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Sarah Walker wins Gran Turismo 5 charity event
Wed, 1st Dec 2010
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Sarah Walker clinches victory at Gran Turismo 5 charity event, securing $2000 and a PS3 package for CatWalk Trust.
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Microsoft: NZ Kinect voice control coming next year
Wed, 17th Nov 2010
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While Kinect launches in New Zealand tomorrow, Kiwis won't enjoy the voice control functionality available to those in the US - yet.
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PlayTV officially coming to NZ before month's end
Fri, 12th Nov 2010
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Sony confirms PlayTV, a DVR solution for PS3, will launch in NZ on Nov 25, according to Stuff’s Gerard Campbell.
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Civilization V DLC revealed
Tue, 19th Oct 2010
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2K Games announces new Civilization V DLC, including free Mongols Pack and Babylonian Pack for NZ$5.99, launching October 25th.
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Activision releases X-Men: Destiny trailer
Mon, 11th Oct 2010
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Activision unveils a teaser for X-Men: Destiny, revealing players control a new mutant's fate in a choice-driven narrative by Mike Carey.
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DJ Hero 2 mash-ups revealed
Wed, 22nd Sep 2010
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Activision unveils 83 original mash-ups for DJ Hero 2, featuring remixes from Pussycat Dolls with Pitbull to Daft Punk anthems.
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New trailer unveiled for Castlevania: Lords of Shadow
Fri, 17th Sep 2010
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Konami's latest, Castlevania: Lords of Shadow, dazzles with a new trailer at Tokyo Games Show, rebooting the beloved franchise.
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First Tron: Evolution gameplay footage released
Wed, 8th Sep 2010
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Disney unveils exhilarating gameplay of 'Tron: Evolution', whetting appetites ahead of its December release. Get a glimpse of the future now!.
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THE END IS WITHIN REACH: BUNGIE’S JOSEPH TUNG
Wed, 1st Sep 2010
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Bungie's Joseph Tung reflects on the bittersweet conclusion of their final Halo game, Reach, boasting the franchise's most ambitious venture yet.
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TRANSFORMERS: WAR FOR CYBERTRON
Wed, 1st Sep 2010
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After 26 years, 'War for Cybertron' finally delivers a Transformers game true to the original, blending nostalgia with modern gameplay.
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Activision reveals all 105 DJ Hero 2 tracks
Fri, 27th Aug 2010
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Activision announces all 105 tracks for DJ Hero 2, promising an unmatched musical journey with fan-favourite artists.
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World of Warcraft: Cataclysm Collector's Edition announced
Wed, 18th Aug 2010
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Blizzard unveils World of Warcraft: Cataclysm Collector's Edition with exclusive content, art book, and in-game pet, enriching the gaming saga.
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Ubisoft releases Assassin's Creed Brotherhood developer diary
Thu, 12th Aug 2010
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Ubisoft has unveiled its first developer diary documentary for the highly anticipated next instalment in the Assassin's Creed franchise.
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TOY STORY 3: THE VIDEO GAME
Sun, 1st Aug 2010
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From cinema to console, Toy Story 3: The Video Game captures the film's charm with impressive graphics and thrilling new adventures.
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NZ Kinect RRP announced
Thu, 22nd Jul 2010
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UPDATED: The New Zealand RRP for Kinect has now been set, and it's not as close to the recently revealed Australian price as you may have thought...
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Tim Schafer: no Brutal Legend sequel
Fri, 16th Jul 2010
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Tim Schafer confirms that Double Fine has four projects in the works, but a Brütal Legend sequel isn't one of them. In fact, it's never going to happen.
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ESRB ironically releases privacy advocates' email addresses
Wed, 14th Jul 2010
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In a stunning display of irony, an ERSB employee has accidentally released the email addresses of complainants in a botched mass reply.
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LOST PLANET 2
Thu, 1st Jul 2010
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Lost Planet 2 dazzles with stunning landscapes but falters in gameplay, suffering from clunky mechanics and a shallow story.
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UPDATE: Low preorder rate for Kinect
Thu, 1st Jul 2010
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ShopTo urges a price drop for Kinect amid low UK preorders, questioning its competitiveness with the Wii in the current economic climate.
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PlayStation Move docking charger revealed
Thu, 17th Jun 2010
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Sony unveils a new PlayStation Move docking charger, priced at US$30, as alternatives for charging remain. Full details yet to emerge on multi-controller support.
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Portal 2 delayed until 2011
Thu, 10th Jun 2010
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First is was the official Portal 2 event at E3; now Valve has confirmed that Portal 2 itself has been delayed until an unspecified date in 2011.
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2010 FIFA World Cup – South Africa
Tue, 1st Jun 2010
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The biggest sporting event on the face of this earth deserves to be represented in video game form by nothing but the best.
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Doom II XBLA this week
Tue, 25th May 2010
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Doom II storms onto Xbox Live Arcade this Wednesday, as announced by Major Nelson. A timeless id Software classic resurrected for fans old and new.
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Epic warns of Gears 3 leaks
Thu, 6th May 2010
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Epic Games debunk reports from badly translated Russian scans of Gears of War 3, reminding fans not to believe the false information.