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Updated Mar 28, 2012 5:11 pm GMT

Top Story Next PlayStation to lock out used games

Sony's 2013-dated new console reportedly codenamed Orbis, will boast system that locks games to single PSN account; no backwards compatibility for PS3 library planned. continue »
- Posted Mar 28, 2012 5:11 pm GMT
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BioShock creator saddened by Mass Effect 3 controversy

Ken Levine calls fallout an "important moment" for industry, says fans will be "very disappointed" if BioWare decides to write new ending. Full Story
- Posted Mar 21, 2012 3:56 pm GMT
- 645 Comments
Kojima's latest to tackle 'delicate, taboo' topics

Metal Gear Solid designer seeking to bring "real-life issues to the forefront" via upcoming mystery game. Full Story
- Posted Mar 19, 2012 9:52 pm GMT
- 151 Comments

Latest Top Stories

Assassin's Creed III female hero would be a 'pain', says developer

Creative director on upcoming stealth-action game says American Revolution is "the history of men"; having a female assassin among men would "feel kind of wrong." Full Story
- Posted Mar 28, 2012 2:33 pm GMT
- 188 Comments
New SimCity to require constant Internet connection

Electronic Arts representative confirms players must remain online to play latest city-building game. Full Story
- Posted Mar 28, 2012 2:45 pm GMT
- 136 Comments
Used games raise prices, threaten industry - Dyack

Silicon Knights founder says second-hand sales are cannibalizing the business; "There's not going to be an industry" if used sales continue as is. Full Story
- Posted Mar 28, 2012 4:25 pm GMT
- 96 Comments
BioWare fans continue Mass Effect 3 protest with cupcakes

Players raise $1,000 to send 400 cupcakes with message asking developer to add more sweetness to the game's controversial ending. Full Story
- Posted Mar 27, 2012 8:19 pm GMT
- 351 Comments
Ryu, Akuma headline Asura's Wrath DLC

Street Fighter favorites take on Capcom's latest creation in May add-on packs; April plays host to additional DLC drops, including four-episode epilogue for $7. Full Story
- Posted Mar 27, 2012 6:45 pm GMT
- 89 Comments
Phantasy Star Online 2 will be free-to-play

Sequel to Sega MMO game also set for PS Vita, iOS, and Android; slated for 2012 and 2013. Full Story
- Posted Mar 27, 2012 1:28 am GMT
- 121 Comments
FBI using Unreal Engine 3 crime scene sim

Cadet training program among a number of uses for Gears of War tech in Epic's new Unreal Government Network. Full Story
- Posted Mar 27, 2012 5:50 pm GMT
- 83 Comments
HBO, Xfinity, MLB apps hit Xbox Live

Kinect-enabled streaming apps from trio of major media companies land on Microsoft's online marketplace. Full Story
- Posted Mar 27, 2012 3:43 pm GMT
- 107 Comments
Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning adding more DLC

Achievement listing indicates Big Huge Games' action role-playing game set to expand with additional add-on content. Full Story
- Posted Mar 27, 2012 2:25 pm GMT
- 30 Comments
Naughty Dog teases final Uncharted 3 DLC

A selection of screenshots for Uncharted 3's last piece of downloadable content are revealed in preparation for an April release. Full Story
- Posted Mar 27, 2012 2:37 pm GMT
- 27 Comments
Stripped-down Xbox due in late 2013 - Report

Noted Microsoft blogger says new ARM-powered console will ship late next year and focus on "arcade-style games" and Kinect applications; "true successor" coming sometime after. Full Story
- Posted Mar 26, 2012 10:22 pm GMT
- 368 Comments
Angry Birds dev acquires Shattered Horizon studio

Rovio picks up Futuremark Games Studio for undisclosed sum as part of its "rapid expansion" in entertainment, publishing, animation, and retail. Full Story
- Posted Mar 27, 2012 3:54 pm GMT
- 12 Comments
Good Old Games shifts focus, adds recent titles

Online storefront executives explain site's new approach, fighting piracy but not treating players like pirates, and getting publishers to embrace DRM-free gaming. Full Story
- Posted Mar 26, 2012 8:49 pm GMT
- 59 Comments
Resident Evil: Operation Raccoon City dev calls reception 'challenging'

Slant Six Games says it would have enjoyed receiving higher marks for third-person shooter, but noted it accomplished what Capcom asked for. Full Story
- Posted Mar 26, 2012 3:46 pm GMT
- 261 Comments
Infinity Ward's face of Call of Duty steps down

Robert Bowling resigns from role as creative strategist for first-person shooter developer, leaves Activision entirely. Full Story
- Posted Mar 26, 2012 11:32 pm GMT
- 126 Comments
South Park: Tenorman's Revenge hits XBL March 30

Other Ocean Interactive downloadable game based on Comedy Central cartoon series hits Microsoft's Xbox 360 online storefront Friday for $10. Full Story
- Posted Mar 26, 2012 10:40 pm GMT
- 17 Comments
Mojang notches $80 million from Minecraft

Swedish company filings show popular sandbox construction game a big moneymaker in first 15 months; studio considering Minecraft TV show. Full Story
- Posted Mar 26, 2012 6:22 pm GMT
- 42 Comments
Angry Birds Space downloaded 10M times

Rovio's space-bound bird-flinging strategy game downloaded millions of times over since debut last Thursday. Full Story
- Posted Mar 26, 2012 10:45 pm GMT
- 24 Comments
UK retailer Game done in by digital distribution - Notch

Minecraft creator Markus Persson says United Kingdom specialty store's undoing an "unfortunate side effect" of digital distribution. Full Story
- Posted Mar 26, 2012 8:28 pm GMT
- 102 Comments