Updates (February, 2007)

PS3 Review: Tekken: Dark Resurrection
The PS3 port of Tekken: Dark Resurrection has arrived. See what's to expect. And more importantly see if it's worth the money.
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PSP Review: Gurumin: A Monstrous Adventure
Don't overlook this little adventure game. This may be one of the best sleeper hits the PSP has seen.
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Media Create Japan Software Sales: Feb. 19-26
Was Monster Hunter Portable 2nd's pre-order talk exaggerated? Or did the game debut with record number sales?
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PSP Screebshots Updated
We've updated galeries for: Final Fantasy Anniversary Edition, Test Drive: Unlimited, Burnout: Dominator, Gurumin, Winning Eleven 2007, Tales of Destiny II, Chili Con Carnage, Full Auto 2: Battlelines, and Activision Hits Remixed.
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PSX Extreme PS3 Giveaway #1 Finalists Announced!
The day you were waiting for is here! See if your email has been selected as one of the finalists for our PS3 Giveaway.
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THQ Announces New Stuntman
It was revealed last year, but could only be officially announced now (and for good reason). Can the next Stuntman be what the original could've been?
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Sony Reveals UK PS3 Network Prices
If you were wondering how much the UK (and the rest of Europe) would be paying for those downloadable PlayStation Store games, you needn't wonder anymore.
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New Tekken 6 Details Emerge
The more we hear, the more promising it sounds. And at this rate, we're going to keep getting updates on a consistent basis.
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PS3 Preview: Spider-Man 3
The movie is coming up quickly, and so is the game. But don't yawn just yet; they're instituting several great new enhancements and additions to this one.
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Square-Enix Prices And Dates FFT Remake
For Japan, anyway. The much anticipated remake of the PS1 classic sounds all the more official with its new price and release date.
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Sony To Produce PS3-Priced Blu-Ray Player
"Blu-Ray is too expensive!" Well, the PS3 is a great option, and if you're not into games, Sony is prepared to give you an equally priced standalone player.
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MGS 3 To Fall Offline On April 3
Permanently, unfortunately. Konami has announced they're taking the MGS 3 servers offline as of April 3, so hurry up and get your Subsistence fix before then.
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Mortal Kombat 2 Prepped For PSN Store
The old classics stay in the limelight thanks to the online functionality of the new consoles, and MK 2 is the latest title announced for the PlayStation Store.
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PS2 Screenshots Updated
We've updated the following galleries: Winning Eleven 2007, Test Drive: Unlimited, Burnout Dominator, Lara Croft: Tomb Raider Anniversary, King of Fighter: NESTS and Medal of Honor: Vanguard. Enjoy!
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"Remote Play" Feature Usable Anywhere in the World?
Sony is saying that they're going to implement the ability to use your PSP to access your PS3's content no matter where you are! And it may happen sooner than you think. This is pretty interesting stuff...
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Public Discussion of the Day: Do you like weird games?
Do you guys like unusual and quirky games like Viva Pinata, Vib Ribbon, ICO, flOw, and etc? Chime in with your thoughts on our message board!
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PSP Review: Sega Genesis Collection
Sega is one of those companies that appreciates its fans, and appreciates its roots. Hence, this excellent collection for all you old-schoolers on the go.
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Conan Muscles Onto PS3, Xbox 360
The bulging brawny hero of ancient times continues to impact the game world, as there's more than just an MMORPG on the way...
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Extra Resistance Content In April
This awesome FPS will soon be getting some downloadable content love, and not only that, the extra stuff should be more than just the mundane multiplayer maps.
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EA CEO Steps Down After 15 Years
Electronic Arts CEO Larry Probst is relinquishing control of the biggest game publisher on earth, but he's not leaving entirely.
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New Monster Hunter Breaks Records In Japan
The latest PSP game is the fastest-selling game for the handheld in Japan, and it could soon become the BEST-selling ever.
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PS3 Review: Virtua Fighter 5
Sega's fifth official entry in the series has finally arrived. Is this the best fighting game out there? Is it better than Tekken: Dark Resurrection?
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PS3 Screenshot Explosion
We've added new galleries for: Virtua Fighter 5, MotorStorm, Tekken: Dark Resurrection, Ratatouille, Spider-Man 3, The Elder Scrolls IV: Shivering Isles, Frontlines: Fuel of War, College Hoops 2K7, Gundam Musou, and Mercenaries 2: World in Flames.
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Playable Demo For Tekken 6 Coming Soon?
Fighting fans are about to start whispering in dark corners, hoping not to jinx the possibility. Could a playable demo of the next Tekken for PS3 be on the way?
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PS3 Preview: F.E.A.R.
It already captured the hearts of critics on the PC and 360, and come March 13, PS3 owners will finally get a chance to partake of the atmospheric goodness known as F.E.A.R.
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PS3 Review: Formula One: Championship Edition
The game will be out in a few days, but we've been playing it for the past two weeks. Enjoy the full review on Sony's newest.
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Burnout Dominator Goes Gold
And what does that mean to you? It means the newest Burnout game will be hitting stores right on time.
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Sony Dubs Rumble A "Last-Gen" Feature
They're standing firm on the no-rumble idea, and no amount of rumor or speculation is going to change that. So there.
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Report: PS3 Wins By 2010
It's only three years away, but right now, some analysts are seeing another victory for Sony, although not in the style of "PS2 dominance."
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First-Party Euro PS3 Games Priced
And guess what? You're gonna be able to save some money! That's right, you heard us; PS3 first-party launch titles for Europe are cheaper than expected.
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Games Releasing For Week Of 02/26 - 03/02
We leave February behind, and in doing so, we get a bunch of great new games for all platforms. Check out what you need to shop for this week.
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Sony Japan Talks Backwards Compatibility...Kinda
Okay Sony, so you dropped that big ol' bomb last week, what do you have to say? Well, not much besides a technical clarification.
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Arnold's Press Pause and Rewind: February 24th
Bad public relations work, backwards blunders, hating Sonic, loving great games, PS3 sales talk and the system's potential.
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Ben's Week In Review: February 24
So I beat FF XII, got all stoked to hear about Wipeout and MotorStorm (I think), marked Rogue Galaxy as my next RPG, and felt bad for you PAL gamers. All in one week.
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Media-Create Japan Hardware Sales: Feb. 12th-18th
New week, new results. Take a look at the newest chart and see who sold what.
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EA Announces Medal Of Honor Collection
The Medal of Honor series has been immensely popular, and now, EA is rewarding gamers with a collection of three MoH titles for March 6.
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Burnout Dominator Soundtrack Unveiled
It's right around the corner, and EA has released the full soundtrack for the next Burnout. What good is an arcade-style racing game without awesome music?
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PSP Wallpapers Updated: 12 Additions
Eva Longoria, Elisha Cuthbert & Mila Kunis, Chloe Jones, Ronaldo, Lamborghini Murcielago and more..
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PS2 Cheats Updated
We've got new cheats for: FIFA '07, Mortal Kombat: Armageddon, Test Drive: Eve of Destruction and Dragon Ball Z Budokai: Tenkaichi 2
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PAL/European PlayStation 3 To Have...
...Worse Backwards Compatibility. Sony has issued a statement regarding the B.C. support for PAL/European PS3s.
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Over 500 Attend UK Retailer's FF XII Launch
HMV was making a day of it, releasing FF XII along with bonus goodies, and best of all, two very important Square-Enix members to meet.
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Koei: Gundam Musou Can Sell Two Million
Really? Are they all going to be in Japan? Well, if the game is as good as they claim, maybe not...after all, Sony's calling it a "second-generation" title.
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PS2 Review: The Legend Of Spyro: A New Beginning
The lovable purple dragon is back, but can he finally deliver a quality platforming experience reminiscent of his glory days on the PS1?
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PS3 Officially Priced In Australia
We had all assumed we knew the price, but now we know for sure. It's just what we expected, really.
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Warhawk Changing Course To PSN Store Only?
It'd be one hell of a change if this anticipated title ends up being a multiplayer-only downloadable title for the PlayStation Store. But perhaps it's for the best.
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Sega Explains Poor Next-Gen Sonic
It's not always easy to get an answer to the question, "how come the game was bad?" But Sonic Team has answered the question (kinda) in a recent interview.
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2K Sports To Ship MLB 2K7 Early
Originally slated for March 6, it now appears we'll be getting what should be a top-notch baseball game a week early, on February 27.
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PS2 Review: Rogue Galaxy
Level 5 and Sony are at it again! Is this new RPG as good as Level 5's previous works?
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Media Create Japan Software Sales: Feb. 12-18
Did Virtua Fighter 5 hold on to stay in the top 10? See what notable debuts made it last week.
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Next-Gen Ratchet And Clank Gets Named
We told you it'd be in the next EGM, but to tide you over, they've leaked the official title for this latest R&C...
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Circuit City Dives Into Used Games
Now, GameStop/EB isn't the only place you can go with a bag full of old games, as Circuit City has started selling pre-owned games on their website.
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Marc Ecko And Prey Developers Team Up
Ecko helped to recently form Marc Ecko Entertainment (MEE), and now, they're buddying up with Human Head Studios for a big - and currently secret - project.
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PS2 Review: Spongebob SquarePants
The rest of that title is, "Creature from the Krusty Krab," but it's just too damn long to fit. Anyway, we have some fun with any kid's favorite porous friend.
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Gundam Musou Trailer On Japanese Store
It's going to make a big splash in Japan, but it also might be worth playing even here. The trailer is now up at the Japanese PlayStation Store.
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flOw And Ridge Racer 7 Demo Hits Store
This week is a good one for the PlayStation Store, as not just Q*Bert, but a RR7 demo and the quirky aquatic title, flOw, arrive.
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ESRB Switching To Full-Time Raters
Under pressure to be more "accurate," the ESRB is ditching the idea of part-time raters and upgrading to full-timers so as to "fully" review each game.
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January 07 NPD: Complete Hardware Sales
Consoles are all selling well. But one manufacturer is bringing in the most revenue with their specific next-gen console.
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Hot Shots Golf 5 Demo Swings For Spring
Too bad it's only for Japan (for now). But Famitsu also revealed a few other details on the upcoming PS3 game, including the likelihood of online play...
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Ratchet And Clank PS3 Unveiled In EGM
The April edition, to be exact. It's destined to be a great title for Sony's new console, so be sure to check it out!
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Harmonix To Shut Down Amplitude Servers
Yes, permanently. Amplitude online officially ends very soon, so if you want one last chance to play, check inside for the details.
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New Tales Game Revealed
Remember that whole mysterious thing last week about a new Tales of Destiny installment? Well, it has been unveiled...don't get too excited.
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January 07: NPD Wii, Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 Sales
While we await for the entire chart, we've gotten the results for the next-gen consoles. See who outsold who.
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PS3 Preview: Enemy Territory: Quake Wars
id Software will be bringing their Wolfenstein and Quake hybrid onto the PS3 and X360. Check out the details, and take a look at the shots.
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Okami Brings Home Another Award
Wow, for a game retailers had such trouble selling, this one sure has a gotten a lot of attention. Okami wins the Grand Prize Award at this year's Japan Arts Festival.
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Wipeout PS3 To Use MotorStorm Engine
Wipeout absolutely MUST remain fast and smooth, and the designers have chosen to use the engine on display in MotorStorm...we just gotta wait to see it on March 6.
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RPG Veteran Working On "Big Huge" Game
Ken Rolston knows the world of RPGs inside and out, so he just had to come back to create another epic role-playing experience.
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New SingStar Scheduled For Europe
Those of you who love the karaoke jams down at the local bar probably have heard of SingStar, and if you're in Europe, that bar is a pub and you're looking forward to Pop Hits.
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PSP Preview: Call Of Duty: Roads To Victory
Medal of Honor and Brothers in Arms have already made the conversion from console to PSP, so it stands to reason Call of Duty would follow suit. Can this be a worthy mobile FPS?
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Former Clovers Working On Resident Evil 5
Only a few left to form Seeds; Capcom kept the rest, and they're working on RE 5 and one supposedly big Wii title that remains unknown.
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PC Game Developer Leaps To Consoles
Introversion brought us little cult classics like Darwinia and DEFCON, and now, they're looking at digital distribution on consoles.
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PSP Review: Ratchet and Clank: Size Matters
The PSP's newest adventure comes in the form of an all new Ratchet and Clank entry. Was it worth the wait? Is it the show-stopper it looked to be?
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PSX Extreme Message Board Upgraded
We've recently made some updates to the website's message board, adding a number of new features. We encourage our readers to register and create discussions, share your opinion, ask the editorial staff questions, exchange Xbox Live and PlayStation Network gamer IDs, and much more. It's a great tool to interact with gamers, and also talk to the PSX Extreme staff. We hope to see you there.
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PS3 Screenshots: SKATE
EA's first next-gen skateboarding entry looks amazing! First pics inside.
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PS3 Screenshots: The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion
The enhanced PlayStation 3 version is almost here, and we've got a batch of shots for you.
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PS3 Screenshots: Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighter 2
While you wait for the game to drop, ease the pain with new shots of GRAW2 in action.
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EA To Triple Earnings By 2009?
The world's biggest publisher wants to have their name on one out of every five games sold for each next-gen platform. And that translates to some very, very big numbers.
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Study: Violent Games Don't Cause Violent Behavior
One researcher has found "little evidence" to support the idea that playing violent video games can invoke violent or aggressive behavior in the player.
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Games Releasing For Week Of 02/19 - 02/23
Finally, we've got some great games coming out, and that includes the likes of Virtua Fighter 5 and Crackdown! Check 'em out.
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Koei's Latest Tactical/Action Title Goes Gold
The Samurai Warriors franchise is getting blended with Empires, so you might want to check this one out.
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PS2 Cheats Updated
We've got new cheats for Madden NFL '07, Tony Hawk's Project 8, The Sims 2 - Pets, WWE Smackdown vs. Raw 2007 and 3 more titles.
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Arnold's Press Pause and Rewind: February 17th
Here's what on the plate: Game critics who don't play games, Virtua Fighter vs. Tekken, God of War on PSP, Distant Galaxies, PSP custom soundtracks, and a PS3 Fall line-up that'll rock.
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Ben's Week In Review: February 17
I take a look at why Gran Turismo is in the same boat as Manhunt, the possibility of an amazing fall for the PS3, and the general positive turnaround regarding Sony's new console.
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Only One Game Console In The Future?
We all enjoy watching the on-going battle between the "Big 3," but those three may eventually merge into one. Is the future of gaming a single standardized console?
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Gran Turismo On UK Paper's "Killer" List
No, it's not a joke. Gran Turismo is now on the same list as games like Manhunt, evidently due to the super-dangerous affect it can have on the player. ...oh, give us a BREAK.
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God of War PSP Almost Official
Oh boy...we've got visual evidence practically confirming the existence of the game.
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Capcom: Devil May Cry 4 "In Autumn"
No more of this vague "2007" stuff; Capcom has provided us with a more specific release estimate. We should be seeing Dante return some time between October and December.
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Eidos To Make A Home In Montreal
Ubisoft has already opted to expand their studio in the city, and now, the current videogame hotspot is ushering in another big publisher.
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Tekken 6 Officially Revealed! First Details
Namco-Bandai have revealed the first details on the newest Tekken and we've got the first piece of footage!
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PS3 Screenshots: Tekken 6
They're modest in size, but they get the job done. Check out the first screenshots from Tekken 6 for the PS3/Arcade.
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PSP Preview: Alien Syndrome
Name sound familiar? It might; it's another of Sega's old classics, but this one's hardly a remake. It's an action/RPG, and it's just plain loaded with potential.
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Ubisoft Launches Official GRAW 2 Site
This original was a massive hit, so the sequel is greatly anticipated by just about everyone. If this is your bag, you gotta check out the new website.
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Atlus Keeps Comin' With The RPGs
They just can't stop, can they? The Disgaea franchise and many others clearly wasn't enough for the PS2, because now, Odin Sphere is on the way.
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PS3 Preview: Blacksite: Area 51
Midway's next-generation Area 51 game is sounding quite decent. Check out the preview with screenshots.
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Virtua Fighter 5 Tournament On The Way
This year's AOU will see one heck of a VF 5 competition; expect this one to draw a massive crowd. It's just too bad the contest is only in Japan.
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Q*Bert Hops To PlayStation Store
He has no arms, a long snout, and hops on brightly colored blocks. And he was the bee's knees way back when, so you should be excited to hear about his return.
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Media-Create Japanese Hardware Sales: Feb. 5-11th
The hardware numbers are out. See who dropped, and see who went up.
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Play.com Reporting Incredible PS3 Pre-Orders
The online retailer says that the demand is incredibly high, more so than Xbox 360's or Nintendo Wii's.
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Patrick Stewart To Voice FF XII Ads
They're certainly going all out to push the new Final Fantasy in Europe and Australia, aren't they? Stewart seems like the perfect addition to the ad campaign.
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Ex-Clover Members Plant Seeds
Sad to hear of Clover's closing? Well, you'll be happy to know many members of that team have rebounded and formed a brand new development house.
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Armored Core Competition Set For March
It's too bad the game never released here, but if you have a PS3 and imported the game, you're eligible for this annual tournament.
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New Tales For PSP, Another Tales Ready?
Tales of Destiny 2 came out for the PSP today, but Namco Bandai is reporting they've got a secret up their sleeve for next week.
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Media Create Japanese Software Sales: Feb. 5-11th
A PS3 game in the top 10? But is it #1? Only one way to find out.
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Australia Retailer To Only Stock Blu-Ray
In another blow to the HD-DVD side, one of the biggest entertainment retailers in Australia has committed to Blu-Ray and erased HD-DVD from their inventory.
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LucasArts Unleashes The Force For November
Star Wars will be around until the end of time, and we should expect the latest to be unique in a variety of ways (you play as someone pretty special).
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Full Auto 2 Demo and Destruction Derby for PSN
In a few hours you should see both downloads appear on the PlayStation Network, as well as new trailers.
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Amazon Lists Japanese PS3 Gundam Bundle
The Gundam Musou PS3 bundle is officially available for pre-order online (if you live in Japan), and the price is pretty darn attractive.
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Sony Seeks Applicants For Team ICO
The team that brought you ICO and Shadow of the Colossus is in the market for some help...for their new PS3 project!
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EA Hits Ignition Switch On Burnout Bandslam
No, it's not a weird name for the next Burnout game, it's a unique approach to finding the appropriate musical talent for the upcoming racer.
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PS3 Preview: Formula One CE: Hands-On
Check out this hands-on preview of the upcoming Formula One Championship Edition for the PS3 to find out if this game is worth your attention.
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Bioshock PS3 Rumors...Again
OPM UK has brewed a storm. So what's going on? Is it coming, is it not? Well, we offer some insight and facts. Decide for yourself.
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Gran Turismo 5 in 2007? GT5 Prologue in Autumn?
There's some news circulating around claiming that we should be seeing GT5 in 2007 and a downloadable Prologue in Autumn.
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Three Speech Organizing Sony Event
It's a follow-up to the last meeting - Sony's Phil Harrison was there, by the way - and if it happens, Sony just might reveal some fresh PS3 details...
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Sony May Outsource Cell Production
Well, do you want a cheaper PS3 or not? Sony is thinking about outsourcing production of their cell chip, which should help to bring costs way down.
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Sony UK Sales Boss Quits
And only five weeks before the PS3 launch in the region. The timing really couldn't be worse, but Sony's just gonna have to deal with it.
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PS3 And 360 Invade Enemy Territory
Yet another game goes multi, as Activision plans to bring Quake Wars: Enemy Territory to the PS3 and Xbox 360.
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GameStop Stock Ready To Split
And for the very first time, too. So if you were savvy enough to pick up some GameSpot stock last year, you're gonna be happy with this announcement.
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PS3 Preview: Transformers: The Game
The movie is gonna make a big splash this summer, but can the game make an equally big splash? With the sheer size and scope of this one, it had better.
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FF XII London Launch Next Week
It's right around the corner, and retailer HMV has a lot of incentive for you to show up on February 23. You can't miss this info!
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European PS3 Pre-Orders Sky-rocketing
It's true. Despite the £425 price-tag, Woolworths is reporting that pre-orders are more frequent than the PlayStation 2's in 2000.
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God Of War II Offers Two Big Bonuses
Yes indeed, there are two more reasons to own this amazing title, and one of them just might prompt a PS3 purchase consideration...
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Analysts Predict January NPD Numbers
Both these guys believe we'll see an increase over January 2006, but one is thinking really big...and also believes current-gen software will finally top last-gen software.
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Casino Royale For First 500k European PlayStation 3 Owners
Sony has just announced that the first 500,000 European PS3 owners to register their system will get a Blu-Ray copy of the newest Bond.
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Ubisoft To Undertake Big Expansion
The publisher plans to really add on to their Montreal studio, eventually hoping to bring 1,000 new jobs to the area by 2013.
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Games Releasing For Week Of 02/12 - 02/16
If you own a PSP, you can't miss this week's list, that's for sure. It's got more than a couple great games, and even the Wii gets its first release since 2006.
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Spider-Man 3 Platform-Exclusive Features
EB Games has finally listed these at their site, so superhero fans can check out the differences across platforms.
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PSP Wallpapers: 22 Added
Anna Kournikova, Brooke Burke and more.
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PSP Preview: Castlevania: The Dracula X Chronicles
This is more than just a port, it's a remake that also features a port of Rondo of Blood and Symphony of the Night. We're excited.
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PSP Walkthroughs Updated
We've added guides for: Daxter, Ape Escape on the Loose, Lego Star Wars II, Grand Theft Auto: Libery City Stories, Monster Hunter Freedom, Ridge Racer, and Spider-Man 2.
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PlayStation 2 Walkthroughs Updated
We've added guides for Bully, Dragon Ball Z Budokai: Tenkaichi 2, Need for Speed Carbon and Tales of the Abyss.
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Arnold's Press Pause and Rewind: February 10th
This column is a bit more straightforward. It deals with Virtua Fighter 5's release, Virtua Fighter 5 not being online, reflecting back on a year when I wasn't a gamer and the reasons that triggered my comeback.
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Ben's Week In Review: February 10
I go off on all sorts of stuff; D.I.C.E., the Killzone 2 hype, the CT remake rumor, God of War on the PSP, Manhunt on the Wii (what?!), and of course, the weekly FF XII update.
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PS3 Update To Allow Background Downloading
That big firmware update in March is going to include this feature, which is sorely missing right now. But what else might the update boast...?
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Square-Enix: Chrono Trigger Remake "A Possibility"
Okay, don't go having a stroke; it's nothing more than a possibility. But that's one word that gives old-school RPG fans hope. 'crosses fingers'
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Square-Enix President Talks DQ, PS3
Yoichi Wada goes on record in a recent interview, saying he believes the PS3 "will take off" in 2008, and the Dragon Quest franchise isn't limited to the DS.
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God of War Heading to PSP?
While unofficial, sources and claims have begun to paint a very clear picture. The brutally terrific masterpiece is well on its way for the PSP.
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DICE 2007: Factor 5 Almost Done With Lair
It's been on the PS3's radar for quite some time, and now we find out Lair is "80-90%" complete, and we should expect it some time this summer.
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Sony: No Killzone 2 At GDC
Sometimes, rumors just die that fast. It's too bad, but we won't be seeing (or hearing) anything about Killzone 2 at the upcoming GDC event.
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DICE 2007: Sony To "Unify" PS3/PSP Approach
The online functionality between these two platforms isn't all it could be, but Harrison says it will be. But what's this about "unifying" their appraoch...?
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DICE 2007: Harrison Talks PS3 Network
The online service is free, but Harrison realizes there's a ways to go. And he also knows the Network needs to be a "focus" for this generation.
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Activision Picks Up AIAS Awards
Their efforts in 2006 have paid off, and now the publisher is taking in even more awards for their games.
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Tony Hawk Downhill Jam for PS2
The Nintendo Wii game will be finding a home in the PS2 sometime in 2007.
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DICE 2007: SOE Announces Spy-Themed MMO
We're pretty tired of the same ol' same ol' setting for MMOs, aren't we? Well, SOE is pulling a 180 and delivering an online game James Bond would be proud of.
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Phil Harrison Takes Stage At DICE...
Take a look at the full conference in detail as presented by Phil Harrison, as he answers numerous questions.
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Next Final Fantasy MMO Not On PS3?
It's being prepared for the 360 and PC, but at this point, the PS3 is only a "possibility." Wonder why...?
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Media Create Japanese Hardware Sales: Jan 29th - Feb 4th
The hardware numbers just hit and there's a pretty notable drop in sales. Here they are.
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Oblivion Rumors And Speculation Clarified
Addressed here: the status of downloadable content, PS3 version optimizations heading multiplatform, and that comment about the system's "technical limitations."
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Metal Gear Movie is Official!
Yes, no more rumors. Hideo Kojima and Sony Pictures confirm it!
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PS3 Review: NHL 2K7
Hockey season is in full swing, so we know you fans are looking for a great NHL game. Well, if you've got a PS3, you might want to check this one out.
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When Playing Games, Don't Cross The Street
You probably don't have your face buried in your PSP when you cross a busy road, but that doesn't mean everyone understands that. New York's gonna make 'em, though.
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Rockstar: Manhunt 2 "Clearly For Adults"
We could've figured as much, but it's a darn good idea for the publisher to come right out and say it publicly. In case there was any doubt, this one isn't for kids.
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HMV Online Drops "Required" PS3/PSP Bundle
Well, it was a bad idea to begin with. Nobody liked the idea of being forced to buy two systems at once, and now, the bundle is only an option for PS3 seekers.
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PSP Updates To Version 3.11
It's not exactly a mind-blowing firmware update, but it does add one useful feature for PlayStation Network downloadable games.
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Media Create Japanese Software Sales: Jan 29th - Feb 4th
Last week's sales results are all in, folks. We break it down and give you the top-10 chart.
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Uncharted: Drake's Fortune Screenshots
We scored the screenshots to this mystery Naughty Dog game. And now here they are straight from the game, and not last year's E3 trailer. Don't miss these!
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Mystery Naughty Dog Title Revealed
So what's this new Naughty Dog title all about and what's it called? Take a look, and check out the screenshots!
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Valve Delays Episode Two Bundles
Half-Life 2: Episode Two will be huge, but it may not be "huge" until 2008. The Orange and Black Boxes have been delayed at least until winter, unfortunately.
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Activision Adjusts Q4 Earnings Favorably
...and why are they adjusting the earnings? Here's a hint: it's new, it's black, and it plays games. Yes, our little scapegoat is a scapegoat no more.
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IGN: Oblivion PS3 Runs Faster, Looks Prettier
How is one of the best RPGs of 2006 faring in its port to the PS3? Well, according to recent hands-on testing, quite well.
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Rockstar Unveils Vice City Stories For PS2
We kinda figured it was on the way, but it's always good to have the official confirmation straight from the publisher.
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Next EGM To Feature Ratchet And Clank 3
It was one of the best new franchises of the last generation, and it appears Insomniac is ready to release some major details concerning the next-gen installment.
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Japanese January Sales: Nintendo Over Sony
If Sony could manage to deliver more PS3s to Japan, maybe it wouldn't be so lopsided. For now, the Wii and DS have large leads while the 360 is (of course) barely noticeable.
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Kingdom Hearts Series Passes 10 Million
Yes, we all know about Final Fantasy. But three Kingdom Hearts games have shipped 10 million copies total, and that's just plain amazing.
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Okami, Oblivion Top GDC Nominations
Capcom didn't play by the rules for the AIAS, but they landed more than a few GDC nominations. Okami and Dead Rising finally get some recognition!
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Rumor: Killzone 2 Playable Demo Upcoming?
Could it be...? Even BEFORE the Halo 3 beta in March? Things will absolutely explode online if this proves true.
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Enterbrain President Comments: Wii vs. PlayStation 3
See what the publisher of Japan's Famitsu has to say about the state of the PS3.
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PS3 Review: Sonic the Hedgehog
The little blue hero with a ton of attitude is back, but is he resurrected in true next-gen form? Or does this tarnish the good name of Sonic?
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Namco-Bandai Confirms Tekken DR PS3
As we reported yesterday, Namco-Bandai has made the announcement 100% official on the relase of Tekken Dark Resurrection for the PS3.
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Rockstar Announces Manhunt 2
The original ticked off a lot of people, and the sequel is sure to do the same. It's coming for the PS2, PSP, and...Wii?
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Thompson In Court...Defending Himself
Jack Thompson is back in the court room, but this time, he's the defendant. The Florida Bar filed a 40-page complaint document with the Florida Supreme Court, citing "violations of professional conduct."
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Final Fantasy PSP Remake Gets Dated
In Japan, anyway. And not only does this highly anticipated remake get a date and price, but it seems the second remake (FF II) is just around the corner...
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Another Buzz! For PS2
If you like quiz games, this one's for you. There just aren't enough party games out there, anymore, but Buzz!: The Mega Quiz should fit the bill.
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PlayStation 3 Hardware To Receive Revisions For Price-Cuts
Last week we reported that Sony has a price-cut strategy underway, and now we're reporting what that strategy entails. Read up on the detailed report.
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British Retailer Offers PS3/PSP Bundle
Ah, yes. New console launch = forced online bundles. But you gotta check this one out; it's a doozy.
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Article: "PS3 To Stage A Resurgence"
What's this? More positive PS3 news in the mass media? Things seem to be turning around early in 2007, but Sony still has to come through with the games.
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PSP Pockets Girls Gone Wild For Pool
Pool and girls. They go together like peanut butter and jelly, and this PSP game is gonna prove it.
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First Details on New Mortal Kombat!
Unreal Engine 3? Yes. Check out an assortment of new details straight from MK creator Ed Boon, himself.
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Tekken Dark Resurrection Headed to North American PS3s
Yes, indeed. Americans and Canadians should be getting their PS3 Tekken fix very shortly, and with 1080p visuals!
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Media Create Japanese Hardware Sales: Jan 22nd-28th
As promised, here are the hardware results for January's last week of console sales.
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Games Releasing For Week Of 02/05 - 02/09
February already looks better than January with a few interesting releases this week, and things should only get better as the month goes on.
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New Gundam Musou Video Up
Don't ignore it just yet; it's not the same Gundam you might be familiar with...this one just might be worthy of your attention.
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"Spy Girl" Skin Confirmed For Splinter Cell
Yearning for some extra Splinter Cell content? The PS3 and 360 versions get a new skin, and the PS3 version even receives a special bonus!
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PS2 Preview: Yakuza 2
The original was pretty darn good, and while the sequel is already out in Japan, we can still take a good look at Yakuza 2. Kazuma needs to come back to the U.S.!
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Arnold's Press Pause and Rewind: February 3rd
The return of 2K Football, Turok, Red Faction, possible PS3 Price-Cut, PS3 hardware sales talk, and I blame Ben for a recent gaming addiction. Enjoy.
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Ben's Week In Review: February 3
Sony's current and future position, another FF XII update, the useless rumble, and the return of the great Wipeout and Red Faction games.
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UK Gets "At Least" 220k PS3s For Launch
That's already more than either Japan or the U.S., and they might get even more. Hopefully, it will be enough to gain a solid foothold in the region.
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Next-Gen LotR Indefinitely On Hold
So says EA, finally clarifying cancellation rumors. It's not necessarily gone, but it won't be showing up on store shelves any time soon.
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Aykroyd Comments On Ghostbusters Game
It's been put on hold due to licensing issues, but could one of the original Ghostbusters know something we don't...?
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PS3 Firmware Update 1.51 Available
It's not the big fix the last update was, and in fact, we're really not entirely sure what it does just yet. But we know it's there, anyway.
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THQ Will Avoid Battle With Big-Namers
They have no intention of going head-to-head with the likes of GTA IV, but they may not have to...and they also say the cost of porting between 360 and PS3 is very low.
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THQ Announces New Red Faction And More
A bag of goodies came from the mouth of CEO Brian Farrell as he made mention of the 6 largest games in development from THQ.
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