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Updated Jun 3, 2012 4:04 am GMT

Top Story Star Wars: 1313 revealed

New third-person action adventure franchise set in the Star Wars universe puts players in control of bounty hunter in criminal underworld beneath Coruscant; no platforms announced; more details at E3 2012. continue »
- Posted Jun 1, 2012 6:15 am GMT
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West, Zampella attorney speaks out ahead of Activision trial

Robert M. Schwartz speaks to GameSpot about the upcoming trial between Activision and ex-Infinity Ward developers Jason West and Vince Zampella. Full Story
- Posted May 24, 2012 10:52 pm GMT
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Reckoning staff unpaid since May 1, health care runs out - Report

Source says 38 Studios employees miss payroll this month, now without health care; company CEO and SVP jump ship; Kingdoms of Amalur outperforms projections, selling 1.2 million. Full Story
- Posted May 24, 2012 2:22 pm GMT
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Dota 2 will be free to play

Valve confirms online battle game will be free; introduces Dota Store and Steam Workshop Integration. Full Story
- Posted Jun 1, 2012 6:25 am GMT
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Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance scheduled for early 2013

Platinum Games' action title hitting store shelves early next year; demo to be included with Zone of the Enders HD Collection. Full Story
- Posted Jun 1, 2012 6:55 am GMT
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Castlevania: Lords of Shadow 2 announced for Xbox 360, PS3

Mercury Steam developing sequel to the 2010 action game; Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 platforms announced. Full Story
- Posted Jun 1, 2012 8:01 am GMT
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Call of Duty court case settled - Report

[UPDATE] Attorneys say legal proceedings between publisher and Call of Duty creators Jason West and Vince Zampella and 40 ex-Infinity Ward devs will not head to a trial; terms of settlement not disclosed; both parties comment on the settlement. Full Story
- Posted May 31, 2012 10:02 pm GMT
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New Gears of War game coming to E3

Upcoming entry in Epic Games' shooter series coming to the Xbox 360 and will be unveiled during Microsoft's media briefing next week. Full Story
- Posted May 31, 2012 5:43 pm GMT
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DC Comics fighter Injustice set for 2013

Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman drop the gloves in Gods Among Us for 360, PS3, and Wii U; Mortal Kombat shop NetherRealm Studios handling development. Full Story
- Posted May 31, 2012 4:09 pm GMT
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Aliens: CM collector's edition packs in Powerloader figurine

$100 premium bundle includes Powerloader figurine, "xeno hive" box, four multiplayer characters from 1986 movie, weapons, and customization options. Full Story
- Posted May 31, 2012 8:48 pm GMT
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Fez sales hit 100,000

Polytron's multidimensional platformer reaches Xbox Live sales milestone in six weeks; patch currently in certification. Full Story
- Posted May 31, 2012 7:22 pm GMT
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Used games 'probably' good for consumers - former THQ boss

Outgoing executive Danny Bilson says secondhand games are a good thing for users, but "probably not so good for publishers"; Saints Row 4 to have "broader appeal." Full Story
- Posted May 31, 2012 2:09 pm GMT
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Halo 4 preorders score customizable skins

Microsoft to offer color customizable weapon and armor skins across several retailers for those who reserve a copy of 343 Industries' new sci-fi shooter. Full Story
- Posted May 31, 2012 4:46 pm GMT
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Dark Souls DLC coming to Xbox 360, PS3

Namco Bandai reveals Artorias of the Abyss expansion included in Prepare to Die PC version hitting consoles this winter for $15; Steam version confirmed. Full Story
- Posted May 31, 2012 2:42 pm GMT
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Dead Space 3 leaked images hint at co-op

Series of shots from unannounced game show Isaac Clarke fighting necromorphs alongside partner in iceworld setting. Full Story
- Posted May 31, 2012 3:31 pm GMT
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PlayStation 4 due in 2013 - Report

Sources say Sony to ship new console next year; company flirted with idea of download-only system, but decided against it over bandwidth concerns. Full Story
- Posted May 30, 2012 9:11 pm GMT
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Diablo III real-money auction house aiming for June 12

In-game message indicates delayed game service for Blizzard's dungeon crawler being readied to launch in two weeks. Full Story
- Posted May 30, 2012 10:06 pm GMT
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Epic claims victory in Silicon Knights suit

[UPDATE] Company president Mark Rein says jury finds for Epic Games on all counts in Unreal Engine 3 licensing dispute case, company awarded $4.45 million in damages; Silicon Knights plans to appeal. Full Story
- Posted May 30, 2012 7:49 pm GMT
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The Witcher dev unveils Cyberpunk RPG

CD Projekt Red working on AAA role-playing game based on pen-and-paper system; The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings sells 1.7 million. Full Story
- Posted May 30, 2012 6:59 pm GMT
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Apple 'not interested' in console business

Company CEO Tim Cook shoots down speculation that tech giant is getting into traditional console space, says gaming on Apple TV is "interesting." Full Story
- Posted May 30, 2012 2:00 pm GMT
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Ratchet & Clank: Full Frontal Assault hits PSN this fall

Insomniac prepping "fun-sized" downloadable outing for run-and-gun duo, promises to return to series' familiar feel and weapons with new online features. Full Story
- Posted May 30, 2012 5:51 pm GMT
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Doom 3 BFG Edition headed for 360, PS3, PC

Bethesda bringing back id Software shooter this fall with original game, Resurrection of Evil add-on, seven new levels, 3DTV support, and first two Doom games in one package. Full Story
- Posted May 30, 2012 4:41 pm GMT
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