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Gamescom announces new Sony systems content
Gaming

Gamescom announces new Sony systems content

Sony dazzles at Gamescom with a vast update for systems, including over 100 PS One classics for Vita launching Aug 28.

By Brendan Kelly • 2 min read • Wed, 15th Aug 2012
Te Papa to showcase the best in gaming this summer
Gaming

Te Papa to showcase the best in gaming this summer

Te Papa Museum transforms into a gaming haven this summer with over 120 iconic games, featuring legends from Donkey Kong to Sonic.

By Brendan Kelly • 2 min read • Wed, 15th Aug 2012
Uncharted 3 releases updates
Gaming

Uncharted 3 releases updates

The latest patch for Uncharted 3 is available now, and will up the number of trophies in the game to more than 100 – the most this generation.

By Brendan Kelly • 2 min read • Wed, 8th Aug 2012
Video games to aid patient recovery
Gaming

Video games to aid patient recovery

New technology from the University of Auckland will allow recovering stroke patients to regain muscle strength while playing video games.

By Brendan Kelly • 2 min read • Thu, 2nd Aug 2012
Playstation All-Stars leaks characters files
Gaming

Playstation All-Stars leaks characters files

The beta release of Playstation All-Stars Battle Royale has allowed some sneaky previewers to discover unannounced details on the game's data files.

By Brendan Kelly • 2 min read • Sun, 29th Jul 2012
Microsoft drives next generation Kinect
Gaming

Microsoft drives next generation Kinect

Microsoft gears up for innovative Kinect future, hinting at advanced motion-sensor tech and new gaming experiences on Xbox.

By Brendan Kelly • 3 min read • Thu, 26th Jul 2012
Mists of Pandaria sets release date
Gaming

Mists of Pandaria sets release date

World of Warcraft's biggest expansion, Mists of Pandaria, launches 25 Sept, bringing new races, a raised level cap, and fresh realms to explore.

By Brendan Kelly • 2 min read • Tue, 24th Jul 2012
EA monopoly lawsuit passes Go
Gaming

EA monopoly lawsuit passes Go

EA settles lawsuit over a gaming monopoly, promising a £27m fund for affected gamers and hinting at a future without exclusive football game deals.

By Brendan Kelly • 2 min read • Tue, 24th Jul 2012
Batman shooting triggers video game violence debate
Gaming

Batman shooting triggers video game violence debate

Colorado tragedy reignites the video game violence debate after a cinema shooting during The Dark Knight Rises premiere.

By Brendan Kelly • 3 min read • Mon, 23rd Jul 2012
Runescape hits user jackpot
Gaming

Runescape hits user jackpot

MMO reaches new levels of popularity with surge of users; population now three times bigger than that of the United Kingdom.

By Brendan Kelly • 2 min read • Fri, 20th Jul 2012
Trailer: Metro: Last Light
Gaming

Trailer: Metro: Last Light

Dive into the depths with the new Metro: Last Light trailer, promising post-apocalyptic thrills and a storyline that might just outshine Call of Duty.

By Brendan Kelly • 2 min read • Thu, 19th Jul 2012
Analysts: Sony's acquisition of Gaikai won't make consoles obsolete
Gaming

Analysts: Sony's acquisition of Gaikai won't make consoles obsolete

Sony's acquisition of cloud-gaming firm Gaikai aims to bolster its tech sales, not end consoles, say analysts.

By Brendan Kelly • 2 min read • Wed, 11th Jul 2012
Microsoft Boss says Wii-U is wannabe Xbox 360
Gaming

Microsoft Boss says Wii-U is wannabe Xbox 360

Microsoft VP claims Nintendo's Wii-U is merely an Xbox 360 successor, sparking debate on innovation vs. graphic prowess in gaming's next phase.

By Brendan Kelly • 2 min read • Tue, 10th Jul 2012
Will Next-Gen Consoles be powerful enough for Square Enix?
Gaming

Will Next-Gen Consoles be powerful enough for Square Enix?

Square Enix raises concerns over next-gen consoles' power, citing heavy RAM demand for Agni's Philosophy's stunning visuals.

By Brendan Kelly • 2 min read • Fri, 6th Jul 2012
End of Nations Beta Signups open.
Gaming

End of Nations Beta Signups open.

Join the battlefield in End of Nations' first beta event! Sign-ups are now open, offering fans a taste of this unique military strategy game.

By Brendan Kelly • 2 min read • Fri, 6th Jul 2012

Stories from Other Regions

Written by Brendan

Bikini bonus for Tekken Tag pre-orders
Gaming

Bikini bonus for Tekken Tag pre-orders

Namco Bandai Games has announced that Tekken Tag Tournament 2 will feature 150 swimsuit character costumes as pre-order bonus content.

By Brendan Kelly • 2 min read • Wed, 18th Jul 2012
Gamers respond to NZ Xbox bust-up
Gaming

Gamers respond to NZ Xbox bust-up

NZ youth calls cops on dad for taking Xbox over bad grades, sparking widespread gamer debate on parental control and gaming rights.

By Brendan Kelly • 2 min read • Tue, 17th Jul 2012
Bonus content on offer with Forza Horizon pre-orders
Gaming

Bonus content on offer with Forza Horizon pre-orders

Drive away early benefits with Forza Horizon's pre-order bonus, including a special edition Dodge and collector's perks.

By Brendan Kelly • 2 min read • Fri, 13th Jul 2012