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Updated Oct 22, 2011 3:36 pm PT

Top Story Mists of Pandaria descending on World of Warcraft

BlizzCon 2011: Blizzard announces new MMORPG expansion at opening ceremony; Diablo III Collector's Edition confirmed; WOW Annual Pass earns free copy of Diablo III. continue »
- Posted Oct 21, 2011 12:17 pm PT
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Remedy talks Max Payne 3

The makers of Max Payne 1 and 2 shed light on how Remedy Entertainment has been involved in the development of Rockstar's Max Payne 3. Full Story
- Posted Oct 6, 2011 9:00 am PT
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Resident Evil director talks Retribution

Paul Anderson on casting Leon Kennedy for film franchise, taking plot points from Resident Evil 4 and 5, and motorcycle-riding, machine-gun-toting zombies. Full Story
- Posted Oct 3, 2011 2:22 pm PT
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Blizzard delves into Diablo lore

BlizzCon 2011: Studio offers its first panel aimed at illuminating the history of its action RPG franchise, detailing The Eternal Conflict, angels, and demons. Full Story
- Posted Oct 22, 2011 3:36 pm PT
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Starcraft II: Heart of the Swarm brings Kerrigan to the fore

BlizzCon 2011: Blizzard's lead writer and level designer run through some of the new characters and gameplay that players can expect from the Wings of Liberty follow-up. Full Story
- Posted Oct 21, 2011 3:25 pm PT
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Mists of Pandaria comic, novella en route

BlizzCon 2011: Blizzard Publishing division confirms World of Warcraft expansion-based stories are in development; Warcraft, Starcraft universe compendiums possible. Full Story
- Posted Oct 21, 2011 6:29 pm PT
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Portal 2 getting in-game editor

Valve to let players create and share their own test chambers in single-player and multiplayer modes for first-person puzzler; release set for early next year. Full Story
- Posted Oct 21, 2011 12:54 pm PT
- 79 Comments
Starhawk private beta starts next month

Lightbox looking for veteran Warhawk players to put new sci-fi shooter through its paces prerelease; trial run set to go public in early 2012. Full Story
- Posted Oct 21, 2011 2:00 pm PT
- 17 Comments
Assassin's Creed sneaks into SoulCalibur V

Assassin's Creed: Revelations protagonist Ezio Auditore revealed as playable character for weapons-based fighting game; Namco Bandai confirms January 31 launch. Full Story
- Posted Oct 21, 2011 8:11 am PT
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Doom 4 'indefinitely postponed'?

Development of id Software shooter reportedly shelved after Rage receives mixed reviews from critics. Full Story
- Posted Oct 21, 2011 10:59 am PT
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Mass Effect 3 demo landing January 2012

BioWare announces prerelease demo of upcoming sci-fi role-playing shooter; single-player and multiplayer included; early access with Battlefield 3 Online Pass. Full Story
- Posted Oct 20, 2011 8:00 pm PT
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Sega draws Shining Blade for PSP

Latest action role-playing game installment in Shining series due for spring 2012 in Japan. Full Story
- Posted Oct 21, 2011 1:45 am PT
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Hulu Plus hits Wii, 3DS this year

TV on-demand service coming soon to Nintendo platforms; handheld adding 3D video recording feature with November system update. Full Story
- Posted Oct 21, 2011 11:18 am PT
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Warner to distribute The Witcher 2 on Xbox 360

CD Projekt secures North American partner for console version of fantasy role-playing game; release set for Q1 2012. Full Story
- Posted Oct 21, 2011 12:33 pm PT
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Big in Japan October 10-16: Ace Combat: Assault Horizon

Flight action reboot and Japanese edition of Just Dance trump Pro Evo Soccer in the latest sales update. Full Story
- Posted Oct 20, 2011 6:42 pm PT
- 12 Comments
SSX landing tricks on February 14

EA's first current-gen outing for SSX sets the over-the-top snowboarding title for a romantically timed release early in 2012. Full Story
- Posted Oct 20, 2011 4:25 pm PT
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Next Xbox to launch in 2013 - Report

New report says Microsoft's next console likely to be revealed at E3 2013, Lionhead already developing Fable Next. Full Story
- Posted Oct 20, 2011 12:03 pm PT
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PS4 games entering early development stage - Report

Several of Sony's internal studios said to be ramping up work on new software for as-yet-unannounced PS3 successor. Full Story
- Posted Oct 20, 2011 11:06 am PT
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Sony stalking Assassin's Creed film rights

Variety reports Sony Pictures in final negotiations with Ubisoft for big-screen adaptation of action game; publisher insists on maintaining a measure of creative control. Full Story
- Posted Oct 20, 2011 11:41 am PT
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Katamari, Ridge Racer roll into PS Vita launch lineup

Namco Bandai readying three titles for new Sony handheld launch next year: Ridge Racer, Touch My Katamari, and Shinobido 2: Revenge of Zen. Full Story
- Posted Oct 20, 2011 4:01 pm PT
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New subscription-based games a flawed strategy - CCP dev

GDC Online 2011: Lead designer of Eve Online Kristoffer Touborg talks about the mutating MMORPG market, working with Sony for Dust 514, and the dimly understood details of World of Darkness Online. Full Story
- Posted Oct 20, 2011 1:55 pm PT
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Gears of War 3 falls under RAAM's Shadow December 13

Story-based DLC follows Zeta Squad evacuation of Ilima City in campaign set before original Gears of War; $15 add-on features new multiplayer characters, lets gamers play as General RAAM. Full Story
- Posted Oct 20, 2011 8:10 am PT
- 110 Comments