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Assassin's Creed IV Black Flag Season Pass now available
Fri, 11th Oct 2013
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Ubisoft launches Assassin's Creed IV Black Flag Season Pass, offering 20% on DLCs including 'Freedom Cry' missions and exclusive content.
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F1 2013 launches game trailer...
Wed, 9th Oct 2013
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gaming
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technology gifts
Fans can see F1 2013 in action in a stunning new launch video, showcasing the game’s latest step forward in visuals...
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Sony steps in over PS4 price increase
Tue, 8th Oct 2013
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gaming
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It appears with the release of the PS4 practically on our doorsteps some retailers are feeling that now is the time to cash in on the average consumer.
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Is this the retail version of the Xbox One...?
Mon, 7th Oct 2013
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gaming
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microsoft
Mystery YouTuber xGerberx purports to unbox a retail Xbox One ahead of launch, sparking debate over authenticity.
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Sony: PS4 is more fun than Xbox One
Fri, 4th Oct 2013
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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microsoft
Sony's Shuhei Yoshida proclaims PS4's superior fun factor and power over Xbox One, betting on games and ease of use to win consumers.
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New AMD graphics cards usher in a new era of gaming
Thu, 3rd Oct 2013
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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graphics
AMD launches new Radeon R9 and R7 graphics cards, introducing a new era in gaming with UltraHD support and breakthrough audio technology.
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Battlefield 4 BETA is now live
Wed, 2nd Oct 2013
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Get ready to immerse yourself in the chaos of all-out-warfare with the exclusive Battlefield 4 beta available now on Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 and PC via Origin.
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The Evil Within releases gameplay video
Tue, 1st Oct 2013
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gaming
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the evil within
Bethesda unveils a chilling gameplay video for The Evil Within, diving deep into survival horror with Detective Sebastien's eerie journey.
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Can Battlefield 4 enjoy same res on PS4 and Xbox One?
Mon, 30th Sep 2013
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gaming
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xbox
An EA ‘representative in charge’ at the Eurogamer Expo claims Battlefield 4 for Xbox One will run at 720p and at 60 frames per second.
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A month with Samsung’s new F series TV...
Fri, 27th Sep 2013
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
I was fortunate to spend a month with Samsung’s latest television the UA55F8000 or the F series to you and me.
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Sony announces October line-up for PlayStation Plus
Fri, 27th Sep 2013
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gaming
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sony
Sony has announced the October line-up for PlayStation Plus (PS Plus) members including a stack of all-time favourites.
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FIFA 14 ANZ midnight launch confirmed...
Thu, 26th Sep 2013
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gaming
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EA sports have invited FIFA’s biggest fans to attend the official midnight launch of the world’s greatest sports video game at Hoyts Wetherill Park, Australia.
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Sony explains PS4 ‘fail’ at Tokyo Games Show
Wed, 25th Sep 2013
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gaming
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sony
A few days ago at the Tokyo Game Show, a PS4 failed to respond to the controller and to the PlayStation App on a Japanese live TV broadcast.
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Valve officially announces Steam OS
Tue, 24th Sep 2013
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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personal computing devices
Valve unveils Steam OS, promising a seamless gaming experience on TV, integrating everything Steam offers in a free, Linux-based OS.
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Beat the bulge with Nintendo...
Mon, 23rd Sep 2013
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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nintendo
Shed kilos from home with Nintendo's free 31-day Wii Fit U trial, starting 2nd November. Ditch the gym and get fit in your living room!.
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Microsoft's Xbox One makes Xmas 'Hot Toy' list
Fri, 20th Sep 2013
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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microsoft
Microsoft's Xbox One heats up Christmas, making it onto Toys ‘R’ Us's coveted 'Hot Toy' list and the 'Fabulous 15' for 2013 festivities.
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GTA V – PC petition passes over 400,000
Thu, 19th Sep 2013
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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personal computing devices
Over 400,000 fans petition for GTA V PC release, challenging Rockstar's console-only stance amidst hopes of modded gameplay freedom.
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Hands on with the Mad Catz S.T.R.I.K.E 3 gaming keyboard
Wed, 18th Sep 2013
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gaming
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keyboard
With all the changes taking place in the gaming world this year, you might be thinking now is a good time to grab yourself a piece of the gaming action.
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Battlefield 4 announces Beta dates
Wed, 18th Sep 2013
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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eb games
As we edge closer to this summer’s plethora of game releases EA have announced the release date of the Battlefield 4 Beta.
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One day in... GTA V already causing trouble
Tue, 17th Sep 2013
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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rockstar
So GTA V finally released yesterday on PS3 and Xbox 360, but instead of the murder and gratuitous violence causing issues it is a review...