Multiplayer shouldn’t “be forced” into games, says Randy Pitchford
Multiplayer shouldn’t “be forced” into games, says Randy Pitchford

It seems like it’s becoming somewhat of a trend these days for developers to put multiplayer into a game that really doesn’t need multiplayer. The president of Gearbox Software, Randy Pitchford, not... Continue Reading »

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Black Ops Escalation DLC official
Black Ops Escalation DLC official

GAME Australia has let slip this afternoon a now-removed digital flyer, confirming the release date of the Escalation map pack for Call of Duty: Black Ops, which will be available to download on May 3rd. Like... Continue Reading »

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Skullgirls to employ GGPO tech to remove online lag
Skullgirls to employ GGPO tech to remove online lag

Forthcoming 2D beat ‘em up title Skullgirls will be the first new fighting game to utilize GroundStorm Studios‘ GoodGame, Peace Out (or “GGPO”) technology to ensure a faster, more... Continue Reading »

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This week’s Deal of the Week: Battlefield: Bad Company 2 DLC
This week’s Deal of the Week: Battlefield: Bad Company 2 DLC

Lucky Xbox Live Gold Members can get their sticky paws on some cut-price Battlefield: Bad Company 2 DLC in this week’s Xbox Live Deal of the Week – with Battlefield 1943 also receiving a 50%... Continue Reading »

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Alice: Madness Returns rated by ESRB
Alice: Madness Returns rated by ESRB

If there was any glimmer of hope that Alice: Madness Returns may retain some of the kid-friendly charm from C.S. Lewis’ originally penned fairytale, a recent once-over by the ESRB (the US games... Continue Reading »

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Rumour: Remedy Entertainment job listing hints at Alan Wake sequel
Rumour: Remedy Entertainment job listing hints at Alan Wake sequel

A listing for a Senior Level Designer at Remedy Entertainment – which recently appeared on industry job site Gamasutra – has got the old rumour mill turning that a sequel to last year’s... Continue Reading »

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Gears universe to continue, post GoW3
Gears universe to continue, post GoW3

Gears of War creators Epic Games have announced that the GoW universe will live on, even though Marcus Fenix will see the conlusion of his story in Gears 3, which is due out on September 20 this year. Rod... Continue Reading »

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What’s new on Xbox 360 this week
What’s new on Xbox 360 this week

* The following is correct as of today’s date and is subject to change – please note that not all content may be available in all Xbox LIVE regions The Dishwasher: Vampire Smile Ska Studios/Xbox LIVE... Continue Reading »

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Epic aiming for around 1 million players to take part in Gears of War 3 beta
Epic aiming for around 1 million players to take part in Gears of War 3 beta

It looks like you won’t be short of people to try the Gears of War 3 beta with, not that it was ever in any doubt. Executive producer Rod Fergusson told CVG that they’re aiming for around a million... Continue Reading »

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Crysis 2 – console patch
Crysis 2 – console patch

If you haven’t played Crysis 2 yet your missing out on a superb FPS experience, but as good as it is the game is riddled with bugs and not just in the single player. Online can be a tough place,... Continue Reading »

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Crysis 2 keeps top spot for another week
Crysis 2 keeps top spot for another week

Crytek‘s superb FPS Crysis 2 sits happily atop the UK Chart for another week running, seeing off new entries from Zumba Fitness and Shift 2: Unleashed – read Dave’s recent review of the... Continue Reading »

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Sesame Street for Kinect adds Seamus to monster line-up
Sesame Street for Kinect adds Seamus to monster line-up

Warner Bros Interactive Entertainment has released a batch of new screenshots and concept art designed by Scott Campbell for Kinect‘s forthcoming muppet-filled kids game; Sesame Street: Once Upon... Continue Reading »

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Green Lantern: Rise of the Manhunters dated
Green Lantern: Rise of the Manhunters dated

Inspired by the recently-released film, Green Lantern, Green Lantern: Rise of the Manhunters will soar onto Xbox 360 on June 10th. You are placed in the role of gifted pilot Hal Jordan, the first human... Continue Reading »

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Saints Row: The Third gameplay trailer
Saints Row: The Third gameplay trailer

The first gameplay trailer has been released for Saints Row: The Third, but don’t get too excited. The trailer is just over thirty seconds long and only shows about a second of gameplay footage.... Continue Reading »

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L.A. Noire – ‘Slip of the Tongue’ DLC trailer
L.A. Noire – ‘Slip of the Tongue’ DLC trailer

Rockstar have released a new trailer for L.A. Noire which showcases one of the pre-order DLC packs titled Slip of the Tongue. The DLC pack is exclusive to Wal-Mart in the US and to Play.com in the UK.... Continue Reading »

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Duke Nukem Forever: Jetpack and feces-throwing videos released
Duke Nukem Forever: Jetpack and feces-throwing videos released

Two new gameplay videos have gone up for Duke Nukem: Forever, which appear to show some typical Duke action. The first video shows Duke punching the head off an alien in order to get a jetpack of him,... Continue Reading »

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Ticker Launcher unveiled for Gears of War 3
Ticker Launcher unveiled for Gears of War 3

Epic has just taken the wrapper off its new explosive weapon called the Ticker Launcher, which will feature in Gears of War 3. Epic Games describes the new weapon in the following statement: “The... Continue Reading »

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EA franchises to get the LEGO treatment
EA franchises to get the LEGO treatment

Following on from the huge success of LEGO’s renditions of Batman, Harry Potter and, of course, Star Wars, developer Traveller’s Tales has announced a deal with EA to create games based on popular... Continue Reading »

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Kung Fu Panda 2 Kinect game announced
Kung Fu Panda 2 Kinect game announced

THQ has announced a brand new Kung Fu Panda 2 game, which will work with Microsoft’s Kinect. Players can use Kinect to become Po on screen, as the game starts where the movie leaves off, as Po and... Continue Reading »

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Spiderman: Edge of Time announced
Spiderman: Edge of Time announced

Shattered Dimensions developer’s, Beenox have back making a new Spiderman game called Edge of Time. The storyline sees the Amazing Spiderman and Spiderman 2099 coming together as you try to correct... Continue Reading »

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