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January 31, 2006
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Queen Reiko struts her stuff in the whole of her high definition glory. We're sure there's a joke in there somewhere, but for now here's a review of Ridge Racer 6.
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The beat-em-up gets another mild revival thanks to Namco's street brawler. Verdict and some new videos.
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Two legendary swords, one epic battle - it didn't take long to make up our mind, but we were too busy playing to do the review on time.
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Frenetic run n' gun shooting action explodes on the Game Boy Advance.
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Capcom's biggest hitter of all looks to be stuck on the start line.
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There's no doubt that there's a lot riding on the success of the next Halo game and Microsoft is making sure that Bungie gets all the time it needs.
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Dead or Alive 4 leads a wave of resurgence as UK retailers bask in the jiggling fury of the Xbox 360.
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New survey shows that younger parents are getting their game on - with and without their kids.
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Namco's latest update to the much-loved shooting series exposed in this set of shakycam gameplay videos - plus PS3 conversion plans leaked?
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Awesome new trailer to keep you looking forward to September's new Splinter Cell game.
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See exactly what Metal Gear Solid: Digital Comic is all about in this first footage.
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Classic Japanese franchise in new Atomiswave 2D fighting game - super-super oil barrel of DEATH!
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Another trailer with plenty of T&A.
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Some shakycam gameplay footage from ATEI.
January 30, 2006
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The new console may have gamers and non-gamers in its sights, but analysts say that isn't going to help it do any better.
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Not only will it go after Sony and Nintendo, the new machine would try to bring down Apple too. Juicy speculation inside.
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Ubisoft seems to be the loser as EA snaps up the next game from German developer Crytek.
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The most popular portable puzzle game in the world is being updated for the DS, Nintendo-style. First screens.
January 27, 2006
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Hard drives at the ready as the most popular RPG series around comes to Microsoft's box. New screens.
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Konami proves its got stuff for non-gamers too, with another UMD full of stuff you'll not be playing.
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In an attempt to take the series someplace else, Sega decides to change the focus of the game. First screens.
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Europeans in ecstacy as their quest to gather the 108 protagonists is granted a stay. First screens.
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Looking as good as GT4 if not better.
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Trendy trailer and some other new media.
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Another trailer for the EA game.
January 26, 2006
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It's not just the PlayStation 3 that is getting something from one of Sony's newest studios. First screens.
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People were quite excited when Kojima said that he was bringing Metal Gear Solid to PSP. Let's see if they're still excited after seeing this. First comic-stained themes.
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Has Team Ninja produced fighting game euphoria, or is DOA4 still plagued with little problems?
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First details, hi-res images and official line from Nintendo on the company's latest ill-kept secret, the sensational DS Lite.
January 25, 2006
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Nintendo has been going on (and on) about how well the DS has done, but US analysts think the PSP will take over this year. Incendiary prognostication inside.
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DS takes the spotlights this spring as Game Boy Advance and GameCube fade further and further away.
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More Japanese spooks as Sony returns to the isle of the undead for more horrific shenanigans
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A generous contribution to a London museum will let millions more get to touch the company.
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The surprisingly run of RPGs inbound for the region continues, this time with the first game in the Atelier series, coming soon.
January 24, 2006
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In a surprising bout of sincerity, Peter Moore admits that there's nothing Microsoft can do to touch the PlayStation 3 at launch.
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There's not long to go now until Atari brings the tainted Driver series back, and with that comes a new website.
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Please, someone, anyone, release something that can challenge EA's monster game on the charts.
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The seemingly-endless well of money runs dry as Gizmondo preps to bow out of the handheld market.
January 23, 2006
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Read our verdict, before the Strogg come and get you, and cut your little legs off.
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More good news as sales figures out of Japan show Nintendo's portable tearing up the competition in Q4.
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A big year for Eidos's new owner means that the company's brands will be seeing a bit more action this year.
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You've seen off the demons, now it's time for you to hit the battlefield. New must-see screens.
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Millions of aficionados shed a quiet tear on their copies of Ico as the Metal Gear guru shoots down their hopes and dreams. Sniff.
January 20, 2006
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Many scoffed at the idea of the DS when it was announced - they're not scoffing anymore. Nintendo has announced another new sales milestone.
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The Xbox 360 may be all about HD, but that doesn't mean everything needs to be overly complex. Top 10 Xbox Live Arcade game inside.
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Tecmo mixes cutesy robots and a save-the-world story in a unique game for the PSP. New screens.
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Sega brings Sonic back for a classy outing as an "extreme" boarder. And now there's a website where you can see how it looks (well, in addition to this one).
January 19, 2006
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Nintendo's president is unusually direct as he talks Revolution and releases.
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No, it's not a partial launch list as some are suggesting, but it's something and it's official.
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Blizzard's massively online game swells bigger yet, passing milestones and laughing off the competition.
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Koei's Japanese Dynasty Warriors-alike is headed to the PSP in a remarkably similar-sounding format.
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New direct-feed 60fps footage showing off all-new levels of Sonic Riders, plus brand new trailer and screens.
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See what you can rub and find out just where babies come from in this lovely new video. Check the MUSIC!
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New videos from Sega's action racer plus a handful of new screens too.
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See Aiai and friends rolling onto DS in this new Touch & Roll trailer.
January 18, 2006
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The Xbox 360 has been out for nearly two months but Microsoft is still playing catch-up. Intercontinental details inside.
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We were going to adapt a Brando quote and then thought everyone else will, so why bother.
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Team Ninja may have been forced to keep its titillating game under wraps for a while longer, but it's ready to bounce onto Xbox 360's now. Boobs.
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Lessons learned, Atari and Reflections are back with a new Driver game, this time with (apparently) less suck and more driving. New screens.
January 17, 2006
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More crystal ball gazing, this time offering a more staggered release for Sony's next-gen powerhouse.
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EA's popular World War II series makes the jump, in all senses of the word, to the next generation. First details.
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Another week on top for EA's seemingly untouchable (for the moment, at least) driving game.
January 16, 2006
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Detailed discussion with the Creative Director of EA's Godfather game on interactive cut-scenes and being locked in a room with Marlon Brando. Plus videos.
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Microsoft's botched Xbox 360 lauch could have damaged the industry's report card, but the trio of handhelds came in for the save.
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It's Lord of the Rings, in a real-time strategy game, on the Xbox 360. Surely EA is on to another winner. New screens.
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The popular ex-Microsoft tennis series is prepped for its next-gen debut later this year. New screens.
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Namco's classic SNES RPG finally heads to the old country, ten years after the fact. Hooray?
January 13, 2006
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Sony may have a massive lead in this generation, but Microsoft says it can take Sony in the next. Inflammatory quotes inside.
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New instalment brings something old, something new, something borrowed - nothing blue that we can see yet. First screen.
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GameCube and DS soon to be overrun by wanna-be-farmers.
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Sam Fisher's debut PSP outing sees the super-spy's military history laid bare. First screens inside.
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EA releases this stunning new cinematic trailer for the Lord of the Rings sequel on PC. Plus: confirmed for Xbox 360 too!
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Old news in UK but approaching the US.
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Swanky trailer from the guys at Saber Interactive and Atari.
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Valve shows off some of its expansion.
January 12, 2006
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Sony may not want to play the numbers game yet, but that isn't stopping the educated guessing.
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The game that kick started the console RPG phenomenon in Japan is at long last getting an official release in Europe.
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Ubisoft's Hawaiian shirt-wearing hero seems to have spawned a franchise. New screens for both games inside.
January 11, 2006
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As OutRun 2006: Coast 2 Coast gets confirmed for Xbox, we've dug up 12 console screenshots and 10 PSP shots! See them inside.
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The world's richest man is deservedly proud of Xbox Live, but Sony has yet to show its cards.
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A week after the first bombshell announcement comes equivocation of sorts.
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Will anything knock EA's driving game off its perch? Something? Please?
January 10, 2006
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Even the world's top bosses say things in interviews without actually meaning it.
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Official line changes from 3 million in 90 days to at least 4.5 million by June.
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And it would have been stronger if people could actually buy one of those Xbox 360 things.
January 9, 2006
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Chinese manufacturer reveals two-handed Revolution-style controller for PS2 - trouble brews?
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Moore says that offering Xbox 360 with the external drive will further fragment the userbase.
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Legendary Capcom fighting game comes to Xbox Live Arcade in early 2006.
January 6, 2006
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Vice City Stories and San Andreas Stories possible for PSP, while Liberty City Stories makes its way onto PS2.
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Microsoft's third manufacturing giant Celestica joins two existing makers to ramp up Xbox production.
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3 million Nintendo DS sold in three days. Not really, but it could look that way.
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The Need for Speed games are often among the most wanted during winter, but is the new Most Wanted the most deserving?
January 5, 2006
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External add-on will offer HD movie content to rival PS3's BluRay playback, due later this year.
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Ico re-release and Colossus hit Feb 17.
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Third expansion for The Sims 2 coming.
January 4, 2006
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What's the hold-up, ask Goldman Sachs.
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Nintendo DS is a bona fide hit.
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Games get chance in chart after Xmas.
January 3, 2006
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id Software's talented tech director and Doom brainchild takes time out with Kikizo to briefly discuss the latest goings on, and his thoughts on various gaming stuff.
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The famed development boss at id Software talks to Kikizo about Doom RPG, the Doom movie, next gen consoles and more.
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Details are turning up about the PSP edition of the Clancy's series: Splinter Cell Essentials.
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