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Stories by Brendan - Page 7

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EA in court over customer row
Wed, 17th Oct 2012
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The least popular game developer online will be heading to court in the near future to answer charges of unfair labour practices.
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Microsoft warning for Halo 4 downloaders
Wed, 17th Oct 2012
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A pre-release version of Halo 4 has floated to the surface, but those who dare to download it risk incurring the wrath of Microsoft.
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Are handheld games consoles on borrowed time?
Fri, 12th Oct 2012
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Console developers have been given some food for thought today as new research shows mobile gaming is becoming a real force in the industry.
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Gaikai goes big with games website
Thu, 11th Oct 2012
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Gaikai unveils a slew of recent AAA titles on its new website, post-Sony acquisition, challenging console norms with cloud gaming.
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Sony slammed over PS4 plans
Wed, 10th Oct 2012
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Amid months of next-generation speculation, an editorial predicting the downfall of Sony’s next-gen console has been savaged by the online community.
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Muslims complain over Modern Warfare 2 map
Tue, 9th Oct 2012
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Activision pulls Modern Warfare 2 map after Muslim community outcry over offensive picture frames.
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Halo recruits ex-Rockstar developer
Mon, 8th Oct 2012
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Despite the secrecy surrounding an upcoming title from the creators of Halo, they have announced the recruitment of ex-Rockstar developer Danny Bulla.
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Bethesda springs Hearthfire download surprise
Fri, 5th Oct 2012
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Bethesda surprises PC users today, making Hearthfire downloadable content for the Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim available without previous updates.
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Mixed bag of reviews for Resident Evil 6
Thu, 4th Oct 2012
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One of the year’s most anticipated games has only just been released but has already been given the thumbs down by critics and gamers alike.
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PS Vita struggles in Japan
Tue, 2nd Oct 2012
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Despite anticipation and strong reviews, the PS Vita’s version of LittleBigPlanet has failed to own the Japanese market.
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Mass Effect trilogy released
Mon, 1st Oct 2012
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We’re heading towards the holiday season and Bioware has announced the ultimate time-waster in the Mass Effect trilogy.
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PS Vita losing sales fight to SEGA Dreamcast
Fri, 28th Sep 2012
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PS Vita on the brink as SEGA Dreamcast's sales shadow looms, defying age with nostalgic might in a surprising Japanese market twist.
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Halo 4 ready for action
Thu, 27th Sep 2012
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Those of you hanging out for Halo 4’s release will be pleased to hear development is officially complete and the game is now ready for certification.
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Video games lead the Hobbit franchising pack
Wed, 26th Sep 2012
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Jumping straight onto the Middle Earth bandwagon, two free-to-play games based on the Hobbit film trilogy will launch later this year.
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Borderlands 2 borderline best-seller
Tue, 25th Sep 2012
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With the bigger game releases of the year kicking off for the Christmas market, Borderlands 2 has caused a re-shuffle in the best-sellers chart.
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PS3 v Wii U: Ding Ding
Mon, 24th Sep 2012
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Last week's announcement of a slimmer Playstation 3 has industry analysts wondering if the move will be a success.
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Nintendo unite with Unity
Thu, 20th Sep 2012
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Nintendo announces collaboration with Unity Technologies, ushering a new era of game development for the Wii U and broadening creative possibilities.
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End of disc-based games for gamers?
Wed, 19th Sep 2012
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Gears of War designer Cliff Bleszinski champions download-only future for gaming, sparking debate about the end of disc-based games.
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Guild Wars 2 hits two million mark
Tue, 18th Sep 2012
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Just two weeks after launching, Guild Wars 2 has already sold more than two million units despite halting sales temporarily last week.
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Final Fantasy VII remakes hit YouTube
Mon, 17th Sep 2012
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A die-hard Final Fantasy VII fan has found a way to fill the lonely years waiting for a remake and recreated the storyline himself in LittleBigPlanet 2.
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NZ date set for Wii U
Mon, 17th Sep 2012
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After months of rumours and debate, the next-generation of consoles has been scheduled for release on November 30.
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Game console graphics as good as Avatar?
Wed, 12th Sep 2012
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One of the brains behind next-generation gaming engines says that the Xbox 720 and Playstation 4 will produce graphics to rival James Cameron’s Avatar.
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Dishonored – First Impressions
Wed, 12th Sep 2012
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Dishonored offers a unique blend of steam-punk action and moral complexity. First impressions from New Zealand hail its atmospheric gameplay.
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Catching the gaming collection bug
Fri, 7th Sep 2012
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Gamers rejoice as the Killzone HD collection drops, offering a nostalgic trio of classics along with free multiplayer packs.