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Google launches MMO game, Lively

Google launches MMO game, Lively

9th Jul 2008 Google has launched a competitor to Second Life, dubbed Lively, that allows users to interact in a 3D environment.  [26]

Todd Hollenshead defends Doom 3

Todd Hollenshead defends Doom 3

9th Jul 2008 id's Todd Hollenshead has defended Doom 3 from critics, saying that the game was the most successful title ever made by the legendary developer.  [47]

Traits removed from Fallout 3

Traits removed from Fallout 3

9th Jul 2008 New Fallout 3 details have slipped out, detailing the new traits and perks system to be used in the Bethesda-made game. [51]

MS: "Wii is novelty console"

MS: "Wii is novelty console"

8th Jul 2008 Microsoft's Aaron Greenberg thinks that the Wii is little more than a novelty console, suitable for parties and nothing else.  [52]

'Fanboy' enters MW dictionary

'Fanboy' enters MW dictionary

8th Jul 2008 The Merriam-Webster dictionary has just been updated with another 100 new words, including some from the world of videogames. [27]

Do gamers want shorter games?

Do gamers want shorter games?

8th Jul 2008 Developers like Charley Price, lead designer of Rise of the Argonauts, think gamers want shorter games nowadays. What do you think? [49]

Burnout Paradise Cagney update delayed

Burnout Paradise Cagney update delayed

7th Jul 2008 Criterion Games has unfortunately had to delay the anticipated Cagney update to Burnout Paradise by a week because of certification problems. [8]

Diablo 3 for consoles 'is possible'

Diablo 3 for consoles 'is possible'

7th Jul 2008 Blizzard's Rob Pardo has confirmed that it is theoretically possible for Diablo to appear on consoles, though there are no plans at the moment. [24]

Ron Gilbert: Developers need unions

Ron Gilbert: Developers need unions

7th Jul 2008 Ron Gilbert has spoken on what he thinks needs to change within the games industry if it is to move forward in the coming years. [4]

PSN will continue to be free

PSN will continue to be free

4th Jul 2008 Sony executives have confirmed that they still have no plans to make PSN a subscription service despite rising costs. [50]

64 percent of gamers gave up on Wii Fit

64 percent of gamers gave up on Wii Fit

4th Jul 2008 According to a recent poll in Japan, a massive 64 percent of gamers who bought Wii Fit gave up on it almost immediately. [35]

GAME to publish games too?

GAME to publish games too?

4th Jul 2008 UK retailer, GAME, is now looking to expand business by publishing it's own titles selected from the indie circuit.  [23]

Fallout 3 producer disappointed by Diablo 3

Fallout 3 producer disappointed by Diablo 3

3rd Jul 2008 Ashley Cheng, producer for Bethesda's Fallout 3, has admitted that he is disappointed by the conservative design of Diablo 3.  [25]

Another Resident Evil film a possibility?

Another Resident Evil film a possibility?

2nd Jul 2008 Paul W.S Anderson, the director of the previous Resident Evil films, has indicated he may be looking to team up with Milla Jovich one more time.  [25]

Blizzard has one more unannounced game

Blizzard has one more unannounced game

2nd Jul 2008 Blizzard may have just announced Diablo 3, but the word is that the developer still has at least one more trick up it's sleeve. [40]

Bioware to develop for iPhone?

Bioware to develop for iPhone?

1st Jul 2008 Bioware, developers of Mass Effect and the Baldur's Gate games, is reportedly looking closely at the iPhone as a gaming platform.  [6]

BBFC: New system won't cause delays, price hikes

BBFC: New system won't cause delays, price hikes

1st Jul 2008 The BBFC has responded to claims that the new ratings systems suggested in the Byron report could cause delays and increased costs.  [17]

Sony: No plans for PS2 downloads on PSN

Sony: No plans for PS2 downloads on PSN

1st Jul 2008 Sony has been quick to dismiss rumours that it is looking to bring downloadable PS2 games to the PlayStation 3 over PSN.  [12]

MS: New ratings might make games more costly

MS: New ratings might make games more costly

30th Jun 2008 Microsoft executives have indicated that the changes to UK ratings suggested by the Byron report may make games more expensive. [17]

Diablo 3 announced

Diablo 3 announced

30th Jun 2008 At the Blizzard Worldwide Invitational in Paris, Blizzard has unveiled the long awaited sequel to Diablo 2 for PC and Mac. [81]

PS3 to shrink graphics chip to 65nm

PS3 to shrink graphics chip to 65nm

27th Jun 2008 Sony has indicated in corporate strategy meetings that it will be updating to a new 65nm graphics chip this year. [40]

Force Unleashed team downsized too

Force Unleashed team downsized too

27th Jun 2008 Lucasarts has quietly extended it's downsizing to the team behind The Force Unleashed too, firing many talented developers. [18]

Prince of Persia DS unveiled

Prince of Persia DS unveiled

27th Jun 2008 Ubisoft has finally unveiled the first info on Prince of Persia: The Fallen King, the DS tie-in for the upcoming re-launch of the franchise. [4]

EA: New rating systems could slow releases

EA: New rating systems could slow releases

26th Jun 2008 Electronic Arts has voiced concerns that the new rating systems outlined by the Byron report may cause delays in UK releases.  [25]

David Cage: Emotions are hard to tackle in games

David Cage: Emotions are hard to tackle in games

26th Jun 2008 David Cage, the director of Fahrenheit and Omikron, explains how his new game will attempt to tackle emotions in a brand new way.  [23]

Sony working on PlayStation Phone?

Sony working on PlayStation Phone?

26th Jun 2008 Sony is once again rumoured to be working on developing a PlayStation branded mobile phone for gaming.  [13]





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