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Updated Sep 1, 2011 4:21 pm PT

Top Story Call of Duty: Black Ops average user spend is $76

Activision sells 18 million map packs for last year's shooter; Modern Warfare 3 preorders to break Black Ops' record "by a significant margin"; Elite pricing to make it a "no-brainer" for fans. continue »
- Posted Sep 1, 2011 10:23 am PT
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PAX 11 Panel - Mike and Jerry Q&A;

The stars of the show take the stage to address questions such as "Who is the best pony?" and "What should I do with my life?" Check out the video for their answers! Full Story
- Posted Aug 27, 2011 8:53 pm PT
- 5 Comments
League of Legends: Dominion - Capture and Hold Panel

The dev team talks about the many decisions and tweaks that go into one core gameplay mechanic. Full Story
- Posted Aug 29, 2011 1:25 am PT
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Latest Top Stories

Sony showing 18 unannounced PS Vita games at TGS

Publisher's booth will have 31 titles for upcoming portable in total at show; The Last Guardian MIA from 21-game PS3 lineup. Full Story
- Posted Sep 1, 2011 1:31 pm PT
- 69 Comments
PAX Prime 2011 pulls in 70,000

Seattle-based open-to-the-public gaming event draws largest turnout in show history; PAX East scheduled for April 6-8, 2012. Full Story
- Posted Sep 1, 2011 4:21 pm PT
- 3 Comments
Zynga opening Adventure World

Social game giant's first title from Boston studio to be 40 times larger than publisher's previous offerings; debut expected in a matter of weeks. Full Story
- Posted Sep 1, 2011 4:01 pm PT
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NASCAR Unleashed on 360, PS3, Wii, 3DS this year

Activision combines circuit and street racing in latest game based on popular stock car series; 15 licensed drivers and five tracks including Daytona included. Full Story
- Posted Sep 1, 2011 1:40 pm PT
- 11 Comments
Rock of Ages tumbles to PC September 7

Atlus take on tower defense arrives on Steam next week, PlayStation 3 debut set for release later this summer. Full Story
- Posted Sep 1, 2011 2:46 pm PT
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PSN has added 3 million users since hack

Sony CEO Howard Stringer touts recovery of PlayStation Network in the months since outage, says sales have exceeded pre-hack levels. Full Story
- Posted Sep 1, 2011 2:23 pm PT
- 47 Comments
Mafia II studio loses 40 staff

Take-Two confirms layoffs at 2K Czech, while affirming commitment to continue making games; cuts mostly made at Brno studio. Full Story
- Posted Sep 1, 2011 10:35 am PT
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Team Bondi goes into administration

Control of L.A. Noire developer handed to external firm, according to Australian Securities and Investments Commission documents. Full Story
- Posted Aug 31, 2011 8:31 pm PT
- 78 Comments
Dungeon Siege III turning up DLC in October

Obsidian Entertainment bringing $10 Treasures of the Sun add-on to action RPG next month on 360, PS3, PC. Full Story
- Posted Sep 1, 2011 11:49 am PT
- 12 Comments
Red Dead Redemption free DLC hits Sept. 13

Rockstar confirms Myths & Mavericks Bonus Pack with new multiplayer characters and locations confirmed for release on PlayStation Network, Xbox Live. Full Story
- Posted Sep 1, 2011 9:45 am PT
- 56 Comments
Big in Japan August 22-28: Monster Hunter Portable 3rd HD version

PS3 action-RPG topped a quarter million sold in first week as new releases topped the charts; 3DS again led hardware sales by a wide margin. Full Story
- Posted Sep 1, 2011 2:57 am PT
- 57 Comments
Rocketbirds: Hardboiled Chicken hatching on PS3

Expansion of PC browser-based title to be released exclusively on PSN this October with cooperative campaign, 3D support. Full Story
- Posted Sep 1, 2011 2:44 am PT
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Battlefield 3 dev on decision to leave civilians out

EA DICE executive producer admits to self-censorship, says team didn't want to take the blame for players indulging their dark sides. Full Story
- Posted Aug 31, 2011 11:03 am PT
- 461 Comments
Uncharted Dual Pack mapped out for Sept. 6

Bundle of Nathan Drake's first two PS3 adventures arrives next week for $40, includes code for Uncharted 2 DLC, Uncharted 3 theme, and avatar. Full Story
- Posted Aug 31, 2011 4:37 pm PT
- 84 Comments
In-game ads backfire in violent games - Study

University of Texas research indicates gamers have significantly worse recollection, perception of brands advertised in guns-and-gore software. Full Story
- Posted Aug 31, 2011 3:29 pm PT
- 132 Comments
Yakuza creator forms new studio - Report

Toshihiro Nagoshi sets up Ryu ga Gotoku Studio out of Binary Domain team; Yakuza Black Panther 2 announced in Japan for PSP. Full Story
- Posted Aug 31, 2011 4:48 pm PT
- 10 Comments
Star Wars Galaxies end-game detailed

Sony Online Entertainment letting player performance in remaining months decide whether the Rebels or Imperials will ultimately emerge victorious. Full Story
- Posted Aug 31, 2011 4:09 pm PT
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Sony Network Entertainment launches Sony Entertainment Network

Qriocity name gets phased out as Sony debuts new umbrella brand for PlayStation Network, Unlimited digital video and music services. Full Story
- Posted Aug 31, 2011 12:19 pm PT
- 99 Comments
Persona 4 gets PS Vita version, fighting game spin-off

Atlus teams up with BlazBlue developer for brawler; Persona 5 also in the works with series director, lead character designer, and composer returning. Full Story
- Posted Aug 30, 2011 9:14 pm PT
- 131 Comments