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Vuzix Eyewear - Immersive Gaming
2008-03-28 22:28:00
Demo'ed at the Game Developers Conference 2007 (PC World Video: Virtual Reality Gaming Glasses), the Vuzix VR920 headset creates the illusion of watching a 62-inch screen from 9 feet away. Unlike other virtual theater headsets, the Vuzix VR920 also has unique features for "internet gaming and virtual environment exploration", including head-tracking motion-sensors & a built-in microphone. While the Vuzix VR920 currently works only with PCs...There are also non-VR models, compatible with the PlayStation 3, XBOX 360 & Nintendo Wii - the Vuzix AV230 displays a virtual 44-inch screen at 320x240 resolution & the Vuzix AV920 delivers an impressive 62-inch screen with 640x480 resolution. Both AV models work with almost any device with video output, including DVD Players & game consolesVuzix Eyewear

PlayStation 3 Console + GT5 Prologue
2008-03-28 12:06:00
To mark the release of Gran Turismo 5 Prologue , a new PS3 Console bundle goes on sale in Europe today: includes PlayStation 3 Console with 40GB hard drive & wireless SIXAXIS controller, plus a copy of the high-definition racing simulator...PlayStation 3 Console + GT5 ProloguePlayStation 3 AccessoriesPlayStation 3 GamesBlu-ray Movies
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XBOX 360 Price Drops in Europe
2008-03-15 05:16:00
Microsoft has cut the prices of the XBOX 360 Console in the UK & Europe by £40. The basic XBOX 360 Arcade Console now has a reduced RRP of £159.99 (making it £20 cheaper than a Nintendo Wii Game Console). The 20GB XBOX 360 Premium Package is now only £199.99 & the 120GB XBOX 360 Elite Console is £259.99 (making it £40 cheaper than the 40GB Sony PlayStation 3 Console)XBOX 360 AccessoriesXBOX 360 Games
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Nintendo Wii Console: Back In Stock
2008-03-01 07:43:00
For the last four months, it has been rare to find the Nintendo Wii console on sale in the UK at its RRP of £179.99. Scarce new allocations of stock have sold almost immediately at major retailers... Finally, the demand for the Wii console has lessened enough that supplies have caught-up, and the Nintendo Wii is back In Stock again. Don't wait until Christmas!Nintendo Wii Console Nintendo Wii AccessoriesNintendo Wii Games
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Microsoft: BETA Testers Wanted
2008-02-06 16:11:00
Microsoft Game Studios are currently seeking more applicants for BETA testing games in development for the XBOX 360 console & Windows Vista. Simply fill out the short survey for an exclusive chance to play future game releases before everyone else...Microsoft Game Studios Beta Program
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Unlimited Game Rental - FREE TRIAL
2007-12-16 02:15:00
4,000+ Game s for PlayStation 3, Nintendo Wii, XBOX 360, Sony PSP, PlayStation 2, GameCube & Xbox * FREE 1st Class postage both ways * PLUS: Over 65,000 DVDs * Keep the Games & DVDs for as long as you want * No late fees or return dates * Cancel membership online anytimeClick Here for Two Weeks FREE Rental s
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AOL Broadband + FREE PlayStation 3
2007-12-16 01:40:00
Get a FREE 40GB PlayStation 3 console, wireless Sixaxis controller, the best-selling game Ratchet & Clank: Tools of Destruction and the movie Stealth on Blu-ray, with AOL Broadband Wireless Plus...Click Here for Full Details & Apply Online
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HALO 3 Covenant Plasma Rifle
2007-12-14 19:58:00
Unfortunately, this isn't a new controller for the XBOX 360 console. But, it is a rather cool life-size replica of the Covenant Plasma Rifle from HALO 3. "...vibrates, flashes, recoils and recreates all the sound effects made by its pixellalled partner..." Includes simulated overheating: flashing lights as the heat exchange flanges pop out with that famous "hissss". Each Covenant Plasma Rifle comes with a wearable infra-red target, so buy more than one & you can play lazer-tag with friends!Video: HALO 3 Plasma Rifle Demo
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Uncharted: Drake's Fortune for PS3
2007-12-07 15:17:00
An ancestor of Sir Francis Drake, modern-day fortune-hunter Nathan Drake sets out to find the legendary treasure of El Dorado, leading to the discovery of a forgotten island in the middle of the Pacific Ocean. Stranded on the island, hunted by mercenaries, Drake & his team must fight to survive as they uncover the terrible mysteries of the cursed treasure... The gameplay offers exploration, puzzle-solving, hand-to-hand combat & many gun fights in highly-detailed, beautifully rendered environments. Uncharted: Drake's Fortune is much more than just a Tomb Raider rip-off - visually, this is one of the most cinematic PlayStation 3 games so far. An immersive adventure with plenty of plot twistsVisit the official Uncharted: Drake's Fortune siteUncharted: Drake's Fortune for PlayStation 3

Wii Zapper & Link Crossbow Training
2007-12-07 14:07:00
The official Wii Zapper for the Nintendo Wii Game Console comes with a free copy of Link 's Crossbow Training . Featuring characters & locations from The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess, Link's Crossbow Training offers a variety of gameplay, from fast-paced target-shooting, to defending a wagon from hordes of enemies rushing towards you, to a mission attacking enemy encampments. The Wii Zapper requires the Wii Remote & Nunchuk controllers, which both slot into its frame. The Nunchuk's control stick moves the game character, while simply pointing the Wii Zapper aims the targeting reticule on screen. Other Nintendo Wii games compatible with the Zapper include Resident Evil: The Umbrella Chronicles, & future releases Ghost Squad & Medal of Honor: Heroes 2Visit the official Link Crossbow Training siteWii Zapper & Link's Crossbow Training

New Trailer for Grand Theft Auto IV
2007-12-07 08:51:00
Last week, Rockstar Games released an "Official Box Art Unveiling" video, showing several artists painting the cover artwork for Grand Theft Auto IV. Today, the third trailer has just been added to the official website, showing the main character's arrival in a redesigned Liberty City & revealing more of the game's plot. Grand Theft Auto IV is due for release on 29th April 2008 for PlayStation 3 & XBOX 360Grand Theft Auto IV for PS3 & XBOX 360
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Which Console for Christmas?
2007-11-30 14:38:00
If you want a Nintendo Wii console, you really should have bought one already! It’s been nearly a year since the launch of the Wii, & again it's this Christmas ' must-have present. While the Nintendo Wii is the least powerful of the current generation consoles, its innovative motion-sensing control system has contributed to the Wii console becoming more popular than even Nintendo had anticipated. High demand & limited supplies have caused retailers to experience stock shortages ever since the launch last December. Prices started to rise early this October, with several major retailers only selling the Wii console bundled with games. Amazon reported a recent delivery of 1,400 Wiis sold out within 10 minutes. The market for Wiis on eBay also looks set to match last year's frenzy of inflated pricing, with many sellers getting stock from elsewhere in Europe. Nintendo has said it is "doing everything possible" to keep up with demand, aiming to ship an extra 3.5 million consol...
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Blu-ray Discs Outselling HD DVD
2007-11-27 14:13:00
The story so far: HD DVD format was launched by Toshiba in Japan on 31st March 2006. The first Samsung Blu-ray players went on sale in the US on 25th June 2006. Sony's PlayStation 3 Console with built-in Blu-ray player launched in Japan on 10th November 2006. Microsoft's HD DVD Player for XBOX 360 was released at the beginning of December 2006...October 2007: Home Media Research released a report stating Blu-ray Disc movies have outsold rival HD DVD movie titles by an almost 2:1 ratio in the United States so far this year. While HD DVD player owners buy more movies, there are now 2.7 million US homes with a Blu-ray player (includes PlayStation 3 Console owners) compared to only 750,000 with HD DVD playersToday, the Blu-ray Disc Association issued a statement that Blu-ray movie sales have now exceeded a million in Europe & Blu-ray currently represents 73% of high-definition movie sales. In Europe, over 20 million Blu-ray Disc games for the PlayStation 3 Console have also been p...
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Need for Speed: Pro Street
2007-11-24 05:47:00
Need for Speed : Pro Street departs from the usual NfS arcade-style gameplay, providing a much more realistic racing simulation. The Autosculpt feature from Need for Speed: Carbon is carried forward with greater detail (including a Wind Tunnel for testing) & has a higher impact on your car's performance. NfS: Pro Street places you at the highest-level of street racing. Build the ultimate racing machine, then compete against world-class drivers on closed tracks in various game modes: Drag, Wheelie, Grip, Sector Shootout, Time Attack, Speed Challenge, Top Speed Run & Drift. You can choose to race cleanly or race rough: bumping, ramming, blocking, etc. With detailed photo-realistic graphics, more aggressive A.I. & an advanced physics engine, NfS: Pro Street also features damage modeling, with every dent & scratch displayed as a battle scar on your car...Official Need for Speed: Pro Street SiteNfS: Pro Street for PS3, XBOX 360 & Wii

Mario & Sonic: Olympic Games
2007-11-24 03:42:00
Once deadly rivals in the Console Wars, Sega's Sonic & Nintendo's Mario compete in the first officially licensed game for the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games . Mario & Sonic At The Olympic Games for the Nintendo Wii console allows you to "Go for Gold" in stylised Olympic venues, with authentic events including: 100m sprint, hurdles, swimming, pole vault, javelin, gymnastics, archery, table tennis, etc... More than twenty-five characters from both Mario's & Sonic's universes are playable in the game, with full tournament & missions modes as well as online leaderboards. While the game was developed by Sega, it has been overseen by the legendary Nintendo creator Shigeru Miyamoto...Visit Mario & Sonic: Olympic Games siteMario & Sonic: Olympic Games for WiiA more realistic Olympic Games simulation will also be released by Sega in 2008. And, Sonic & Mario are set to go head-to-head again on the Nintendo Wii soon in Super Smash Bros. Brawl

Guitar Hero 3: Legends Of Rock
2007-11-23 17:27:00
Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock features tracks from legendary bands such as the Rolling Stones, Metallica, Guns N Roses, Aerosmith & Pearl Jam - with new music composed by iconic guitarists Slash & Tom Morello. Improved graphics heighten the visual experience, while the new wireless Gibson Les Paul guitar controller allows you more freedom to channel your inner "Rock god". The arcade-style Battle Mode, Co-op Career & Boss Battles add even more challenges to the intense gameplay...Official Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock SiteGuitar Hero III for PS3, XBOX 360 & Wii
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Mass Effect for XBOX 360
2007-11-23 15:44:00
MASS EFFECT is a story-driven, science-fiction adventure developed by BioWare: delivering an epic, immersive experience with awe-inspiring visuals, exclusive to the XBOX 360 Console. As one of the first human beings to venture to alien worlds, you uncover an ancient threat that is set to destroy all organic civilizations. Travel across an expansive universe, exploring the uncharted corners of the galaxy, searching for the truth in order to discover a way to avoid the coming annihilation...Visit the official MASS EFFECT siteMASS EFFECT for XBOX 360
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Super Mario Galaxy for Nintendo Wii
2007-11-17 04:42:00
Princess Peach has carelessly got kidnapped again! It's up to you, Mario , to rescue her... It's the same old story, but Super Mario Galaxy for the Nintendo Wii is light-years ahead of previous 3D platforming games, taking full advantage of the unique Wii Remote & Nunchuk controllers to add new dimensions to gameplay. There's new power-ups (such as Bee Mario & invisible Boo Mario), and Mario can defy gravity to perform mind-bending leaps across the bizarre alien landscapes or over to other planets. With an engaging soundtrack, Super Mario Galaxy features some of the most impressive graphics seen on the Nintendo Wii to date...Visit the official Super Mario Galaxy siteSuper Mario Galaxy for Nintendo Wii

Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare
2007-11-10 03:42:00
The latest in Activision's bestselling series, Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare, leaves behind World War II & heads for the more topical setting of the Middle East. Armed with photo-realistic graphics & amazing special effects, this delivers more of the intense, explosive action you expect from COD games. Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare brings a variety of gameplay styles to the single player game, with interlaced storylines from the perspective of a member of the US Marines & a British SAS soldier. There are also several brief missions where you drive forward the plot in the role of various other soldiers. The series' move to modern warfare also introduces new weapons & technologies which add extra depth to the online multiplayer experience...Official Call of Duty 4 : Modern Warfare siteCall of Duty 4 for PS3, XBOX 360 & PC

DVD Playback Delay for Wii Console
2007-11-09 23:52:00
On it's Japanese website, Nintendo has confirmed that DVD playback now won’t be added to the Wii console this year. Plans for a DVD-enabled model of the Nintendo Wii were revealed last October and penciled-in for release in the second half of 2007 in Japan & North America. Industry-wide component shortages, which have restricted production of the standard Wii console, were cited as the reason for postponing the Premium Wii with DVD
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Lego Star Wars: The Complete Saga
2007-11-09 19:59:00
The Lego Star Wars games were massive hits on the last generation of consoles for their innovative & entertaining gameplay... Now the next generation gets to join in the fun, with Lego Star Wars: The Complete Saga, a compendium of action from the previous games with a galaxy of new features, extra levels, bonus missions & new playable characters (choose from over 160!) Fight & fly through events from both the original & prequel Star Wars trilogies. The PlayStation 3 & XBOX 360 versions of the game also include a new online co-op mode, & you can wield your Nintendo Wii's remote like a lightsaber!Lego Star Wars: The Complete Sagafor PlayStation 3, XBOX 360 & Wii

Ratchet & Clank: Destruction on PS3
2007-11-09 17:59:00
Insomniac Games follow-up their best-selling PS3 launch title, Resistance: Fall of Man, by bringing crazy heroes Ratchet & Clank to the PlayStation 3. Ratchet & Clank: Tools of Destruction offers a galaxy of fantastically detailed planets to explore, each overflowing with new alien races, exotic creatures & gigantic enemies. Robotic sidekick Clank returns as a playable character, while Ratchet has more gadgets at his disposal & access to an arsenal of new weapons, including the devastating "Tornado Launcher" & the completely bonkers "Groovitron" (which causes enemies to dance uncontrollably to 70's disco music!) In Ratchet & Clank: Tools of Destruction, our heroes face a villain determined to exterminate Ratchet's entire species. The game's storyline delivers an epic & humorous adventure, with state-of-the-art cartoon-style carnage, & diverse gameplay. Tonnes of fun for gamers of all ages & levels of experience...Visit Ratchet & Clank: Tool...

PS3: Universe of Entertainment
2007-11-06 11:40:00
Everyone keeps asking, so here's a link & more info' about the latest TV Spot for the Sony PS3 console...Hired by Sony, the advertising agency TBWA/Chiat/Day commissioned animators Superfad to create "Univers e of Entertainment ", to express the immersive & explosive entertainment experience of the Playstation 3. Superfad developed a concept of "controlled chaos", designing a TV commercial where each single frame could also be used as a printed image. The dynamic final advert was produced using Maya & AfterEffects. The music, “Ladies and Gentlemen”, is by rockers Saliva...PlayStation 3 Game Console

New XBOX 360 Arcade Console
2007-10-26 19:55:00
Microsoft today launched a new XBOX 360 Console to replace the Core system. The upgrades include HDMI output & the controller is now wireless. The XBOX 360 Arca de Console package also comes with a 256MB Memory unit & 5 Free Xbox LIVE Arcade Games: PAC-MAN Championship Edition, UNO, Luxor 2, Boom Boom Rocket & Feeding FrenzyXBOX 360 Arcade ConsoleXBOX 360 AccessoriesXBOX 360 Games
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Metroid Prime 3: Corruption for Wii
2007-10-26 09:44:00
Exclusive to the Nintendo Wii Console, Metroid Prime 3 sees the Galactic Federation's network of computers suddenly & completely corrupted by a virus. The Federation contracts a team of bounty hunters, including Metroid Prime hero Samus Aran, to locate & neutralize the perpetrators... A story-driven, first-person shooter with plenty of puzzle-solving, Metroid Prime 3 : Corruption is exactly the kind of experience that hardcore gamers have been waiting for on the Nintendo Wii Console. Features such as the Grapple Lasso, Visors & Morph Ball, will be familiar to fans of the series, but there's also many new surprises, including Hypermode &, for the first time, control of Samus' ship...Visit the official Metroid Prime 3 siteMetroid Prime 3: Corruption for Wii

Half-Life 2: The Orange Box
2007-10-19 15:45:00
Valve's "The Orange Box" includes five games, three are new & exclusive to this collection In 1998, the original Half -Life won 50+ "Game Of The Year" awards for its innovative & immersive storytelling. Half-Life 2 continues the story of research scientist Gordon Freeman. With the intense atmosphere of the original taken to new levels of realism, Freeman is thrust into the role of rescuing the world from the alien menace he has unleashed. (Half-Life 2 trailer). Episode One (trailer) & the new Episode Two (1st trailer - 2nd trailer) present further advances in graphics rendering & Artificial Intelligence, extending the single player experience of the Half-Life adventure. Portal is a deceptively simple puzzle game with a warped sense of humour. You are armed with a gravity-gun that can also fire portals. You step into one portal & come out of the other. It begins easy enough, but you'll soon be straining your brain to figure out solutions. (Watch the PORTAL Traini...
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Assassin's Creed: Behind the Scenes
2007-10-12 13:32:00
"At Ubisoft's Montreal studio, a team of 300 designers, programmers and artists have spent four years developing Assassin's Creed , a next generation medieval action adventure... Assassin's Creed is set during the Crusades and the action takes place in three huge cities. Each is populated with thousands of computer controlled characters. Players can take Altair, the character they control, anywhere in the city..."Source: BBC's Click - "Video games: The next generation"Watch BBC's Click -"The next generation"Visit Ubisoft's official Assassin's Creed siteAssassin's Creed for PS3, XBOX 360 & PC
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Project Gotham Racing 4 - XBOX 360
2007-10-12 09:49:00
Project Gotham Racing 4 offers improved graphics & physics, but the most prominent addition is the dramatic weather effects that affect gameplay. (You can even synchronize with data from The Weather Channel for real-time, real-world weather.) PGR4 includes all of the tracks from PGR3, including: Tokyo, New York, London & Las Vegas - plus five new tracks: Shanghai, St. Petersburg, Quebec City, Macau & Michelin Test Track. With an expanded career mode & new online multiplayer mode, PGR 4 features 120+ vehicles, including motorbikes...Visit the official Project Gotham Racing 4 siteProject Gotham Racing 4 for XBOX 360
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New PlayStation 3 40GB Console
2007-10-10 21:24:00
While the price of the PlayStation 3 60GB Console has fallen to around £350, Sony have also released a new model of the PS3 in Europe today. Priced £299.99, the PlayStation 3 40GB Console obviously has less storage on it's hard drive, but the main thing missing is backwards capabilities with PS2 games. (It also doesn't have SACD playback or the Memory Card Readers built-in to the PS3 60GB)Sony have decided to discontinue production of the 60GB model. The aim is to lower production costs & offer a cheaper retail price with the PlayStation 3 40GB Console. So, if you want the 60GB version, get it now! Sony's official Press Release states: "Remaining on sale while stocks last, the 60GB..."PlayStation 3 40GB ConsolePlayStation 3 AccessoriesPlayStation 3 GamesBlu-ray MoviesPS3 40GB will be launched in the US on 2nd November
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FIFA 08 for PS3, XBOX 360 & Wii
2007-09-28 09:47:00
Released today, FIFA 08 has a completely new game engine on the PlayStation 3 & XBOX 360, with vastly improved graphics, physics & artificial intelligence. A new game mode, Be A Pro, challenges you to play the role of a single player through a whole season. You can also play against real-life opponents with the online leagues & tournaments. FIFA 08 offers complete authenticity with 620 licensed teams, 30 leagues & 15,000 players. The Nintendo Wii version makes the most of the Wii's motion controllers & also provides the chance for your Mii to get in on the action with mini-games in Footii Party...Visit Electronic Arts official FIFA 08 siteFIFA 08 for PS3, XBOX 360 & Wii
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