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  • japan

    Tecmo Koei: Xbox 360 Is Doing "Well" In Japan

    Remember when the Xbox 360 launched in Japan? Boy, that was embarrassing! Microsoft has turned things around of late and found a small degree of success in the region. More »
    07/03/09
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    By Brian Ashcraft

    Comment by Witzbold: I wouldnt say exactly "well" but it is doing "ok" considering most of the titles on it is not really... 64 Responses | Other threads

  • business

    Tecmo Koei Boss: PS3 Price Cut Plskthx

    While not as belligerent as Activision's calls, newly-merged company Tecmo Koei would still like Sony to cut the price of the PS3. And are asking them publicly to do just that. More »
    07/03/09
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    By Luke Plunkett

    Comment by Annie Are You OK? Are You OK Annie?: Companies need to stop this publicity plea. It's like the Dodgers telling the papers that the Lakers need to lower... 36 Responses | Other threads

  • pokemon

    Better Look At Pokemon Heart Gold/Soul Silver Pre-Order Schwag

    July 4 isn't only Independence Day, it's also the day pre-orders for Pokeémon Heart Gold/Soul Silver. We previously posted a blurry magazine scan of the pre-order goodies, and here's a crystal clear pic. More »
    07/03/09
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    By Brian Ashcraft

    Comment by excaleranth: What the hell is that thing in the middle? 30 Responses | Other threads

  • japan

    Japanese Games Market Down A Whopping 25%

    Publisher/market research firm Enterbrain this week released some sales data for the Japanese market. And the data is not good. More »
    07/03/09
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    By Luke Plunkett

    Comment by D Mitsuki : Gotta have guts kid!: Soon Japanese games will become obscure, and we will be stuck with western products mainly, or Japanese games trying to... 13 Responses | Other threads

  • lbp

    LittleBigPlanet: We're Ready To Believe You

    Not much of a teaser this, is it? Unless there's some obscure British pop culture icon that also says "who ya gonna call?" we're somehow not aware of, it's pretty clear we'll soon be getting some Ghostbusters DLC for LBP. More »
    07/03/09
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    By Luke Plunkett

    Comment by mascot1063: I drew this. [img.photobucket.com] :) 19 Responses | Other threads

  • ps3

    PS3 Bundle Includes MGS4, Killzone 2

    Normally, hardware bundles are a spotty affair. A game you don't really want, or two games, one you kinda want, one you just do not want. But this bundle, on sale at Best Buy next Sunday, looks great! More »
    07/03/09
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    By Luke Plunkett

    Comment by Firelance: Anyone who needs a PS3, get this now. It's a great deal. 21 Responses | Other threads

  • kotaku magu

    It's EGM, But Not As You Know It

    Electronic Gaming Monthly died, then was risen. But when it makes its eventual return, it won't be in any form, shape or guise you're used to. More »
    07/03/09
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    By Luke Plunkett

    Comment by Calvin: -1. I don't have something big enough to read print on the toilet and I'm NOT buying a laptop. ): 19 Responses | Other threads

  • tecmo

    Ninja Gaiden 2 Sigma Premium Box Pack Premium Price

    Ninja Gaiden Σ 2 has been dated for Japan. Here are details about the ¥9,980 (US$104) Premium Box. More »
    07/03/09
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    By Brian Ashcraft

    Comment by n00b_pwner: One of those doesn't belong on the box in the second image. Can YOU guess what doesn't belong? 13 Responses | Other threads

  • gearbox

    There Are "A Lot Of Factors" For Borderlands Demo

    Trying before you buy. You might not be able to do that with upcoming multi-platform shooter Borderlands. More »
    07/03/09
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    By Brian Ashcraft

    Comment by KaneTaker: I really like that screenshot. The rendering is so very...*ahem*...attractive. 7 Responses | Other threads

  • research

    Sesame Street Says Video Games Are OK

    We're not normally in need of celebrity endorsement of our entertainment medium of choice. But when it's Big Bird, Grover and Oscar the Grouch singing gaming's praises, we'll take it. More »
    07/03/09
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    By Luke Plunkett

    Comment by excel_excel: Ok. Thats it, ages ago I went to see Elmo in Grouchland with my little brother. I LOVED THAT FILM. 12 Responses | Other threads

  • rumor

    Yup, Looks Like There'll Be A Skate 3

    Sounds like EA are already hard at work on Skate 3. Not the most shocking thing you'll read today, since it is an EA title, but still, it's a great series, so news of more games is always welcome. More »
    07/03/09
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    By Luke Plunkett

    Comment by MDX: Still haven't played the first two... slow your role there EA 23 Responses | Other threads

  • britain

    British Lifetime Console Sales Figures Get!

    According to figures released by GfK-ChartTrack, there are now 24 million current-generation consoles in the UK. Let's see how those numbers break down. More »
    07/03/09
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    By Luke Plunkett

    Comment by gaztrain: Its no surprise really. HMV was selling a premium 360 for just £140 a few weeks ago, where as the... 17 Responses | Other threads

  • sony

    Sony Motion Control Patent Shows Coffee Mug Gaming

    We know about the EyeToy. We've seen that motion controller Sony showed at E3. But there is another motion controller Sony has been working on. More »
    07/03/09
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    By Brian Ashcraft

    Comment by Jellopnik: This could be really awesome if it pulls through. Instead of having to purchase extra peripherals, users can just use... 21 Responses | Other threads

  • resident evil: afterlife

    Milla Jovovich Confirms "Number Four"

    Chatter is swirling that the newest Resident Evil film, Resident Evil: Afterlife, is aiming for a September 17, 2010 release. Last night, Milla Jovovich said this to a crowd of paprazzi: More »
    07/03/09
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    By Brian Ashcraft

    Comment by Archaotic: I still don't find Milla Jovovich even the slightest bit attractive. I don't get why she's always the super... 52 Responses | Other threads

  • steam

    Get BioShock, Civ & X-Com For $54

    This ought to see you through the weekend. 2k have announced the release of the "2K Huge Game Pack" on Steam, which bundles BioShock, five Civ titles, five X-Com titles and nine other games, all for $54.
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    07/02/09
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    By Luke Plunkett

    Comment by Can I Really Be the Hero?: Yes... but the Orange Box had good games. 17 Responses | Other threads

  • capcom

    Hey, There's A New Devil Kings Game

    Another countdown clock, another game announcement. Sengoku BASARA 3, the third entry in the franchise known as Devil Kings in the West, is scheduled for release in 2010. More »
    07/02/09
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    By Brian Ashcraft

    Comment by aurahack is TRASH PANIC!! AH!! SO AWESOME!!: Wasn't Devil Kings that shitty DMC/Dynasty Warriors knockoff that came out on PS2 a few years back? ... why do we... 13 Responses | Other threads

  • pc

    Hey, Tim Schafer, What About Brutal Legend On PC?

    Brutal Legend is looking awesome, but as of yet, it's only confirmed to be appearing on Xbox 360 and PS3. What about this generation's ugly stepsister, the PC? More »
    07/02/09
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    By Luke Plunkett

    Comment by EnigmaNemesis: pffft The PC is the supermodel sister, the consoles all try to be, look good for a quick second, then when... 38 Responses | Other threads

  • sony

    PSPgo Was Always Planned, Sony Just Had To Wait Until The Time Was Right

    Sony Computer Entertainment's Naoya Matsui has revealed that the PSPgo had always been on the drawing board at Sony, but is only being released now because the market was ready for it. More »
    07/02/09
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    By Luke Plunkett

    Comment by WarlordPayne: The delivery of digital content isn't even close to on par with physical media. There are still plenty of... 35 Responses | Other threads

  • japan

    Want To Countdown the Release of Dragon Quest IX?

    On July 11, DQIX is finally going on sale. To mark the event, Square Enix is hosting a countdown ceremony at Shibuya retailer TSUTAYA. More »
    07/02/09
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    By Brian Ashcraft

    Comment by Thief: Curse the Square-Enix employee who discovered countdowns! more » | Other threads

  • tv

    Nintendo Buys A TV Show

    You've played Nintendo games. Now get ready for a Nintendo television show, as the Japanese gaming giant have bought themselves a British gaming show. More »
    07/02/09
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    By Luke Plunkett

    Comment by AncientUnknown1: "While Nintendo won't be allowed to advertise directly on the show (thanks to British regulations)...." Huh? Care to explain to... 17 Responses | Other threads

  • namco bandai

    Tekken Boss: "Unlocking Is So Old"

    Unlocking games is standard fighting game stuff. And it's something Tekken franchise director Katsuhiro Harada thinks is so old. More »
    07/02/09
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    By Brian Ashcraft

    Comment by Señor Cagon: Good. In SFIV it felt like a shore. Good decision. 4 Responses | Other threads

  • xbox 360

    No More Heroes Designer Keen On Project Natal

    While originally rumored for the Xbox 360, No More Heroes is a Wii title. Though, Microsoft's Project Natal announcement at E3 might be enough to lure Suda's upcoming motion controlled games to the Xbox 360. More »
    07/02/09
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    By Brian Ashcraft

    Comment by Trepie: Sometimes I think I'm the only person who doesn't care for motion controls. Just give me a control pad... 7 Responses | Other threads

  • the legend of zelda

    Miyamoto: New Zelda Won't Be "Radically Different"

    So Nintendo is making a new Zelda. Exciting! And with the new Wii MotionPlus, the possibilities are endless. More »
    07/02/09
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    By Brian Ashcraft

    Comment by fastpotato: Anyone here want to nut Miyamoto in his head? Until a new Starfox, F-Zero or Donkey Kong platform comes out. I... 40 Responses | Other threads

  • pc

    How To Buy A PC Graphics Card

    Some of you may know exactly what you're after in a graphics card, and that's great. Good for you. But for most people, the market is a confusing one, so why not let the experts give you a hand? More »
    07/02/09
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    By Luke Plunkett

    Comment by tormenta3001: Thats why I love Consoles, I only need to choose 1 and at least for the next 5 Years I... 34 Responses | Other threads

  • square enix

    Want To See A Level 97 In Dragon Quest IX?

    Dragon Quest IX, like most role-playing-games, lets players level up and customize their characters — even famous players. The latest issue of Weekly Shonen Jump shows just how diverse those options are. More »
    07/02/09
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    By Brian Ashcraft

    Comment by NitroAML: Nice Dragon Ball Z char, Toriyoma. I wonder if he shoots Ki blasts. 8 Responses | Other threads

  • top

    Congrats! You Win An Xbox 360 With A Messed Up Slot

    Know who won that Fable II signed Xbox 360 contest? Some guy named NeoxDonut. He was thrilled to get the Peter Molyneux autographed console. That is, until he tried plugging it in. More »
    07/02/09
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    By Brian Ashcraft

    Comment by ProfessorOak: I don't even... wow. How could that have gone completely unnoticed? 17 Responses | Other threads

  • pc

    Starcraft II's Campaign Is Certainly Trying Something Different

    Blame Blizzard's PR campaign, blame the length of PR the game's endured, but I don't think I've ever seen Starcraft II's singleplayer campaign really laid out in front of me before. And now, I'm kinda glad that I have. More »
    07/01/09
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    By Luke Plunkett

    Comment by n00b_pwner: So how long until World of Starcraft gets announced? 14 Responses | Other threads

  • crime

    Mother Sells Nintendo Wii Her Son Stole, Now Arrested

    Three teens swiped a neighbors Wii and enlisted the help of a mother to pawn the stolen loot. More »
    07/01/09
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    By Brian Ashcraft

    Comment by [ZTF]214A, 2A, 5A, 5B, 5C, 5D, 214B, 214D: Should've just went to GameStop. 20 Responses | Other threads

  • suda51

    Suda Plays Waaaayyyy Too Much Burnout Paradise

    You may know Goichi Suda as Suda51. Or the guy who came up with Killer 7, and No More Heroes. But you may not know that he's also a complete Burnout Paradise fiend. An addict. More »
    07/01/09
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    By Luke Plunkett

    Comment by JoBo: Where does he have the time to log in 700 hours into a game when he should be...I dunno, MAKING... 7 Responses | Other threads

  • psp

    God Eaters Reminds Us of Monster Hunter

    In Capcom's Monster Hunter franchise, you hunt monsters. In the newly announced God Eaters from Namco Bandai, you hunt monsters. More »
    07/01/09
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    By Brian Ashcraft

    Comment by Archaotic: As long as the controls are decent, I'll give it a try. The shitty controls have always been the... 21 Responses | Other threads

  • microsoft

    Microsoft Comments On 360 Dash Advertisements

    Following the revelation yesterday that the company would later this year be placing advertisements on Xbox Live, Microsoft have moved to assure users that the ads will "enhance, not interfere" with their experience. More »
    07/01/09
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    By Luke Plunkett

    Comment by the-hypnotoad: Love the marketing corporate-speak, where ads 'enhance' the end user experience. And questions about whether gold-tier subscribers (ie: people that... 24 Responses | Other threads

  • psn

    The Following, Old Capcom Games Will Soon Be Available On The PlayStation Network

    The days of people whining "where are my old-timey games on the PSN?" appear well and truly over. You've got Final Fantasy VII, you've got Metal Gear Solid, and soon you'll be getting a ton of Capcom classics as well. More »
    07/01/09
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    By Luke Plunkett

    Comment by FP_slomo788: Whining? Over? You should know better Luke. Amazing news though. This is a great list. Better start saving for the Resident... 17 Responses | Other threads

  • china

    Hold On! China's Gold Farming "Ban" Clarified

    Earlier this week, we brought word that the Chinese Government has tried to ban gold farming the reported $500 million gold farming industry. More »
    07/01/09
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    By Brian Ashcraft

    Comment by bableebooblah-new and improved.: i thought the chinese specialized in led more than gold. 9 Responses | Other threads

  • legal

    Microsoft Sued Over Xbox Live

    In 1994, Peter Hochstein and Jeffrey Tenenbaum patented a method for "communicating live while playing the same video game in separate locations". In 2004, they sued Microsoft, accusing Xbox Live of infringing on that patent. More »
    07/01/09
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    By Luke Plunkett

    Comment by Soyerzzz: Why must Americans sue over everything? 38 Responses | Other threads

  • activision

    Bend Over, Britain, Here's Your DJ Hero Pricing

    DJ Hero will be $120 when it's released in the United States. Which is pricey, but not unheard of. When it's released in the UK, however, it'll follow a precedent set by Rock Band in being ridiculously expensive. More »
    07/01/09
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    By Luke Plunkett

    Comment by invictus2006: fuck that shit, I'd rather not play 20 Responses | Other threads

  • movies

    Hey Jerry Bruckheimer, Why Do Movie Games Suck?

    It's a good question! One that Jerry Bruckheimer - with his silver screen experience and interest in the games business - is well-placed to answer. More »
    07/01/09
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    By Luke Plunkett

    Comment by uppitycracker: Jeez, that pic is HUGE once you hit the jump. Almost frighteningly so... 13 Responses | Other threads

  • castlevania: lords of shadow

    Kojima Productions? Here to Help

    At E3, it was announced that Metal Gear Solid developers Kojima Productions would be helping with Castlevania: Lords of Shadow. But Kojima Productions isn't developing the game — that duty belongs to Madrid-based MercurySteam Entertainment. More »
    07/01/09
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    By Brian Ashcraft

    Comment by Master Saji: ...one that's seen many releases since the original, and they've all been received warmly... ...Castlevania 64 6 Responses | Other threads

  • rumor

    Brutal Legend Wii Cancelled, Will Not Reach Valhalla

    While never confirmed to exist by Electronic Arts, we were all fairly sure that somebody, somewhere was working on a Wii version of Brutal Legend. Now we're hearing that version has been binned. More »
    07/01/09
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    By Luke Plunkett

    Comment by phinehas: I'm sure lots of people only own a Wii. And it's unfortunate they won't get a chance to play this... 21 Responses | Other threads

  • xbox 360

    Some Last.fm 360 Pricing Details

    Last.fm is coming to the Xbox 360, sticking another multimedia feather in the little beige box's hat. But we're left with two burning questions: how much will it cost, and can we stream the music in our games? More »
    07/01/09
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    By Luke Plunkett

    Comment by Jayenkai: Custom soundtracks suck.. It's just playing bog standard music over the top of the game. Look at GTAs on the original... 11 Responses | Other threads

  • tecmo

    Ninja Gaiden Sigma 2 Dated And Detailed For Japan

    Tecmo is bringing Xbox 360 exclusive Ninja Gaiden II and big guns to the PS3 with Ninja Gaiden Σ 2. More »
    07/01/09
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    By Brian Ashcraft

    Comment by Michael Forsberg: 81 dollars in Japan. Is that normal? 18 Responses | Other threads

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