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Top Story $399 360 Elite confirmed?
Joystiq's purported scan of Radio Shack flyer appears to prove Microsoft will literally cheapen its top console after Labor Day. continue »
- Posted Aug 20, 2008 6:24 pm PT
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Q&A: Bizarre surveys Geometry Wars 2 aftermath
Stephen Cakebread and Craig Howard talk about pulling inspiration for the XBLA shooter from Spyro the Dragon and Brain Age, why they left out online play, and much more. Full Story
- Posted Aug 19, 2008 3:25 pm PT
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Q&A: Epic's Capps raps about EA deal
Gears of War developer's president discusses partnering with Electronic Arts, dissects the publisher-developer relationship, and divulges the existence of another new IP. Full Story
- Posted Aug 15, 2008 4:11 pm PT
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GC 2008: PSP-3000, 160GB PS3, PS3 keypad unveiled
[UPDATE] Mic-enabled portable hitting Europe Oct. 15 via eight 199-euro bundles; new 449-euro consoles coming Oct. 31; PlayTV launches Sept. 19, LittleBigPlanet Oct. 19; bluetooth keypad also due out by November's end. Full Story
- Posted Aug 20, 2008 8:38 am PT
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The Sims 3 moves in February 20
EA's surefire best-selling life simulator takes root on the PC next year; collector's edition detailed. Full Story
- Posted Aug 20, 2008 10:23 am PT
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Banjo's Nuts bolt to stores Nov. 14
Budget $39.99 price point for Rare's latest confirmed; gamers who preorder will get early access to original Banjo-Kazooie on Xbox Live Arcade. Full Story
- Posted Aug 19, 2008 12:30 pm PT
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NPD: NCAA Football sacks July
EA's collegiate pigskin sim scores top honors as 41 percent spike in total software sales push US industry to $1.2 billion in revenue for the month. Full Story
- Posted Aug 14, 2008 4:31 pm PT
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160GB PS3 Uncharted bundle due in November
SCEA announces new $499 limited-edition package that includes higher-storage console, Naughty Dog's action adventure, DualShock 3, and PAIN voucher; $399 80GB now shipping. Full Story
- Posted Aug 20, 2008 10:04 am PT
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Fallout 3 dropping October 28
Bethesda's anticipated revamp of the classic postapocalyptic role-playing game series will irradiate the PC, PS3, and 360 just before Halloween. Full Story
- Posted Aug 20, 2008 12:34 pm PT
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Kratos, God of Golf?
Later this week, the deity-slaying Spartan will tee off as a downloadable character in Hot Shots Golf: Out of Bounds for the PS3. Full Story
- Posted Aug 20, 2008 5:33 pm PT
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GDC organizer Moledina exits
After three years, dev conference's omnipresent executive director leaves position at event owner Think Services. Full Story
- Posted Aug 20, 2008 4:27 pm PT
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PSP-3000 shipping worldwide in October
Sony confirms new microphone-enabled, sharper-display model will hit all territories in two months--and in three colors; will replace older PSP-2000 in existing bundles. Full Story
- Posted Aug 20, 2008 3:13 pm PT
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Tecmo loses its head
President Yoshimi Yasuda steps down for "personal reasons" in midst of legal battle with Ninja Gaiden creator Tomonobu Itagaki. Full Story
- Posted Aug 20, 2008 3:08 pm PT
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Miis take stage in Wii World Tour
Freestyle mode in Activision Blizzard's next Guitar Hero features integration of user-generated avatars, air drumming. Full Story
- Posted Aug 20, 2008 5:00 pm PT
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Hillcrest Labs waggles Wii patent suit
Maryland-based tech company says Nintendo's motion-sensing controller is in violation of four of its intellectual properties. Full Story
- Posted Aug 20, 2008 5:27 pm PT
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Quantum of Solace filled with celebs
Daniel Craig, Judi Dench, and Olga Kurylenko from upcoming James Bond film lend voices, likenesses to Activision Blizzard's movie tie-in shooter. Full Story
- Posted Aug 20, 2008 11:36 am PT
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Warhawk expansion, Savage Moon rise on Euro PSN
- Aug 20, 2008 3:42 pm PT
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Free Realms liberating EU PS3s
- Aug 20, 2008 1:15 pm PT
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- Aug 20, 2008 11:48 am PT
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The Sims 3 moves in February 20
- Aug 20, 2008 10:23 am PT
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Ubi career games target young boys
- Aug 20, 2008 1:49 pm PT
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EA Sports serves up tennis franchise
- Aug 20, 2008 10:04 am PT
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GC 2008: PSP-3000, 160GB PS3, PS3 keypad unveiled
- Aug 20, 2008 8:38 am PT
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The GameSpot Game Charts
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Today's #1 Game Madden NFL 09
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- Release:08/12/2008
- PS3
- Sports
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- Release:07/29/2008
- Xbox 360
- Action
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- Release:04/29/2008
- Xbox 360
- Action
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- Release:06/23/2008
- Xbox 360
- Action
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- Release:06/03/2008
- Xbox 360
- Action
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- Release:07/29/2008
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9. Army of Two
- Release:03/06/2008
- Xbox 360
- Action
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- Release:07/07/2008
- Xbox 360
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Release Calendar
This Week (Aug 17, 2008)
- Too Human(X360)
- Shattered Suns(PC)
- Deadliest Catch: Alaskan Storm(PC)
- Ratchet & Clank Future: Quest for Booty(PS3)
Next Week (Aug 24, 2008)
- Tales of Vesperia(X360)
- Mario Super Sluggers(WII)
- Vampire Rain: Altered Species(PS3)
- Disgaea 3: Absence of Justice(PS3)
