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GTAV out in October, says artist resume

E3 2012: A Rockstar North employee's resume leaks an October release date for Grand Theft Auto V. Full Story
- Posted Jun 4, 2012 5:10 pm 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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Last of Us brutalizes Sony's E3 conference

E3 2012: Sony shows off Quantic Dream's Beyond, God of War: Ascension, Assassin's Creed III and Liberation, Far Cry 3 co-op, and the Harry Potter Wonderbook for PlayStation Move. Full Story
- Posted Jun 5, 2012 1:43 am GMT
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Halo 4, SmartGlass tablet detailed at Microsoft's E3 press conference

E3 2012: Microsoft shows new gameplay from upcoming Master Chief title; multiscreen tablet remote control, Dance Central 3 due out this fall; Forza Horizon hitting Oct. 23; Gears of War: Judgment in 2013. Full Story
- Posted Jun 4, 2012 5:02 pm GMT
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Watch Dogs steals show at Ubisoft's press conference

E3 2012: New IP caps off a show featuring Assassin's Creed III, Far Cry 3, Splinter Cell: Blacklist, Rayman Legends, and Zombi U for the Wii U. Full Story
- Posted Jun 4, 2012 10:45 pm GMT
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Dead Space 3, Crysis 3 headline EA conference

E3 2012: Shooters bookend Electronic Arts briefing that also showcased Criterion's Need for Speed Most Wanted, Battlefield Premium, UFC deal, and more. Full Story
- Posted Jun 4, 2012 8:47 pm GMT
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Wii U GamePad, online features revealed

E3 2012: Satoru Iwata shows off the Wii U's redesigned tablet controller, video chat, and social interactivity functions at pre-E3 presentation. Full Story
- Posted Jun 3, 2012 10:51 pm GMT
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Xbox 360 has 'more than two years' left - Microsoft

E3 2012: Microsoft Studios head Phil Spencer tells GameSpot the industry should expect the 360 to hang around for "a lot more" than just two years. Full Story
- Posted Jun 7, 2012 6:29 pm GMT
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Molyneux unveils Curiosity - Report

E3 2012: Social-media-focused experimental game from Molyneux studio 22 Cans to launch in a few weeks; players will have the option to purchase in-game items, the most expensive of which will be priced at roughly $77,000. Full Story
- Posted Jun 7, 2012 10:41 pm GMT
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Amalur dev files for bankruptcy, FBI investigating

E3 2012: Company spokesperson says Rhode Island-based RPG shop files for Chapter 7 protection, federal investigation into money management under way. Full Story
- Posted Jun 7, 2012 7:47 pm GMT
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Fire Emblem 3DS headed to US

E3 2012: Nintendo confirms tactical RPG coming to 3DS systems in the US. Full Story
- Posted Jun 7, 2012 6:40 pm GMT
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Left 4 Dead prequel in the works - Report

E3 2012: Payday: The Heist dev Overkill Software reportedly working on game that explains origin of zombie outbreak before Valve's original 2008 survival shooter. Full Story
- Posted Jun 7, 2012 5:10 pm GMT
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No Call of Duty: XP in 2012

E3 2012: Activision says it has no plans to hold Call of Duty-centric convention again this year, expo in 2013 or later possible. Full Story
- Posted Jun 7, 2012 6:13 pm GMT
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Rockstar working on five separate projects - Analyst

E3 2012: Michael Pachter E3 wrap-up note to investors says Grand Theft Auto label has a handful of unannounced projects in the works, GTAV release date reveal "virtually certain" to hit by November. Full Story
- Posted Jun 7, 2012 5:57 pm GMT
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Activision prepping Angry Birds HD for consoles

E3 2012: Publisher has reportedly embedded a sneak peek of its plans to bring popular iOS title to consoles in HD; Activision community representative confirm details. Full Story
- Posted Jun 7, 2012 11:31 pm GMT
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Nintendo shows off 3DS lineup

E3 2012: Mario maker spends an hour tonight talking up and showing off upcoming games for portable; New Super Mario Bros. 2 getting co-op. Full Story
- Posted Jun 7, 2012 1:59 am GMT
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Wreck-It Ralph trailer debuts

Disney feature film about video game villain due for November; first trailer features Pac-Man, Street Fighter, Q-Bert cameos; John C. Reilly, Sarah Silverman star. Full Story
- Posted Jun 7, 2012 3:16 am GMT
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Next Xbox, PlayStation 4 due in 2013 - Analysts

E3 2012: Sterne Agee industry watcher says it's "all but a given" that either Microsoft or Sony or both will launch new consoles by end of next year; Robert W. Baird analyst agrees. Full Story
- Posted Jun 7, 2012 12:30 am GMT
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Next-gen Final Fantasy tech demo shown

E3 2012: Square Enix's new Luminous Studio engine offers glimpse at what role-playing franchise could look like in future; tech aimed at consoles, PC, smartphones, and Web. Full Story
- Posted Jun 6, 2012 5:58 pm GMT
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Sony trimmed PS Vita from briefing to save time

E3 2012: Publisher explains handheld system's conspicuously low profile at E3 as a response to criticisms of lengthy events in previous years. Full Story
- Posted Jun 6, 2012 6:28 pm GMT
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Skyrim Dawnguard DLC 'tentatively' slated for June 26 - Report

E3 2012: Bethesda says first add-on content for latest Elder Scrolls role-playing game currently penciled in for later this month on Xbox 360. Full Story
- Posted Jun 6, 2012 4:29 pm GMT
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The Last of Us confirmed for 2013 - Report

E3 2012: Sony Worldwide Studios boss Shuhei Yoshida says Naughty Dog's M-rated postapocalyptic game not making it out this year. Full Story
- Posted Jun 6, 2012 4:59 pm GMT
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Dead or Alive 5, Persona 4 Arena dated

E3 2012: Tecmo Koei's latest brawler hitting Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 on September 25, with Atlus fighting game landing August 7 on same platforms. Full Story
- Posted Jun 6, 2012 7:41 pm GMT
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Pikmin 3, Lego City highlight Nintendo E3 conference

E3 2012: Wii U takes center stage as NintendoLand, Batman: Arkham City, Mass Effect 3, Scribblenauts Unlimited shown off at show-opening press conference. Full Story
- Posted Jun 5, 2012 4:51 pm GMT
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Movie-based games still viable - Activision

E3 2012: Company exec Eric Hirshberg says adapting Hollywood films is a "good business" to be in, but explains that the genre has shifted. Full Story
- Posted Jun 6, 2012 3:41 am GMT
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The Last Guardian to ship 'when absolutely ready' - Sony

E3 2012: Sony exec says long-in-development action game skipped E3 again so Team Ico could focus on innovation and quality. Full Story
- Posted Jun 6, 2012 12:46 am GMT
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