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Nine years of Master Chief and Halo
If you’re reading this, that means that Halo: Reach, the fifth iteration in Bungie’s multibillion-dollar video game franchise is finally for sale. Around the country, thousands of people have lined up to be among the first to buy a copy, … Continue reading
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Fat Princess: A Fistful of Cake for the PSP
At GDC, I had a chance to speak with Todd Morgan, a senior producer at SuperVillain Studios, about Fat Princess: A Fistful of Cake for the PSP. It was the second time I’ve seen the game, so I already knew … Continue reading
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Final Fantasy VII – Games Review Download Online
Square Enix don’t just build games – they fashion entire worlds. Since the series took the leap from obsessive import fodder to mainstream success with 1997′s Final Fantasy VII, there’s been an ever greater focus on regenerating their recognisably familiar … Continue reading
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Modern Warfare 2
The new maps have arrived for Modern Warfare 2. How do they stack up? Come in to find out as 411’s Todd Vote weighs in on the five new three new maps and the two classic maps from Call of … Continue reading
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Five things to know about the DSi XL
What do you do when you’ve conquered the world? Try conquering it again, I guess. Such is the position that Nintendo finds itself in, at least if the world you’re talking about is that of the portable gaming scene. Despite … Continue reading
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Nintendo to launch 3D portable game console
Nintendo has unveiled plans to launch a handheld 3D video game console that does not require special glasses, seeking to harness surging interest in images that appear to jump out of the screen. The Japanese electronics giant, which competes with … Continue reading
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A Red Steel 2 sword and gunplay video game
A Red Steel 2 sword and gunplay video game hitting the market on Tuesday pays tribute to the nameless hero carved into film legend by director Sergio Leone. The title capitalises on enhanced motion-sensing controllers for Nintendo Wii videogame consoles … Continue reading
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Modern Warfare 2 are used to dramatic battles
Fans of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 are used to dramatic battles, but a war of words emerging this week could determine the future of one of modern videogaming’s most successful franchise. Modern Warfare 2 co-creators Jason West and … Continue reading
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Playing game in iPAD – advantage and cons
Apple’s new iPad is a game changer for publishing, education and other sectors, including Canada’s wireless carriers that could find consumers snapping up the device that Apple is selling without having it locked into any network service. It could take … Continue reading
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Army of Two: 40th Day
Like any good sequel, Army of Two: 40th Day maintains enough familiarity. To start, you choose either Rios or Salem and a difficulty for each player, then hop into whatever chapter is available. In the first Army of Two, we … Continue reading
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Games preview 2010 Latest Release Gamed around the world!
SUPER MARIO GALAXY 2 Wii Due: Late 2010 This looks set to be Nintendos big gun for Christmas 2010. Said to have less of a focus on plot this time around in favour of all-out 3D platforming action, new features … Continue reading
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GOD OF WAR III
GOD OF WAR III PS3 Due: March The first game in the franchise to reach the PlayStation 3, Spartan warrior Kratos returns for a final adventure in the spring. With new weapons, a novel combat system and the promise of … Continue reading
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RED DEAD REDEMPTION
RED DEAD REDEMPTION Xbox 360, PS3 Due: April Dubbed Grand Theft Horses in some quarters judging by a recent tantalising gameplay trailer, Rockstars wild west adventure looks like its shaping up to be an even deeper prospect than its urban … Continue reading
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BIOSHOCK 2
BIOSHOCK 2 Xbox 360, PS3, PC Due: February 9 While most first-person shooters are largely fire and forget affairs, the original BioShock was a far more cerebral and ambitious experience. This return to the underwater city of Rapture sees you … Continue reading
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New Year FREE GAMES play ONLINE
To celebrate Christmas Day Mecca Bingo are running loads of free bingo games, all of which have great cash prizes. The free bingo will start at 10am on Christmas Day and their will be cash jackpots ranging from £25 to … Continue reading
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Download TOP ten VIDEO games online
10. Gunnery Sergeant Edward Buck (Halo 3: ODST) We have to admit to being a little biased about Gunnery Sergeant Edward Buck. This is largely down to the fact that he’s voiced by (and visually modelled on) Nathan Fillion, the … Continue reading
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