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Cabela's Dangerous Hunts 2013 includes 'Fearmaster' light gun

By Steve Watts, Aug 09, 2012 10:30am PDT

Cabela's Dangerous Hunts 2013 will pack in a new controller that relies on biometric feedback to determine if you're keeping your cool, resulting in damage and accuracy bonuses.

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"It sounds cool, but it should really be a survival horror thing. Then again, I've never ..."

- soundcreepy see all 2 comments

Activision credits Skylanders, Diablo 3 for Q2 success

By Steve Watts, Aug 02, 2012 3:15pm PDT

Activision released its Q2 2012 results today, boasting $1.05 billion in non-GAAP revenue. It credited the long-term success of Skylanders, and the launch of Diablo 3, among its successes.

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"now if they could just fix the D3 endgame, I've played 200+ hours and can tell you every reason ..."

- MikkleThePickle see all 10 comments

NBA 2K13 to be 'executive produced' by Jay Z

By Steve Watts, Aug 01, 2012 12:30pm PDT

Jay Z has signed on to executive produce NBA 2K13, and will be personally involved in the music selection and art direction for the game.

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"As I recall, Live 98 was the last one (up thru 2006, at least) in which you could call for a ..."

- AxeMan808 see all 8 comments

No WWE '13 on PC, Wii U or Vita

By John Keefer, Aug 01, 2012 7:45am PDT

For you RAW and SmackDown wrestling aficionados hoping that WWE '13 would make its way to Wii U or to PC, don't hold your breath. THQ's creative director for the series has confirmed the game is strictly for PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360.

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"Wii is listed on the official site. I added it, but obviously PS3 and 360 are the focus."

- Keefinator see all 6 comments

Nintendo posts large Q1 loss, but 3DS now profitable

By Steve Watts, Jul 25, 2012 2:00pm PDT

Nintendo has issued its Q1 earnings for the fiscal year, posting another large loss. But, Nintendo announced that the 3DS has become profitable, after selling at a loss due to its large price cut.

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"a positive per unit margin, but the total hardware sales margin is still negative from all the ..."

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Nielsen: Halo 4, Black Ops 2 most anticipated games

By John Keefer, Jul 20, 2012 10:00am PDT

If you ask someone what their most anticipated game is, you'll usually get a variety of answers, with a few games mentioned more than others. Nielsen gathered up some numbers after E3 and now tells us what we really want.

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"Fuck sakes how many Halo and CoD sequels do we need? Make something new you unoriginal bastards!"

- furiouschuck see all 29 comments

Epic Mickey 2's musical intro unveiled

By John Keefer, Jul 16, 2012 10:30am PDT

The opening cinematic for Epic Mickey 2: The Power of Two has been released, complete with the musical number that had Warren Spector so excited about the game's songs.

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The Last Story coming August 14

By Steve Watts, Jul 12, 2012 3:30pm PDT

The Last Story is coming to North America on August 14, with the soundtrack serving as a pre-order bonus.

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"Hope that happens, Pandora's Tower was the one I was looking forward to the most."

- JeanLucAwesome see all 12 comments

LEGO series continuing voice acting and open worlds

By Alice O'Connor, Jul 10, 2012 4:00pm PDT

Traveller's Tales introduced full voice acting to its series of licensed block 'em ups for the first time in LEGO Batman 2, and greatly expanded the open world ideas of earlier games. TT is pretty pleased with how it's been received, and is looking to "build on" these in fut...

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"The voices in Lego Batman 2 are really well done. I think the most important thing is that it ..."

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New video game releases of 7/9-7/15

By Alice O'Connor, Jul 08, 2012 10:00am PDT

Next week's a sporty one, between NCAA Football 13 and two other, more forgettable sport 'em ups. We'll also see the launch of Frogger Hyper Arcade Edition, Quantum Conundrum's console editions, Rainbow Moon, and the PC edition of Babel Rising.

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New video game releases of 7/2-7/8

By Alice O'Connor, Jul 01, 2012 10:00am PDT

Next week's a quiet one, but there are still a few noteworthy releases. PC gets intergalactic 4X Endless Space, Funcom's supernatural MMO The Secret World, while Xbox 360 gets Spelunky, and the 3DS will pick up Theatrhythm Final Fantasy. There's more, of course.

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Wipeout 3 coming this fall

By Steve Watts, Jun 28, 2012 1:15pm PDT

Activision has announced Wipeout 3, another game based on the TV series of the same name. It's due this fall for Xbox 360 (with Kinect), Wii, and 3DS.

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"From an Activision studio? It'll be dead the day after the game releases :("

- citizenswift see all 15 comments

New video game releases of 6/25-7/1

By Alice O'Connor, Jun 24, 2012 10:00am PDT

Next week's new releases include Spec Ops: The Line, tie-in game The Amazing Spider-Man, the twice-delayed PC edition of Ghost Recon: Future Soldier, the London Olympics game, the PC edition of Penny Arcade episode 3.

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Kirby's Dream Collection includes six games and book

By Andrew Yoon, Jun 21, 2012 10:03pm PDT

Kirby is celebrating his 20th anniversary. To commemorate the occasion, Nintendo is releasing a brand new compilation for Wii later this year.

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"With my luck, you're correct. Because I couldn't possibly care less about OS X on my PC, but I'd ..."

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THQ facing class-action suit for uDraw sales claims

By Steve Watts, Jun 20, 2012 12:30pm PDT

THQ's uDraw has been discontinued, but shareholders are pressing a class action suit for the company offering misleading statements about its sales and future.

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"Totally agree. Suing a company that can barely keep it's head above water isn't the best idea ..."

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