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Journey and Dishonored Win at the British Academy Games Awards 2013

Journey and Dishonored Win at the British Academy Games Awards 2013

The British Academy Games Awards 2013 results are in with Journey winning big with five awards. The Walking Dead and The Unfinished Swan both won two awards; Dishonored was also awarded best game. The show was once again hosted by Dara O’ Briain and supported by official partner GAME. Journey, the indie game developed by Thatgamecompany won five of the eight categories in which it was nominated. J...

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Razer and Riot Games Launch League of Legends Collector’s Edition

Razer and Riot Games Launch League of Legends Collector’s Edition

Razer have announced a collaboration with Riot Games to produce official Collector’s Edition peripherals for League of Legends. The Razer Naga Hex is the only mouse optimised for Multiplayer Online Battle Arena (MOBA) gaming. The Razer Naga Hex features six large mechanical thumb buttons and a custom League of Legend logo with a detailed rune script on the scroll wheel. The Razer Naga Hex features...

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Castlevania Swoops to the 3DS!

Castlevania Swoops to the 3DS!

Konami have announced that Castlevania: Lords of Shadow – Mirror of Fate is now available at retail stores exclusively for the Nintendo 3DS system. Initially set 25 years after the events of its predecessor, Castlevania: Lords of Shadow, Castlevania: Lords of Shadow – Mirror of Fate reveals the story of Gabriel’s descendants as they battle their own destiny in each era only to discover their...

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Castlevania Amongst this week’s Nintendo Downloads

Castlevania Amongst this week’s Nintendo Downloads

Nintendo have announced their new digital content downloads for this week. Castlevania: Lords of Shadow-Mirror of Fate  is now available to download now on the Nintendo 3DS eShop. Nintendo have also revealed other downloads including Nano Assault EX, and Legend of the River King and Metal Slug 4. Castlevania: Lords of Shadow-Mirror of Fate arrives on the Nintendo 3DS this week.This sequel takes pl...

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Sims 3 University Life Out Now!

Sims 3 University Life Out Now!

 Electronic Arts have announced the release of the first Sims expansion pack of 2013. The Sims 3 University Life Expansion Pack is out now . EA have released a launch trailer the showing off expansion. Check out the trailer. The Sims 3 University Life offers gamers a new world to explore and a host of new venues, a campus, lecture halls and new housing options which include dorms, fraternities, so...

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Aion Celebrate First Free-to-play Anniversary!

Aion Celebrate First Free-to-play Anniversary!

Aion have announced that they are celebrating their first free to play anniversary. To celebrate the occasion, Game forge are kicking off some special events and has announced a new update.   One year ago, the fantasy MMO AION made the switch to a free-to-play model in Europe with games publisher Gameforge. According to Gameforge, the Boost event there will be 50% more experience and Abyss points ...

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New game from ARKive Challenges Kids to become Science Superheroes!

New game from ARKive Challenges Kids to become Science Superheroes!

 ARKive have announced a new free-to-play online web-game based on the real activities of conservation scientists across the globe.   The game is designed to get Key Stage 3 pupils interested in careers in science and technology. ARKives Team WILD game comprises of four separate endless runner style game mechanics set in exotic locations like the jungles of Montserrat and the coral reefs of t...

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Ukie announce Nationwide Tax Relief Roadshows

Ukie announce Nationwide Tax Relief Roadshows

The Games trade body Ukie have announced that they will be holding a series of roadshows around the UK. The Roadshows are set to to help games business understand how the new legislation and the Cultural Test will work for them . The Ukie Tax Relief Roadshows will include: A guide to how to apply for the relief and how much it could be worth. An explanation of the Cultural Test and how to pass it....

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Need for Speed Most Wanted Races on to Wii U!

Need for Speed Most Wanted Races on to Wii U!

EA and Criterion Games have announced that Need for Speed Most Wanted is coming to Nintendo’s Wii U system. Need for Speed Most Wanted unleashes gamers into a connected, open world where they race, chase and explore in the race to become king of the streets.   Need for Speed Most Wanted on the Wii U has been described as the “definitive version” of the game. The game utilises thre...

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Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5 ReMIX Heads to the West

Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5 ReMIX Heads to the West

Square Enix have announced that Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5 ReMIX is coming to European and PAL regions this Autumn. Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5 is a PlayStation 3 exclusive and is Soras, Donald and Goofys first outing on the console. The critically acclaimed and much loved Kingdom Hearts series is a game which combines the Square Enix universe with Disney’s to make a great action RPG. Gamers play as th...

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