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Final Fantasy details emerge...

Wed, 27th Mar 2013
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If you're living in the past like me you'll be happy to hear new details of the Final Fantasy X and X-2 HD re-master have emerged.
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Bioshock bags top reviews ahead of release

Tue, 26th Mar 2013
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Bioshock Infinite poised for glory, amassing a 96% Metacritic score ahead of its launch, joining gaming's elite ranks.
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Starcraft series reaches the stars

Fri, 22nd Mar 2013
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starcraft
The newest release in the Starcraft series sold more than 1.1 million copies within its first two days of release.
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Playstation improves trophy feature

Fri, 22nd Mar 2013
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sony
Obtaining Playstation trophies is a guilty pleasure of mine, which is why a new patent filed by Sony is particularly exciting to me.
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Xbox files leaked, what's the secret?

Thu, 21st Mar 2013
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xbox
Leaked Xbox documents reveal next-gen console will require constant internet, igniting DRM concerns and fan uproar.
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IGN granted exclusive Bioshock review

Wed, 20th Mar 2013
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bioshock
The gaming journalism community is slightly annoyed today as IGN has received exclusive permission to publish an in-progress review of Bioshock: Infinite.
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SimCity shifts over million copies

Tue, 19th Mar 2013
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the sims
Despite being plagued with more issues than Lindsay Lohan, SimCity has reportedly sold 1.1 million copies in just two weeks.
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Have EA and Maxis lied over SimCity servers?

Mon, 18th Mar 2013
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datacentre infrastructure
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digital entertainment
SimCity servers not necessary, claim sources. AI also lacking, as Sim's show no consistency. Serious annoyance voiced on EA forums.
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Unpopular torrent app linked to Xbox 720

Mon, 18th Mar 2013
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microsoft
Microsoft acquires Pando for $11m, hinting at a new file-sharing feature for the upcoming Xbox 720. Critics worry about bandwidth.
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Never seen it, but give me a PS4

Thu, 14th Mar 2013
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sony
Pre-orders for the PS4 are booming, with web traffic tripling on the night of the Sony conference, according to online retailer ShopTo.
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New Discworld game to be released? Thoughts?

Wed, 13th Mar 2013
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discworld
It's been a while since a mainstream point and click game was released, but one of the genre's defining universes could get another outing.
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SimCity sees light at the end of the tunnel

Tue, 12th Mar 2013
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the sims
EA's rocky SimCity saga nears an end as Maxis GM reports a dramatic drop in game crashes, drawing mixed reactions from fans.
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Sim City struggles with server problems

Fri, 8th Mar 2013
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digital entertainment
Many gamers have been looking forward to Sim City for months, a sequel to a game that for many is iconic an nostalgic.
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Dead Space 4 dead in the water

Thu, 7th Mar 2013
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Dead Space 4 has been axed due to dwindling sales of its predecessor, leaving fans and Visceral Montreal staff devastated.
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TechDay's take on Gears of War: Judgment

Thu, 7th Mar 2013
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gears of war
TechDay previews Gears of War: Judgment - a fiery prequel featuring Baird as the lead, intense combats and novel multiplayers. Out March 19.
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Assassin's Creed secrets out online

Fri, 1st Mar 2013
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ubisoft
The internet has once again proved to be the leakiest boat on the high seas, spilling the news about the upcoming Assassin's Creed game before they should have.
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Sony speaks Sony, and Vita too

Fri, 1st Mar 2013
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sony
Vita will have an important role to play in the next-generation, and that it's still possible second-hand games won't run on the PS4.
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EA offers next-gen strategies

Wed, 27th Feb 2013
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In a revealing press conference, Electronic Arts has divulged some of the strategies they'll implement in developing for next-generation consoles.
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Digital downloads for PS4 games

Mon, 25th Feb 2013
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sony
PS4 games to go digital, following PS Vita's footsteps, with options for disc releases and possibly tiered subscription services, Sony reveals.
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Still excited by the PS4 no-show?

Fri, 22nd Feb 2013
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gaming
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sony
Sony's PS4 reveal leaves fans hanging with no console in sight, sparking curiosity and a bit of cheek from execs. #PS4NoShow.