Stories by Chris
Play Wolfenstein 3D in your browser
Thu, 10th May 2012
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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bethesda
Marking Wolfenstein 3D's 20th anniversary, Bethesda launches a free browser game, with John Carmack offering a playthrough commentary.
Tim Cook visits Valve; is Apple getting into gaming?
Mon, 16th Apr 2012
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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apple
Apple CEO Tim Cook was seen at Valve's HQ, sparking speculation on a potential gaming collaboration. Could Apple finally enter high-end gaming?.
Crazy new tech in Ghost Recon: Future Soldier
Wed, 7th Mar 2012
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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ubisoft
A look at the arsenal of weapons and gadgets in the forthcoming shooter, all of which is inspired by real-world technology.
Naughty Dog's newest push for gaming respect
Wed, 14th Dec 2011
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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naughty dog
Naughty Dog, famed for Uncharted, aims to redefine gaming with The Last of Us, announced at the Spike Video Game Awards for a late 2012 or early 2013 release.
The never-ending Skyrim
Thu, 10th Nov 2011
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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the elder scrolls
Bethesda declares Skyrim's quests limitless, thanks to its radiant story system, making it a game one can play forever.
No DVDs or Blu-Ray for Wii U?
Thu, 16th Jun 2011
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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nintendo
Nintendo's Wii U won't support DVD or Blu-Ray playback, citing widespread existing access and cost concerns, amid speculation of workarounds.
IGN and 1UP merger official
Fri, 6th May 2011
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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m&a
IGN and 1UP, two giants of gaming media, officially join forces under the UGO banner, promising a transformative future for online gaming journalism.
Sony: PSN user info compromised
Wed, 27th Apr 2011
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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anonymous
Sony warns PSN users their data may have been stolen in a major security breach, urges monitoring of credit card activity.
Fight night champion
Fri, 1st Apr 2011
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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technology gifts
A story mode further fleshes out the best boxing franchise on the market, which makes up for its half-baked online component.
First downloadable Mortal Kombat characters announced
Mon, 28th Mar 2011
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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warner bros
A glitch from Mortal Kombat II and a favourite from Mortal Kombat: Deadly Alliance are the first two downloadable characters.
inFamous 2 features user-generated levels
Wed, 2nd Mar 2011
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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sony
inFamous 2 introduces user-created levels, offering endless gameplay by allowing players to design and share their own missions through a new in-game editor.
Six Nintendo 3DS augmented-reality games tipped
Wed, 23rd Feb 2011
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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nintendo
An anonymous tipster reveals six augmented-reality games, including Fishing and Graffiti, are set to be pre-installed on the Nintendo 3DS, reports Wired.
Rumour: New God of War title in development
Mon, 7th Feb 2011
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gaming
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edge computing
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digital entertainment
Overly specific job listings may have once again spilled the beans on another iteration of a popular gaming franchise.
Microsoft registers 'kinecthalo.com' domain
Wed, 2nd Feb 2011
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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microsoft
Microsoft's registration of kinecthalo.com hints at a potential Kinect-enabled Halo game, spurring speculation amid rumours of a remake of Halo: Combat Evolved.
EA details first Dead Space 2 DLC
Wed, 26th Jan 2011
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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technology gifts
EA announces Dead Space 2: Severed DLC with the return of Gabe Weller and Lexine Murdock. No PC release confirmed.
Online advertising specifications
Fri, 14th Jan 2011
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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apple
New specs for online ads unveiled: Formats include HTML to Flash with size limits set for optimal display across platforms.
EA Sports MMA
Wed, 1st Dec 2010
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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technology gifts
EA Sports MMA, the latest spectacle in virtual MMA, offers an immersive experience despite a lacklustre roster. Can it rival UFC's fame?.
Activision releases X-Men: Destiny trailer
Mon, 11th Oct 2010
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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technology gifts
Activision unveils a teaser for X-Men: Destiny, revealing players control a new mutant's fate in a choice-driven narrative by Mike Carey.
DJ Hero 2 mash-ups revealed
Wed, 22nd Sep 2010
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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technology gifts
Activision unveils 83 original mash-ups for DJ Hero 2, featuring remixes from Pussycat Dolls with Pitbull to Daft Punk anthems.
New trailer unveiled for Castlevania: Lords of Shadow
Fri, 17th Sep 2010
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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technology gifts
Konami's latest, Castlevania: Lords of Shadow, dazzles with a new trailer at Tokyo Games Show, rebooting the beloved franchise.