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Zelda II: The Adventure of Link among eShop releases

Zelda II: The Adventure of Link is the highpoint of this week’s collection of 3DS eShop, DSiWare and WiiWare releases.  Crazy Kangaroo and Bookstore Dream will also be released  in the eShop and Metal Slug X is available for download via WiiWare.  Another group of DLC songs for Theatrhythm Final Fantasy will be relased for the 3DS. Zelda II: The Adventure of Link is the d...

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Rumor: iPhone 5 Release September 21

An anonymous source close to a major UK mobile carrier claims that the iPhone 5 will release September 21 in stores throughout the UK. Pre-orders may be available on September 14. There are additional pieces of information that appear to confirm this rumor. For example, FedEx is expecting a “surge in volume” between September 21-24. Of course, it could simply be that this is the time w...

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EA sought to acquire Valve for $1 billion

Electronic Arts was apparently prepared to pay up to $1 billion in order to acquire Valve, according to a new report. However it looks  like the possibility of such a sale is incredibly slim. The New York Times have reported that ‘Valve have been pursued over the years by Electronic Arts.’ They have claimed  to see a report which lists a number of opportunities...

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Trine 2: Goblin Menace Launched with Steam Discount

Trine 2: Goblin Menace has been launched with a 15% discount on Steam, in addition to a 75% discount on Steam for Trine 2 and the original Trine. Oh Steam, you always know how to make summer feel special. Even though all other game publishers reject summer to push their products out around the holidays, Steam understands that for many people, the summer constitutes long, boring hours punctuated by...

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Sam & Max 25 Year Anniversary Discounts on Multiple Platforms

The beloved Sam & Max series is now 25 years old, and to commemorate that, there is going to be a sale. If you remember the release of the game, you’re old too. I don’t remember it because I wasn’t born yet, but I want to make it clear that if you do remember it you’re not too far away from getting those sweet senior discounts I hear are so popular. I’m looking fo...

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Tomb Raider and Hitman: Absolution Playable At Eurogamer Expo

If you're like the rest of us and you've been dying to get your hands onto the new Tomb Raider reboot and Hitman: Absolution, then look no further then the Eurogamer Expo featured in the UK. The two games will act as key parts to the entire event, spanning from Thursday all the way until Sunday, with new gameplay footage to boot. Eurogamer kicks off on September 27th and lasts until the ...

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Babel Rising: Cataclysm now on App Store

Mando Productions, in association with Bulky Pix have announced that Babel rising is back in Babel Rising: Cataclysm.  The Cataclysmic adventure will feature new powers, updated gameplay and more workers to crush.  The free game hit App stores on the 6th September. Babel Rising: Cataclysm is a “Tower Destroy” game in  which players are faced with the task to strike fear ...

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Nintendo announce inaugural Gala screening at BFI London Film Festival

Nintendo have announced that its inaugural Gala Screening at the 56th BFI London Film Festival will be the UK premiere of the feel good comedy ‘The Sapphires’ about a larger than life soul band and starring Chris O’Dowd. The BFI London Film Festival will take place from the 10th – 21st of October 2012.   Nintendo and the British Film Institute have also launched a...

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XCOM: Enemy Unknown Now Accepting Pre-Orders

The turn-based strategy sequel fans have wanted for the XCOM franchise is nearly a month away, and is now accepting pre-orders. I'm looking at the launch of XCOM: Enemy Unknown with some mixed thoughts.  On one hand I love a great turn-based game that has a great strategic depth and RPG elements.  Based on what I've seen and heard, the XCOM series seems to deliver all of my tur...

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Guild Wars 2 Tops European Charts

Guild Wars 2 is already setting landmarks in being one of the most innovative MMORPGs released so far. It's pretty common to find a good game, but very rare to find a game that claims to "redefine the MMORPG genre," as Eurogamer.es claims.  Developers like BioWare have tried redefining the MMORPG with emphasis of storytelling and role-playing in Star Wars: The Old Republic.&nbs...

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