquer. The third installment of the Red Alert series is due out ...

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Overclocking Intro: Before you even think about it

18 March 2008, 09:10

HEXUS.tv begins a season of programmes on overclocking - starting with a newbie overview of the general concepts and a link to a HEXUS-hosted CPU overclocking guide. Remember - you ...

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New Forza 2 cars hit the starting grid

18 March 2008, 08:56

This Wednesday, 19th March, sees the launch of a new Forza Motorsport 2 car pack, which will add 13 new customisable rides to the extensive line-up.

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Design your own Xbox 360 themes and win prizes

18 March 2008, 08:56

Disruptive Media Publishers, the company behind gamer pictures and themes for Xbox 360, is issuing a challenge to users to create their own themes. Winners will see their theme being ...

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Intel's upcoming Nehalem is the new AMD Phenom

17 March 2008, 19:00

New Nehalem microarchitecture claims to rewrite the book on processor energy efficiency, performance and scalability.

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Bear Stearns: the excrement strikes the ventilator

17 March 2008, 10:47

Sub-prime crisis forces fire-sale of bank to J.P. Morgan Chase. Global stock markets tumble, recession looms.

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ManHunt 2 finally granted rating for UK release

17 March 2008, 08:59

Following a successful appeal, Rockstar's controverisial actrion horror game, ManHunt 2 has finally received a UK rating from the BBFC and will be released later this year.

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Second chapter of Lord of the Rings Online unearthed

17 March 2008, 08:46

Turbine and Codemasters Online has revealed that the Lord of The Rings Online universe is set to expand later this year with the first expansion, Mines of Moria.

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Rainbow Six Vegas 2 - Live from Montreal

14 March 2008, 10:35

Out in Montreal Ubisoft take us through Rainbow Six Vegas 2... and here's your chance to ask them some questions!

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ASUS Eee PC may find it hard to dominate in 2008

13 March 2008, 16:13

Newer models and higher pricing means that it will be treading on ultra-competitive ground.

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Unreal Engine 4.0 coming to Xbox 360 and PS3 before PC

13 March 2008, 12:59

The next version of Epic Game’s widely used game engine, the Unreal Engine will “exclusively target the next console generation," says the technical director and founder of Epic games, Tim ...

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MESH Computers already selling triple-core AMD Phenom-based systems

13 March 2008, 12:21

£499 for a Phenom 8400-equipped box.

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AMD finally shipping bug-free Barcelona CPUs?

13 March 2008, 12:00

B3-stepping Barcelonas now with important customers.

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Broadband sometimes slower than advertised shocker

13 March 2008, 10:49

Apparently, occasionally broadband connections aren’t as fast as ‘up to’ claims imply.

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Gran Turismo 5 Prologue - PS3

13 March 2008, 10:21

With the release date of Gran Turismo 5 Prologue just around the corner, Sony Computer Entertainment has released some new shiny screenshots for your viewing pleasure.

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