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December 31, 2004
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Our review of the year concludes with a lookback at Sega Sammy, next-gen handheld launches, videogame mega-sales, console shortages, working conditions and more besides. What a year!
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The death of Acclaim, suspicious EA activity, Ballmer and Iwata up the next-gen ante, murder by PlayStation, trade shows in London, Tokyo and more in our look at Q3.
December 30, 2004
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After two weeks of intensive handheld gaming, we offer a comprehensive and detailed review of PSP, along with an extensive photo shoot, all-new high quality videos, and market analysis.
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Our review of the gaming year continues with Nintendo controversies, E3 highlights, astonishing next-gen Sony information leaks, and much more, in our look at Q2.
December 29, 2004
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This year has been one of the biggest the industry has ever seen. Kikizo takes a look back at the year that was in a four-part special, starting with the first quarter of 2004.
December 24, 2004
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The popular Dynasty Warriors series goes handheld for a scorching war in ancient China.
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PoP2 shines despute the Christmas bustle.
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Digital Jesters on Pro Rugby Manager 2.
December 23, 2004
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You can now watch films through the magic of "connectivity" - with Sony's own PSP thing.
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Collection of fab mini-games on PSP.
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New third-person action game takes you to sea onboard a rocking Russian boat - hurrah!
December 22, 2004
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Online wireless capabilities pushed.
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EA's blockbuster nicks the number one.
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New Xbox website live for Motorsport.
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Another fresh look at the PSP's currently undisputed best golf game.
December 21, 2004
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The King of RPGs unveils Drag On Dragoon 2, or Drakengard 2 as we've decided to call it. First footage and images within.
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World's biggest publisher buys significantly into Euro superpublisher, making it the second largest shareholder.
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Offering a deep single-player mode and also various challenge modes, it says here.
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Capcom's famous mascot comes to Xbox.
December 20, 2004
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The quirky and stylish dating game from Sega si coming to the UK but with the old name.
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Capcom's incredible zombieless sequel is on its way to GameCube in the new year.
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Exepct massive carnage in the Hulk's new outing from Simpsons: Hit & Run creators.
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New competition courtesy of Vagusnet.
December 17, 2004
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Rockstar makes the announcement that everyone secretly expected - more GTA in June.
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Proving that handheld racing games aren't going to look silly any more.
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Namco's drift-obsessed Ridge Racer games have become a staple at the launch of Sony consoles, including PSP.
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Bone rattling for the first time since the PS1 original, thanks to Sony.
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One of Sony Europe's big hitters for the PSP offers a bag of features, looks ace.
December 16, 2004
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First details of the probably top-secret next Grand Theft Auto project for next-gen.
December 15, 2004
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Shock announcement of media capabilities for both Nintendo DS and GBA - full details inside.
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Critically acclaimed Microsoft Japan title coming to the US courtesy of Majesco.
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Eidos offers up some fresh details and screenage on the cop-killing 25 to Life.
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Sega's Virtua Quest kicks up a storm on US shores next month. We offer an in-depth verdict along with a generous helping of new direct feed videos.
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Sega's highly popular Virtua Fighter 2 jumps back to life on PS2. Has the Sega Ages 2500 series finally got it right or claimed another victim? New video included.
December 14, 2004
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Rival products doomed as EA signs a new five year deal with the NFL.
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EA smash hit stays on top in the UK.
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SCEI's chief technical officer says production is already ramping up for Europe and the US.
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A more detailed new look at the visually striking new WipEout game for PlayStation Portable.
December 13, 2004
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Euro titles announced, including hot racers WipEout Pure, WRC and Ridge Racers - new videos included inside.
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After tours of duty in the Middle East and Asia, the Conflict series is embarking on a global mission.
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Nintendo President slams PSP strategy and insists that DS is the way forward. Handbags out...
December 12, 2004
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We headed for Tokyo's internationally renowned Akihabara ward to bring you coverage of Sony's PSP launch direct from the epicentre.
December 10, 2004
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This weekend marks the biggest shift the handheld videogame industry has ever seen. We take a look.
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This weekend marks the biggest shift the handheld videogame industry has ever seen. We take a look.
December 9, 2004
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Does the darker and bloodier prince still make the grade? Read on for our definitive verdict.
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How do you follow up on the closest approximation of real life football yet? If you're Konami, you take it one step further.
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It's on its way in February 2005, and looking utterly sensational. Mario Tennis news too!
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As 1.4 million units shipped Stateside.
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For those recently recruited to infiltrate North Korea, LucasArts has just the game to prepare for the trip.
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Sizable 500MB update available right now.
December 8, 2004
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The Chinese government has banned Sega's smash hit soccer management PC title.
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The wholly rebuilt game based on Far Cry for Xbox and PS2 - latest pics and details..
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Sort-of-new screenshots and news inside.
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Conspiracy: Weapons Of Mass Destruction is on its way next year. Should you care?
December 7, 2004
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We've had a couple of weeks to make our minds up about Nintendo DS - here we present our verdict and discuss the games, with media.
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A departure for Sony, which has traditionally used its own GPU in PlayStation, as PS3 gets closer.
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We take a final look at Sega's Feel the Magic in screens and extensive direct feed gameplay.
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Lego Star Wars looks pretty cool, it has to be said. Details and screens.
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EA's racer proving a tough one to beat.
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Traditional gameplay with new features.
December 6, 2004
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Patricia Hewitt in talks with industry.
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Boatload of PS2s from China held up!
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PC strategy Act Of War in sight.
December 3, 2004
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Hurrah for Microsoft and Bungie.
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Famed Sega producer hits the race track.
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Portable system finally hits Japan.
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Latest stuff on Konami's racer.
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More on SNK's first foray into 3D KOF.
December 2, 2004
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Kojima makes up for European delay.
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Tekken creator sets up new PSP/DS studio.
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Blizzard discovers a good kind of mess.
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Place a bet at the monster racetrack.
December 1, 2004
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This huge sequel looks better than ever. We take an updated look with a new video.
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Check out some new footage of Prince.
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Just when you thought N64 was dead, the six-four suffix returns. (We tried). First screens inside.
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New research suggests current-gen decline.
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500,000 gamers pick up DS for Thanksgiving.
Satoru Iwata Video Interview - the late Nintendo president spoke with Kikizo in 2004 as 'Nintendo Revolution' loomed.
Kaz Hirai Video Interview - the first of Kikizo's interviews with the man who went on to become global head of Sony.
Ed Fries Video Interview - one of Xbox's founders discusses an epic journey from Excel to Xbox.
Yu Suzuki, the Kikizo Interview - we spend time with one of gaming's most revered creators.
Tetris - The Making of an Icon: Alexey Pajitnov and Henk Rogers reveal the fascinating story behind Tetris
Rare founders, Chris and Tim Stamper - their only interview? Genuinely 'rare' sit down with founders of the legendary studio.
The History of First-Person Shooters - a retrospective, from Maze War to Modern Warfare