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Recap: the best of GamesCom 2011

26 August 2011, 12:20

We take a look back at our favourite footage from this year's GamesCom.

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Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim: video games are art

25 August 2011, 12:53

A showcase of Skyrim's art, including locations and characters.

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Retailer discards OnLive codes from boxed Deus Ex:HR

25 August 2011, 09:44

Gamestop angered by OnLive coupons in all PC versions of Deux Ex: Human Revolution. Takes them out before selling to consumers.

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Crimson: Steam Pirates first game born from Bungie Aerospace program

24 August 2011, 10:48

There's pirates, it's free and its multiplayer is powered by the mighty Bungie, creator of the Halo series.

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Microsoft showcases KinectFusion : the future of videogames?

15 August 2011, 09:24

Kinect takes live depth data from a moving depth camera and in real-time creates high-quality 3D models.

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Google+ Games now official

12 August 2011, 11:50

Google has launched the much anticipated addition to its social networking project.

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Valve launches Steam Trading Beta

11 August 2011, 11:27

Trade gifts and items via Valve's Steam Trading service.

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OnLive cloud gaming service launches September 22

11 August 2011, 09:46

EA and Activision yet to sign up, but 100 titles will be available at launch.

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Sense prevails as London Evening Standard retracts video game blame

9 August 2011, 11:06

Reprint issued as London Evening Standard withdraws videogame reference.

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Grand Theft Auto blamed for civil unrest in London

9 August 2011, 09:26

GTA dubbed the "cataylst" as unrest in London continues through the night.

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PlayStation Network PLAY program offers gift with every purchase

9 August 2011, 08:55

Sony launches its PlayStation Network PLAY initiative this week, giving gamers rewards for buying and pre-ordering from the PSN store.

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EA Sports season ticket opens up premium benefits

4 August 2011, 10:48

Early access, discounts and premium web content included in EA's new premium pass for certain sport's titles.

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'Games make you kill' debate reignited by Oslo killer

25 July 2011, 14:34

Oslo killer considered Modern Warfare 2 to be a training tool.

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Namco vs. Capcom in funny Street Fighter/Tekken-style battle

25 July 2011, 10:24

Street Fighter and Tekken producers entertain the Comic Con crowd by battling against each other in a series of funny challenges.

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PlayStation Network users contribution to Earthquake fund

25 July 2011, 09:35

Sony's ongoing relief activities spurred on by support from PlayStation Network users.

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Ubisoft's Uplay passport to debut in Driver: SF

21 July 2011, 11:22

Another online pass system puts a knife in the back of the second-hand videogame market.

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Develop Awards 2011 - The Results

21 July 2011, 11:03

European developers head to Brighton for prestigious industry awards.

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Anonymous developing uncensored social networking platform for all

18 July 2011, 15:42

The banning of Google+ accounts spurs on hacktivist group to create new social networking platform.

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Valve's Steam platform optimised for smoother downloads

18 July 2011, 13:03

All-new server and client code arrive in new update to optimise performance of the digital download service.

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Driver San Francisco - cars, locations and game modes uncovered

18 July 2011, 12:12

Single player walkthrough trailer reveals everything you need to know about Ubisoft's high-speed driving game.

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UK Apple Store price hike on all games

14 July 2011, 12:56

Fluctuating exchange rates spur Apple to raise prices of games in its UK app store.

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Nintendo video app launches with 3D video content

14 July 2011, 09:56

Your 3DS can now access the video app where you can view a host of content all rendered in full HD.

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“Halo is yours now” - Bungie in final farewell

11 July 2011, 12:22

The curtains draw on Bungie's love affair with the Halo series, but the developer isn't looking back.

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i43 gaming event heads to Telford for August Bank Holiday weekend

7 July 2011, 14:17

UK's biggest gaming festival relocated to Telford. Tickets now available.

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Nintendo website hacked

7 June 2011, 11:07

No corporate or customer data compromised.

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E3 2011: Skylanders Spyro’s Adventure - The cross-platform gaming experience

6 June 2011, 15:42

The Portal of Power will bring Skylanders characters to life inside the game on any platform.

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E3 2011 - Gorgeous Tomb Raider trailer showcases new look Lara

6 June 2011, 12:41

Square Enix is re- inventing Lara. Just check out this great-looking trailer for proof!

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E3 2011 - Press conference schedule

6 June 2011, 12:04

Microsoft, Sony and Nintendo brace themselves for another E3. Make sure you don't miss the major announcements.

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OnLive celebrates first birthday with UK release date

3 June 2011, 13:43

Migrating across from the US after E3.

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PlayStation Network will be fully restored this week

31 May 2011, 14:28

Several weeks and an estimated £170m damage later, the PSN is recovering.

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Sony predicts cost of PlayStation Network hacking

23 May 2011, 12:24

Heavy losses for Sony as it counts the cost of PSN security breach.

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Dead Island ‘Tragedy Hits Paradise' teaser

19 May 2011, 12:23

Dead Island latest trailer reveals zombie-killing on a lush tropical island setting.

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PlayStation Network and SOE services back online

16 May 2011, 08:55

Users prompted to download security patch as PSN finally restored.

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