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Updated Jul 30, 2010 4:42 pm PT

Top Story Sega Sammy brushes off slow Iron Man 2, Alpha Protocol sales

Publisher's revenues see 51 percent spike as it posts first-quarter profits on strength of pachinko business; Armored Avenger's latest tops 1.1 million sold. continue »
- Posted Jul 30, 2010 11:55 am PT
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Comic-Con 2010: Marvel vs. Capcom 3 Panel

Check out what is revealed at the Marvel vs. Capcom 3 panel from Comic-Con 2010! Full Story
- Posted Jul 23, 2010 10:16 pm PT
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Comic-Con 2010 Day 1 Highlights

From Comic-Con 2010, take a look at a quick highlight video of some of the cool stuff. Full Story
- Posted Jul 23, 2010 5:28 pm PT
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3DS could cost more than $250 - Analyst

Wedbush Securities analyst Michael Pachter says Nintendo can sell "millions" at projected mark; software price average to climb as well. Full Story
- Posted Jul 26, 2010 3:25 pm PT
- 548 Comments
343 Industries on building the Halo universe

Comic-Con 2010: Creative director Frank O'Connor talks with Greg Bear, Karen Traviss, Peter David, and more to discuss upcoming novels, comics, and animated films set in Microsoft's acclaimed franchise. Full Story
- Posted Jul 25, 2010 2:29 pm PT
- 157 Comments
More songs confirmed for Guitar Hero: Warriors of Rock

Activision announces 22 more tunes for latest rhythm game; artists include Five Finger Death Punch, Alice Cooper, Pantera, Sum 41, Them Crooked Vultures, and others. Full Story
- Posted Jul 26, 2010 5:10 pm PT
Capcom to cut development time - Report

Total production time for big titles could be halved in attempt to double output from major franchises. Full Story
- Posted Jul 27, 2010 7:59 am PT
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Shippin' Out July 25-31: Starcraft II

First part of Blizzard's long awaited, trifurcated real-time strategy sequel finally arrives alongside BlazBlue: Continuum Shift, Clash of the Titans. Full Story
- Posted Jul 26, 2010 6:59 pm PT
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Medal of Honor awarded Battlefield 3 multiplayer beta

EA offering Limited Edition purchasers of EALA's next effort guaranteed access to upcoming DICE-developed shooter. Full Story
- Posted Jul 30, 2010 3:13 pm PT
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Big in Japan July 19-25: Wii Party, Fate/Extra

Nintendo's minigame collection continues rocking the Japanese sales charts weeks after release, PSP action-RPG enjoys strong debut. Full Story
- Posted Jul 30, 2010 4:42 pm PT
- 7 Comments
Garriott wins $28 million in NCsoft suit

Ultima creator wins out against former employer for breach of contract and fraud. Full Story
- Posted Jul 29, 2010 11:37 pm PT
- 64 Comments
Tiesto joins DJ Hero 2 roster

Grammy-nominated musician, producer to be playable character, bringing two exclusive mixes to Activision's turntable rhythm game this fall. Full Story
- Posted Jul 30, 2010 3:07 pm PT
- 10 Comments
Worms Reloaded for PC on August 26

Team 17 brings 2D strategic shooter back to PC next month through Steam for $20; prepurchase gains 10% discount, early access, bonus items. Full Story
- Posted Jul 30, 2010 11:23 am PT
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PS3 helps put Sony back in black

Electronics maker posts $295.2 million profit thanks in part to rising demand for console; game division revenue up 32 percent, but exchange rates keep game unit from profitability. Full Story
- Posted Jul 29, 2010 5:29 am PT
- 625 Comments
Nintendo posts rare quarterly loss as sales sink over 25%

After nearly four years of profits, the Mario Factory posts a rare $288.3 million loss; Wii sales near 74 million, DS tops 132 million; Super Mario Galaxy 2 goes quadruple platinum. Full Story
- Posted Jul 29, 2010 2:12 am PT
- 198 Comments
GoldenEye 007 targeting DS

Activision confirms classic N64 shooter headed to Nintendo's handheld alongside Wii version this November, courtesy of n-Space. Full Story
- Posted Jul 29, 2010 3:09 pm PT
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Capcom profits drop 90%

Street Fighter house sees massive quarterly profit drop alongside small sales decline; poor Lost Planet 2 sales, strong yen, and weak global economies blamed. Full Story
- Posted Jul 29, 2010 6:18 am PT
- 256 Comments
ESA cuts Q2 lobbying spend by 5%

Industry trade body pours $1.1 million into Washington efforts during April-June quarter, adds attention to privacy, consumer protection. Full Story
- Posted Jul 29, 2010 12:07 pm PT
- 9 Comments
Earthworm Jim HD inches to PSN

Gameloft bringing updated version of Shiny's classic action platformer to Sony's online store August 3 for $10. Full Story
- Posted Jul 29, 2010 11:32 am PT
- 42 Comments
Gameloft Q2 revs lifted by iPhone, iPad

French casual games publisher sees sales rise 15% to $44 million thanks to 113% growth on Apple's handheld devices. Full Story
- Posted Jul 29, 2010 11:28 am PT
- 12 Comments
3DS pricing, date details promised in Sept. - Report

UPDATE: Nintendo has confirmed the announcement, but denied any release window confirmation. Full Story
- Posted Jul 29, 2010 4:41 am PT
- 124 Comments
SOCOM 4 set for 2011

Zipper Interactive confirms Move-compatible military shooter won't see release until next year. Full Story
- Posted Jul 28, 2010 5:52 pm PT
- 65 Comments
APB developer reveals next project

Realtime Worlds teases Project MyWorld as a fusion of social media, social gaming, and traditional gaming; due out in 2011. Full Story
- Posted Jul 28, 2010 4:46 pm PT
- 85 Comments
Analysts bullish on Starcraft II sales

Signal Hill's Greenwald calls 5-6M sales estimates conservative, while Lazard Capital's Sebastian predicts 6.5M sales for Blizzard's latest through 2010. Full Story
- Posted Jul 28, 2010 11:01 am PT
- 194 Comments
THQ wrangling up new WWE franchise

Publisher confirms "more friendly, easier, and less simmy" installment based on wrestling license will arrive in 2011. Full Story
- Posted Jul 28, 2010 4:27 pm PT
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Red Dead Redemption lassoing the Far East - Report

Rockstar Games' open-world action game debuting in Japan October 7. Full Story
- Posted Jul 28, 2010 12:55 pm PT
- 89 Comments
Call of Duty: Black Ops operating on DS

Activision confirms n-Space-developed portable version of Cold War-era shooter will ship alongside console, PC versions Nov. 9. Full Story
- Posted Jul 28, 2010 12:14 pm PT
- 85 Comments