Category Archives: Genres

Thu, Feb 23, 2012 | 18:10 GMT

Angry Birds Space gets a second teaser, official word coming March 8

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Rovio has released a second teaser for Angry Birds in Space, which releases on March 22. An official announcement on the game is expected on March 8.

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Thu, Feb 23, 2012 | 18:05 GMT

Mass Effect 3 space promotion is a go, equipment used donated to Texas A&M

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BioWare’s Mass Effect 3 space-promotion is a go, and over in San Francisco at the first launch site, G4 reported that the first package went off without a hitch at 7.00am PST.

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Thu, Feb 23, 2012 | 17:03 GMT

Alpha demo and pre-order now available for Fray

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A playable alpha demo for Fray, Brain Candy’s sci-fi turn-based, multiplayer, real-time strategy game, is now available through the official website.

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Thu, Feb 23, 2012 | 16:27 GMT

Pre-order Ridge Racer Unbounded and get upgraded to limited edition

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Namco has released a new video for BugBear’s upcoming racer, Ridge Racer Unbounded. The video aquatints you with The Ghoster, The Immortal and The Road Wolf, all of which are cars exclusive to the limited edition of the game.

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Thu, Feb 23, 2012 | 16:14 GMT

Max Payne 3 PC to feature “gloriously increased resolution”: first shots

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Rockstar released the first screens of the PC version of Max Payne 3 today, saying it will “feature gloriously increased resolution and graphical detail” over its console brothers.

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Thu, Feb 23, 2012 | 15:55 GMT

Nintendo downloads, February 23 – Dillon’s Rolling Western, nintendogs + cats demo

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Nintendo has updated its eShop, DSiWare and WiiWare offerings with a demo for nintendogs + cats on 3DS and Dillon’s Rolling Western which was announced yesterday during the firm’s Direct presentation.

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Thu, Feb 23, 2012 | 15:46 GMT

ARMA III gets player alpha, “extensive beta,” new screens

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Bohemia’s confirmed a “Community Alpha” program for ARMA III, an early player test after E3.

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Thu, Feb 23, 2012 | 15:15 GMT

Harley Quinn update released for Batman: Arkham City Lockdown

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Warner has announced a new update for Batman: Arkham City Lockdown is now available for iPad, iPhone and iPod touch. The update includes a new level featuring Harley Quinn, a Bruce Wayne skin and achievements. In it, Batman must track down Harley by fighting his way through her henchmen using new gameplay elements, and the Batarangs in a timed showdown. The update is now live, and free, on the App Store. Screenshots are below.

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Thu, Feb 23, 2012 | 15:08 GMT

Former Codemasters Online VP David Solari joins Jagex

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Jagex has announced former Codemasters Online VP and GM David Solari has joined the firm as its Chief Marketing Officer.

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Thu, Feb 23, 2012 | 14:57 GMT

DICE releases list of confirmed fixes and tweaks coming to Battlefield 3

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DICE has released a massive list containing some of the confirmed fixes and tweaks which will be implemented in a patch for Battlefield 3.

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Thu, Feb 23, 2012 | 14:36 GMT

Valve handing out Counter-Strike: Global Offensive beta keys through survey

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Want a chance at getting a Counter-Strike: Global Offensive beta key? Then you need to fill out Valve’s online survey which is now open “to everyone.”

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Thu, Feb 23, 2012 | 16:20 GMT

GAME drops Last Story, holds crunch publisher talks

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GAME has confirmed to VG247 its pulled The Last Story completely from its line-up, as a report this afternoon has said the retailer held crunch talks with publishers this week over its future.

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Thu, Feb 23, 2012 | 14:16 GMT

Sine Mora to release through Xbox Live March 21

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Digital Reality announced the release date for Sine Mora via Grasshopper Manufacture’s Facebook page yesterday, and it was done through a contest in which the firm tasked the community with guessing the date.

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Thu, Feb 23, 2012 | 14:12 GMT

Dragon Quest X beta begins today in Japan

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Square Enix has kicked off the Dragon Quest X beta in Japan today ahead of an anticipated released later this year. The publisher has been plucking testers for the MMORPG-like title for a while, with potential testers notified last month.

DQX will launch on Wii and Wii U, with support for certain features on 3DS. Thanks, Andriasang.

Thu, Feb 23, 2012 | 13:51 GMT

Aion goes free-to-play in Europe on February 28

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Aioon will go free-to-play on February 28 in Europe, it’s been announced. The change-over will occur simultaneously for the English, French, and German language versions.

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Thu, Feb 23, 2012 | 13:43 GMT

FIFA 12 gets January transfer update

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A new update for FIFA 12 has launched, updating team rosters for the game following the January transfer window. For example: Gary Cahill is now at Chelsea from Bolton, Louis Saha from Everton to Spurs and Bobby Zamora from Fulham to QPR. Man United legend Paul Scholes, who had previously retired, is now back in the game’s main roster after his return.

You can get the update through Menu – Customise FIFA > Edit Teams > Change Squads/Rosters > Download Updates. The update also applies to FIFA Football on Vita. Thanks,

Thu, Feb 23, 2012 | 13:33 GMT

Monkey Island Tales: Episode 1 free on App Store for limited time

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The iPhone and iPad versions of Monkey Island Tales: Episode 1 – Launch of the Screaming Narwhal are free for a limited time on the App Store. The follow-up episodes, including the upcoming Episode 5 – Rise of the Pirate God on iPhone, have also been slashed to $2.99 each. Best hurry.

Thu, Feb 23, 2012 | 09:45 GMT

Persona 4: The Golden’s DX pack detailed, opening scene teased

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Famitsu‘s detailed the deluxe pack of Persona 4: The Golden Japanese gamers will be able to pick up in the summer following the game’s date announce yesterday.

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Thu, Feb 23, 2012 | 09:07 GMT

Rebooted Tokyo Jungle gets new screens

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Sony’s put out the first four screens of the newly-revampled Tokyo Jungle. Previously running from a 2D side of things, the game will now be played in a 3D perspective. The game will launch in Japan on June 7 for PS3. Get the four screens below, via Andriasang.

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Thu, Feb 23, 2012 | 08:43 GMT

Monolithsoft hiring for 3DS title

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Xenoblade Chronicles developer Monolithsoft is hiring for development on a 3DS title, according to job listings posted by the studio.

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