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Microsoft swallows Skype into its company portfolio

Tue, 10 May 2011 16:39:13 GMT

Skype, the leading online voice communications company, has been acquired by Microsoft in a deal that is rumoured to be worth around £5 billion. That sounds like a lot of money for a company that is in debt to the tune of $686 million.

Under Siege dated with editor and Move support

Mon, 18 Apr 2011 21:53:04 GMT

After a number of delays, Under Siege, the PlayStation Network exclusive RTS title by Seed Studios, has recieved its official release date, along with its own level editor and PlayStation Move support.

Paradox Interactive announces the Majesty 2 Collection

Fri, 08 Apr 2011 17:01:12 GMT

Paradox Interactive have today announced that Majesty 2 will be getting its own collection which includes the original game and all of its expansions. It's scheduled for release on April 19 on PC for $19.99/€19.99.

Ex-EA and LucasArts devs found November Studios

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 20:36:13 GMT

Ex developers from both EA and LucasArts have founded November Studios, a new development company with an interesting first game - Inemeri, a streamable 3D "creative exploration" title playable in browsers or on iDevices.

Dungeon Siege III delayed till June

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 17:07:58 GMT

Upcoming action-RPG Dungeon Siege III has been delayed Square Enix has confirmed. The third game in the series, Dungeon Siege III was scheduled for a May release, however, it has now been pushed to June on all platforms.

Sniper Elite V2 announced for 2012 release

Wed, 06 Apr 2011 11:45:48 GMT

Rebellion and 505 Games have announced Sniper Elite V2 for a 2012 release on "the current generation of consoles." The first Sniper Elite, a third-person shooter set in World War II, released back in 2005.

Anonymous continue attacks on Sony

Wed, 06 Apr 2011 10:11:37 GMT

It appears that Anonymous are continuing their attack on all things PS3. Many users are reporting that service on the PlayStation Network is still patchy at best, seemingly caused by continued cyber attacks from the internet hackers.

EA announces The Sims 3 Generations expansion

Wed, 06 Apr 2011 08:10:27 GMT

EA has announced today that the Sims 3 will be getting a new expansion pack, titled Generations, sometime this Spring. It will allow you to start off as a child and follow them throughout their life in to an adult.

Section 8: Prejudice dated for PC and 360

Wed, 06 Apr 2011 03:28:01 GMT

TimeGate Studios has dated Section 8: Prejudice on PC and Xbox 360, giving the FPS sequel an April 20 release date on the Xbox Live Marketplace and a May 4 release date on Games for Windows Live.

Ship Simulator Extremes Ferry Pack DLC released

Tue, 05 Apr 2011 16:00:12 GMT

Paradox Interactive has released its Ferry Pack download content for Ship Simulator Extremes on PC, bringing five different ferry vessles for players to captain through some of the most used routes in the world.

Witcher II gets minimum and recommended PC requirements

Tue, 05 Apr 2011 13:42:57 GMT

CD Projekt, developer and publisher behind The Witcher series, have revealed the minimum and recommended requirements your PC will need to meet in order to run the graphically intensive video game when it releases in May.

Steel Diver surfacing on May 6 in Europe

Tue, 05 Apr 2011 13:35:03 GMT

Already released in the US, Steel Diver is one of the most talked about titles following the recent Nintendo 3DS launch. Take command of a submarine when it surfaces on May 6 in Europe on the Nintendo 3DS.

Anno 2070 announced, set in the future

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 18:21:15 GMT

Being published by Ubisoft and developed by Related Designs, the next title in the Anno series, Anno 2070, will be set in the distant future where climate change has caused the oceans to rise, causing instability between two factions.

Sony cancels PS3 MMO, The Agency

Fri, 01 Apr 2011 07:40:15 GMT

Sony Online Entertainment, the division of Sony which develops and controls the company's MMO's, has released an official statement stating that 205 jobs will be lost at three of its studios and The Agency has been canceled.

Music Unlimited heading to PSP and NGP

Fri, 01 Apr 2011 07:25:54 GMT

Cloud based music service, Music Unlimited, powered by Qriocity, will debut on Sony's PlayStation Portable soon, letting users stream music to their device for a nominal subscription fee of $3.99 to $9.99 per month.

Magicka: Vietnam DLC release date revealed

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 14:53:40 GMT

Paradox Interactive has announced that the Magicka: Vietnam download content which brings the world of Magicka to the treacherous jungles of Vietnam will release on April 12 for $4.99 as a digital download.

Activision announces Spiderman: Edge of Time

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 13:24:46 GMT

Beenox, developers behind Spiderman: Shattered Dimensions, and Activision, publishers behind the game, have announced a new Spiderman game titled Edge of Time. No release date was given but it's releasing on PC, 360, PS3, Wii and DS.

Capcom cancels Megaman Universe game

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 08:14:29 GMT

Capcom has just posted an announcement over on Megaman Universe's official website that the game has, unfortunately, been canned. No reason for the cancelation was given other than just a variety of circumstances.

SEGA and Avalanche announce Renegade Ops

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 16:57:17 GMT

SEGA and Avalanche Studios, the studio behind Just Cause 2, have announced a new digital download game today, titled Renegade Ops, the game puts players in a commando unit sent behind enemy lines to defeat Inferno.

Duke Nukem: Critical Mass hitting PSP and DS in April

Fri, 25 Mar 2011 05:55:18 GMT

Apogee Software, publishers behind the much delayed Duke Nukem: Critical Mass title on the PlayStation Portable and Nintendo DS, have finally locked down the game's release date as April.

Resident Evil 4 and Code Veronica HD releasing this fall

Thu, 24 Mar 2011 19:50:02 GMT

Capcom has just confirmed that both Resident Evil 4 and Resident Evil: Code Veronica will be re-released in high-definition this fall. The two titles will launch as downloadable titles for Xbox Live and the PlayStation Network.

F1 2011 launching this September, gets NGP and 3DS versions

Thu, 24 Mar 2011 15:00:36 GMT

Codemasters have formally announced F1 2011's release date today. Due this September on PC, Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3, the company also announced both a PlayStation NGP and Nintendo 3DS version.

THQ confirms Warhammer 40k: Space Marine date

Wed, 23 Mar 2011 18:49:06 GMT

While THQ may still be holding back on an exact date for their upcoming third-person shooter, based on Games Workshop's Warhammer 40,000 franchise, Space Marine has at least been dated for August.

F.E.A.R. 3 releasing on May 27 in the UK

Wed, 23 Mar 2011 12:11:41 GMT

Warner Bros., publisher behind upcoming horror shooter F.E.A.R. 3, has announced the game's UK release date today. It's scheduled for release on May 27 in the UK on PC, Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3.

Devil Survivor 2 announced for Nintendo DS

Tue, 22 Mar 2011 20:18:20 GMT

The Septentrion forces are invading the Nintendo DS this Summer thanks to Atlus. Devil Survivor 2 will see thirteen devil summoners combatting the evil invaders, with new characters and a new friendship system.