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How to get yourself a free trial of Quickflix
Gaming

How to get yourself a free trial of Quickflix

With hundreds of movies on offer, you'd be crazy not to sign up and try out the service for a week at no charge.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 15th Jun 2012

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Sony Playstation expands into cloud with acquisition
Gaming

Sony Playstation expands into cloud with acquisition

Sony set to reshape the gaming landscape, acquiring Gaikai Inc. for $380m to launch a pioneering cloud gaming service.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 4th Jul 2012
Could consoles be on the way out in Japan?
Gaming

Could consoles be on the way out in Japan?

In Japan, handheld gaming reigns with the 3DS leading sales, while traditional consoles may face a cloudy future.

By Brendan Kelly • 2 min read • Mon, 2nd Jul 2012
Mass Effect 3 ending extension available now
Gaming

Mass Effect 3 ending extension available now

Mass Effect 3: Extended Cut, a response to fan fury, now free to download for deeper insights into Shepard's journey.

By Brendan Kelly • 2 min read • Tue, 26th Jun 2012
Game review: Tabletop Tanks and PulzAR on PS Vita
Gaming

Game review: Tabletop Tanks and PulzAR on PS Vita

Can the latest offerings from Sony's XDev studios make better use of the Vita's much-lauded augmented reality than the lightweight launch titles?.

By Riley Vincent • 4 min read • Mon, 25th Jun 2012
Trailer: Duels of the Planeswalkers 2013
Gaming

Trailer: Duels of the Planeswalkers 2013

Hasbro and Wizards of the Coast have released a new trailer for the Magic: The Gathering: Duels of the Planeswalkers 2013.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Wed, 13th Jun 2012
'We've only scratched the surface of the Vita': Sony
Gaming

'We've only scratched the surface of the Vita': Sony

Sony hints at untapped potential for the PS Vita, promising an exciting future with over 60 titles, including blockbuster games, by year's end.

By Brendan Kelly • 2 min read • Wed, 6th Jun 2012
Download-only plan for next-gen PS console considered, rejected
Gaming

Download-only plan for next-gen PS console considered, rejected

Insider reveals that Sony contemplated dropping the optical drive in its new console, but ultimately decided that now's not the time.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 1st Jun 2012
Game review: Datura
Gaming

Game review: Datura

Datura, an unusual offering by Sony's Santa Monica Studio, promises an enigmatic exploration but frustrates with unresponsive gameplay.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Thu, 24th May 2012
Ubisoft to release From Dust in Chrome - Updated
Gaming

Ubisoft to release From Dust in Chrome - Updated

Ubisoft unveils From Dust for Chrome at $9.95. The immersive 'God' game makes its browser debut, extending its reach beyond consoles and PC.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Thu, 24th May 2012
Impressions: Ghost Recon: Future Soldier
Gaming

Impressions: Ghost Recon: Future Soldier

Much has been made of the near-future tech on display in this, the franchise's fourth official instalment; so how does it stack up?.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Fri, 18th May 2012
Tanks take to tables in latest Vita release
Gaming

Tanks take to tables in latest Vita release

Revolutionise your tabletop with PS Vita's latest AR game, making tanks battle in your living room. Available May 22, prices at $3.90.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 18th May 2012
Sony targets 10 million Vita sales
Gaming

Sony targets 10 million Vita sales

Despite ongoing losses, Sony aims to sell 10 million Playstation Vitas this year, hinting at potential new reveals ahead of E3.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 11th May 2012
Bethesda names date for Dishonored
Gaming

Bethesda names date for Dishonored

'Supernatural assassin game' coming this Spring. The company has also offered some more detail on what's in store in the game.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 11th May 2012
Giggity giggity giggity! Family Guy coming to consoles
Gaming

Giggity giggity giggity! Family Guy coming to consoles

Family Guy leaps off the TV and onto your consoles this spring, promising uncensored humour with 'Back to the Multiverse'.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 8th May 2012
6 characters we'd like to see in PlayStation All-Stars
Gaming

6 characters we'd like to see in PlayStation All-Stars

You've got all the characters from history of PlayStation at your disposal - who do you want to see fight to the death?.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Fri, 4th May 2012
Who are your PlayStation All Stars?
Gaming

Who are your PlayStation All Stars?

PlayStation All-Stars: Battle Royale confirmed, featuring iconic Sony characters in epic battles. Who's your dream fighter lineup?.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 2nd May 2012
Dark Souls director apologises to console players
Gaming

Dark Souls director apologises to console players

Question about whether new content in 'Prepare to Die' PC port will be made available on consoles remain unanswered.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 20th Apr 2012