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JANUARY 2012


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Nintendo sells 12 million hardware units in US for 2011
Sales numbers include more than 4.5 million units of Wii, and more than 4 million Nintendo 3DS systems
 
King Arthur II preorders go live
Those wishing to preorder King Arthur II will get an exclusive chapter to play instantly
 
Dust 514 closed beta signup opens
CCP Games opens registration for upcoming closed beta
 
New studies dismiss link between video games and youth crime
Games are not related to youth violence, new series of studies says
 
NFL Blitz Now Available
HD Version of the classic sports title released
 
SoulCalibur V gone gold
Development wraps up on the upcoming fighter, first DLC planned
 
Microsoft Flight to release as a Free to play title
Game is coming this Spring via digital download for free, one island included
 
Strategy title XCOM: Enemy Unknown announced
New tactical action title from the popular series is in development at Firaxis Games
 
The Tester Season 3 details revealed
The reality show will return to PSN for another season
 
Mass Effect 3 preorder bonuses listed
Early purchasers get special weapons in upcoming space RPG
 
Cities in Motion DLC adds USA locations
Cities in Motion: U.S. Cities content includes two new metropolises
 
Gran Turismo 5 XL Edition coming this month
New version of sim racer to include all DLC, new cover
 
Steam sets new records in 2011
Digital platform sees 5 Mil simultaneous Users, another year of sales growth
 
Source claims next Xbox and PlayStation to reveal at E3 2012
A new round of rumors say that both Sony and Microsoft plan to reveal new hardware at this year's E3
 
The Binding Of Isaac getting expansion
The Wrath Of The Lamb DLC is coming soon for indie release
 
Mortal Kombat Komplete Edition announced
Expanded Version of fighting game to include all DLC
 
Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning PC system requirements posted
See what kind of hardware is needed to run the new action RPG from EA
 
Black Ops tops Xbox Live charts for 2011
Call of Duty: Black Ops leads Modern Warfare 3 in 2011 as the top title on Microsoft's platform
 
Bethesda settles dispute for rights to Fallout MMO
All Fallout IP rights belong exclusively to Bethesda following $2 million settlement
 
PlayStation brand retail sales surpass 6.5 million units over the holidays
PlayStation Vita, PlayStation 3 retail sales jump worldwide during the holiday break
 
Asura's Wrath demo released
Stylized fighting game now available to sample
 
Ghost Recon Future Soldier dated for May
Multiplayer Beta coming to Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3, PC version will also be released
 
PGA Tour 13 to support motion control integration
Golfers will be able to practice their swing with motion controls
 
AC Revelations Mediterranean Traveler DLC coming this month
New Mediterranean Traveler map pack DLC set to release at the end of January
 
Modern Warfare 3 DLC plans detailed
Nine consecutive months of downloadable content planned
 
Final Fantasy XIII-2 demo released
Players can try out the evolved battle system and fully explore an area
 
Red Orchestra 2 Mod SDK now available
Modding and map making tools released
 
KoA: Reckoning to get a demo, cross-promotion with Mass Effect 3
Cross-promotion to provide themed content to both titles
 
Grand Slam Tennis 2 demo now live
Play as Novak Djokovic in the trial version of the game
 
Survey finds Video game cheaters are also likely to cheat in real life
New survey finds nearly 50% of those who cheat at video games also cheat in real life
 
The Darkness II demo set for next week
Get a taste of the violent action game when the demo is released in the coming weeks
 
EA details plans of the first content update for SWTOR
Game Update 1.1: Rise of the Rakghouls features a new Flashpoint and a new Operation
 
STALKER 2 still in development, claims studio
With the future of GSC Game World uncertain, it seems work is still underway on the next STALKER game
 
Play4Free brand reaches 25 Million players
Various free to play titles from EA gather impressive player numbers
 
RE: Operation Raccoon City multiplayer modes revealed
Competitive online modes announced for the upcoming survival horror title
 
CD Projekt RED stops chasing pirates, issues letter to community
Developers cease taking legal action against pirates, but urge the community to take a stand
 
Just Dance 3 reaches 7 million units sold
Dancing game said to be the best-selling U.S. game on Kinect and PS Move in December
 
 
Perfect Game Challenge returns with MLB 2k12
Eight finalists to compete in live, in-person tournament for a million dollars
 
Starhawk public beta timeline detailed
PlayStation Plus subscribers enter the beta next week, open to all in February
 
DC Universe Online celebrates first anniversary
Player stats are revealed after a year on the market
 
City of Heroes Freedom gets first update
Issue 22: Death Incarnate the first DLC to launch after free to play transition
 
Silent Hill games dated for March
Following a delay, two Silent Hill titles will release in March
 
Ryder White story DLC for Dead Island announced
Coming in February, next downloadable story content introduces a new playable character
 
Kasabian to feature on AW: American Nightmare soundtrack
EMI Music Publishing and Remedy Entertainment to collaborate on soundtrack
 
Mass Effect 3 to require Origin
The next sci-fi RPG from BioWare will not appear on Steam, will require Origin to play
 
Hacker becomes Battlelog moderator
It seems that a current moderator on the Battlelog forums is actually a hacker in Battlefield 3.
 
Max Payne 3 release date confirmed
Upcoming reboot of the series set to hit stores in May
 
Syndicate co-op demo coming soon
Four player cooperative demo set to release within a few weeks
 
Just Dance 3 gets fitness inspired DLC
Sweat Pack #2 for dancing title released
 
Katy Perry to join The Sims game development
Collaboration with singer kicks off with themed Collector Edition for The Sims 3 Showtime Expansion Pack
 
XCOM delayed to next year
2K Games pushes back the release of upcoming shooter to 2013
 
Comic book series based on Prototype announced
Comic series to bridge the ending of the original game and the sequel
 
Starhawk dated for May
PS3 exclusive multiplayer shooter coming in a few months, beta kicks off
 
Rock Hits of the 70s DLC released for Rocksmith
New tracks by David Bowie, Heart now available
 
TERA release date announced
MMO will finally arrive in North America and Europe in May
 
Mass Effect 3 demo coming in February
First details about the demo for the upcoming RPG
 
Fenix Rising Map Pack for Gears of War 3 released
New pack adds five multiplayer maps, four characters
 
Dreadnoughts coming to WH40k: Space Marine in next DLC
The second DLC pack for Warhammer 40k title adds new multiplayer mode
 
1999 Mode announced for BioShock Infinite
Gamers could face permanent consequences of their in-game decisions with new mode
 
SOPA and PIPA protests a success across the net
Major websites shut their doors to protest the legislation
 
Resident Evil 6 announced
Latest entry in the survival horror series coming in November 2012
 
Shank 2 dated for February
Action side-scroller to arrive in a couple of weeks on all platforms
 
Guild Wars 2 beta coming this spring, game to release in 2012
Official confirmation that the upcoming MMO is approaching release
 
Twisted Metal gone gold, demo incoming
Upcoming vehicle combat title will get a demo, PSN Online pass
 
Alan Wake coming to PC in February, supports Steamworks
Survival action game from Remedy to release on PC next month, minimum specs posted
 
Xbox LIVE Arcade House Party detailed
American Nightmare, I am Alive dated and priced
 
UFC Undisputed 3 demo released
Demo features four fighters, first look at Pride mode
 
Mediterranean Traveler Map Pack released for Revelations
New DLC brings multiplayer maps, achievements
 
Origin from EA to add over 10 new publishers
Digital service continues to expand and offer more games
 
Second novel based on Hitman incoming
New book to take place between Blood Money and the upcoming Hitman: Absolution
 
First MW3 DLC released for Elite Xbox 360 players
New multiplayer levels available today for CoD Elite Premium members on Xbox LIVE
 
Jak and Daxter Collection dated
Sony prices and details the latest HD collection for PS3
 
THQ to focus on core games, exit kids entertainment market
New Company of Heroes incoming, Saints Row The Third sells 3.8 million as publisher outlines plans
 
In-game social network to be included with FIFA Street
Soccer franchise reboot to launch in March with social features
 
Rift players to attempt a world record
Players of MMO Rift will attempt to set Guinness World Records title for virtual marriages
 
Xbox Live Arcade market sees growth in 2011
Castle Crashers, From Dust lead a strong year for the Arcade marketplace
 
King Arthur II demo released
Players can give the strategy/RPG hybrid a try
 
Rayman Origins announced for PC
Platforming title to arrive on PC in March, minimum specs released
 
The Witcher 2 dated for Xbox 360 as Enhanced Edition
Enhanced Edition of the RPG will arrive in April for both platforms
 
Steam mobile app coming soon
Closed Beta of new app is available now For iOS and Android devices
 
Canadian Videogame Awards returning in April
Third annual awards set to celebrate the best games created in Canada
 
The Binding of Isaac to release at retail
A boxed version of the game is coming to stores in March
 
Wii U to release in 2012, Nintendo Network announced
Nintendo confirms new console will launch this year, controller gets NFC function
 
Soulcalibur V DLC detailed
Additional content announced for the fighting game
 
Alan Wake to release at retail for PC in Europe
Alan Wake will arrive in stores with new publishing deal, includes DLC
 
Contest: Win a Starhawk Multiplayer Beta key
Enter for your chance to win an early access code to the beta
 
Magicka celebrates one year anniversary
Indie title sells 1.3 million copies after a year on the market
 
Jose Bautista named cover athlete for Canadian edition of MLB 12
Toronto Blue Jays Slugger to appear on the first Canadian-only cover of baseball game
 
NFL 12 simulation predicts the New York Giants to win Super Bowl XLVI
In-game simulation predicts the winner of the upcoming American football event
 
King Arthur II now available
Sequel Role-playing Wargame released
 
Prototype 2 RADNET Edition includes DLC season pass
Preorders with RADNET get access to over 55 pieces of additional content
 
Final Fantasy XIII-2 released, DLC coming soon
Upcoming downloadable content already planned
 
NeverDead now available
Immortal action title arrives in stores
 
Dragon's Dogma dated for May
Xbox 360 purchasers of upcoming game to get early access to Resident Evil 6 Demo
 
Bonus DLC offered with Risen 2 preorders
Treasure Isle a free pre-order bonus for upcoming RPG
 
Mass Effect 3 all-star voice cast revealed
Returning actors include Seth Green, Yvonne Strahovski, as well as newcomers like Lance Henriksen
 
Darksiders novel to release alongside the sequel
Random House Worlds to develop Darksiders World Bible

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