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| MAY 2012 |
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| May 1, 2012 - 1:27am EST (May 1, 2012 01:27) | ![]() |
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Xbox E3 2012 Media Briefing first details Microsoft will once again kick off the big show this summer |
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| May 1, 2012 - 10:29am EST (May 1, 2012 10:29) | ![]() |
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DiRT Showdown demo available today Racing demo includes both offline and online components |
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| May 1, 2012 - 11:40am EST (May 1, 2012 11:40) | ![]() |
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Dragon War Battle Pack available for Shogun 2 New DLC brings legendary battles from the Boshin War |
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| May 1, 2012 - 1:34pm EST (May 1, 2012 13:34) | ![]() |
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Study finds games promote cooperation instead of aggression Games promote cooperation and encourage gamers to control aggression, study says |
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| May 1, 2012 - 2:37pm EST (May 1, 2012 14:37) | ![]() |
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Max Payne 3 DLC plans revealed Season pass provides all DLC at a discount |
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| May 1, 2012 - 4:22pm EST (May 1, 2012 16:22) | ![]() |
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Starhawk gone gold, beta participants get bonuses Those who played in beta get extra goodies, game on the way to stores |
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| May 1, 2012 - 5:36pm EST (May 1, 2012 17:36) | ![]() |
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Sniper Elite V2 now in stores Go behind enemy lines in World War II sniping game |
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| May 2, 2012 - 10:22am EST (May 2, 2012 10:22) | ![]() |
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PlayStation Canada Spring preview event next week Fans get a chance to meetup at the annual event |
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| May 2, 2012 - 12:32pm EST (May 2, 2012 12:32) | ![]() |
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TERA Online launches MMO opens its doors today |
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| May 2, 2012 - 6:02pm EST (May 2, 2012 18:02) | ![]() |
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Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 announced Near future setting, branching storylines and more in the upcoming shooter |
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| May 2, 2012 - 10:08pm EST (May 2, 2012 22:08) | ![]() |
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Contest: Win DLC codes for SSX on Xbox 360 To celebrate the launch of DLC for the snowboarding game, we are giving them away! |
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| May 3, 2012 - 10:23am EST (May 3, 2012 10:23) | ![]() |
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Players get a chance to get into 007 Legends Fans can create the Bond super-villain for the game |
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| May 3, 2012 - 12:01pm EST (May 3, 2012 12:01) | ![]() |
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Rocksmith PC version coming in the Fall Music game will arrive on PC this year |
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| May 3, 2012 - 12:58pm EST (May 3, 2012 12:58) | ![]() |
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The Elder Scrolls Online announced Elder Scrolls MMO in development at ZeniMax Online Studios |
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| May 3, 2012 - 1:57pm EST (May 3, 2012 13:57) | ![]() |
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THQ reveals Saints Row: The Third - Enter The Dominatrix Standalone expansion pack coming to open world action game |
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| May 3, 2012 - 4:33pm EST (May 3, 2012 16:33) | ![]() |
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Ghost Recon: Future Soldier gone gold Game on the way to stores for May release |
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| May 4, 2012 - 2:24pm EST (May 4, 2012 14:24) | ![]() |
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Max Payne 3 Soundtrack details Official album features music by HEALTH |
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| May 4, 2012 - 3:22pm EST (May 4, 2012 15:22) | ![]() |
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New patch for Stronghold 3 to add Coronation Mode Castle sim gets a new mode, upgradable keeps with the next update |
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| May 7, 2012 - 10:57am EST (May 7, 2012 10:57) | ![]() |
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Company of Heroes 2 announced Sequel coming in 2013 with action on the Eastern Front |
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| May 7, 2012 - 12:23pm EST (May 7, 2012 12:23) | ![]() |
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SCEA E3 2012 Press Conference details The presentation returns to Los Angeles Memorial Sports Arena |
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| May 7, 2012 - 5:11pm EST (May 7, 2012 17:11) | ![]() |
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EA Financials show strong sales, micro-transaction growth Downloads and micro-transactions totaling $108 million for the publisher |
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| May 8, 2012 - 10:09am EST (May 8, 2012 10:09) | ![]() |
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Starhawk in stores today Online-focused third person shooter now available |
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| May 8, 2012 - 11:08am EST (May 8, 2012 11:08) | ![]() |
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Spec Ops: The Line demo arrives Get a sample of journey into Dubai |
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| May 8, 2012 - 12:38pm EST (May 8, 2012 12:38) | ![]() |
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First DLC pack for Prototype 2 now live First content can be downloaded now, more on the way next week |
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| May 8, 2012 - 3:25pm EST (May 8, 2012 15:25) | ![]() |
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Alan Wake American Nightmare announced for PC Downloadable action title set to arrive later this month |
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| May 9, 2012 - 10:17am EST (May 9, 2012 10:17) | ![]() |
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BioShock Infinite delayed to 2013 Extra development time needed to make the game even better |
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| May 9, 2012 - 11:45am EST (May 9, 2012 11:45) | ![]() |
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Dragon's Dogma to feature Ur-Dragon event mode Special challenge provides extra content to players |
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| May 9, 2012 - 2:39pm EST (May 9, 2012 14:39) | ![]() |
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Starhawk DLC maps will be free Map Packs will be released free of charge for multiplayer shooter |
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| May 9, 2012 - 4:05pm EST (May 9, 2012 16:05) | ![]() |
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Raptr launches rewards program Game time tracking service offers prizes for hardcore players |
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| May 9, 2012 - 5:14pm EST (May 9, 2012 17:14) | ![]() |
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Portal 2 DLC out now, adds level editor Perpetual Testing Initiative starts now |
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| May 10, 2012 - 10:18am EST (May 10, 2012 10:18) | ![]() |
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Hitman Absolution pre-orders get Sniper Challenge Those who pre-order can play a standalone game to win prizes, full game dated for November |
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| May 10, 2012 - 11:21am EST (May 10, 2012 11:21) | ![]() |
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Amazing Spider-Man pre-order offers outlined Play as Stan Lee, unlock Rhino |
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| May 10, 2012 - 12:22pm EST (May 10, 2012 12:22) | ![]() |
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All Uncharted 2 DLC released for free Sony makes the decision to release all extra content free of charge |
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| May 10, 2012 - 1:24pm EST (May 10, 2012 13:24) | ![]() |
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Dishonored to launch this October Supernatural assassin action game gets a release date |
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| May 10, 2012 - 3:11pm EST (May 10, 2012 15:11) | ![]() |
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Stronghold 3: Gold Edition incoming New edition includes all currently released content |
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| May 11, 2012 - 10:13am EST (May 11, 2012 10:13) | ![]() |
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First Ghost Recon: Future Soldier DLC revealed Arctic Strike DLC Package coming in July |
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| May 11, 2012 - 11:31am EST (May 11, 2012 11:31) | ![]() |
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MLB 2k12 Perfect Game winner crowned Million dollar prize awarded in live, eight-person tournament in New York City |
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| May 11, 2012 - 12:27pm EST (May 11, 2012 12:27) | ![]() |
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Street Fighter X Tekken released for PC PC version of fighting game now available |
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| May 11, 2012 - 2:54pm EST (May 11, 2012 14:54) | ![]() |
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First Battlefield 3 Double XP Weekend This weekend, get double experience for everything |
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| May 11, 2012 - 4:13pm EST (May 11, 2012 16:13) | ![]() |
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Modern Warfare 3 Content Collection #2 this month Next DLC Collection launches later this month |
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| May 11, 2012 - 5:35pm EST (May 11, 2012 17:35) | ![]() |
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Players create over 35k levels with Portal 2 DLC Steam Workshop sale on now to celebrate quick results |
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| May 14, 2012 - 12:24am EST (May 14, 2012 00:24) | ![]() |
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New Game Netcast - Episode 4 Episode four of our podcast includes sophisticated subjects like camels with machine guns |
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| May 14, 2012 - 10:08am EST (May 14, 2012 10:08) | ![]() |
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Tomb Raider release date slips to 2013 Franchise reboot delayed to next year |
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| May 14, 2012 - 11:43am EST (May 14, 2012 11:43) | ![]() |
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GameStop begins offering Steam gift cards Steam Wallet codes grant credit on Valve's digital store |
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| May 14, 2012 - 5:01pm EST (May 14, 2012 17:01) | ![]() |
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Minecraft sells a million in five days Xbox 360 edition of the game reaches a milestone quickly |
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| May 14, 2012 - 6:16pm EST (May 14, 2012 18:16) | ![]() |
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The International 2012 Dota 2 tournament set Second annual championship heads to Seattle for PAX |
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| May 15, 2012 - 10:12am EST (May 15, 2012 10:12) | ![]() |
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Diablo 3 goes live Next chapter of the popular RPG series is in stores today |
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| May 15, 2012 - 11:35am EST (May 15, 2012 11:35) | ![]() |
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FIFA 13 first details announced Second generation of the Player Impact Engine and more in the next footy game |
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| May 15, 2012 - 1:25pm EST (May 15, 2012 13:25) | ![]() |
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Final DLC for FF XIII-2 released Requiem of the Goddess and Perpetual Battlefield episodes out now |
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| May 15, 2012 - 2:19pm EST (May 15, 2012 14:19) | ![]() |
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GoldenEye 007: Reloaded now on PSN Digital download version of the game released for PS3 |
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| May 15, 2012 - 4:36pm EST (May 15, 2012 16:36) | ![]() |
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THQ Reports Financial 2012 Results Company has better-than-expected fourth quarter, brighter outlook |
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| May 15, 2012 - 5:34pm EST (May 15, 2012 17:34) | ![]() |
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Ubisoft returns to profitability in 2011 financial report Full-year sales up, more hints at next generation of consoles from the publisher |
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| May 16, 2012 - 11:03am EST (May 16, 2012 11:03) | ![]() |
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Tribes: Ascend surpasses one million downloads Free to play shooter pulls in big numbers in the first month of release |
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| May 16, 2012 - 12:03pm EST (May 16, 2012 12:03) | ![]() |
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Halo 4 multiplayer detailed Halo Infinity Multiplayer at the core of the experience |
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| May 16, 2012 - 12:46pm EST (May 16, 2012 12:46) | ![]() |
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Max Payne 3 in stores now Slow motion shooter now available |
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| May 16, 2012 - 5:16pm EST (May 16, 2012 17:16) | ![]() |
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Steam now offering remote downloads Get games downloaded before you get home |
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| May 17, 2012 - 11:14am EST (May 17, 2012 11:14) | ![]() |
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One million episodes of The Walking Dead sold Milestone reached in the first two weeks |
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| May 17, 2012 - 12:12pm EST (May 17, 2012 12:12) | ![]() |
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Borderlands 2 Limited Editions detailed Replica loot chest, bobblehead, in-game bonuses and more included in special editions |
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| May 17, 2012 - 1:36pm EST (May 17, 2012 13:36) | ![]() |
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Blizzard apologises for Diablo 3 launch problems Login and in-game problems leave fans frustrated |
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| May 17, 2012 - 3:17pm EST (May 17, 2012 15:17) | ![]() |
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Far Cry 3 multiplayer beta announced Online beta to run for two weeks this summer |
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| May 18, 2012 - 1:32pm EST (May 18, 2012 13:32) | ![]() |
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NHL 13 gets new skating engine, online GM mode Major features outlined for the upcoming hockey sim |
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| May 18, 2012 - 2:26pm EST (May 18, 2012 14:26) | ![]() |
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Resident Evil Operation Raccoon City released for PC Features NVIDIA 3D Vision support, higher resolutions |
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| May 18, 2012 - 3:18pm EST (May 18, 2012 15:18) | ![]() |
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Origin to waive distribution fees for crowd-funded games 90-Day global offer to help developers get their games to the public |
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| May 18, 2012 - 5:44pm EST (May 18, 2012 17:44) | ![]() |
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Mad Riders to release this month Off-road racing game coming soon |
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| May 18, 2012 - 7:16pm EST (May 18, 2012 19:16) | ![]() |
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Console versions of Dirt Showdown delayed PC version still on track, no delay in Europe |
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| May 21, 2012 - 2:12pm EST (May 21, 2012 14:12) | ![]() |
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Trials Evolution reaches half a million players in the first month 500,000 appear on the leaderboards for the arcade title |
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| May 21, 2012 - 3:04pm EST (May 21, 2012 15:04) | ![]() |
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Aliens: Colonial Marines launching in February 2013 SEGA announces release date for the upcoming shooter |
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| May 21, 2012 - 4:48pm EST (May 21, 2012 16:48) | ![]() |
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E3 2012 exhibitor list, floor plans released The big show is almost here, final details confirmed |
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| May 21, 2012 - 7:34pm EST (May 21, 2012 19:34) | ![]() |
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DmC: Devil May Cry release date set for 2013 The next installment in the franchise arriving early next year, PC version in the works |
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| May 22, 2012 - 10:13am EST (May 22, 2012 10:13) | ![]() |
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Ridge Racer Unbounded demo released Give the racing game a try with a demo on every platform |
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| May 22, 2012 - 1:19pm EST (May 22, 2012 13:19) | ![]() |
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Dragon's Dogma now in stores Action-RPG released today, includes code to download Resident Evil 6 demo |
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| May 22, 2012 - 2:40pm EST (May 22, 2012 14:40) | ![]() |
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XCOM: Enemy Unknown dated for October Launch bonus and special edition announced for strategy title |
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| May 22, 2012 - 3:23pm EST (May 22, 2012 15:23) | ![]() |
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Dead Island getting GOTY edition New version coming this summer with DLC included |
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| May 22, 2012 - 5:50pm EST (May 22, 2012 17:50) | ![]() |
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Ghost Recon Future Soldier released Tactical shooter in stores today |
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| May 23, 2012 - 10:10am EST (May 23, 2012 10:10) | ![]() |
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Diablo III sells 3.5 million in the first 24 hours Blizzard claims PC-Game Launch Record for RPG |
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| May 23, 2012 - 12:12pm EST (May 23, 2012 12:12) | ![]() |
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TakeTwo Financial results reveal XCOM delay Max Payne 3 sold-in approximately 3 million units |
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| May 23, 2012 - 1:47pm EST (May 23, 2012 13:47) | ![]() |
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Spec Ops: The Line PC system specs, demo announced Upcoming shooter to use Steamworks |
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| May 23, 2012 - 2:48pm EST (May 23, 2012 14:48) | ![]() |
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Ubisoft outlines E3 2012 plans Assassins Creed III, Far Cry 3, Rayman Legends playable |
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| May 23, 2012 - 4:15pm EST (May 23, 2012 16:15) | ![]() |
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ShootMania Storm beta registration opens Competitive FPS taking applications for early testers |
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| May 23, 2012 - 5:20pm EST (May 23, 2012 17:20) | ![]() |
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Total War: Shogun 2 Map Editor now available First-ever official Total War modding tool is free |
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| May 24, 2012 - 11:19am EST (May 24, 2012 11:19) | ![]() |
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Command & Conquer Tiberium Alliances goes live Free to play strategy game launched |
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| May 24, 2012 - 12:16pm EST (May 24, 2012 12:16) | ![]() |
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Steel Battalion Heavy Armor gets a demo First two levels of the game on offer to try |
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| May 24, 2012 - 1:08pm EST (May 24, 2012 13:08) | ![]() |
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Max Payne 3 Soundtrack now on iTunes The Official Soundtrack includes 27 tunes |
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| May 24, 2012 - 5:03pm EST (May 24, 2012 17:03) | ![]() |
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Sorcery in stores this week Newest addition to the PlayStation Move library |
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| May 25, 2012 - 10:55am EST (May 25, 2012 10:55) | ![]() |
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The Secret World delayed MMO launch slips a few weeks, more beta weekends detailed |
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| May 25, 2012 - 11:49am EST (May 25, 2012 11:49) | ![]() |
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All staff at 38 Studios and Big Huge Games let go Financial problems cause huge debt to state, most staff is let go |
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| May 25, 2012 - 5:33pm EST (May 25, 2012 17:33) | ![]() |
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Atlus to keep running Demon's Souls servers Original decision to end online support revoked |
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| May 27, 2012 - 11:55pm EST (May 27, 2012 23:55) | ![]() |
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New Game Netcast - Episode 5 The fifth episode of our podcast brings underground caves and a guest panel member |
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| May 29, 2012 - 10:10am EST (May 29, 2012 10:10) | ![]() |
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Prototype 2 second DLC released Excessive Force DLC pack includes custom skins and weapons |
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| May 29, 2012 - 11:14am EST (May 29, 2012 11:14) | ![]() |
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Second Guild Wars 2 Beta Weekend in June Beta Weekend Event 2 for the MMO will begin on Friday, June 8th |
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| May 29, 2012 - 12:21pm EST (May 29, 2012 12:21) | ![]() |
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Konami announces pre-E3 2012 event New trailers, info to debut via showcase |
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| May 29, 2012 - 1:17pm EST (May 29, 2012 13:17) | ![]() |
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NHL 13 reaches Cover Vote Finals Claude Giroux and Pekka Rinne to battle for the cover art |
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| May 30, 2012 - 10:55am EST (May 30, 2012 10:55) | ![]() |
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Doom 3 BFG Edition announced Shooter to be re-released on consoles and PC |
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| May 30, 2012 - 1:27pm EST (May 30, 2012 13:27) | ![]() |
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WWE 13 coming this year WWE Videogame Franchise Returns this year |
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| May 30, 2012 - 4:20pm EST (May 30, 2012 16:20) | ![]() |
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CD Projekt RED developing Cyberpunk RPG New title from the developer is in production |
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| May 30, 2012 - 5:09pm EST (May 30, 2012 17:09) | ![]() |
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Square Enix details E3 2012 lineup Range of Titles Includes at the show includes Hitman, Tomb Raider |
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| May 30, 2012 - 6:09pm EST (May 30, 2012 18:09) | ![]() |
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Xbox 360 claims 67 million in lifetime sales Microsoft says it holds a large share of the market |
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| May 31, 2012 - 11:03am EST (May 31, 2012 11:03) | ![]() |
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FIFA 12 Predicts Germany Will Win EURO 2012 Football game sim produces German champions |
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| May 31, 2012 - 12:00pm EST (May 31, 2012 12:00) | ![]() |
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NBA 2k13 announced for October Fans to receive NBA All-Star add-on content with pre-orders |
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| May 31, 2012 - 1:21pm EST (May 31, 2012 13:21) | ![]() |
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Fez sells 100k copies Platformer title reaches sales milestone on XBLA |
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| May 31, 2012 - 2:41pm EST (May 31, 2012 14:41) | ![]() |
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FIFA Manager 13 announced Soccer management sim introduces Team Dynamics |
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| May 31, 2012 - 4:08pm EST (May 31, 2012 16:08) | ![]() |
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Naughty Bear returns with Panic in Paradise A downloadable title set to continue the deadly adventures |
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| May 31, 2012 - 5:17pm EST (May 31, 2012 17:17) | ![]() |
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SEGA confirms E3 2012 lineup Publisher lists games that will make it to the show |
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