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Gamescom 2011 round up
Mon, 22nd Aug 2011
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Thousands flock to Gamescom 2011 in Cologne, unveiling Sony's budget PSP E-1000 and sparking debate with Activision's call for industry unity.
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Bodycount demo now on Xbox Live
Thu, 18th Aug 2011
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Xbox Live unleashes Bodycount demo, inviting players to embrace mayhem and destruction in a no-holds-barred action shooter experience.
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PS3 price slashed
Wed, 17th Aug 2011
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Sony has dramatically cut the price of its Playstation 3 console around the world, with New Zealand consumers to benefit from drops of $150.
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New Batman: Arkham City villain announced
Wed, 17th Aug 2011
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Mr Freeze joins the rogues' gallery in Batman: Arkham City, vowing revenge against the Dark Knight amid a host of Gotham's most sinister villains.
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Battlefield 3 to require EA's Origin
Tue, 16th Aug 2011
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DICE confirms that Battlefield 3 will require EA's Origin client on PC, sparking disappointment among Steam users who must install another game client.
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Turtle Beach announces limited edition Modern Warfare 3 headsets
Mon, 15th Aug 2011
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Every fan of the Call of Duty series' online multiplayer will know the importance of communicating with team members. If you want to win, you need to talk.
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Splinter Cell Trilogy now available on PlayStation Store
Fri, 12th Aug 2011
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Classic Splinter Cell Trilogy hits PlayStation Store, offering fans HD remasters of the iconic stealth-action series starring Sam Fisher.
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Elder Scrolls Collector's Edition scarce in NZ
Wed, 10th Aug 2011
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New Zealand faces a scarcity of Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Collector's Edition, with fewer than 300 packs allocated nationwide.
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Battlefield 3 runs out of Steam
Tue, 9th Aug 2011
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EA's Battlefield 3 won't launch on Steam, marking a rift in the gaming world as EA promotes its own Origin service for distribution.
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More Call of Duty: Black Ops DLC incoming
Fri, 5th Aug 2011
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Activision reveals 'Rezurrection', the final DLC for Call of Duty: Black Ops, featuring a lunar zombie map and iconic remastered maps.
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EA Sports launches Season Ticket for Xbox 360
Thu, 4th Aug 2011
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EA Sports introduces Season Ticket on Xbox 360 in NZ, offering early game access, discounts, and exclusive content for fans.
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Top marks for Deus Ex: Human Revolution
Mon, 1st Aug 2011
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Deus Ex: Human Revolution earns top scores from UK gaming magazines, hailed for rewarding player ingenuity in a cyberpunk future.
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From Dust released on XBLA
Fri, 29th Jul 2011
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Ubisoft's From Dust brings god-sim nostalgia to Xbox Live Arcade, reimagined with a modern physics engine for a fresh challenge.
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Assassin's Creed animated movie detailed
Thu, 28th Jul 2011
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Ubisoft unveils 'Assassin's Creed Embers', a CGI short film finale for Ezio’s epic, set to enrich the upcoming Assassin's Creed saga this November.
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Sony developing virtual reality headsets
Wed, 27th Jul 2011
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Sony is currently testing a prototype 3D headset that bears a striking resemblance to that 1980s 3D arcade folly, virtual reality.
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Goldeneye to launch on Xbox 360, PS3
Fri, 22nd Jul 2011
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GoldenEye reignites on Xbox 360 and PS3 with HD visuals and 16-player online matches, as Activision breathes new life into the iconic Bond shooter.
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Flight sim pushes pre-order specials
Thu, 21st Jul 2011
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Namco Bandai sweetens the deal for NZ fans pre-ordering Ace Combat: Assault Horizon with a deluxe edition at no extra cost.
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Euro leagues secured for All Blacks Rugby Challenge
Tue, 19th Jul 2011
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All Blacks Rugby Challenge game to feature top European leagues, expanding options for rugby fans with 93 teams and 31 grounds.
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Time to roll another fat one in L.A. Noire
Thu, 14th Jul 2011
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L.A. Noire's final DLC, Reefer Madness, offers a cheeky nod to 1930s anti-drug films, plunging players into a marijuana ring bust.
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Xbox 360 games on your PC?
Wed, 13th Jul 2011
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The internet is abuzz with a rumour that seems too good to be true and yet is so bizarre it may actually come to pass.