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“Doctor Who” Season 7 Preview

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Tomorrow night, Doctor Who starts again on British screens for what will be its seventh season since the 2005 reboot, and the last to feature Amy Pond and Rory Williams (Karen Gillan and Arthur Darvill respectively). We here at zConnection have seen th…

Tomorrow night, Doctor Who starts again on British screens for what will be its seventh season since the 2005 reboot, and the last to feature Amy Pond and Rory Williams (Karen Gillan and Arthur Darvill respectively). We here at zConnection have seen th…

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Darksiders II (PS3) Review

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The original Darksiders was proof that word-of-mouth is the strongest form of advertisement; the game was released with no fanfare, no heavy advertising, and no expectations of any kind. Yet the curious few who braved the unknown title came back singin…

The original Darksiders was proof that word-of-mouth is the strongest form of advertisement; the game was released with no fanfare, no heavy advertising, and no expectations of any kind. Yet the curious few who braved the unknown title came back singin…

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Crusader Kings II: Legacy of Rome Announced

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Paradox Interactive today announced the Legacy of Rome expansion for Crusader Kings II, which adds new functionality to the game when playing as the Byzantine Empire of its vassals by introducing features like “Leader Focus”, appointing you…

Paradox Interactive today announced the Legacy of Rome expansion for Crusader Kings II, which adds new functionality to the game when playing as the Byzantine Empire of its vassals by introducing features like “Leader Focus”, appointing you…

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Crusader Kings II: Sword of Islam (PC) Review

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The original launch version of Crusader Kings II only lets you play as Christian characters. This isn’t altogether surprising; after all, it’s a game about the papal crusades. The Sword of Islam expansion, on the other hand, adds the abilit…

The original launch version of Crusader Kings II only lets you play as Christian characters. This isn’t altogether surprising; after all, it’s a game about the papal crusades. The Sword of Islam expansion, on the other hand, adds the abilit…

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Dust 514 (PS3) Beta Impressions

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If you’ve been following Dust 514 since its announcement, you’d be understandably excited for the beta. Those who’ve been unlucky enough not to have be chosen for the beta and decided against paying their way in can now take advantage…

If you’ve been following Dust 514 since its announcement, you’d be understandably excited for the beta. Those who’ve been unlucky enough not to have be chosen for the beta and decided against paying their way in can now take advantage…

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“Hunted” Episode 1 Preview

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Hunted presents all the elements of an action-packed television thriller in its first half hour, then ends in a way that suggests something with more substance could soon emerge. Main character Samantha Hunter (Melissa George) is a ruthless agent worki…

Hunted presents all the elements of an action-packed television thriller in its first half hour, then ends in a way that suggests something with more substance could soon emerge. Main character Samantha Hunter (Melissa George) is a ruthless agent worki…

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No Surprises In Alex Salmond’s Broadcasting Vision

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I’m sure more than a few people are writing about how “concerned” they are by the First Minister’s plans to “break up the BBC” voiced at Edinburgh’s International Television Festival yesterday, but my only pers…

I’m sure more than a few people are writing about how “concerned” they are by the First Minister’s plans to “break up the BBC” voiced at Edinburgh’s International Television Festival yesterday, but my only pers…

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“Parade’s End” Episode 1 Review

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Parade’s End exudes a high production value from the moment its refracted title sequence begins, set against a poignant score which continues through the rest of its hour-long first instalment. This is probably due in part to HBO sharing the prod…

Parade’s End exudes a high production value from the moment its refracted title sequence begins, set against a poignant score which continues through the rest of its hour-long first instalment. This is probably due in part to HBO sharing the prod…

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War of the Roses Beta Begins

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The official beta for Paradox and Fatshark’s War of the Roses has begun, the Swedish publisher announced today. Over 100,000 gamers have been added to the beta roster so far, and more are welcome to sign up as players are being let in. The publis…

The official beta for Paradox and Fatshark’s War of the Roses has begun, the Swedish publisher announced today. Over 100,000 gamers have been added to the beta roster so far, and more are welcome to sign up as players are being let in. The publis…

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StarCraft II: Heart of the Swarm Beta Begins Soon

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A multiplayer beta for the second part of the StarCraft II trilogy, Heart of the Swarm, will begin soon in the NA region, according to a blog post from Blizzard. A “select group” which will include “many players who assisted us in tes…

A multiplayer beta for the second part of the StarCraft II trilogy, Heart of the Swarm, will begin soon in the NA region, according to a blog post from Blizzard. A “select group” which will include “many players who assisted us in tes…

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Karen Gillan To Appear In Brooker Cop Parody

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Karen Gillan has revealed that she will appear in Charlie Brooker’s police parody A Touch of Cloth next year. The comedy series, which consists of self-contained stories presented in two parts each, will begin to air on Sky1 later this month. Gil…

Karen Gillan has revealed that she will appear in Charlie Brooker’s police parody A Touch of Cloth next year. The comedy series, which consists of self-contained stories presented in two parts each, will begin to air on Sky1 later this month. Gil…

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Cities In Motion 2 Adds Multiplayer Modes

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Paradox Interactive’s transport simulator, Cities in Motion, is getting a sequel, the Swedish publisher confirmed this week. Perhaps most significantly, however, is the introduction of multiplayer modes in Cities in Motion 2: presumably warranted…

Paradox Interactive’s transport simulator, Cities in Motion, is getting a sequel, the Swedish publisher confirmed this week. Perhaps most significantly, however, is the introduction of multiplayer modes in Cities in Motion 2: presumably warranted…

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Anxiously Awaiting Europa Universalis IV

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It might seem odd, but a strong Crusader Kings II fan like me finds it difficult to go back and enjoy Europa Universalis III, even with all the expansions that have come out since its 2007 launch. It’s a similar game in the way that most of Parad…

It might seem odd, but a strong Crusader Kings II fan like me finds it difficult to go back and enjoy Europa Universalis III, even with all the expansions that have come out since its 2007 launch. It’s a similar game in the way that most of Parad…

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Heins: BlackBerry 10 Iterations Will Come Yearly

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Thorsten Heins, CEO of embattled smartphone manufacturer Research In Motion, has outlined a future for the BlackBerry 10 line of phones, according to ZDNet. While phones running on the new, QNX-based software platform won’t be released until earl…

Thorsten Heins, CEO of embattled smartphone manufacturer Research In Motion, has outlined a future for the BlackBerry 10 line of phones, according to ZDNet. While phones running on the new, QNX-based software platform won’t be released until earl…

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Judges “Amazed” By Young Rewired State Coders

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The Young Rewired State Festival of Code has come to an end, with the results of the youth programming competition being presented on August 13th at Birmingham’s Custard Factory. The competition sees British boys and girls between the ages of 8 t…

The Young Rewired State Festival of Code has come to an end, with the results of the youth programming competition being presented on August 13th at Birmingham’s Custard Factory. The competition sees British boys and girls between the ages of 8 t…

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Pixel Story (PC) Preview

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I was given a hint of what to expect from Pixel Story when a nearby developer told me they had developed it with a popular 3D tool, Unity, despite it very clearly being a 2D game. They chose Unity because the game becomes 3D towards the end, as the pla…

I was given a hint of what to expect from Pixel Story when a nearby developer told me they had developed it with a popular 3D tool, Unity, despite it very clearly being a 2D game. They chose Unity because the game becomes 3D towards the end, as the pla…

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First Europa Universalis IV Details Confirmed

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The existence of Europa Universalis IV was confirmed last week, but now Swedish developer and publisher Paradox have locked down some of the latest confirmed features in a fact sheet, setting the game’s release for the third quarter of next year….

The existence of Europa Universalis IV was confirmed last week, but now Swedish developer and publisher Paradox have locked down some of the latest confirmed features in a fact sheet, setting the game’s release for the third quarter of next year….

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Introducing Kiip To The United Kingdom

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–Pictured: Brian Wong speaking at Edinburgh Interactive on August 9th.A strong point of focus during the morning of Edinburgh Interactive’s first day was mobile advertising: Kiip’s founder, Brian Wong, took the stage immediately after…

–Pictured: Brian Wong speaking at Edinburgh Interactive on August 9th.A strong point of focus during the morning of Edinburgh Interactive’s first day was mobile advertising: Kiip’s founder, Brian Wong, took the stage immediately after…

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Dare to be Digital Winners Announced

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The three BAFTA-nominated winners of the international Dare to be Digital game development competition have been announced, following a three-day showcase in front of Dundee’s Caird Hall. A record-breaking 10,000 people played the fifteen entries…

The three BAFTA-nominated winners of the international Dare to be Digital game development competition have been announced, following a three-day showcase in front of Dundee’s Caird Hall. A record-breaking 10,000 people played the fifteen entries…

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Alex Salmond Joins Edinburgh TV Festival

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First Minister of Scotland and leader of Scotland’s majority party, the SNP, will speak at this year’s Edinburgh TV Festival, the event organisers have confirmed. Salmond will make a speech discussing “developments in Scottish broadca…

First Minister of Scotland and leader of Scotland’s majority party, the SNP, will speak at this year’s Edinburgh TV Festival, the event organisers have confirmed. Salmond will make a speech discussing “developments in Scottish broadca…

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“Alphas” Hits DVD On September 10th

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The first season of Alphas, the supernatural sci-fi drama which aired in the UK on Syfy, is slated for release on DVD on September 10th, Universal Playback have confirmed. The season follows a group of “exceptional human beings” with enhanc…

The first season of Alphas, the supernatural sci-fi drama which aired in the UK on Syfy, is slated for release on DVD on September 10th, Universal Playback have confirmed. The season follows a group of “exceptional human beings” with enhanc…

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“House” Season 8 Hits DVD, Blu-ray This October

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The eighth and final season of critically acclaimed medical drama House will see its Blu-ray and DVD release on the 22nd of October this year, Universal Playback have confirmed. The show, starring the masterful Hugh Laurie as Dr Gregory House alongsid…

The eighth and final season of critically acclaimed medical drama House will see its Blu-ray and DVD release on the 22nd of October this year, Universal Playback have confirmed. The show, starring the masterful Hugh Laurie as Dr Gregory House alongsid…

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Hideo Kojima To Attend Eurogamer Expo

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Konami head and video gaming legend Hideo Kojima will be attending Eurogamer Expo in London this September, the Japanese publisher has announced. He’ll be delivering one of the event’s keynote speeches on September 27th, while also celebrat…

Konami head and video gaming legend Hideo Kojima will be attending Eurogamer Expo in London this September, the Japanese publisher has announced. He’ll be delivering one of the event’s keynote speeches on September 27th, while also celebrat…

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Will Darksiders II Best Its Predecessor?

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During its development, few gamers paid much attention to Darksiders, the first title created under THQ’s Vigil Studios. The closest pedigree behind the game was the creative influence of comic book artist Joe Madureira, who once had a lucrative …

During its development, few gamers paid much attention to Darksiders, the first title created under THQ’s Vigil Studios. The closest pedigree behind the game was the creative influence of comic book artist Joe Madureira, who once had a lucrative …

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Why Did Britain Miss Out On Breaking Bad?

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It’s astounding: one of the most critically acclaimed television dramas in recent years, possibly the most compelling programme of our generation, is almost unheard of in the United Kingdom. Breaking Bad, the meth-centred crime drama which has pr…

It’s astounding: one of the most critically acclaimed television dramas in recent years, possibly the most compelling programme of our generation, is almost unheard of in the United Kingdom. Breaking Bad, the meth-centred crime drama which has pr…

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4G LTE PlayBook Readying For Canadian Launch

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A new model of Research In Motion’s BlackBerry PlayBook tablet will be launching in Canada on August 9th, the manufacturer announced yesterday, bringing with it stronger hardware and a new software update. The 4G LTE PlayBook introduces support f…

A new model of Research In Motion’s BlackBerry PlayBook tablet will be launching in Canada on August 9th, the manufacturer announced yesterday, bringing with it stronger hardware and a new software update. The 4G LTE PlayBook introduces support f…

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Dishonored Gets Award-Winning Voice Talent

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Bethesda and Arkane Studios are hard at work on Dishonored in advance of its October 12th release on PC, Xbox 360, and PlayStation 3, and appear to have chosen this as the perfect time to announce its cast of voice talent; the likes of Susan Sarandon, …

Bethesda and Arkane Studios are hard at work on Dishonored in advance of its October 12th release on PC, Xbox 360, and PlayStation 3, and appear to have chosen this as the perfect time to announce its cast of voice talent; the likes of Susan Sarandon, …

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Castle Story Destroys Kickstarter Goal

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Castle Story made a splash when it first appeared on the scene back in January, and earlier this month, its Kickstarter funding campaign began with the aim of gathering $80,000 USD for the development of the game. That target has now been destroyed: Ca…

Castle Story made a splash when it first appeared on the scene back in January, and earlier this month, its Kickstarter funding campaign began with the aim of gathering $80,000 USD for the development of the game. That target has now been destroyed: Ca…

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Zynga Face Copyright Infringement Lawsuit

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There have been myriad claims of social game developer Zynga copying ideas from other studios, but as a massive company, the behemoth has rarely been found accountable for these allegations. In this latest case, however, industry giant EA is taking Zyn…

There have been myriad claims of social game developer Zynga copying ideas from other studios, but as a massive company, the behemoth has rarely been found accountable for these allegations. In this latest case, however, industry giant EA is taking Zyn…

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Guns of Icarus Beta Keys Available Now

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Update: According to a post on the official Facebook page, keys are currently unavailable due to them having been “stolen”. The app has been deactivated and will be restored “ASAP”.5,000 beta keys for Muse Games’ multiplay…

Update: According to a post on the official Facebook page, keys are currently unavailable due to them having been “stolen”. The app has been deactivated and will be restored “ASAP”.5,000 beta keys for Muse Games’ multiplay…

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