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  ‘Halo: Spartan Assault’ Hands-On Preview

  Game Rant tries out ‘Halo: Spartan Assault’ on a Windows 8 tablet and finds it a worthy Halo experience.

  by Rob Keyes | Jun 11, 20131 Comment

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  ‘Deus Ex: The Fall’ E3 2013 Gameplay Trailer & Screenshots

  A new gameplay trailer for ‘Deus Ex: The Fall’ includes characters and gameplay mechanics lifted directly from ‘Deus Ex: Human Revolution’ – so why is it only available on iOS?

  by Hannah Shaw-Williams | Jun 7, 20134 Comments

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  ‘Deus Ex: The Fall’ is a Mobile Game For iPhone & iPad

  Square Enix’s announcement that ‘Deus Ex: The Fall’ will be a spin-off game for iPad and iPhone has been met with a wave of disappointment from fans.

  by Hannah Shaw-Williams | Jun 5, 20136 Comments

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  ‘Halo: Spartan Assault’ Charges into Battle on Windows 8 Devices

  Xbox’s iconic ‘Halo’ franchise is making the move to Windows 8 devices later this July in the form of a top down shooter called ‘Halo: Spartan Assault’.

  by Riley Little | Jun 4, 20133 Comments

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  News Wrap Up: PS4 MMOs & Remote Play, Dark Souls 2 Release Date & More!

  PS4 features & games; Zynga and CCP woes; Dark Souls II release date; Borderlands 2, Remember and Red Dead Redemption videos; Terraria, Skyrim and Doodle Jump re-releases & more!

  by Rob Keyes | Jun 4, 20135 Comments

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  ‘Knights of the Old Republic’ Storms onto iPad

  Almost 10 years on from its stellar debut, ‘Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic’ has finally made the jump to Apple’s iPad – and it appears as if everything that made the original so great has remained intact.

  by Samuel James Riley | May 31, 20136 Comments

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  Electronic Arts Developing ‘Frostbite Go’ Engine for Mobile Games

  Frostbite will soon power practically every Electronic Arts game, as the publisher has just revealed a new project, Frostbite Go, which will support mobile games.

  by Anthony Taormina | May 15, 20131 Comment

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  ‘Plants vs. Zombies 2: It’s About Time’ Coming in July

  PopCap Games announced that ‘Plants vs. Zombies 2,’ the follow-up to the very popular mobile game, will be hitting digital storefronts in July.

  by Anthony Taormina | May 6, 20135 Comments

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  Have Fun in ‘Disney Infinity’s Toy Box Mode

  One of the most appealing features of ‘Disney Infinity’ is the much talked about Toy Box Mode, and Disney has decided to show a little more of it off in a brand new trailer.

  by Riley Little | Apr 11, 20131 Comment

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  ‘Draw Something 2′ Unveiled By… Ryan Seacrest?

  Zynga and OMGPOP enlist Ryan Seacrest to help announce ‘Draw Something 2′ to the world, a sequel that features a variety of new artistic tools.

  by Curt Hutson | Mar 20, 2013No Comments

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  Minecraft: Subscription-based ‘Realms’ Incoming, 360 Game Gets New Skins & Retail Release

  Mojang is launching a subscription-based service for PC & mobile ‘Minecraft’ players, dubbed ‘Minecraft Realms.’ Plus, the ‘Xbox 360 Edition’ scores a new Skin Pack and a retail release!

  by Jeff Schille | Mar 13, 20136 Comments

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  ‘Minecraft’ Likely Coming to PlayStation, But Not Wii U

  Minecraft lead developer Jens Bergensten talks about the future of ‘Minecraft’ after its exclusivity ends on the Xbox 360.

  by Rob Keyes | Mar 5, 201325 Comments

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  ‘Pokemon TV’ App Let’s Fans Watch the Anime on iOS & Android Devices

  A new app available today allows fans of the ‘Pokemon’ anime series to watch a number of episodes and films on their iOS or Android devices. Best of all, it’s free of charge.

  by Riley Little | Feb 12, 20131 Comment

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  Disney Infinity ‘Cars’ Play Set Unveiled

  The fourth ‘Disney Infinity’ Play Set will based on the ‘Cars’ franchise with a story based after the films. Read on for the details and new content it adds.

  by Rob Keyes | Feb 6, 20132 Comments

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  ‘Disney Infinity’ to Lock On-Disc Content for DLC; How It Speaks to a Growing Gaming Trend

  Hinting that it may contain classified details regarding future movies, Disney revealed that part of ‘Disney Infinity’s’ on-disc content was locked as eventual DLC. How far does it take an ever-growing gaming trend?

  by Brian Sipple | Jan 25, 201314 Comments

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  ‘Disney Infinity’ Combines Elements of ‘Skylanders,’ ‘LittleBigPlanet,’ and ‘Minecraft’

  ‘Disney Infinity’ combines the toy-based approach of ‘Skylanders’ with the creation elements of ‘LittleBigPlanet’ and ‘Minecraft.’ Check out the debut trailer and screens right here!

  by Jeff Schille | Jan 15, 20137 Comments

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  ‘Journey,’ ‘The Walking Dead,’ & ‘Far Cry 3′ Lead D.I.C.E. Awards Nominations

  ‘Journey,’ ‘The Walking Dead,’ ‘Far Cry 3,’ and ‘Halo 4′ headline the nominees for the 2013 D.I.C.E. Awards. Check out the full list of nominations right here!

  by Jeff Schille | Jan 14, 20134 Comments

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  First Signs of iPhone 6 and iOS 7 Discovered

  Developers are beginning to see mobile devices register with their servers that bare the iPhone 6 identifier and are believed to be running iOS7.

  by Anthony Taormina | Jan 3, 20136 Comments

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  Polytron Announces Plans to Port ‘Fez’ to More Platforms in 2013

  Developer Polytron — a.k.a. Phil Fish — has announced plans to port their unique puzzle platformer ‘Fez’ to multiple platforms this year, although they would not say which.

  by Anthony Taormina | Jan 2, 20133 Comments

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  ‘Pokemon’ Hits iOS with an Official Pokedex App

  A legitimate ‘Pokemon’ app is officially available for iOS users, allowing fans to check out a bevy of pocket monsters in a new touchscreen-enabled Pokedex App.

  by Riley Little | Dec 10, 20125 Comments

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  Opinion: ‘Halo 4′ Deserves Better Than ‘King of the Hill Fueled by Mountain Dew’

  iOS App ‘Halo 4: King of the Hill Fueled by Mountain Dew’ tasks gamers with scanning bags of Doritos and bottles of Mountain Dew at 7-Eleven Stores. Frankly, we think ‘Halo 4′ deserves better.

  by Jeff Schille | Nov 2, 20129 Comments

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  ‘Curiosity,’ From Peter Molyneux and 22Cans, Releasing November 7

  Peter Molyneux and his new studio, 22Cans, have announced the release date of their debut game, ‘Curiosity.’ We still know next to nothing about the title – but that hasn’t stopped Molyneux from lavishing it with great exceptions.

  by Brian Sipple | Oct 31, 20123 Comments

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  Apple Announces iPad Mini, Launching November 2

  As expected, Apple today announced the iPad Mini, a sleeker version of the iPad that still comes as fully featured as its full-sized brethren.

  by Anthony Taormina | Oct 23, 201210 Comments

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  ‘Borderlands Legends’ Bound For iPhone & iPad [Updated]

  ‘Borderlands’ is making the jump to mobile platforms, and soon! Look for ‘Borderlands Legends’ before the end of the month, and check out the first details right here.

  by Jeff Schille | Oct 22, 20127 Comments

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  ‘Starhawk’ Dev Hit With Layoffs; Switching Focus To iOS Titles

  ‘Starhawk’ developer Lightbox Interactive has announced a round of layoffs today, with studio president Dylan Jobe revealing plans to develop for iOS.

  by Anthony Mole | Oct 18, 20122 Comments

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  ‘Angry Birds: Star Wars’ Trailer: Millennium Falcon Doubles as Slingshot

  The newest trailer for ‘Angry Birds: Star Wars’ has been released, and it once again focuses on how George Lucas’ rich universe will be altered to accommodate Rovio’s game.

  by Anthony Taormina | Oct 17, 20123 Comments

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  Gaikai Website Updated with Images of PS3 Games

  Sony’s plans for cloud gaming service Gaikai remain unknown, but Gaikai’s website has been updated with a few familiar faces, including Sackboy and Kratos.

  by Jeff Schille | Oct 11, 20122 Comments

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  Rumors of Microsoft Points Phase-Out Arise (Again)

  Windows 8 phones have begun favoring credit card purchases as the default payment method, which once again leads to speculation that Microsoft might be dropping Microsoft Points as a form of currency.

  by Anthony Taormina | Oct 8, 20126 Comments

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  Rovio Hints at ‘Angry Birds: Star Wars’ With Teaser Image

  ‘Angry Birds’ developer Rovio has hinted that a collaboration between their immensely popular game and ‘Star Wars’ might be in the works with a ‘Jedi Bird’ image.

  by Anthony Taormina | Oct 6, 201218 Comments

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  Rumor Patrol: Xbox Music To Debut This Month

  Microsoft unveiled Xbox Music during its E3 2012 Press Conference. New rumors peg the service’s launch for later this month, alongside Windows 8 and Surface.

  by Jeff Schille | Oct 4, 201214 Comments

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  Can DICE Fix ‘Battlefield’ Mobile Franchise?

  ‘Battlefield’ developer DICE is hiring mobile developers to bring Frostbite 2 to mobile platforms. Is it for Battlefield and if so, can they make up for EA’s two failed attempts?

  by Rob Keyes | Oct 4, 20121 Comment

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  ‘Minecraft’ Now on Kindle Fire

  The popular ‘Minecraft: Pocket Edition’ is now available for owners of the new Kindle Fire, expanding Mojang’s reach to more mobile gamers.

  by John Jacques | Sep 18, 20129 Comments

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  Report: Microsoft Delays Windows Phone 8 Launch; Racing to Fix Bugs

  With the iPhone 5 set to captivate the mobile phone market this month, Microsoft finds itself under pressure to release Windows Phone 8 on time – and has reportedly encountered some unforeseen roadblocks.

  by Brian Sipple | Sep 12, 2012No Comments

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  Apple Expectations: iPhone 5, iTunes 11, New iPod Nano & iPod Touch

  Search results on the official Apple site indicate Apple is about to announce not only the iPhone 5, but iTunes 11, a new iPod Nano and a new iPod Touch

  by Rob Keyes | Sep 12, 2012No Comments

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  Rumor Patrol: iPhone 5 Could Be Called ‘The New iPhone’ [Updated]

  A leaked photo potentially reveals the actual name of the iPhone 5 just ahead of its official unveiling by Apple.

  by Rob Keyes | Sep 12, 20127 Comments

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  ‘Rayman Jungle Run’ Announced for iOS & Android

  Rayman is on his way to mobile platforms in an all new game, ‘Rayman Jungle Run,’ and just like ‘Rayman Origins,’ it’s absolutely gorgeous. Check out the debut trailer and screenshots right here.

  by Jeff Schille | Sep 7, 2012No Comments

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  Hulk Leads ‘Avengers Initiative’ Episodic Mobile Game

  Marvel launches ‘Avengers Initiative’ mobile game alongside the Marvel XP cross-platform service that tracks stats and rewards achievements. Watch the gameplay launch trailer!

  by Rob Keyes | Sep 6, 20121 Comment

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  First Nokia Windows 8 Phones Unveiled; iPhone 5 Video Leaked

  Nokia unveils their new Windows 8-powered Lumia smartphones to skeptical investors while another leaked iPhone 5 video compares its size and design to previous models.

  by Rob Keyes | Sep 6, 20127 Comments

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  Apple to Reveal iPhone 5 on September 12th

  Apple has revealed its highly anticipated iPhone 5 — said to sport a larger screen and new charge port — will be getting a formal unveiling on September 12th.

  by Anthony Taormina | Sep 4, 201228 Comments

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  ‘Plants vs. Zombies 2′ Confirmed for Spring 2013

  ‘Plants vs. Zombies’ developer PopCap Games is expected to deliver another zombie-stomping game next year — probably with another catchy tune to go along with it.

  by Kyle Matthews | Aug 21, 20125 Comments

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  Sony Boss Says Third Party Publishers Not Interested in Vita

  If there was one thing that was evident during Sony’s E3 2012 Press Conference it’s that the publisher is struggling to entice third party publishers…

  by Anthony Taormina | Aug 9, 201215 Comments

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  Microsoft Surface Releasing in October; What’s in Store for Gaming?

  Confirmed by the company today, the Microsoft Surface tablet will release in October the same day as Windows 8. Aside from competing with Apple in the tablet market, what ramifications might be in store for gaming?

  by Brian Sipple | Jul 30, 20123 Comments

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  Minecraft Xbox 360 Sales, Conan O’Brien’s Review & Another Legal Mess

  Conan O’Brien tries to play Minecraft as it hits another Xbox 360 sales milestone, while Notch takes to Twitter (again) about another legal matter which caused even more problems.

  by Rob Keyes | Jul 24, 20122 Comments

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  Zynga Announces Upcoming Slate, Including ‘FarmVille 2′ and ‘The Ville’

  At their Zynga Unleashed event earlier today, the popular mobile publisher unveiled a wide variety of games including a new social experience called ‘The Ville’ and a sequel to ‘FarmVille’.

  by Anthony Taormina | Jun 26, 2012No Comments

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  New Mobile ‘Assassin’s Creed’ Title Coming from Ubisoft and Gree

  A new mobile experience from Ubisoft and Gree is in development called ‘Assassin’s Creed Utopia’ that lets players create their own colonial town.

  by Anthony Taormina | Jun 23, 20127 Comments

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  Miiverse To Be Its Own Social Network, Won’t Link To Facebook or Twitter

  Nintendo’s Miiverse is being developed as its own social network that will ultimately be accessible through multiple devices – but it won’t link up with Facebook or Twitter. Read on for details.

  by C.J. Smillie | Jun 21, 20122 Comments

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  iPhone 5 to have Smaller Port?

  Apple’s iPhone 5 will reportedly feature a brand new connector, roughly half the size of the standard 30-pin connectors. Say goodbye to your docks, cables and charging cases.

  by John Jacques | Jun 21, 20127 Comments

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  Epic VP Wants Unreal Engine Games on Microsoft Surface

  The Microsoft Surface tablet line already has a fan in Epic Games VP Mark Rein. The co-creator of Unreal Engine teased that the tablet would be running games on Epic’s venerable technology.

  by Brian Sipple | Jun 19, 20121 Comment

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  ‘Microsoft Surface’ Windows 8 Tablet Unveiled

  Microsoft pushes back into the hardware sector with their new Windows 8 tablet PC, the ‘Surface.’ Read on for details, specs, images, video and more.

  by Rob Keyes | Jun 18, 201231 Comments

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  Featured Sponsor: David Beckham Kicks Balls & Plays Notes for Samsung

  Samsung is promoting their gamer-friendly phone, the Samsung Galaxy Note, with a fun ad featuring David Beckham playing ‘Ode to Joy’ with his feet – via flying soccer balls.

  by Ben Kendrick | Jun 12, 2012No Comments

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  Nintendo Unveils Miiverse, New Player Interaction Feature for Wii U

  Nintendo has unveiled Miiverse, a player interaction feature coming to the Wii, 3DS, and smartphones that allows gamers to meet new friends and chart game progress.

  by Anthony Taormina | Jun 4, 20123 Comments

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  ‘Minecraft’ Sales Reach 9.2 Million

  Sales numbers for the indie smash-hit ‘Minecraf’t have been revealed. The total number is a whopping (yet unsurprising) 9.2 million, with the PC version being responsible for the majority of sales.

  by Riley Little | May 25, 20122 Comments

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  Is Zynga Acquisition to Blame for ‘Draw Something’ Users Tapering Off?

  After enjoying immense success during it’s first month of release, the active users for OMGPOP’s ‘Draw Something’ have finally begun to taper off.

  by Anthony Taormina | May 3, 20127 Comments

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  iFrogz Boost Review

  iFrogz’s Boost is a near field audio speaker that works without any set-up, cords, or syncing, but is that enough to give this unique device a recommendation? Read our review.

  by Anthony Taormina | May 1, 20122 Comments

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  Rumor Patrol: Microsoft To Replace Zune Music With ‘Woodstock’

  At E3 2012, Microsoft is expected to debut Woodstock, the replacement for Zune Music Pass. The new service should roll out later in the year.

  by Jeff Schille | Apr 25, 20126 Comments

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  ‘Sonic The Hedgehog 4: Episode 2′ Accidentally Released On Steam

  An incomplete version of ‘Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode 2′ released over the weekend on Steam, before quickly being taken down – though not before some users were able to play it.

  by C.J. Smillie | Apr 24, 20123 Comments

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  Zynga Looking to Acquire More Mobile Developers Like OMGPOP

  Analysts predict that in the next 3-5 years FarmVille creator Zynga might make another big mobile developer acquisition, but it won’t be Rovio.

  by Anthony Taormina | Apr 17, 20122 Comments

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  ‘Sonic 4: Episode 2′ Release Date & ‘Episode Metal’ Bonus Revealed

  SEGA finally slaps a release date on ‘Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode 2′ and reveals ‘Episode Metal,’ a set of bonus levels featuring playable Metal Sonic.

  by Jeff Schille | Apr 10, 20122 Comments

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  Ghost Recon: Facebook Game, Mad Catz Controllers & A Future Soldier Beta

  Details on the Ghost Recon: Future Soldier multiplayer beta, the Ghost Recon Commander Facebook game, and the new licensed controllers.

  by Rob Keyes | Apr 5, 2012No Comments

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  ‘Super Meat Boy: The Game’ Officially Revealed for iOS

  ‘Super Meat Boy: The Game’ is officially coming to iOS devices. Click the link for more details on the newly announced touchscreen indie platformer.

  by Riley Little | Apr 1, 20121 Comment