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  Next Xbox, PS4 will be 10x as powerful

  Here in "a couple of years," says Carmack. 104

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  Wii U can't play DVDs or Blu-rays

  Nintendo couldn't justify the costs. 124

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  Microsoft denies "milking" Halo

  Remake "a project of passion not business". 109

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  EA: we lost some fans with Dragon Age 2

  Will take feedback on for Dragon Age 3. 82

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  Nintendo won E3 "hands down"

  Analysts have their say. 109

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  Only one Wii U controller per console

  But you can use a 3DS, says Miyamoto. 92

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  Project Cafe becomes Wii U

  What is it? 116

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  UK retail lists PS Vita at £230

  For Wi-Fi only, £280 for 3G + Wi-Fi. 95

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  PlayStation Vita European price, date

  €300 for top-tier model. 113

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  Project Cafe not Wii 2 but "Nintendo"?

  Word is they're keeping it simple. 86

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  Nikkei leaks Project Café details

  Confirms touch screen, late 2012 launch. 63

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  Wii 2 to be revealed at E3 – report

  More powerful than PS3/360, due late 2012. 117

• Blacklight dev slags off Call of Duty: Elite

  "There's always going to be that jerk." 20

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  Dedicated Modern Warfare 3 PC servers?

  Infinity Ward: "We're having conversations." 34

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  Wii U console "not drastically different"

  Will be "almost invisible", says Iwata. 56

Thursday, 9 June 2011

• Assassin's Creed Wii U detailed

  Unique controller features discussed. 7

• THQ has Darksiders II running on Wii U

  "Absolutely" looks as good as PS3, 360. 21

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  EA having a "bit of fun" with COD-bashing

  "Everybody loves a heavyweight fight." 31

• Killer Freaks From Outer Space for Wii U

  Ubisoft announces exclusive new FPS. 8

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  Why Europe doesn't 'get' Twisted Metal

  Jaffe: "Your WipeOut is our Twisted Metal." 38

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  id cautious over Wii U development

  Rage dev in no hurry for next gen to begin. 37

• Gears team not working with Kinect

  Spin-off rumours quashed. 8

• EA solving Kinect problem for FIFA 13

  Not ruling out Kinect-only version. 17

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  Will PS3 exclusive Dust 514 head to Xbox?

  CCP remains quiet, bigs up PSN. 39

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  PlayStation Vita to be region free?

  Good news for European importers. 57

• PSN theft: Sony "may never know" details

  Hackers too good at "hiding tracks" 28

• European Saints Row 3 release date

  Do George and Patrick live there? 27

• Super Pokemon Scramble outed on 3DS

  Black & White monster battling inbound. 5

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  How Sony will offset loss-making Vita

  Game sales to make up difference. 53

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  Frostbite 2-based Mirror's Edge coming?

  "You'll see that combination, I'm sure." 35

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  Only one Wii U controller per console

  But you can use a 3DS, says Miyamoto. 92

Wednesday, 8 June 2011

• Pikmin 3 confirmed for Wii U

  Miyamoto wants to see it in HD. 17

• FIFA likely a Wii U launch title

  Plus, EA's eary ideas on how it may work. 11

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  Nintendo conference videos were PS3, 360

  Wii U games will look as good, says Reggie. 49

• Punch-Out!! dev behind Luigi's Mansion 2

  Next Level Games gets more work. 6

• Zelda level in Super Mario 3DS

  Top-down homage to Link. 6

• Final Fantasy XV won't be on Vita/3DS

  Users demand "cutting edge graphics". 24

• Retro Studios co-dev on Mario Kart 3DS

  Metroid Prime dev contributing tracks. 6

• Ninja Gaiden 3 has 8-player online MP

  Coming early 2012. 8

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  Wii U price "fantastic value" - Reggie

  Set to be "competitive" with PS3 and 360. 46

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  Iwata: Wii U price likely over $250

  What does that mean for Europe? 32

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  Miyamoto: Wii created core/casual split

  Blames lack of HD, says Wii U can fix it. 60

• Nintendo yet to start Smash Bros. Wii U

  "We really shouldn't have announced it." 30

• Will Wii U support original Wiimote?

  MotionPlus/Remote Plus-only likely 21

• A list of all Wii U games

  Confirmed, probable, possible. 31

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  Nintendo shares fall after Wii U reveal

  Analysts disappointed by conference. 55

• Wii U to feature facial recognition?

  "It's certainly possible," says Iwata. 7

• Metal Gear Solid Wii U under discussion

  Nintendo courts Kojima Productions. 14

Tuesday, 7 June 2011

• Buzz! dev Relentless' Kinect game

  Music in Motion. 2

• Virtua Tennis 4 for PS Vita launch

  Can Sega serve another ace? 5

• Small Final Fantasy XIII-2 delay

  From winter 2011 to early 2012. 17

• Oddworld series heads to PS Vita

  Cross-platform play via cloud saves. 12

• Ridge Racer for PlayStation Vita

  Why didn't Kaz Hirai say so? 8

• Epic Games teases Nintendo reveal?

  Mark Rein tweets announcement incoming. 5

• Luigi's Mansion 2 announced

  GameCube favourite returns. 10

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  UK retail lists PS Vita at £230

  For Wi-Fi only, £280 for 3G + Wi-Fi. 95

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  Problems with Nintendo 3DS eShop?

  Launch has errors, high prices. 48

• Gears of War 3 Xbox 360 coming

  Limited edition bundle unveiled. 18

• LBP Vita to "revolutionise" portable

  Sackboy's latest brings "new ways to play". 11

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  Wireless steering wheel for Xbox 360

  Haptic feedback! Rumble! Green bits! 49

• Trion's Syfy MMO named Defiance

  Openworld shooter for PC, PS3, 360. 5

• Blackwater Kinect FPX announced

  Made by Blacklight dev Zombie. 25

• RedLynx unveils Trials Evolution for XBLA

  Multi-bikes side-by-side on one course! 26

• Skyward Sword coming this holiday

  New Zelda timed for 25th anniversary. 4

• New games to celebrate Zelda's 25th

  Miyamoto offers links to past 7

• Michael Jackson heads to 3DS, Vita

  Rhythm-action game due this Xmas. 4

• Ubisoft reveals Wii U games

  Creed, Recon, Rabbids and two new IP. 8

• EA pledges allegiance to Wii U

  "Imagine a shooter like Battlefield." 13

• Nintendo demos Zelda on Wii U

  A taste of things to come? 6

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  No PS Vita for Europe this year?

  Plus: Agent may not be PS3 exclusive. 31

• Exclusive Ninja Gaiden for Wii U

  Another third-party jumps on board. 9

• Wii U demo used Unreal Engine?

  Epic hints at Nintendo support. 9

• Smash Bros. comes to Wii U and 3DS

  Fan favourite on both Nintendo platforms. 4

• Lego City Stories coming to Wii U and 3DS

  Exclusive open world game in the works. 6

• Starfox 64 has online opponent cam

  Gyroscopic control scheme demoed. 4

• Mario Kart 3DS details

  Hang gliders and underwater sections. 2

• Super Mario 3DS "before year is over"

  Raccoon suit confirmed! 4

• Tekken 3D confirmed for 3DS

  Conference showreel spills beans

• Kid Icarus 3DS multiplayer announced

  2011 release confirmed. 2

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  Project Cafe becomes Wii U

  What is it? 116

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  Nintendo Wii U specs emerge

  No word on graphics tech though... 60