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HMV launches Pro-gaming partnership with Gamerbase.com

23 October 2007, 11:17

HMV has teamed up with Gamerbase.com to provide a new PC multiplayer experience within their stores. The first 80 PC gaming centre will open at the HMV store in the ...

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Xbox 360 arcade bundle gets UK release and pricing

23 October 2007, 10:47

Following the news earlier today that Microsoft's Xbox 360 Arcade bundle has now been released in the US, the company has now confirmed the details for the UK.

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Nintendo seize thousands of copying devices and Wii mod chips

23 October 2007, 10:38

Nintendo's appeal to the Hong Kong High Court for help in stopping the illegal activities of a global piracy of operation has proved to be a success, after Nintendo representatives ...

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Football Manager 2008 tops the charts

23 October 2007, 09:57

It's no real surprise that one of the UK's best loved franchises has topped the all-format videogame's charts this week, replacing FIFA 08 at the number one spot.

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Xbox 360 Arcade confirmed by Microsoft

23 October 2007, 09:20

One of the worst kept secrets of the year in the gaming industry has now been confirmed by Microsoft in the US and is now available to buy in stores.

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BigPockets joins care@HEXUS community

22 October 2007, 12:49

Once again, the care@HEXUS community is growing, with the addition of a new online retailer - BigPockets.

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Audi to launch the ultimate mobile device?

22 October 2007, 12:01

It's a phone, it's a sat nav interface, it's an MP3 player and you can even warm up the car from inside the house...

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Samsung to showcase 10mm thick panels at FPD 2007

22 October 2007, 11:15

Samsung to introduce a 40-inch (101.6cm) diagonal Full HD LCD TV panel only 10.0 millimetres thick.

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Heelys get the Xbox 360 treatment

22 October 2007, 10:56

In a bid to sell even more of their neck-breaking product, Heely's Inc are hoping to appeal to the gaming crowd with the introduction of the Xbox 360 branded Heely.

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Sony S610 Walkman review on pocketables

22 October 2007, 10:28

pocketables have a nice review of the Sony S610 Walkman, one of Sony's first portable media devices to support video playback.

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The Manhunt 2 manhunt gets its man

22 October 2007, 10:16

The source of the online leak of Manhunt 2 code has been traced... to a Sony employee!

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Rumble vest debuts with Call of Duty II

22 October 2007, 10:07

Doctor Mark Ombrellaro has designed a vest that uses ' air pressure and feedback from computer games to deliver pneumatic thumps to the spots on players' torsos where they would ...

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EA believe one platform would benefit us all

22 October 2007, 09:28

Would a shift from multiple platforms to one universal console benefit us? And would Nintendo, Sony and Microsoft be happy to agree?

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And then there were none - Wii

22 October 2007, 09:03

Due for release in November, Agatha Christie, the world’s best-known mystery author and Queen of Crime's story makes its debut on the Nintendo Wii. Check out these new screenshots

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KODE5 UK Qualifiers being held today

20 October 2007, 08:47

Looking for some action this weekend? How about heading down to the KODE5 National UK Qualifiers and grabbing yourself some of the prize pot?

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Sid Meier's Civilization Revolution - Xbox 360, PS3, Wii

19 October 2007, 11:07

Slated for a spring 2008 release for next generation consoles and handhelds, Sid Meier's Civilization Revolution is being developed by Firaxis Games, 2K’s world-renowned development studio. Check out these new ...

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Crimson Skies team journey into the Dark Void

19 October 2007, 10:54

A number of the core team who worked on Crimson Skies: High Road to Revenge are now working on Dark Void, a game that will combine fast-paced vertical combat with ...

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Lost Planet ported to PS3

19 October 2007, 10:42

The alien sci-fi shooter, Lost Planet: Extreme Condition is currently in development for the PS3 and will be released in early 2008.

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Okami weaves its magic on Wii

19 October 2007, 09:22

The unique and visually stunning adventure, Okami, is set to land on Wii in Spring 2008. Grab that Wii-mote and the world will be your canvas...

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GRAW 2 Co-op Collection comes to Xbox 360

18 October 2007, 12:22

Ubisoft has confirmed that the Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighter 2 Co-op Collection will be available as a download next month via the Xbox live marketplace.

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Toshiba snap up Sony's PS3 Cell in 1 billion dollar deal

18 October 2007, 12:06

Sony has today confirmed that they will be selling their computer chip operations to Toshiba, giving the company full manufacturing responsibility for the PS3 chip.

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US gets the thumbs-up for 40GB PS3

18 October 2007, 11:26

Sony President finally confirms that the 40GB PS3 and the price drop of the 80GB model will take effect in North America on November 3rd.

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Nintendo say goodbye to NES - N64, SNES and Gameboy next!

18 October 2007, 11:06

Finally, after 22 years, Nintendo have made the decision to withdraw their support for the Nintendo Entertainment System.

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Too Human - Xbox 360

18 October 2007, 10:33

Microsoft say that in their upcoming third person action game for Xbox 360, Too Human, players are treated to a nonstop barrage of action powered by the seamless integration of ...

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Guilty Gear XX Accent Core announced for Wii

18 October 2007, 10:10

505 Games today unveiled Guilty Gear XX Accent Core, the third installment in the fighting series. Due for release in February 2008 on Wii the game will feature a revamped ...

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Mobile phone is preferable to clean underwear, apparently

17 October 2007, 14:23

Research commissioned by LINK shows that an 18-to-24-year-old is more concerned with carrying their mobile phone than packing clean undies on an overnight trip. Dirty but connected, eh?

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Rockstar aiming for 16 player GTA IV multiplayer

17 October 2007, 13:18

Rockstar have let slip that their latest installment of the Grand Theft Auto series may allow for 16 players to cause absolute carnage in the streets of Liberty City.

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Microsoft offer 5 free 360 HD-DVDs!

17 October 2007, 10:33

Microsoft has confirmed that the five free HD-DVD deal, which was formerly only available in the US, has now arrived in the UK!

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What is the state of play with Ageia's PhysX - 18 months after launch?

17 October 2007, 09:46

HEXUS first examined Ageia's PhysX proposition in April 2006. With WARMONGER and UNREAL TOURNAMENT 3 itching to go, Ageia asked HEXUS.tv to create a promo-feature that brings their complete story ...

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