Carmack: Quake III was always my favourite id game
(via CVG) -- Ours too. Id Software's legendary programmer John Carmack has been speaking to PC Gamer about Quake Live (Zero), the free to play FPS powered by in-game advertising.

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6 months ago 

AP: The Who coming July 15 to Rock Band
(via Joystiq) - Filed under: Sony PlayStation 3, Microsoft Xbox 360, Online, Rhythm Buried on the 11th paragraph on a story about Rock Band 2, The Associated Press reports this morning that 12 tracks from The Who "ranging from 'My Generation' to 'Who Are You' will release for Rock Band on July 15.

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6 months ago 

News: Penny Arcade teases the second episode
(via OXM) -- New enemy Hat Spider is "as ferocious as he is fashionable". Penny Arcade has started teasing its forthcoming second episode with a glimpse at one of the new enemies, Hat Spider.

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6 months ago 

South African Console Sales Figures
(via LazyGamer) - So this is exciting news isn’t it? GFK, the guys who track and report on all the retail sales figures in South Africa and around the world have put together some figures for Lazygamer.co.za to exclusively release. I have them at the moment but to ensure that they are reported in an unbiased and fair manner [.

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6 months ago 

Strategy Informer's Top 10 Incoming Games in 2008
(via N4G.com) - From Strategy Informer: "The first six months of 2008 have been undeniably great. We've seen the release of such anticipated hits as Super Smash Brothers Brawl, Grand Theft Auto IV and Metal Gear Solid 4; there has been hardly a system or genre that hasn't seen its fair share of quality titles released and the near future looks to be no different.

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Smash Court Tennis 3 Gameplay Movie 5
(via Gamespot) -- Take to the courts in Smash Court Tennis 3.

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Smash Court Tennis 3 Gameplay Movie 4
(via Gamespot) -- Take to the courts in Smash Court Tennis 3.

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Smash Court Tennis 3 Gameplay Movie 3
(via Gamespot) -- Take to the courts in Smash Court Tennis 3.

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Smash Court Tennis 3 Gameplay Movie 2
(via Gamespot) -- Take to the courts in Smash Court Tennis 3.

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Smash Court Tennis 3 Gameplay Movie 1
(via Gamespot) -- Take to the courts in Smash Court Tennis 3.

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6 months ago 

$299 Price Drop Xbox 360 Is Refurbish? Bwah?
(via N4G.com) - Brian Ashcraft of Kotaku says, "Previously, we posted a Kmart ad indicating a price-drop in the Xbox 360 line-up. The ad, purported to hit July 6, shows that the model that comes equipped with a 20GB hard drive, formerly known as the 'Pro' version, will be priced at $299 US.

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6 months ago 

Variety: Chimp Doesn't Play Well With Others
(via rampancy.net) -- Another disappointing review for Hail to the Chimp: Variety says this political humor game isn't funny, and isn't really political. Ouch!

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6 months ago 

3D Realms Declares E3 Irrelevant
(via Gaming Today) - 3D Realms chief Scott Miller stated in a recent interview with Next Generation that E3 has become “irrelevant.” “It’s just that we view E3 as irrelevant nowadays. In fact, I wasn’t even aware it was coming up,” he said. It’s true that E3 isn’t the be all end all it once was and some companies have chosen to fore go attending this year.

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6 months ago 

Let& #39 s Have A Beta
(via GiantBomb) - W.O.P.R. Hey everyone, just wanted to take some time to address a few items of interest.In case you missed it on the podcast last week, we will be having a brief pre-launch beta of the full site at a to-be-determined date. The accounts you create during the beta will carry over to the full site, so consider this your best chance to get a good account name.

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6 months ago 

Let& #39 s Have A Beta
(via GiantBomb) - W.O.P.R. Hey everyone, just wanted to take some time to address a few items of interest.In case you missed it on the podcast last week, we will be having a brief pre-launch beta of the full site at a to-be-determined date. The accounts you create during the beta will carry over to the full site, so consider this your best chance to get a good account name.

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6 months ago 

Today in Joystiq: June 30, 2008
(via Joystiq) - Never underestimate the staying power of Portal's Weighted Companion Cube. See how the earrings (yes, they're earrings) were made here. (Thanks, Philip) Check out the highlights for today:Blizzard Worldwide Invitational 2008Highlights from Blizzard's Worldwide Invitational 2008WWI08: Diablo 3 design fundamentalsWWI08: New WoW arenas, nonlinear dungeons and goodie bagsWWI08: Lore and art in Diablo 3JoystiqueryThe Joystiq Free Game Club: Music CatchThe Political Game: NY video game bill barks, doesn't biteWoW Insider goes hands-on with the Death KnightNewsSony officially reveals PS3 firmware 2.

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6 months ago 

Screen Update: FIFA Soccer 09
(via GamePro) -- Six next-gen screens of FIFA Soccer 09 in action!

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6 months ago 

Let’s Have a Beta
(via GiantBomb) -- Hey everyone, just wanted to take some time to address a few items of interest. In case you missed it on the podcast last week, we will be having a brief pre-launch beta of the full site at a to-be-determined date. The accounts you create during the beta will carry over to the full site, so

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6 months ago 

Images of Quantum of Solace
(via Xboxyde) -- Activision releases five new images of the adaptation of the next 007, James Bond : Quantum of Solace. Graphically, it's a bit disappointing. Let's hope we'll see and know more of the game during E3.

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6 months ago 

Report: 'major retailer' confirms Xbox 360 price cut
(via DCEmu) -- With two separate retail circulars (Kmart and Radio Shack) claiming a "new low price" of $299.99 for the Xbox 360, and a major press conference scheduled for two weeks from today, there's an awful lot of smoke billowing around this rumor. Now you can add an anonymous retail report from The...

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6 months ago 

Xbox 360 Fancast 075 -- Pornoisseur
(via Xbox 360 Fanboy) - Filed under: Podcasts It's episode 75. No guests (not for lack of trying). Plenty of malarkey. Uncomfortable situations. Yet another made up word. Download. Listen. Enjoy. Find out what Pornoisseur means. 'Nuff said. Subscribe to the Podcast directly in iTunes (MP3).

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6 months ago 

Blizzard: Microsoft Could Do More To Support PC Gaming PC Gaming
(via Kotaku) - Speaking to Gamasutra recently, Blizzard COO Paul Sams said that he'd like to see Microsoft focus their gaming business a bit more on Windows, though he said he understood the depth of the company's investment in the Xbox 360. "And I kind of look at it and say to myself, and I think similarly to Rob, is that it would be great if they put more emphasis on the Windows operating system, certainly probably the most prominent operating system in the world.

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6 months ago 

Q& A: FIFA Soccer 09
(via Gamespot) -- FIFA 09 producer David Rutter on new game play additions, expanding Be A Pro, whether Australia's A-League is back in the mix, and a possible PS3 exclusive mode.

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6 months ago 

What Gaming Personality Are You?
(via 360 Monster) - People have been gaming for years and years. Some find gaming a way to relax and wind-down from the 'real' life, while for others gaming is their 'real' life. Here at Console Monster we thought it would be a good idea, with tounge in cheek, to stereotype the different gaming personalities, starting with the Casual gamer, through to the Hardcore gamer.

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6 months ago 

Diablo III lead says no console version planned
(via Xbox 360 Fanboy) - Filed under: News Hello and welcome back to civilization from under your rock. We say this because if you haven't heard Blizzard is hard at work developing Diablo III you must have been stuck somewhere. In order to halt console version rumors Joystiq sat down in an exclusive interview with lead designer Jay Wilson.

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6 months ago 

Are you ready for some Madden 09 achievements?
(via Xbox 360 Fanboy) - Filed under: NewsOur buddies over at 360Sync have already gotten into their Fall football mindset, exclusively releasing a list of Madden NFL 09's achievements. The complete list can be viewed after the jump, but we came across a few achievement highlights including the "Steal Their Thunder" achievement for stealing your opponent's celebration (nice use of T.

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6 months ago 

More Details on PS3's New Trophy System
(via Gaming Today) - As I mentioned, the PS3’s 2.4 update (coming this Wednesday) will bring support for Sony’s take on Achievements: Trophies. The video above should give you a good look at the new system and what you can expect once you download 2.4. A new option will be opened up in the Games area of the XMB, which will show all of your (supported) games and their Trophies.

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6 months ago 

Achievements: Pirates vs. Ninjas Dodgeball
(via 360 Monster) - The achievements for Pirates vs. Ninjas Dodgeball have been revealed. There's the inclusion of Chuck Norris, Internet slang and a reference to a film. See if you can pick them out in the list below: Dish Best Served Cold 5 GamerScore Successfully counter a shot in Story Mode.

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6 months ago 

Simbin's RACE series comes to 360...
(via Totally 360) -- with the imaginatively titled Race 360

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6 months ago 

Rumors Fly on Xbox 360 Price Cuts
(via Game Stooge) -- We reported a few days ago on the Kmart ad that came out with a reduced Xbox 360 price. Since then the price reduction has been seen in other ads and all but confirmed. Well, now the folks at Ars Technica are saying that the price reduction is happening only on the 20 GB hard

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6 months ago