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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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Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII strikes this fall worldwide
Upcoming sequel to Final Fantasy XIII-2 coming out for Xbox 360 and PS3. Full Story
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Diablo III game director steps down
Longtime developer Jay Wilson leaving game after seven years; will transition into new role at Blizzard in the next few weeks. Full Story
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New bill would make ESRB ratings legally binding
[UPDATE] Utah congressman's Video Games Ratings Enforcement Act would make it unlawful to sell AO and M games to children, mandate all titles have clearly visible rating; ESA responds. Full Story
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Schilling's bloody sock to be auctioned
Former Red Sox pitcher selling famed 2004 World Series sock in effort to pay off debt to Rhode Island over 38 Studios bankruptcy. Full Story
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Lego City Undercover due March 18
Nintendo's spring software lineup includes Traveller's Tales' open-world game for Wii U, Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate on March 19. Full Story
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Trials franchise hits 4 million sales
Ubisoft's downloadable racing series hits new sales milestone; "Gold Edition" for PC due March 21. Full Story
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Star Wars: 1313 launching this year?
[UPDATE] Sony Facebook page reveals possible launch window for LucasArts' upcoming third-person action game; page removed, company responds. Full Story
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500GB white PS3 hits next week
Sony bringing $300 "Instant Game Collection Bundle" to North America January 27; includes one-year PS Plus subscription. Full Story
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Sony settles lawsuit with Kevin Butler actor
Jerry Lambert agrees to not endorse any of Sony's competitors for two years. Full Story
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Crytek opens Istanbul office
Crysis company opens eighth worldwide studio in Turkish capital city; will support free-to-play endeavors. Full Story
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Halo 2 PC going offline next month
Microsoft will shut down online multiplayer for 2007 shooter February 15 after peak user count hits only 20. Full Story
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Killer Is Dead out this summer in Japan
Story, character, and gameplay details about upcoming Xbox 360 and PS3 action game from Suda 51 revealed. Full Story
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Atelier Ayesha out in US this March
NIS America to handle localization of RPG title; English voiceovers only available. Full Story
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Microsoft looking to make Skype default chat service - Report
CVG source claims the publisher has plans to consolidate "all their communications technology" around Skype; next-gen Xbox will reportedly see asynchronous voice and video messages. Full Story
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Next Civ V expansion revealed?
Steam Apps Database listing points to possible expansion for Firaxis' PC strategy game titled "One World"; no other details given. Full Story
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Assassin's Creed III, Halo 4 nominated for video game writing
The Writers Guild of America has nominated six games in its 2013 writing awards; others nominated include 007 Legends and Disney Epic Mickey 2. Full Story
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Obama calls for game violence research
[UPDATE] US President directs Centers for Disease Control to conduct further studies on relationship between virtual violence and real-world violence; the ESA responds. Full Story
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Bungie discussing Destiny at GDC
Creative leads will open up on design process from concept to production for action game during Game Developers Conference in March. Full Story
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Fallout TV show in the works?
Bethesda seeking trademark application for an "ongoing television program set in a post-nuclear apocalyptic world." Full Story
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This Week (Jan 13, 2013)
- DmC: Devil May Cry(X360)
- DmC: Devil May Cry(PS3)
- Crusader Kings II: The Republic
- Borderlands 2: Sir Hammerlock's Big Game Hunt
Next Week (Jan 20, 2013)
- DmC: Devil May Cry(PC)
- Ni no Kuni: Wrath of the White Witch(PS3)
- Path of Exile(PC)
- Strike Suit Zero(PC)