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| FEBRUARY 2012 |
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| Feb 1, 2012 - 11:04am EST (Feb 1, 2012 11:04) | ![]() |
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Trion Worlds launches Rift Lite An extended free to play trial of the MMO launches today |
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| Feb 1, 2012 - 12:10pm EST (Feb 1, 2012 12:10) | ![]() |
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Kinect For Windows available today Microsoft invites businesses to innovate with new the Kinect for Windows hardware and software |
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| Feb 1, 2012 - 1:10pm EST (Feb 1, 2012 13:10) | ![]() |
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Prototype 2 delayed on PC PC version of upcoming sequel delayed by several months |
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| Feb 1, 2012 - 2:26pm EST (Feb 1, 2012 14:26) | ![]() |
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TERA closed beta exclusive to preorders Closed beta test available to all those who pre-order the MMO |
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| Feb 1, 2012 - 8:55pm EST (Feb 1, 2012 20:55) | ![]() |
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Quarterly EA financials reveal strong Battlefield 3, FIFA 12 sales Both franchises sell-through over 10 million units, digital download service Origin also strong |
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| Feb 2, 2012 - 10:11am EST (Feb 2, 2012 10:11) | ![]() |
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UFC Undisputed 3 gets Season Pass for DLC Mixed Martial Arts game DLC promises new fighters and historic fights |
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| Feb 2, 2012 - 11:42am EST (Feb 2, 2012 11:42) | ![]() |
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2 million copies of Star Wars: The Old Republic sold Base of over 1.7 million active subscribers proclaimed for MMO |
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| Feb 2, 2012 - 1:03pm EST (Feb 2, 2012 13:03) | ![]() |
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Alan Wake PC release date set PC version of adventure horror title coming in a couple of weeks |
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| Feb 2, 2012 - 2:55pm EST (Feb 2, 2012 14:55) | ![]() |
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Ubisoft server changes could lock out some PC games Some PC games will be unplayable while server moves are in progress due to DRM |
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| Feb 2, 2012 - 4:45pm EST (Feb 2, 2012 16:45) | ![]() |
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THQ reports financial quarter results Company announces business realignment as CEO salary halved and 240 are let go, Homefront 2 confirmed |
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| Feb 3, 2012 - 1:17pm EST (Feb 3, 2012 13:17) | ![]() |
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Take-Two quarterly reports provides new sales data NBA 2k12 sells over 4 million, Grand Theft Auto 5 still without a release date window |
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| Feb 3, 2012 - 2:01pm EST (Feb 3, 2012 14:01) | ![]() |
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Test Drive: Ferrari Racing Legends announced Track racing title based on Ferrari brand coming this Spring |
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| Feb 3, 2012 - 4:35pm EST (Feb 3, 2012 16:35) | ![]() |
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Daniel Licht to compose Silent Hill: Downpour score Soundtrack to release alongside upcoming horror game |
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| Feb 6, 2012 - 10:16am EST (Feb 6, 2012 10:16) | ![]() |
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Further 100k invites sent out for Diablo 3 Beta Blizzard expands the beta program to more users |
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| Feb 6, 2012 - 11:19am EST (Feb 6, 2012 11:19) | ![]() |
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BioWare named in the top 55 employers in the province Development studio in Edmonton ranks among the best in Alberta |
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| Feb 6, 2012 - 12:57pm EST (Feb 6, 2012 12:57) | ![]() |
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Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning soundtrack to release alongside the game Original Soundtrack includes score by composer Grant Kirkhope and Prague Philharmonic Orchestra |
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| Feb 6, 2012 - 2:35pm EST (Feb 6, 2012 14:35) | ![]() |
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The Tester Season 3 begins tomorrow Winner to receive production associate position at Sony Santa Monica Studio |
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| Feb 6, 2012 - 6:13pm EST (Feb 6, 2012 18:13) | ![]() |
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Microsoft Flight dated for February 29 Free to play game will launch with day-one DLC |
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| Feb 7, 2012 - 9:47am EST (Feb 7, 2012 09:47) | ![]() |
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Shank 2 available now 2D Action Brawler can be downloaded today |
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| Feb 7, 2012 - 10:52am EST (Feb 7, 2012 10:52) | ![]() |
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First FF XIII-2 DLC released New Coliseum battle can be purchased now |
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| Feb 7, 2012 - 12:15pm EST (Feb 7, 2012 12:15) | ![]() |
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Risen 2 Collector Edition coming to UK Limited edition for pirate RPG brings extras |
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| Feb 7, 2012 - 12:33pm EST (Feb 7, 2012 12:33) | ![]() |
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SSX Soundtrack detailed Foster the People, Pretty Lights among artists on the 46 song soundtrack |
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| Feb 7, 2012 - 2:07pm EST (Feb 7, 2012 14:07) | ![]() |
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Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning in stores today Action RPG hits retail, free DLC included with new copies |
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| Feb 7, 2012 - 3:06pm EST (Feb 7, 2012 15:06) | ![]() |
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Starhawk Limited Edition announced Bonus content includes DLC packs, free copy of Warhawk |
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| Feb 7, 2012 - 4:03pm EST (Feb 7, 2012 16:03) | ![]() |
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NeverDead DLC coming this month New content to include character, challenges, and costumes |
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| Feb 7, 2012 - 5:13pm EST (Feb 7, 2012 17:13) | ![]() |
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Day One Edition revealed for Ridge Racer Unbounded Preorder-exclusive package offers extra cars |
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| Feb 8, 2012 - 10:13am EST (Feb 8, 2012 10:13) | ![]() |
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Ubisoft server changes lock out more games than planned Things don't go according to plan, as legitimate users locked out of Driver SF and Anno 2070 |
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| Feb 8, 2012 - 11:32am EST (Feb 8, 2012 11:32) | ![]() |
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Sleeping Dogs announced by Square Enix Re-branded True Crime: Hong Kong coming in the second half of 2012 |
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| Feb 8, 2012 - 12:45pm EST (Feb 8, 2012 12:45) | ![]() |
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Fallout: New Vegas Ultimate Edition released New edition includes all DLC for RPG |
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| Feb 8, 2012 - 3:22pm EST (Feb 8, 2012 15:22) | ![]() |
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Jak and Daxter Collection hits stores Naughty Dog's classic PlayStation 2 Trilogy together on one disk |
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| Feb 8, 2012 - 4:18pm EST (Feb 8, 2012 16:18) | ![]() |
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Call of Duty Elite Drop 3 detailed New Overwatch map coming in a couple of weeks |
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| Feb 8, 2012 - 6:05pm EST (Feb 8, 2012 18:05) | ![]() |
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Skyrim Creation Kit released Creation Kit and High-Resolution texture pack now available via Steam |
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| Feb 9, 2012 - 10:24am EST (Feb 9, 2012 10:24) | ![]() |
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Czech national team to appear in future FIFA games A four-year licensing agreement will bring national team to the franchise |
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| Feb 9, 2012 - 12:26pm EST (Feb 9, 2012 12:26) | ![]() |
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Pearl Jam DLC released for Rocksmith Two-song pack released for music title |
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| Feb 9, 2012 - 1:54pm EST (Feb 9, 2012 13:54) | ![]() |
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Double Fine raises over $700k in fan donations for new game Company uses Kickstarter to fund their next game, breaks speed records |
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| Feb 9, 2012 - 2:31pm EST (Feb 9, 2012 14:31) | ![]() |
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Gotham City Impostors launched Unconventional Urban Warfare promised in new downloadable FPS |
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| Feb 9, 2012 - 4:07pm EST (Feb 9, 2012 16:07) | ![]() |
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Dirt 3 Complete Edition announced for Europe Complete Edition contains game, all DLC |
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| Feb 9, 2012 - 5:16pm EST (Feb 9, 2012 17:16) | ![]() |
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PlayStation Network accounts rebranded Change in name for user accounts, changes to Terms of Service for PSN |
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| Feb 10, 2012 - 10:03am EST (Feb 10, 2012 10:03) | ![]() |
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Rosario Dawson and Brian Cox headline Syndicate voice cast Stars from Men in Black II and The Bourne Identity join the cast |
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| Feb 10, 2012 - 11:21am EST (Feb 10, 2012 11:21) | ![]() |
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Activision Blizzard financial report shows growth Call of Duty and DLC selling well, new title expected this year; Diablo 3 planned for Q2 2012 release |
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| Feb 10, 2012 - 12:39pm EST (Feb 10, 2012 12:39) | ![]() |
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Rift to release in China Trion Worlds enters into agreement with top Chinese Internet company to release MMO |
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| Feb 10, 2012 - 2:22pm EST (Feb 10, 2012 14:22) | ![]() |
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Update in Steam hacking case brings new details Gabe Newell says hackers may have obatined file with Steam transactions between 2004 and 2008 |
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| Feb 10, 2012 - 6:34pm EST (Feb 10, 2012 18:34) | ![]() |
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Online modes detailed for UFC Undisputed 3 Improved Online Matchmaking, content creation tools included |
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| Feb 13, 2012 - 10:26am EST (Feb 13, 2012 10:26) | ![]() |
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Alan Wake PC Collector Edition in Europe Bonus disc, plus additional never-seen-before material included with special edition |
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| Feb 13, 2012 - 12:36pm EST (Feb 13, 2012 12:36) | ![]() |
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Toys based on Transformers: Fall of Cybertron incoming Hasbro to release models based on video game characters |
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| Feb 13, 2012 - 4:23pm EST (Feb 13, 2012 16:23) | ![]() |
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Binary Domain demo this week Explore two early levels from the game and try the Consequence System |
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| Feb 14, 2012 - 10:15am EST (Feb 14, 2012 10:15) | ![]() |
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Over 2500 mods published by Skyrim community Within a week of the release of the Creation Kit, gamers have downloaded more than 2 million mods |
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| Feb 14, 2012 - 11:36am EST (Feb 14, 2012 11:36) | ![]() |
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Grand Slam Tennis 2 released New video game tennis title in stores today |
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| Feb 14, 2012 - 1:03pm EST (Feb 14, 2012 13:03) | ![]() |
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UFC Undisputed 3 now available Pride mode debuts with the release of new mixed martial arts game |
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| Feb 14, 2012 - 2:15pm EST (Feb 14, 2012 14:15) | ![]() |
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Mass Effect 3 demo available to download Single player and co-op missions in the demo provide a taste of the upcoming space RPG |
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| Feb 14, 2012 - 4:29pm EST (Feb 14, 2012 16:29) | ![]() |
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Twisted Metal races to retail stores Longest running PlayStation franchise debuts on the PS3 |
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| Feb 14, 2012 - 5:47pm EST (Feb 14, 2012 17:47) | ![]() |
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Darksiders 2 release date announced Exclusive In-Game content offered to pre-orders, sequel coming in June |
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| Feb 15, 2012 - 9:58am EST (Feb 15, 2012 09:58) | ![]() |
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Star Wars: The Old Republic to launch in more countries next month MMO coming to Australia, New Zealand, Hong Kong and Singapore in March |
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| Feb 15, 2012 - 11:12am EST (Feb 15, 2012 11:12) | ![]() |
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Prototype 2 Blackwatch Collector Edition announced Special edition to include DLC pass, soundtrack, comic |
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| Feb 15, 2012 - 12:05pm EST (Feb 15, 2012 12:05) | ![]() |
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Resistance 3 soundtrack released Orchestral Score by Boris Salchow arrives at retail |
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| Feb 15, 2012 - 1:32pm EST (Feb 15, 2012 13:32) | ![]() |
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New Resident Evil 6 details Fact sheet reveals more info about upcoming zombie shooter |
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| Feb 15, 2012 - 2:36pm EST (Feb 15, 2012 14:36) | ![]() |
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Ubisoft dates Assassin's Creed 3 for October The next chapter in the series coming this fall, no details so far |
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| Feb 15, 2012 - 4:08pm EST (Feb 15, 2012 16:08) | ![]() |
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2K Sports to release NBA 2K12 GOTY Edition Timed Best Buy exclusive includes DLC. commemorative poster with Michael Jordan, Magic Johnson and Larry Bird |
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| Feb 15, 2012 - 5:18pm EST (Feb 15, 2012 17:18) | ![]() |
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NCSoft reiterates Guild Wars 2 console plans A console version of upcoming MMO is possible, but will be its own project |
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| Feb 15, 2012 - 6:03pm EST (Feb 15, 2012 18:03) | ![]() |
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Mad Riders coming this spring Downloadable extreme off-road racer coming soon |
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| Feb 16, 2012 - 12:05pm EST (Feb 16, 2012 12:05) | ![]() |
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DirectX 11 support added to LA Noire New patch brings improved visuals |
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| Feb 16, 2012 - 1:08pm EST (Feb 16, 2012 13:08) | ![]() |
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ShootMania Storm announced First details about upcoming PC FPS from TrackMania creators |
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| Feb 16, 2012 - 1:58pm EST (Feb 16, 2012 13:58) | ![]() |
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Journey dated for March The next project from thatgamecompany to launch next month |
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| Feb 16, 2012 - 2:57pm EST (Feb 16, 2012 14:57) | ![]() |
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Civilization V gets Gods & Kings Expansion Expansion includes new gameplay scenarios, strategies, and the return of religion and espionage |
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| Feb 16, 2012 - 9:24pm EST (Feb 16, 2012 21:24) | ![]() |
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Alan Wake released for PC After almost two years since releasing on Xbox 360, thriller from Remedy is released on original announcement platform |
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| Feb 17, 2012 - 3:08pm EST (Feb 17, 2012 15:08) | ![]() |
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World vs World PvP detailed for Guild Wars 2 New details revealed via blog post |
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| Feb 17, 2012 - 4:41pm EST (Feb 17, 2012 16:41) | ![]() |
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Sazh DLC coming to Final Fantasy XIII-2 Heads or Tails downloadable content announced |
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| Feb 21, 2012 - 9:57am EST (Feb 21, 2012 09:57) | ![]() |
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Syndicate now in stores Cyberpunk World rebooted as first person shooter |
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| Feb 21, 2012 - 11:23am EST (Feb 21, 2012 11:23) | ![]() |
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Spec Ops: The Line dated for June Third person shooter coming this summer, preorder bonuses announced |
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| Feb 21, 2012 - 2:08pm EST (Feb 21, 2012 14:08) | ![]() |
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SSX demo released Online enabled demo allows friends to compete for leaderboards |
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| Feb 21, 2012 - 2:53pm EST (Feb 21, 2012 14:53) | ![]() |
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The Secret World to launch in June Funcom to intensify closed beta testing and open public beta events in preparation for the summer release |
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| Feb 21, 2012 - 4:42pm EST (Feb 21, 2012 16:42) | ![]() |
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Aion enters free to play market with Ascension Aion: Ascension to bring a free business model to the MMO in North America, along with 3.0 Content Update |
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| Feb 21, 2012 - 6:32pm EST (Feb 21, 2012 18:32) | ![]() |
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Asura's Wrath in stores today Stylized action game available now, DLC plans outlined |
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| Feb 21, 2012 - 8:33pm EST (Feb 21, 2012 20:33) | ![]() |
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Witcher 2 sells one million copies Sequel passes milestone, sales of original also still strong in 2011 |
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| Feb 22, 2012 - 10:02am EST (Feb 22, 2012 10:02) | ![]() |
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Starhawk open beta begins All PSN users able to get into the game starting today |
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| Feb 22, 2012 - 11:23am EST (Feb 22, 2012 11:23) | ![]() |
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PlayStation Vita launches in North America The new handheld device from Sony aims to grab a share of the market |
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| Feb 22, 2012 - 12:27pm EST (Feb 22, 2012 12:27) | ![]() |
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Alan Wake's American Nightmare released Spinoff downloadable title now available for Xbox Live Arcade |
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| Feb 22, 2012 - 2:40pm EST (Feb 22, 2012 14:40) | ![]() |
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Guild Wars 2 beta sign ups open Registration for beta is open to public for a limited time |
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| Feb 22, 2012 - 3:08pm EST (Feb 22, 2012 15:08) | ![]() |
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More DLC announced for NeverDead As first add-on pack arrives, more is on the way |
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| Feb 23, 2012 - 9:54am EST (Feb 23, 2012 09:54) | ![]() |
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Open beta kicks off tomorrow for Tribes: Ascend Free-to-play shooter be available to everyone on Friday; patch adds a new game mode, four new maps, and new regions |
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| Feb 23, 2012 - 10:49am EST (Feb 23, 2012 10:49) | ![]() |
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Homefront Ultimate Edition coming to Europe Shooter to be re-released in March with all previously released DLC included |
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| Feb 23, 2012 - 11:56am EST (Feb 23, 2012 11:56) | ![]() |
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Major Battlefield 3 patch incoming Next update to bring significant balance and weapon changes |
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| Feb 23, 2012 - 1:38pm EST (Feb 23, 2012 13:38) | ![]() |
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Borderlands 2 release date set for September Pre-ordered games include exclusive access to Borderlands 2 Premiere Club, including in-game items |
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| Feb 23, 2012 - 2:42pm EST (Feb 23, 2012 14:42) | ![]() |
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First Mass Effect 3 DLC detailed From Ashes includes new squad mate, comes bundled with Collectors Edition |
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| Feb 23, 2012 - 3:50pm EST (Feb 23, 2012 15:50) | ![]() |
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Amnesia: A Machine for Pigs announced Frictional Games and thechineseroom collaborating on next project |
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| Feb 23, 2012 - 5:08pm EST (Feb 23, 2012 17:08) | ![]() |
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Medal of Honor: Warfighter coming this fall The next shooter from Danger Close and EA detailed |
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| Feb 24, 2012 - 10:01am EST (Feb 24, 2012 10:01) | ![]() |
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ArmA 3 development plans outlined Alpha planned for later this year, E3 presence confirmed |
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| Feb 24, 2012 - 11:41am EST (Feb 24, 2012 11:41) | ![]() |
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Free DLC for Gotham City Impostors released DLC for Xbox 360 now available for free |
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| Feb 24, 2012 - 2:27pm EST (Feb 24, 2012 14:27) | ![]() |
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RE: Operation Raccoon City set for May release on PC Unleash chaos on the streets of Raccoon City on PC in late spring |
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| Feb 24, 2012 - 3:16pm EST (Feb 24, 2012 15:16) | ![]() |
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Killzone 3 multiplayer going free to play Starting next week, everyone can play online via PSN up to a certain rank |
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| Feb 24, 2012 - 3:50pm EST (Feb 24, 2012 15:50) | ![]() |
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NBA Live to return this year EA Sports to make another comeback to basketball |
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| Feb 25, 2012 - 5:01pm EST (Feb 25, 2012 17:01) | ![]() |
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Guild Wars 2 beta reaches 1M signups MMO Beta interest peaks in less than three days |
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| Feb 27, 2012 - 10:15am EST (Feb 27, 2012 10:15) | ![]() |
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MLB 2k12 demo this week Baseball franchise to return this spring, demo launches ahead of release |
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| Feb 27, 2012 - 11:43am EST (Feb 27, 2012 11:43) | ![]() |
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Robert Griffin III revealed as NCAA Football 13 cover athlete Fans to vote for another player to join RG3 on the cover |
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| Feb 27, 2012 - 12:40pm EST (Feb 27, 2012 12:40) | ![]() |
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Unreal Engine 4 to get a reveal at GDC Epic Games to present the new engine behind closed doors |
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| Feb 27, 2012 - 5:41pm EST (Feb 27, 2012 17:41) | ![]() |
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Promotion launches early copies of Mass Effect 3 to space Fans have a chance to track down and find an early copy of the game |
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| Feb 28, 2012 - 10:20am EST (Feb 28, 2012 10:20) | ![]() |
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SSX available today The return of the snowboarding franchise is in stores now |
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| Feb 28, 2012 - 11:24am EST (Feb 28, 2012 11:24) | ![]() |
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Hydrophobia developers in financial trouble Dark Energy Digital heading into administration |
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| Feb 28, 2012 - 12:03pm EST (Feb 28, 2012 12:03) | ![]() |
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FIFA Street demo out now Demo includes World Tour story mode, social network features |
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| Feb 28, 2012 - 2:52pm EST (Feb 28, 2012 14:52) | ![]() |
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PlayStation Vita sells over 1.2 million units worldwide Sales figure boosted by the launch in North and Latin America, Europe |
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| Feb 28, 2012 - 3:37pm EST (Feb 28, 2012 15:37) | ![]() |
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MW3 DLC arrives for Elite PS3 users First content drop deployed for Premium Elite members on PS3 |
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| Feb 29, 2012 - 10:10am EST (Feb 29, 2012 10:10) | ![]() |
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First DLC announced for Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning Story-Driven downloadable content planned for March release |
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| Feb 29, 2012 - 11:30am EST (Feb 29, 2012 11:30) | ![]() |
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PSN Maintenance scheduled for tomorrow A significant, full day outage of PSN expected Thursday |
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| Feb 29, 2012 - 12:40pm EST (Feb 29, 2012 12:40) | ![]() |
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Borderlands 2 shipping with Steamworks 2K Games continues publishing agreement with Valve |
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| Feb 29, 2012 - 2:03pm EST (Feb 29, 2012 14:03) | ![]() |
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Blizzard Entertainment announces staff reductions About 600 employees let go worldwide, from non-gaming departments |
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| Feb 29, 2012 - 4:03pm EST (Feb 29, 2012 16:03) | ![]() |
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First Medal of Honor: Warfighter details An authentic story staged in a fictional conflict planned |
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| Feb 29, 2012 - 5:14pm EST (Feb 29, 2012 17:14) | ![]() |
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PES 2012 patch to bring roster changes Upcoming update adds January transfers and more |
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