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Updated Mar 15, 2012 2:22 pm GMT

Top Story Diablo III raging May 15

Blizzard's long-awaited action role-playing game scheduled to arrive this May for PC and Mac; pre-purchases live on Battle.net. continue »
- Posted Mar 15, 2012 1:19 pm GMT
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Peter Molyneux quits Microsoft

Molyneux leaving Lionhead and Microsoft as work concludes on Fable: The Journey, moving to independent venture 22 Cans. Full Story
- Posted Mar 7, 2012 12:16 pm GMT
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Jonathan Blow: How Mainstream Devs Are Getting It Wrong

The developer behind Braid and The Witness talks about the indie scene, if games should be fun, and the state of Japanese game development. Full Story
- Posted Mar 8, 2012 6:50 am GMT
- 332 Comments

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EA exploring Battlefield subscription service

EA Games head Patrick Soderlund says company is considering new ways to "maximize...investment" in shooter series. Full Story
- Posted Mar 15, 2012 2:22 pm GMT
- 23 Comments
Layoffs hit Obsidian, next-gen project canceled - Report

Up to 30 employees reportedly let go this week from teams behind mystery next-generation project and South Park role-playing game. Full Story
- Posted Mar 14, 2012 3:59 pm GMT
- 81 Comments
GTAV likely for March 2013 - Analyst

Sterne Agee analyst says Rockstar's open-world action game could arrive early next year, away from new Call of Duty, Assassin's Creed games. Full Story
- Posted Mar 14, 2012 2:10 pm GMT
- 160 Comments
Mass Effect 3 alternate-ending petition raises $35K for charity

Retake Mass Effect movement collects donations for Child's Play as a way to call for BioWare to make new endings for its latest sci-fi role-playing shooter. Full Story
- Posted Mar 14, 2012 6:28 pm GMT
- 265 Comments
Sega games headed to EA's Origin store

Electronic Arts' virtual storefront adds new partners Sega, Rebellion, Team 17 Software, Kalypso, and others, bringing total count to 35. Full Story
- Posted Mar 14, 2012 9:07 pm GMT
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House of the Dead 4 staggers onto PSN April 17

Sega bringing $10 PlayStation Move-enabled light-gun arcade shooter to PS3 storefront next month; 30 percent off for PS Plus subscribers. Full Story
- Posted Mar 14, 2012 7:15 pm GMT
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Star Wars: The Old Republic free-to-play this weekend

BioWare's spacebound MMORPG dropping entry fee for new gamers March 15-19, will let players try out eight character classes, level to 15. Full Story
- Posted Mar 14, 2012 5:42 pm GMT
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BioWare responds to Mass Effect 3 criticisms

Executive producer Casey Hudson says RPG's story designed to be memorable; regarding day one-DLC: "I think people get it now." Full Story
- Posted Mar 14, 2012 3:06 pm GMT
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FIFA 12 gets anti-scam patch

EA Sports updating Ultimate Team mode and Web app to include security questions when logging in from new devices. Full Story
- Posted Mar 14, 2012 4:48 pm GMT
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Double Fine Adventure Kickstarter concludes with $3.3 million

Crowd-funding campaign tops eight times the amount originally sought; Wasteland 2 Kickstarter fund commences as Fez creator considers service for next game. Full Story
- Posted Mar 14, 2012 1:20 pm GMT
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Jaffe 'couldn't care less' about next generation

Outspoken Twisted Metal, God of War developer says he's in no rush for next wave of consoles, believes next gen will make "ambitious" projects more difficult. Full Story
- Posted Mar 13, 2012 1:47 pm GMT
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Epic VP would be 'shocked' if Wii U doesn't perform

Studio co-founder Mark Rein pledges support for Nintendo's forthcoming system, says console's appearance at E3 2012 will be an "eye-opener" for gamers. Full Story
- Posted Mar 13, 2012 9:39 pm GMT
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Mikami's next game not coming this year - Report

Bethesda-owned Tango Gameworks remains in hiring mode for first project from Resident Evil creator. Full Story
- Posted Mar 13, 2012 5:51 pm GMT
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THQ seeking '1666' trademark

California-based publisher files application with United States Patent & Trademark Office for "video game software." Full Story
- Posted Mar 13, 2012 8:21 pm GMT
- 16 Comments
Resident Evil: Chronicles HD Collection hitting PSN

PS Move-enabled versions of Wii's on-rails Umbrella Chronicles and Darkside Chronicles hit PlayStation 3 storefront this June. Full Story
- Posted Mar 13, 2012 7:07 pm GMT
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Guild Wars 2 gets $150 Collector's Edition

Premium bundle to include 10-inch warrior statue, "making of" book, soundtrack CD, and in-game items; early access promotion detailed. Full Story
- Posted Mar 13, 2012 5:24 pm GMT
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Former Sony executive joining Microsoft - Report

[UPDATE] Microsoft confirms that Phil Harrison has been named head of Microsoft Studios Europe in a move "completely unrelated to [Peter Molyneux's] departure." Full Story
- Posted Mar 13, 2012 2:39 pm GMT
- 102 Comments
Xbox Live bug wiping achievements

Microsoft recommending those who have lost emblems, Gamerscore to sign out and back in again, or re-download their profiles. Full Story
- Posted Mar 13, 2012 3:50 pm GMT
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Donkey Kong, Pikmin Super Mario Galaxy 2 cameos nixed

Shigeru Miyamoto shot down guest appearances from iconic Nintendo characters in plaformer sequel, saying they did not have a "functional reason" to be included. Full Story
- Posted Mar 13, 2012 3:31 pm GMT
- 31 Comments