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Updated May 21, 2013 8:04 am GMT

Top Story 'Big' Battlefield 4 news teased on eve of Xbox 720 event

Official Twitter account for first-person shooter series says "big announcements are coming soon"; reveal event to last one hour. continue »
- Posted May 21, 2013 12:10 am GMT

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Biden: No legal problem with taxing violent games

United States Vice President Joe Biden believes there is no legal restriction on ability to tax violent media. Full Story
- Posted May 13, 2013 8:50 pm GMT
Just Cause dev promises 'holy f**king sh**' moments in future games

Avalanche Studios co-founder says developer's ambition is for action, not moments that make players cry; steampunk-style game on hold. Full Story
- Posted May 15, 2013 2:33 pm GMT

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World of Warcraft 5.3 patch detailed

Escalation to add four new Scenarios with its own Heroic mode and loot specialization feature. Full Story
- Posted May 21, 2013 11:27 am GMT
Molyneux says next Xbox 'not nearly as exciting' as 360

"I just want the next Xbox to be a great gaming machine," says former Microsoft Games Studios creative director. Full Story
- Posted May 21, 2013 11:11 am GMT
Sony Australia launches PlayStation First in partnership with AIE

PlayStation First Academic Partnership Programme launches in Australia; offers AIE students access to development kit resources. Full Story
- Posted May 21, 2013 8:45 am GMT
Wii U version of Deadpool game outed in retailer listing

Upcoming Deadpool game listed for Wii U platform on Amazon Canada. Full Story
- Posted May 21, 2013 8:04 am GMT
MapleStory RED update announced

New patch for Korean MMO to feature large scale boss battles, cross-realm play and PvP boss mode; no word on North American or Southeast Asian release date. Full Story
- Posted May 21, 2013 7:48 am GMT
Katie Couric acknowledges one-sided violent video games report

Network journalist acknowledges one-sided violent video game report; invitations to Bungie and the Entertainment Software Association were declined. Full Story
- Posted May 21, 2013 6:45 am GMT
Obsidian Entertainment to help with new MMORPG Skyforge

Fallout: New Vegas and South Park: The Stick of Truth developer to team up with Russian team Mail.ru. Full Story
- Posted May 21, 2013 4:42 am GMT
The Simpsons writer signs on for Angry Birds movie

Emmy-winning writer Jon Vitti, who penned "Mr. Plow" episode of The Simpsons, working on 2016 film based on Rovio's game. Full Story
- Posted May 20, 2013 8:23 pm GMT
Next-gen FIFA, UFC game to be shown at Xbox 720 event

Latest entry in soccer series and new UFC game to be on display at Microsoft's next-generation reveal event tomorrow. Full Story
- Posted May 20, 2013 7:44 pm GMT
Riccitiello on next-gen: the stakes are enormous

Former Electronic Arts CEO John Riccitiello says console gaming will "explode" with arrival of future platforms, but only if Sony and Microsoft can avoid pitfalls. Full Story
- Posted May 20, 2013 7:04 pm GMT
Sony seeking 'Sturmendrang' trademark

Sony Online Entertainment trademark covers role-playing games, potentially related to German historical literacy movement. Full Story
- Posted May 20, 2013 6:06 pm GMT
Watch Dogs preorder perks revealed

Gamers who preorder at GameStop will get the Palace Pack mission, while Amazon shoppers will receive Signature Shot Pack. Full Story
- Posted May 20, 2013 5:25 pm GMT
McLaren involved with Xbox 720 announcement?

Automotive company tells fans to tune in to Microsoft's next-gen presentation; "We think you might like what they're announcing..." Full Story
- Posted May 20, 2013 4:42 pm GMT
PlayStation 4 hardware teased by Sony hours before next Xbox unveil

Sony publishes 39-second video showing obscured shots of the PlayStation 4 hardware; full unveil at E3 2013. Full Story
- Posted May 20, 2013 4:12 pm GMT
Mass Effect costumes coming to Little Big Planet this week

Mass Effect costume pack comes with outfits for Shepard, Wrex, Liara, and Garrus. Full Story
- Posted May 20, 2013 3:56 pm GMT
Resident Evil, BioShock voice actors behind Batman: Arkham Origins

Roger Craig Smith and Troy Baker to play Batman and the Joker respectively in upcoming action game; Deathstroke confirmed as playable character. Full Story
- Posted May 20, 2013 3:52 pm GMT
Microsoft trademarks Forzavista ahead of next-gen Xbox reveal

Microsoft files trademark for "a feature of interactive video game software" days ahead of next Xbox unveiling. Full Story
- Posted May 20, 2013 3:22 pm GMT
IllumiRoom to be featured at Xbox 720 event - Report

Noted Windows blogger says new Kinect-enabled technology to be shown off tomorrow, subsidized next-gen Xbox plans scrapped. Full Story
- Posted May 20, 2013 3:20 pm GMT
Rhode Island will sell 38 Studios' IP

State prepares to sell Amalur franchise, lawyer says "there is interest" in the assets; case against Schilling and other executives scheduled to begin Wednesday. Full Story
- Posted May 20, 2013 2:30 pm GMT