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Updated Jul 3, 2009 11:19 am GMT

Top Story Alpha Protocol initiated for October 6

Sega and Obsidian Entertainment's wetwork-heavy stealth RPG dated for this fall on Xbox 360, PS3, and PC. continue »
- Posted Jul 2, 2009 6:48 pm GMT
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Carmack on ZeniMax, Apple, and new 'triple-A' game

Q&A: id Software's technical guru explains shock buyout by Bethesda parent, talks about new project, and doubts the Mac-maker will enter the console wars; new wave of iPhone games explained in detail. Full Story
- Posted Jun 26, 2009 8:23 pm GMT
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Crosshairs Interview: Remedy Ent. on Alan Wake

We chat with lead writer Sam Lake at E3 2009 about Alan Wake. Full Story
- Posted Jun 29, 2009 9:04 am GMT

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Starcraft II jettisons LAN support

Blizzard confirms anticipated sci-fi RTS will skip local multiplayer due to piracy, quality concerns. Full Story
- Posted Jun 30, 2009 7:45 pm GMT
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28% of all console gamers now female - Study

Industry-tracking NPD Group reveals women flocking to Wii, hardcore gaming on decline, online gaming stagnate. Full Story
- Posted Jun 30, 2009 12:45 am GMT
- 494 Comments
Shippin' Out June 28-July 4: Call of Juarez prequel, Harry Potter

Ubisoft's Western shooter and J.K. Rowling's boy-wizard lead this week's retail charge along with Mega Man Star Force 3, Worms 2: Armageddon, The Punisher: No Mercy, Ice Age film game. Full Story
- Posted Jun 29, 2009 4:22 pm GMT
- 66 Comments
Obsidian, Sega confirm Aliens RPG 'no longer in development'

Developer breaks silence, confirms all work has ceased on sci-fi film-inspired role-playing project; publisher says there are "no plans to move forward" with the game. Full Story
- Posted Jun 27, 2009 12:31 am GMT
- 150 Comments
THQ reveals controller-based game for 2010

UFC publisher reveals first peripheral-specific title, claiming it will have a "competitive advantage" by being "different from anything else." Full Story
- Posted Jun 26, 2009 10:17 pm GMT
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Fez leaps onto Xbox 360 in 2010

Polytron confirms console version of anticipated multi-dimensional platformer set for next year. Full Story
- Posted Jul 3, 2009 11:19 am GMT
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Shippin' Out UK July 2

The Wild West comes to life in Call of Juarez: Bound in Blood, while golf fans can come out swinging with Tiger Woods PGA tour 10. Full Story
- Posted Jul 2, 2009 3:14 pm GMT
- 7 Comments
UFC threatens to ban EA MMA fighters?

MMA Underground forum reports mixed martial arts organization will disavow any competitors that sign up for Electronic Arts' new brawler. Full Story
- Posted Jul 3, 2009 12:01 am GMT
- 237 Comments
Namco Bandai collects Dragon Ball rights

Publisher goes Super Saiyan, grabs five-year exclusive license for games based on license across all major consoles and handhelds. Full Story
- Posted Jul 3, 2009 12:19 am GMT
- 145 Comments
Battlestations: Pacific DLC deploying in July

Eidos WWII strategy game gaining Mustang add-on for $2 today, $10 four-map Carrier Battles pack due July 23 on 360, PC. Full Story
- Posted Jul 3, 2009 1:09 am GMT
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IGDA names new executive director

Industry outsider Joshua Caulfield will oversee game-dev association and will assume new leadership responsibilities. Full Story
- Posted Jul 3, 2009 12:42 am GMT
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Judge approves Midway sale to Warner Bros.

Mortal Kombat maker cleared to emerge from bankruptcy thanks to $33 million acquisition offer. Full Story
- Posted Jul 2, 2009 8:25 pm GMT
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Asteroids on collision course with big screen - Report

Universal comes out on top of bidding war to bring Atari arcade classic to theaters; producer of G.I. Joe, Doom films attached. Full Story
- Posted Jul 2, 2009 11:04 pm GMT
- 56 Comments
Ubisoft fueling Heroes Over Europe

Parisian publisher picks up Transmission Games' World War II flight combat game for September worldwide release. Full Story
- Posted Jul 2, 2009 8:48 pm GMT
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Blizzard prepares for 'Cataclysm'

World of Warcraft maker files trademark application for dramatic disaster term on everything from computer games to greeting cards. Full Story
- Posted Jul 1, 2009 11:13 pm GMT
- 213 Comments
Battlefield 1943 bombarding XBLA, PSN next week

EA Dice's multiplayer-only downloadable shooter arrives on Xbox 360 July 8, PS3 a day later for $15; PC edition slated for September. Full Story
- Posted Jul 2, 2009 6:18 pm GMT
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Gaikai aiming for first-party console games

Q&A: Veteran developer David Perry talks to GameSpot about his streaming game service Gaikai, what makes it different from OnLive, and juggling his many responsibilities. Full Story
- Posted Jul 2, 2009 12:20 am GMT
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Capcom announces slate of PSN updates

Classics Collection arcade compilations, Mega Man remakes go downloadable for PSP; more Resident Evil and Dino Crisis PlayStation originals headed for online store. Full Story
- Posted Jul 2, 2009 1:10 am GMT
- 159 Comments
WWE license sparks new Jakks/THQ suit

Publisher petitions court following toy maker's one-sided decision to renew rights to make wrestling games for five more years. Full Story
- Posted Jul 1, 2009 6:28 pm GMT
- 118 Comments