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N.J. Gov: violent games must be examined
Republican Chris Christie says reducing gun violence in US will take a comprehensive effort that includes parents speaking with children about violent games. Full Story
- Posted Jan 9, 2013 3:34 pm GMT
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PS3 overtakes Xbox 360 in worldwide shipments - Report
International Data Corporation study states Sony's home console (77 million) passes Microsoft's (76 million) in 2012, despite launching a year later. Full Story
- Posted Jan 10, 2013 7:17 pm GMT
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Violent game bill dies
Bill that called for a study of violent games killed upon end of 112th Congressional session; West Virginia senator plans to reintroduce measure by end of the month. Full Story
- Posted Jan 10, 2013 4:27 pm GMT
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Connecticut town cancels plans to destroy games
Community leaders in Southington say their aim to promote discussion has proven successful, making physical event unnecessary. Full Story
- Posted Jan 9, 2013 5:31 pm GMT
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343: Next Halo will be 'much better'
Franchise director Frank O'Connor says 343 Industries "made a lot of mistakes" with Halo 4, but overall the game "wasn't half bad." Full Story
- Posted Jan 10, 2013 2:51 pm GMT
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Microsoft reveals new Xbox IllumiRoom concept
Proof-of-concept system from Microsoft Research uses Kinect camera to combine virtual and physical worlds. Full Story
- Posted Jan 9, 2013 8:32 pm GMT
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No zombies in Dead Rising dev's next game
Capcom Vancouver creating publisher's "next big game," which will not feature any undead. Full Story
- Posted Jan 10, 2013 3:46 pm GMT
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Resident Evil: Revelations coming to Xbox 360?
Leaked achievement list suggests 3DS-exclusive making debut on Microsoft's home console. Full Story
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Study: 89 percent of parents believe game violence a problem
Common Sense Media survey finds majority of parents nationwide have issues with levels of violence in games; 84 percent took issue with Hitman: Absolution ad. Full Story
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Skylanders series mints $500 million
Activision's toy and game franchise has generated half a billion dollars in the United States alone since 2011. Full Story
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Far Cry 3 'High Tides' DLC out next week
Free PS3-exclusive expansion for Ubisoft's action-shooter arriving January 15; adds two new co-op chapters. Full Story
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Blizzard raises $2.3 million for Sandy relief
Sales of World of Warcraft $10 Cinder Kitten pet going to American Red Cross' ongoing efforts to help those affected by October superstorm. Full Story
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Double Fine interested in THQ assets?
Brutal Legend, Psychonauts developer reportedly shows interest in pursuing acquisition of unnamed THQ properties; auction set for Jan. 22. Full Story
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Minecraft series sold 15 million in 2012
Mojang's indie game breaks records for developer; Pocket Edition most popular with 5.89 million copies sold during year. Full Story
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Wii U fails to outsell its predecessor in December
Nintendo's newest sold 460,000 during month and made over $300 million in the US after 41 days on sale; New Super Mario Bros. U sold with over 65 per cent of Wii U consoles. Full Story
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Cliff Bleszinski giving PAX East keynote
Former Epic Games design director to give "storytime" address at March gaming convention; Saturday, three-day passes sold out. Full Story
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Cyberpunk 2077 trailer teases Witcher 3 announcement?
Reddit users say they have unveiled a secret message in the new trailer for CD Projekt Red's upcoming RPG which talks of a soon-to-be-announced "fully open-world game with an intense story." Full Story
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NPD: Black Ops II is US top-selling game of 2012
Research group reveals latest Call of Duty not only December's top game, but entire year's; overall 2012 industry sales down 22 percent to $13.26 billion; Xbox 360 sells 1.4 million during month, Wii U total US reach 890,000. Full Story
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Xbox 360 was best-selling US console in December
Microsoft says this marks the 24th consecutive month in which the console has come out on top; 1.4 million consoles sold in December. Full Story
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Gamers association asks Biden not to blame video games for Connecticut shooting
Open letter from gaming consumer group to US vice president asks that government and public stop blaming video games for real-world violence. Full Story
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Lara Croft Xbox 360 controller unveiled
New Tomb Raider-themed 360 wireless controller unveiled at CES 2013. Full Story
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Funcom confirms studio closures, layoffs
The Secret World developer initiates restructuring process that includes consolidation of offices and teams across company's global presence. Full Story
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'Sequels kill creativity' says David Cage
Quantic Dream boss says lack of innovation in games today a result of consumers continuing to support yearly installments. Full Story
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PS3 overtakes Xbox 360 in worldwide shipments - Report
International Data Corporation study states Sony's home console (77 million) passes Microsoft's (76 million) in 2012, despite launching a year later. Full Story
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IGDA urges Biden not to censor games
Letter from game developer group to US VP Joe Biden says censoring games could prove disastrous, violent games can be part of the solution. Full Story
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Web-based PS Store launching this month - Report
Following international launch, Sony rep says plans in place to release browser version of virtual marketplace in U.S. by the end of the month. Full Story
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- DmC: Devil May Cry
- Crusader Kings II: The Republic
- Borderlands 2: Sir Hammerlock's Big Game Hunt
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