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October 31, 2006
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Even 100,000 units of the PlayStation 3 is something Sony cannot handle at this point.
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In the spirit of Halloween, Kikizo takes a look at some of the scariest games from the last few years.
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Never put $200 million of trust in a neophyte South African moviemaker - or so the message seems to be.
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Do you go to Konami or EA for football this year? Konami, says the UK emphatically.
October 30, 2006
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The videogame soccer season is underway and EA's Hugues Ricour explains why FIFA 07 could be the game you want this season.
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We go undercover to get the insider intelligence on Double Agent with Ubisoft Shanghai's Julian Gerighty.
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Do you have what it takes to beat Bauer and blapse Bourne? Fisher fists them all in his most suicidal mssion yet.
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Thanks to an engine overhaul it is brighter, sharper and more realistic than ever.
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It's not here until next year, but we are finally getting a few new details about the eagerly awaited sequel.
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Forget about the spells and the fantasy stuff. This new game co-designed by the Oblivion creator is all about realism. First screens.
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Now you can bring war with you in this new PSP-exclusive series update. First screens inside.
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Whenever SingStar turns up for review it demands a fully fledged party. Thanks, Sony!
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We weren't expecting that much but the latest Buzz pleasantly surprised us.
October 28, 2006
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Konami's arch-rival to EA's FIFA is back for its sixth edition. So how big a jump has it made to Xbox 360?
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Daniella gets her head bashed in a fun look at the newest EyeToy title from SCEE.
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We take a detailed look at Capcom's portable revisit to one of Dreamcast's most celebrated fighting series.
October 27, 2006
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Respected game creator Dave Perry has spoken out on what he believes would be some great enhancements to PSP, outlining his vision for a redesigned version.
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We take a look at five top soccer videogames to keep you busy over the next few months.
October 26, 2006
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The former CEO of dissolved Clover Studio, Atsushi Inaba, told Kikizo he'd continue to focus on new and original game designs.
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Launch day festivities planned for big hitter.
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The only FIFA-sanctioned video game tournament.
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It's a new video interview, with the adorable Atsushi Inaba. We're pretty sure this is his last ever Clover Studio interview but we're too emotional to care. Just watch!
October 25, 2006
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And kids too. The lowdown on Sony's latest quiz show shenanigans for PS2, inside.
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Still tough to meet its downscaled launch plans.
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UK gamers on 360's fence now have a goal.
October 23, 2006
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We find the circle of life within Scarface.
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Can Tiger sustain another year's release?
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We're up to the task of judging this hot RTS.
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Can it get any hotter or does it just melt?
October 20, 2006
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With less than a month to go before the PS3 launch, Sony is promising the event of the decade. Kikizo reports from the U.S. launch event, with news and impressions.
October 19, 2006
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Just like with the PSP, Sony is going to make sure that you do not get hold of a PS3 ahead of time. Boo.
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Nintendo pushes back DS games, leaving little on the roster to go into Christmas stockings.
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Rappers and hip-hop? A perfect match if you're EA. First screens of the new game for next-gen.
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Rockstar brings its movie-inspired game for the PS2 in the other direction, to the PSP.
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In-depth look at the second full sequel in Capcom's luscious horror-action series.
October 18, 2006
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Bethesda fesses up, admitting that the ground will be levelled for the three platforms next month.
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Report says that Rockstar will be giving Sony similar treatment to Microsoft, with exclusive episodes going to the PS3.
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The Mizuguchi puzzler is now on Xbox Live - provided you can get Live to work for you.
October 17, 2006
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Lawmakers have given the new teen-rated Rockstar game the OK, but it seems that is not enough for one UK retail chain.
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If the constant full-frontal male nudity has yet to be put off the Xbox Live Vision Camera, you can now use it for something more constructive.
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If you want to try out the angry-space-marines shooter, you are going to have to buy the whole damn thing.
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The football game is settling in nicely to its spot at the top of the British game pile.
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Preliminary work is "happening right now", according to Chris Lewis, because they "have to" constantly think about the next thing.
October 16, 2006
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Nintendo joins Sony in the pre-order game, giving us an insight into Wii demand in the US.
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The online service will not be around on Tuesday, so you better start thinking what you will be doing with all the free time.
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You will have to wait a bit longer for the singleplayer stuff, but you can taste the versus stuff right away.
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Extensive playtest of Rockstar's latest, as we question the controversy and get to the bottom of what this promising school adventure is all about. New videos, too.
October 13, 2006
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Bethesda is aiming to get the extra Knights of the Nine campaign on to Xbox 360 and PC at some point.
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Get on to Xbox Live now if you want to play the new Sega online game before it comes out.
October 12, 2006
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Details on how Xfire is bringing its community to the PS3.
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The team behind Viewtiful Joe and Okami is dead.
October 11, 2006
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US pre-orders open for the new console, exhausted in minutes, on eBay in hours.
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But Nintendo says that the game will be out as usual over here, as long as stores want it.
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In a move that will unfortunately not set a precedent, Prey is getting free content downloads over Xbox Live.
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We probably could have said wonkiness in direct sunlight, but how many chances do you get to use that word on a game site?
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Head of Xbox in Europe talks to us about market share, soccer exclusivity, and amazingly, the 'next' Xbox...
October 10, 2006
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A major US retailer has thrown caution to the wind and is taking very limited pre-orders on the new console.
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Yes, the Blu-ray slowed things down too, but the real culprit is the Cell processor, says the ex-boss of Sony.
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We do not have the next-gen version yet, but Sega is prepping to roll out an After Burner for the PSP.
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With little in the way of competition coming from gun-shy publishers, EA is left dominating the charts.
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Rockstar returns to the excess of the '80s for a new PSP-only Grand Theft Auto. Fresh impressions, latest trailer and gameplay clips inside.
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Kojima Productions' Digital Graphic Novel opens up the Metal Gear universe to fans and newcomers alike, as producer Noriaki Okamura explains to Kikizo.
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Videos of Rockstar's upcoming game added.
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Those fantastic HD gameplay videos added here.
October 9, 2006
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Resistance and Genji will be priced lower than games from outside game makers - but only in Japan, so far.
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The first true next-gen Hawk game will be out to try on the Marketplace soon.
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Xbox boss talks to Kikizo in this extensive new interview and exclusive, 25-minute video feature.
October 6, 2006
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If you have yet to buy the current-gen version because the Xbox 360 version is still coming, you will want to check out the Marketplace this weekend.
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The team-shooter is just one of the double-winners at the British awards ceremony.
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No, not yet, but it should be there before the end of the month. Find out when inside.
October 5, 2006
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When it comes to the new Eidos PSP game Chili Con Carnage, revenge is a dish best served spicy. First screens.
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Codemasters heads to the skies in a new flight game coming to the Wii and others. First screens inside.
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The lovable dino is bringing his beautiful new world to the DS soon - and it is about time.
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Are they the same game or not? What's the deal?! We caught up with Peter on a coach journey to get some answers directly from the man himself.
October 4, 2006
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Another Sony man is talking up the death of games on discs, with digital distribution holding the knife.
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Think ten years was enough? Think again. Gotta-catch-em-all fever is still raging in Japan.
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That Dr Kawashima sure does get around. Now he is the inspiration for a PSP game Ubisoft has picked up for release this year in Europe.
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Our expectations are high - were they met?
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An incredible rip-off but also quite good!
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Intrigue, drama, deep conspiracy... or tat?
October 3, 2006
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When does the next generation start? Mark Rein and Sony have very different ideas on the issue.
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Sony finally cops to the official name for its now rumble-free non-Shocking controller. Pricing details inside.
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The latest entry in the football series captures the top spot in a week that saw few new releases.
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SCEA boss says loss of rumble for PS3's motion-sensing controller was strategic choice, but it's technically possible for both to co-exist. Plus: PS3 is about games - not a movie format war.
October 2, 2006
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Nintendo and Microsoft are poised to give Sony some honest-to-god competition, but that is not fazing the company.
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The next game in the popular series will be coming to the Xbox 360 only.
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If spreadsheets and stats are what you crave, Sega has got you covered.
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Digital distribution and microtransactions are going to make you and your games have a much longer relationship, or so says Sony.
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Kikizo talks exclusively to SCEA boss Kaz Hirai, to get the latest details on the launch of PlayStation 3.
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