Tomb Raider single-player DLC isn’t in Crystal Dynamics’ current plans

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Tomb Raider’s DLC will be multiplayer-orientated only, based on developer Crystal Dynamics’ current plans. Speaking in a Reddit AMA, director Noah Hughes and global brand director Karl Stewart said there…

Tomb Raider’s DLC will be multiplayer-orientated only, based on developer Crystal Dynamics’ current plans. Speaking in a Reddit AMA, director Noah Hughes and global brand director Karl Stewart said there…

Tomb Raider single-player DLC isn’t in Crystal Dynamics’ current plans
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UK games industry showing slight signs of recovery

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UK trade association TIGA published a report this week, claiming that employment in UK games development grew by four percent in 2012.Looking deeper at the numbers shows us UK studios…

UK trade association TIGA published a report this week, claiming that employment in UK games development grew by four percent in 2012.Looking deeper at the numbers shows us UK studios…

UK games industry showing slight signs of recovery
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Deus Ex: Human Revolution Director’s Cut listed for Wii U by Amazon

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An Amazon listing indicates a Director’s Cut version of Deus Ex: Human Revolution is coming to the Wii U, with the release date for the United States denoted as May…

An Amazon listing indicates a Director’s Cut version of Deus Ex: Human Revolution is coming to the Wii U, with the release date for the United States denoted as May…

Deus Ex: Human Revolution Director’s Cut listed for Wii U by Amazon
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God of War: Ascension’s tough ‘Trial of Archimedes’ to be patched

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One particular section of Sony Santa Monica’s God of War: Ascension has players quite miffed: the Trial of Archimedes. It’s a long gameplay encounter near the end of the game,…

One particular section of Sony Santa Monica’s God of War: Ascension has players quite miffed: the Trial of Archimedes. It’s a long gameplay encounter near the end of the game,…

God of War: Ascension’s tough ‘Trial of Archimedes’ to be patched
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Sniper Elite 3 ‘expected in 2014′ on PS3, Xbox and next-gen platforms

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A third entry in the Sniper Elite series is coming to Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, and next-gen platforms. That’s according to a financial press release released in January by the…

A third entry in the Sniper Elite series is coming to Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, and next-gen platforms. That’s according to a financial press release released in January by the…

Sniper Elite 3 ‘expected in 2014′ on PS3, Xbox and next-gen platforms
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Former GameStop VP sentenced 51 months for embezzling over $1.7M

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The Northern District Court of Texas sentenced Frank Christopher Olivera, the former VP of corporate communications and public affairs at GameStop, to 51 months in federal prison. Olivera, who pleaded…

The Northern District Court of Texas sentenced Frank Christopher Olivera, the former VP of corporate communications and public affairs at GameStop, to 51 months in federal prison. Olivera, who pleaded…

Former GameStop VP sentenced 51 months for embezzling over $1.7M
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DayZ standalone teases new health system, overhauled zombies

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Creator Dean Hall has offered up another video diatribe on the development on the standalone version of DayZ. One teased addition is an overhauled health system, one that features “longterm…

Creator Dean Hall has offered up another video diatribe on the development on the standalone version of DayZ. One teased addition is an overhauled health system, one that features “longterm…

DayZ standalone teases new health system, overhauled zombies
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Steam’s weekly deals include cheap Rochard, Jet Set Radio, Arcania and Endless Space

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Steam has announced its latest round of weekly deals, with physics-focused platformer Rochard dropping to $ 2.49, along with Jet Set Radio. Left 4 Dead 2 and Arcania are both…

Steam has announced its latest round of weekly deals, with physics-focused platformer Rochard dropping to $ 2.49, along with Jet Set Radio. Left 4 Dead 2 and Arcania are both…

Steam’s weekly deals include cheap Rochard, Jet Set Radio, Arcania and Endless Space
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GameStop adds All-Stars pre-order perk for God of War: Ascension

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God of War: Ascension adds a voucher for two PlayStation All-Stars: Battle Royale characters with pre-orders from GameStop. The dueling duo is Zeus from the God of War series and…

God of War: Ascension adds a voucher for two PlayStation All-Stars: Battle Royale characters with pre-orders from GameStop. The dueling duo is Zeus from the God of War series and…

GameStop adds All-Stars pre-order perk for God of War: Ascension
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Latest Angry Birds Trilogy DLC is ‘Fowl Tempered’

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The next volley of downloadable content for the Angry Birds Trilogy – the retail released and priced Xbox 360 and PS3 version of the mobile best-seller – have been revealed….

The next volley of downloadable content for the Angry Birds Trilogy – the retail released and priced Xbox 360 and PS3 version of the mobile best-seller – have been revealed….

Latest Angry Birds Trilogy DLC is ‘Fowl Tempered’
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Delver’s Drop exceeds Kickstarter goal with a week left

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Delver’s Drop, Pixelscopic’s multiplatform dungeon action-RPG, will exist. The project met its $ 75,000 Kickstarter goal, and currently sits at over $ 81,000, with seven days remaining. Since the last…

Delver’s Drop, Pixelscopic’s multiplatform dungeon action-RPG, will exist. The project met its $ 75,000 Kickstarter goal, and currently sits at over $ 81,000, with seven days remaining. Since the last…

Delver’s Drop exceeds Kickstarter goal with a week left
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Report: Dead Space 4 canceled after Dead Space 3 sells below targets

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EA is effectively bringing an end to the Dead Space series after canning Dead Space 4 in pre-production, VideoGamer reports. According to the site, who spoke to an anonymous source…

EA is effectively bringing an end to the Dead Space series after canning Dead Space 4 in pre-production, VideoGamer reports. According to the site, who spoke to an anonymous source…

Report: Dead Space 4 canceled after Dead Space 3 sells below targets
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Weekly Webcomic Wrapup is holding the great cereal draft

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Sports fans will agree that drafts are exciting. The NFL Draft, as an example, is a highly-celebrated event in which college football athletes see their dreams come true by being…

Sports fans will agree that drafts are exciting. The NFL Draft, as an example, is a highly-celebrated event in which college football athletes see their dreams come true by being…

Weekly Webcomic Wrapup is holding the great cereal draft
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Guilty Gear XX Accent Core Plus R coming to western Vitas

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Good news for fans of portable fighting, because (deep breath) Guilty Gear XX Accent Core Plus R has been confirmed for a western release on PlayStation Vita. The news comes…

Good news for fans of portable fighting, because (deep breath) Guilty Gear XX Accent Core Plus R has been confirmed for a western release on PlayStation Vita. The news comes…

Guilty Gear XX Accent Core Plus R coming to western Vitas
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Black Ops 2 ‘Revolution’ DLC hits PS3 and PC

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Xbox exclusivity on the latest Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 DLC has ended, meaning PC and PS3 players can now nab the “Revolution” pack. For $ 14.99, “Revolution” collects…

Xbox exclusivity on the latest Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 DLC has ended, meaning PC and PS3 players can now nab the “Revolution” pack. For $ 14.99, “Revolution” collects…

Black Ops 2 ‘Revolution’ DLC hits PS3 and PC
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Ouya ships to Kickstarter backers March 28, Kellee Santiago joins company

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If you bought an Ouya console from the Kickstarter drive, you will actually get the thing you bought soon. The consoles will begin shipping out on March 28, the company…

If you bought an Ouya console from the Kickstarter drive, you will actually get the thing you bought soon. The consoles will begin shipping out on March 28, the company…

Ouya ships to Kickstarter backers March 28, Kellee Santiago joins company
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Don’t Starve demonstrates why Forbidden Knowledge is forbidden

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Don’t Starve‘s main man, Wilson the gentleman scientist, is a curious fellow. He’s odd, yes, but he’s also an inquisitive, clever person with a mind for mad machines, at least…

Don’t Starve‘s main man, Wilson the gentleman scientist, is a curious fellow. He’s odd, yes, but he’s also an inquisitive, clever person with a mind for mad machines, at least…

Don’t Starve demonstrates why Forbidden Knowledge is forbidden
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Angry Birds Toons series crash lands weekend of March 16, 17

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Sure, it’s a bit later than expected, but Rovio is preparing to finally unveil its Angry Birds cartoon series. Angry Birds Toons is set to premiere next month – “March…

Sure, it’s a bit later than expected, but Rovio is preparing to finally unveil its Angry Birds cartoon series. Angry Birds Toons is set to premiere next month – “March…

Angry Birds Toons series crash lands weekend of March 16, 17
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Professor Layton and the Azran Legacies’ Japanese launch trailer

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Professor Layton and the Azran Legacies for 3DS will be available later this week on February 28 in Japan. For those with the ability to comprehend Japanese, here’s the latest…

Professor Layton and the Azran Legacies for 3DS will be available later this week on February 28 in Japan. For those with the ability to comprehend Japanese, here’s the latest…

Professor Layton and the Azran Legacies’ Japanese launch trailer
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