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- Updated May 23, 2013 8:19 am GMT
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Biden: No legal problem with taxing violent games
United States Vice President Joe Biden believes there is no legal restriction on ability to tax violent media. Full Story
- Posted May 13, 2013 8:50 pm GMT
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Just Cause dev promises 'holy f**king sh**' moments in future games
Avalanche Studios co-founder says developer's ambition is for action, not moments that make players cry; steampunk-style game on hold. Full Story
- Posted May 15, 2013 2:33 pm GMT
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Bungie shoots down Destiny for PS Vita rumor
Developer confirms image suggesting version of upcoming shared-world shooter in development for Sony's latest portable is a fake. Full Story
- Posted May 16, 2013 1:08 pm GMT
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Ubisoft planning to release games more frequently
Assassin's Creed and Far Cry publisher says its network of 26 studios and over 7,000 developers will allow company to ship major franchises more regularly. Full Story
- Posted May 16, 2013 12:42 pm GMT
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Metro: Last Light dev responds to workplace conditions claims
4A Games creative director Andrew Prokhorov thanks Jason Rubin for telling the studio's story, but says, "We deserve the ratings we get." Full Story
- Posted May 16, 2013 8:44 pm GMT
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EA opens DICE LA to make Star Wars games
DICE head would also like to poach top talent from rivals Infinity Ward and Treyarch. Full Story
- Posted May 15, 2013 11:28 am GMT
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EA dropping Online Passes - Report
Future EA games won't require Online Passes; the service is being scrapped after tepid player response. Full Story
- Posted May 16, 2013 4:28 am GMT
Latest Top Stories
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Skype on Xbox One detailed
The Xbox One console will incorporate Skype video calling; service will utilise Kinect voice and camera. Full Story
- Posted May 23, 2013 8:19 am GMT
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Indie developers cannot self-publish games on Xbox One
Developers must get publishing deal from either Microsoft Game Studios or a third-party partner. Full Story
- Posted May 23, 2013 7:38 am GMT
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Call of Duty: Ghosts will come to PlayStation 4
Activision studio confirms new instalment in shooter series coming to PS4; DLC to launch first on Xbox One. Full Story
- Posted May 23, 2013 5:35 am GMT
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Metro: Last Light DLC revealed
Deep Silver announces Season Pass for new first-person shooter that includes four add-ons for $15; first expansion out next month. Full Story
- Posted May 22, 2013 10:25 pm GMT
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38 Studios court case begins
Arguments in legal battle between defunct Amalur developer and Rhode Island presented in court today; state claims it has "avalanche" of evidence against 38 Studios. Full Story
- Posted May 22, 2013 9:51 pm GMT
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The Warriors hitting PSN next week
Rockstar Games' 2005 action game launching next week on PlayStation Network for $10. Full Story
- Posted May 22, 2013 8:44 pm GMT
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Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance Ultimate Edition revealed
New bundle includes full game and all DLC only on PlayStation Network for $64. Full Story
- Posted May 22, 2013 8:16 pm GMT
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XBLA games won't carry over to Xbox One
Microsoft confirms Xbox Live Arcade games from Xbox 360 won't work on next-generation platform. Full Story
- Posted May 22, 2013 7:49 pm GMT
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Microsoft-NFL deal worth $400 million - Report
As part of multiyear agreement, Microsoft gets rights to create "exclusive interactive experiences for Xbox One and Surface; branding will appear on-field during NFL games. Full Story
- Posted May 22, 2013 4:41 pm GMT
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Microsoft: We understand the importance of used games
Publisher says supporting secondhand titles on Xbox One was a fundamental design criteria. Full Story
- Posted May 22, 2013 4:07 pm GMT
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Microsoft hints at an 'important' role for Rare IP on Xbox One
Phil Spencer says fans of Rare's games will be "pleased with what we're going to show at E3." Full Story
- Posted May 22, 2013 3:36 pm GMT
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Crytek's Ryse confirmed for Xbox One
Kinect-enhanced brawler to launch exclusively on Microsoft's next-generation platform. Full Story
- Posted May 22, 2013 3:32 pm GMT
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Microsoft teases 'huge' Xbox 360 announcement for E3
VP Phil Spencer says company will support current-gen platform for "years to come," hints at "surprising" announcement for E3. Full Story
- Posted May 22, 2013 2:56 pm GMT
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Mortal Kombat hitting PC this summer
Komplete Edition of NetherRealm's 2011 fighting game launching digitally July 3 with a physical release set for August 6. Full Story
- Posted May 22, 2013 2:00 pm GMT
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Xbox 360 controllers, accessories won't work on Xbox One
Microsoft confirms that only Xbox One controllers and accessories are supported on next-gen console; Kinect requirement explained. Full Story
- Posted May 22, 2013 1:38 pm GMT
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Battlefield 4 Xbox One version and October release date confirmed
Update: EA says that October 29 launch date does not cover Battlefield 4 Xbox One and PlayStation 4 versions. Full Story
- Posted May 22, 2013 1:22 pm GMT
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Xbox One games will need to check in online, possibly once a day
The Xbox One is "fundamentally designed to be expanded and extended by the Internet as many devices are today," says Microsoft's Phil Harrison. Full Story
- Posted May 22, 2013 12:57 pm GMT
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Xbox One, PS4 box art revealed?
Official Battlefield 4 site posts what appear to be cover designs for next-gen games. Full Story
- Posted May 22, 2013 12:55 pm GMT
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Blizzard unveils Diablo III infographic
Internal statistics reveal players have spent 2.8 billion hours playing Blizzard's action role-playing game. Full Story
- Posted May 22, 2013 8:59 am GMT
Release Calendar
This Week (May 19, 2013)
- Call of Juarez: Gunslinger(X360)
- Donkey Kong Country Returns 3D(3DS)
- Resident Evil: Revelations
- Call of Juarez: Gunslinger(PC)
Next Week (May 26, 2013)
- Wargame: AirLand Battle(PC)
- GRID 2
- Star Trek Online: Legacy of Romulus(PC)
- Leisure Suit Larry: Reloaded
