Computer And Video Games

Hitman: Sniper Challenge video walkthrough

Wed, 16 May 2012 14:01:00 GMT

Watch us put bullets in faces.
Hitman: Sniper Challenge was released earlier this week and we've had a quick playthrough and recorded our attempt at planting bullets in faces as quietly as possible for your viewing pleasure.

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Trials Evolution sells 500k in 3 weeks

Wed, 16 May 2012 13:51:00 GMT

Ubisoft says XBLA biker has 'big multiplatform potential'.
RedLynx's brilliant Xbox Live Arcade title Trials Evolution has sold half a million units in the three weeks since its launch, Ubisoft revealed in its 2011 financial results yesterday.

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The Last of Us gets 2 insanely pretty new screens

Wed, 16 May 2012 13:23:00 GMT

PS3 exclusive looking as stunning as ever.
Following this morning's new trailer, Naughty Dog has released a pair of gorgeous new The Last of Us screenshots.

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Epic Mickey 2 video goes behind the scenes with Warren Spector

Wed, 16 May 2012 13:22:00 GMT

Junction Point discusses Mickey and Oswald's second adventure.
Disney has released a behind the scenes video providing some insight into the development of Junction Point's Epic Mickey 2.

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EU PS Store update: PixelJunk 4am, Deus Ex and Sonic 4

Wed, 16 May 2012 13:16:00 GMT

All this week's content detailed...
This week's European PS Store update includes Sonic the Hedgehog 4 Episode II, and as a bonus for those who already have Episode I, Episode Metal, which features exclusive levels starring playable Metal Sonic.

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Bethesda parent sends legal warning to Dragon Shout app creator

Wed, 16 May 2012 12:10:00 GMT

Fus ro dah!.
Bethesda parent ZeniMax has issued the developer of Dragon Shout, a popular map app for Skryim, a notice of copyright infringement.

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Mirror's Edge 2, Battlefield: Bad Company 3 appear on CVs

Wed, 16 May 2012 11:25:00 GMT

Could it show up at E3 2012?.
The latest round of LinkedIn-sourced leaks have suggested EA's DICE studio is working on Battlefield: Bad Company 3 and Mirror's Edge 2 (huzzah!).

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Lost Planet EX Troopers revealed for PS3, 3DS

Wed, 16 May 2012 10:25:00 GMT

Spin-off shooter has anime influences and is intended for beginners.
Capcom is bringing Lost Planet to the Nintendo 3DS with EX Troopers, a third-person shooter spin-off under the watch of Monster Hunter producer Shintaro Kojima.

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Square Enix: Final Fantasy 7 remake 'isn't top priority'

Wed, 16 May 2012 10:17:00 GMT

Japanese dev (still) focused on making new games.
Tetsuya Nomura, long-time character designer and director of various Final Fantasy titles, has said Square Enix is more interested in creating new games than delivering a must-requested Final Fantasy 7 remake.

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E3 2012's Most Anticipated: Halo 4

Wed, 16 May 2012 09:55:00 GMT

CVG E3 2012 Awards: Vote for the games that most excite you!.
The games on show at E3 2012 promise to be some of the best of the generation. So you really owe it to yourself to vote in CVG's E3 2012 Awards in the Most Anticipated Title category.

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New Mass Effect 3 DLC called 'Rebellion'

Wed, 16 May 2012 09:52:00 GMT

New maps and multiplayer classes on the way according to leak.
A slip-up by Sony Hong Kong has revealed the next bit of Mass Effect 3 downloadable content will be a multiplayer pack called 'Rebellion'.

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Dragon's Dogma review says Capcom RPG has "remarkable imagination"

Wed, 16 May 2012 09:33:00 GMT

PSM3 goes with 8.5 in its review.
The latest issue of PSM3 has delivered the first review for Dragon's Dogma, Capcom's part Dark Souls, part Skyrim and part Shadow of the Colossus fantasy RPG.

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Saints Row 4 'coming to Xbox 360, PS3 and PC'

Wed, 16 May 2012 09:23:00 GMT

Volition employee lists sequel on CV along with next-gen project.
A LinkedIn profile has seemingly outed Saints Row 4, along with another unannounced Volition project for Xbox Live Arcade.

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Diablo 3: Blizzard performs emergency maintenance to fix servers

Wed, 16 May 2012 09:01:00 GMT

"We will be continuing to monitor the servers for any additional issues".
Blizzard was forced to perform emergency maintenance on its servers last night, as the Diablo 3 launch woes continued for disgruntled PC gamers.

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Pokémon Black & White 2 animated trailer has maximum buttrock

Wed, 16 May 2012 08:46:00 GMT

Plus North American box art revealed.
An animated trailer for Nintendo's Pokémon Black & White 2 has appeared online and is quite cool. Well, except for the awful and overbearing guitar shredding in the background, which is definitely not cool.

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THQ delays South Park RPG into 2013

Wed, 16 May 2012 08:35:00 GMT

Obsidian's next game gets bumped into next year.
THQ has delayed the South Park RPG developed by Neverwinter Nights 2 and Fallout: New Vegas developer Obsidian Entertainment into next year.

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The Last of Us: new trailer shows truck ambush

Wed, 16 May 2012 05:46:00 GMT

Things no longer quiet on the Naughty Dog front.
After a long silence, Naughty Dog has released a new trailer for their forthcoming post-apocalyptic adventure the Last of Us.

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US news round-up: Devil's Third loses publisher THQ

Wed, 16 May 2012 05:00:00 GMT

All of the evening's US gaming headlines in one place...
THQ popped online last night to talk about money, and amongst all the boring chatter about sales and lost money, it said it didn't want to publish Devil's Third anymore.

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KoA: Reckoning devs missed $1.125 million loan payment

Wed, 16 May 2012 04:29:00 GMT

38 Studios financial woes deepen.
Following reports yesterday that 38 Studios had met with state officials to discuss the company's financial future, comes news the studio missed its last $1.125 million payment to the state of Rhode Island.

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Are these the cars you'll be driving in Grand Theft Auto V?

Wed, 16 May 2012 01:30:00 GMT

Max Payne 3 source code may have outed the list of drivable cars in GTA V.
A hidden file was found deep inside Max Payne 3 and it looks like it contains the list of vehicles that will be available in GTA V.

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US PS Store update: Sonic, Asura's Wrath DLC

Tue, 15 May 2012 22:06:00 GMT

The latest PlayStation downloads in US.
Sony's list of new digital content for US-based PlayStation owners has arrived.

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Sonic the Hedgehog 4 Episode II launch trailer

Tue, 15 May 2012 21:53:00 GMT

A last look at team play and flying levels.
Sega has released a launch trailer for its mascot's long-awaited sequel, Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode 2.

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Devil's Third release is uncertain as THQ pulls publishing plans

Tue, 15 May 2012 21:44:00 GMT

Firm 'in discussion' with third-party publishers.
It seems like THQ is looking to pass on publishing duties for Devil's Third - a third-person shooter from Ninja Gaiden creator Tomonobu Itagaki.

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Devil's Third release is uncertain

Tue, 15 May 2012 21:44:00 GMT

THQ 'in discussion' with third-party publishers.
It seems like THQ is looking to pass on publishing duties for Devil's Third - a third-person shooter from Ninja Gaiden creator Tomonobu Itagaki.

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Saints Row franchise hits 11 million sales globally

Tue, 15 May 2012 21:07:00 GMT

Boosted by the 4.25 million sales of Saints Row: The Third.
The Saints Row franchise has been a beacon of light for THQ through recent tumultuous times, and it's still going strong.

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