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March 2011

Mortal Kombat Kollector’s Edition now available for pre-order

Today, Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment and NetherRealm Studios have a special announcement for UK fans of the highly-anticipated iconic video game, Mortal Kombat. The special Mortal Kombat Kollector’s Edition will be available for pre-order online in the UK exclusively from GAME and GameStation, with the following killer list of limited edition items: · Kollectible Figurine …

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‘Yoostar 2’ has barely reached the red carpet, and already DLC is releseased. (360, PS3)

– The hits just keep on coming as Yoostar Entertainment Group today revealed its schedule of new downloadable content for Yoostar®2 for the Kinect™ for Xbox 360® and PlayStation® 3 computer entertainment system. In addition to what is already available, from next week until the end of April, Yoostar is releasing an impressive slate of …

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Roundup of the GAME British Academy Video Game Awards from last night (ARTICLES)

Last night saw the GAME British Academy Video Game Awards. A night filled with celebs and developers and lots of journos in a small sweaty media room!! For me the big winner of the night was Heavy Rain; scooping up 3 awards. Other highlights included a suprise (for me at least) win for EA’s Need …

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Air Conflicts: Secret Wars Released (360, PS3)

Air Conflicts: Secret Wars will now test if you have gaming nerves of steel with some breathtaking flight maneuvers and exhilarating dogfights at dizzying heights. Five new screenshots will now provide some thrilling action shots of aerial combat.       Air Conflicts: Secret Wars will be released in May 2011 for Windows PC, PlayStation®3 and Xbox …

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Foxconn delivers HD playback and 1080p in a tiny package (PC)

Foxconn, the world’s leading manufacturer of computer components and systems, today announced the arrival of the Nettop NT-535, finally bringing true high definition (HD) quality playback to Intel Atom based systems without the use of third party graphics. With a volume of only 0.6 of a litre, the NT-535 is a significant step forward from …

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GameCityNights present two world premieres from Machinarium creator Jakub Dvorský

GameCity, the world’s best loved videogames festival, today announced the details of the next GameCityNights, the late night exploration of videogames culture. GameCityNights Season 2 Episode 3 will be headlined by Jakub Dvorský and will take place on March 25th at Antenna, Beck Street, NG1 1EQ, from 6pm. Entry is strictly 18+. For details on …

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CUT THE ROPE NAMED AS FIRST iPHONE GAME TO WIN A BAFTA (IOS)

Leading independent games publisher Chillingo, a division of Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: ERTS), is delighted to confirm that Cut The Rope™ has won a BAFTA in last night’s British Academy’s Game Awards, making it the first iPhone game to ever win the prestigious award. Cut The Rope, published globally by Chillingo and developed by Zeptolab, …

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GAME BAFTA Awards

Right then, tonight the GAME BAFTA awards shall take place. Amazingly I will be there to report on what is going on. So if you would like to follow what is happening (I will do my best to keep up), start following @yarstweet and @daverage on Twitter. If you are not bothered about knowing things …

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‘Best Cricket Sim’ Heads To Android (MOB)

Beautiful Game Studios, part of Square Enix Europe today announced that the critically acclaimed BIG CUP CRICKET will be stepping up to the Android crease. BIG CUP CRICKET is Beautiful Game Studio’s first release on the Android platform and two versions are planned; an ad-powered free version, and an upgraded premium version priced at £3.00 …

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“Halo: Reach” Defiant Map Pack launched (360)

Spartans, steel yourselves for a new test of valour and prepare to defy the Covenant! The battle for Reach reignites today with the worldwide launch of three spectacular new multiplayer maps for the top-rated blockbuster shooter of 2010, “Halo: Reach.” Available exclusively on Xbox LIVE for 800 Microsoft Points, the “Halo: Reach” Defiant Map Pack …

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EVE Online players organize for Japan relief effort (PC)

The EVE Online community has requested that we begin a “PLEX for Good: Japan” effort to help those currently suffering unimaginable hardship following the earthquake and tsunami of March 11, 2011. PLEX for Good is a charitable program initiated by the players of EVE Online that has allowed them to donate in-game currency to be …

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