Stories by Brendan - Page 3
IGN granted exclusive Bioshock review
Wed, 20th Mar 2013
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The gaming journalism community is slightly annoyed today as IGN has received exclusive permission to publish an in-progress review of Bioshock: Infinite.
Review: Gears of War: Judgment
Wed, 20th Mar 2013
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Testify! Judgment shifts into gear. Until I picked up Gears of War: Judgment, I had little experience with the GoW franchise.
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.
Have EA and Maxis lied over SimCity servers?
Mon, 18th Mar 2013
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SimCity servers not necessary, claim sources. AI also lacking, as Sim's show no consistency. Serious annoyance voiced on EA forums.
Unpopular torrent app linked to Xbox 720
Mon, 18th Mar 2013
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Microsoft acquires Pando for $11m, hinting at a new file-sharing feature for the upcoming Xbox 720. Critics worry about bandwidth.
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.
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.
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.
Sim City struggles with server problems
Fri, 8th Mar 2013
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Many gamers have been looking forward to Sim City for months, a sequel to a game that for many is iconic an nostalgic.
Second-hand beats digital in games war
Thu, 7th Mar 2013
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retailers
New market research has revealed second-hand games are still more popular than digital-only games, despite all this new-fangled technology.
Dead Space 4 dead in the water
Thu, 7th Mar 2013
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dead space
Dead Space 4 has been axed due to dwindling sales of its predecessor, leaving fans and Visceral Montreal staff devastated.
Do you be trolling?
Thu, 7th Mar 2013
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trolling
Nearly 60% of gamers confess to online trolling, reveals Nottingham Trent University study. The art of annoyance is more common than you think.
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.
Assassin's Creed secrets out online
Fri, 1st Mar 2013
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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.
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.
Sony pushes broadband boundaries
Thu, 28th Feb 2013
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sony
Once again your broadband limits are going to be tested if you’re interested in Sony’s latest freebie offering of the Uncharted 3 multiplayer.
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.
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.
Still excited by the PS4 no-show?
Fri, 22nd Feb 2013
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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.
Sony sells PS4 to the world
Thu, 21st Feb 2013
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sony
Sony unveils the PS4, boasting powerful specs, new Dual Shock 4 controller, and cloud integration, redefining gaming's future.
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.
PS4 plays on nostalgia with video launch
Tue, 19th Feb 2013
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sony
Sony teases PS4 reveal with nostalgic videos, hinting at tomorrow's major event in New York. A trip down memory lane or the dawn of a new era?.
Bioshock creator opens up about new release
Tue, 19th Feb 2013
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bioshock
Ken Levine discusses tackling violence, racism, and religion in Bioshock Infinite, asserting game narratives evolve naturally from storytelling.
Playstation meeting moves to New York
Fri, 15th Feb 2013
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sony
Playstation meeting on Feb 20 could be the time for big PS4 announcement. Analysts and fans are eagerly waiting.