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Nintendo Switch Docks available for pre-order at £79.99 / $89.99

22 May 2017, 13:01

Paying for the convenience of an extra Switch Dock in your home.

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QOTW: What are your early impressions of Nintendo Switch?

12 May 2017, 16:31

Two months after launch, is the hybrid game console living up to expectations?

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The PC Gaming Show returns to E3 for a third year

5 May 2017, 13:31

However this year Intel, not AMD, is the main event sponsor.

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Nintendo announces 2DS XL clamshell handheld

28 April 2017, 12:41

Looks like a 3DS XL but is cheaper, lighter, and of course doesn't offer a stereoscopic 3D screen.

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Activision publishes Call of Duty: WWII reveal trailer (video)

27 April 2017, 10:01

Game available from 3rd November. Multiplayer reveal scheduled for E3 in mid-June.

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Call of Duty: WW2 confirmed by Activision

24 April 2017, 11:01

Full reveal promised for Wednesday - but there's already been a leak.

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Report: NES Mini console was axed to make way for SNES Mini

20 April 2017, 11:01

And suddenly the bad news becomes good news, for 16-bit retro gaming fans.

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Nintendo NES Classic Edition has been discontinued

14 April 2017, 11:01

Despite its apparent popularity.

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Microsoft to offer Xbox One and Windows digital games refunds

13 April 2017, 13:31

'Self Service' refunds announcement pops up in latest Xbox One Insider program alpha.

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Microsoft Project Scorpio tech specs revealed

7 April 2017, 10:01

And developers demonstrate ForzaTech 4K 60fps performance with power to spare.

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Call of Duty - Hollywood film adaptations are on the way

6 April 2017, 13:31

Activision Blizzard execs are said to have been inspired by Marvel's recent cinema efforts.

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Valve seeks to banish 'fake games' to the depths of Steam

4 April 2017, 14:01

And it hopes to use volunteer Steam Explorers for this task.

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Twitch will become a video game etailer this week

29 March 2017, 15:01

Natural progression for the game video streaming site bought by Amazon in 2014.

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AMD Vega powered LiquidSky streaming servers go live

28 March 2017, 11:31

LiquidSky closed beta ends, and the open beta begins for any Windows PC user.

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Call of Duty: WWII promotional material leaks online

27 March 2017, 12:01

Activision Blizzard previously stated 2017's outing would take CoD back to its roots.

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StarCraft Remastered boasts 4K visuals, and modern online play

27 March 2017, 10:02

Later this week the StarCraft Anthology SD version (with v1.18 update) becomes free.

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Razer intros its zGold and zSilver digital currency for gamers

24 March 2017, 12:01

Its possible to earn enough zSilver to buy various Razer PC peripherals outright.

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Star Citizen developers drop DirectX 12 for Vulkan API

20 March 2017, 13:11

Cloud Imperium Games doesn't want to force users into upgrading to Windows 10.

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PS4 games on the way to PS Now game streaming service

14 March 2017, 12:01

Playable on both the PS4 and on Windows PCs with a single subscription.

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Sinclair Spectrum ZX Vega+ handheld hit by more delays

13 March 2017, 14:11

And IndieGogo stopped further fundraising last week, following project backer ire.

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Syberia II is the latest 'On the House' EA Origin give away

9 March 2017, 11:01

Well regarded adventure game classic was published in 2004. Sequel coming soon.

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Nintendo Switch cartridges are designed to taste bad

2 March 2017, 13:31

The big N has infused a non-toxic bittering agent (denatonium benzoate) into the labels.

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Mass Effect: Andromeda PC system requirements revealed

27 February 2017, 15:01

Game went gold on Friday, will be a 55GB download for PCs, coming next month.

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Humble Civilization Bundle released

22 February 2017, 11:01

Strategy gaming fans who don't already own many of these classic titles will be pleased.

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Origin Access membership becomes available for $30/£20 pa

17 February 2017, 12:01

Game library was previously only available for monthly $4.99/£3.99 fee (about $60/£48 pa).

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Unreal Engine 4.15 released, adds Nintendo Switch support

16 February 2017, 13:31

Plus compile times are drastically reduced, stability and runtime performance improved.

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"Brace for big news" at E3, teases Microsoft Xbox

16 February 2017, 10:01

Project Scorpio unveiling expected at E3 2017 Briefing, Sunday 11th June, 2pm PDT.

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Humble Freedom Bundle gives 100 per cent to charity

14 February 2017, 10:01

Bumper bundle is rather simple in structure: Over $600 worth of stuff for $30+ (about £24).

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Valve to replace Steam Greenlight with Steam Direct

13 February 2017, 11:01

Provides developers "with a more direct publishing path," starting from spring this year.

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Starship Commander VR game is purely voice controlled

8 February 2017, 12:01

And the Star Wars Humble Bundle III is now available.

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Asus faces EU probe for online price fixing

3 February 2017, 11:01

Meanwhile Valve/Steam is under scrutiny for geo-blocking European sales regions.

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Humble Namco Bundle 2: Pac Man, Ace Combat, Enslaved for $1

1 February 2017, 11:31

But this four tier bundle goes up as high as $35 this time around.

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Nintendo UK publishes Switch console technical specifications

30 January 2017, 10:01

Lots of new info about the console but sadly the CPU/GPU description is lacking in detail.

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