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Sony sells PS4 to the world

Thu, 21st Feb 2013
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Sony unveils the PS4, boasting powerful specs, new Dual Shock 4 controller, and cloud integration, redefining gaming's future.
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Police raid Microsoft whistle-blower

Wed, 20th Feb 2013
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One of the rumour mill's hardest workers was raided by the police yesterday, at what appears to be the wishes of Microsoft.
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Bioshock creator opens up about new release

Tue, 19th Feb 2013
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Ken Levine discusses tackling violence, racism, and religion in Bioshock Infinite, asserting game narratives evolve naturally from storytelling.
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Playstation meeting moves to New York

Fri, 15th Feb 2013
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Playstation meeting on Feb 20 could be the time for big PS4 announcement. Analysts and fans are eagerly waiting.
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Mortal Kombat set for Aussie release

Fri, 15th Feb 2013
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Well, we all missed it but apparently this week pigs have flown, hell has frozen over, and Mortal Kombat is going to be released in Australia. Sorry, what?.
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EA: Money talks

Thu, 14th Feb 2013
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The man with the money at Electronic Arts has revealed a lot in an interesting interview, including some plans for the next console generation.
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Sony smashed by sales slump

Fri, 8th Feb 2013
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Sony's game sales are way down according to the newly released Q3 financial report, which could spell trouble for the technology giant.
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Nothing new: Video games make you agressive

Fri, 8th Feb 2013
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Ohio State study suggests a link between violent video games and aggression, but the evidence remains as clear as mud, sparking debate anew.
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The Last of Us breaks boundaries

Thu, 7th Feb 2013
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With the release of The Last of Us coming ever closer, those who worked on the game are claiming it pushes every boundary the PS3 system has.
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All-Stars fate in the air...

Thu, 7th Feb 2013
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Sony has released the studio behind Playstation All-Stars Battle Royale back into the wild, leaving its fate in jeopardy.
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GTA V release date revealed

Fri, 1st Feb 2013
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After months of waiting we finally have a release date for Grand Theft Auto V, unfortunately it means we now have even more months of waiting.
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Console sales figures released...

Fri, 1st Feb 2013
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Sales figures for consoles and handhelds are in, and they're pretty much exactly as expected in an all too predictable end to the seventh generation of gaming.
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Lightning strikes twice with return

Thu, 31st Jan 2013
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You'll be glad to hear that Square Enix has just dropped a large chunk of knowledge about the next instalment.
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Rockstar reveals GTA V details

Wed, 30th Jan 2013
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An interview with Rockstar's Dan Houser has revealed further details about much anticipated crime simulator Grand Theft Auto V.
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Sony fined over major hacking scandal

Fri, 25th Jan 2013
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Sony faces a £250k fine for the 2011 PlayStation Network hack, exposing millions of users. ICO deems the security measures inadequate.
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China develops gaming weaponry

Fri, 25th Jan 2013
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Abandoning its censorship policy on video games, the Chinese government has instead poured millions of dollars into developing its own piece of gaming weaponry.
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Black Ops 2 drops dinosaur hint

Tue, 22nd Jan 2013
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Treyarch's hint at dinosaurs in an upcoming Black Ops 2 update has gamers buzzing - will Jurassic giants roam the battlefield?.
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Bioshock Infinite gets the thumbs up

Fri, 18th Jan 2013
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Bioshock Infinite soars in early gameplay, promising stunning visuals, thrilling action, and a mysterious sky-high adventure.
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Zombie complaints come in droves

Wed, 16th Jan 2013
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An especially gruesome special edition has offended some people and forced an especially official apology. Special.
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New theory for video game violence

Wed, 16th Jan 2013
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A US conspiracy theorist has come up with some new ideas about video game violence, saying the Pentagon is to blame.