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   NEWS 15.03.2011.....

JOBS FOR IRELAND : ZeniMax Online Studios, a ZeniMax® Media company, announced today plans to open a customer support center in Galway, Ireland.  The Company’s new facility will provide customer support for players of their future massively multiplayer online games and is expected to result in the creation of hundreds of jobs over the next several years 



   NEWS 18.02.2011.....

RED RIVER : Fans looking forward to the latest in the Operation Flashpoint series got a boost today when the official relese date got announced. Set for release on the 21st of April. 



NEWS 18.02.2011..... ASSASSINS CREED BROTHERHOOD : Ubisoft have announced that Assassins Creed Brotherhood is set to get some fresh DLC is coming early march. Da Davinci Disappearance will include both single-player and multiplayer content for Assassin’s Creed Brotherhood. After the fall of the Borgias in Rome, Leonardo Da Vinci is kidnapped by the Hermeticists, an underground cult dedicated to transforming mankind. Ezio will embark on a relentless quest to recover stolen paintings in order to find Leo before it is too late, discovering two new locations and two new gameplay features along the way.


  NEWS 15.02.2011.....

RUSE : Ubisoft have announced that RUSE is set to get some more exciting DLC. The pack of the Rising Sun gives the player the opportunity to command the Japanese Army in both solo and multiplayer modes. Players will be able to enjoy 28 new units and factories in 3 exclusive new operations dedicated to the Imperial Japanese Army – Gold for the Brave, Ostfriesland, and For Honour 




NEWS 05.02.2011.....

SPLINTERCELL TRILOGY HD : Ubisoft have announced that the long running rumour about a HD remake of the Splinter Cell trilogy is infact on its way. Set for release in the first half off 2011 the disk will feature a HD remake of the original three games, Splinter Cell, Pandora's Tomorrow and Chaos Theory. It will also feature 3D if your lucky enough to own a 3D TV.




NEWS 03.02.2011.....

FALLOUT NEW VEGAS : On Tuesday, February 22nd,  will see the release of Fallout New Vegas DLC Dead Money, the first DLC pack, for PlayStation 3 and PC via Steam and Direct 2 Drive.  In addition to Dead Money, Bethesda will be releasing three additional add-on packs in the coming months. These packs will launch simultaneously on Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 and PC.  




NEWS 03.01.2011.....

KILLZONE 3 : This is out first look at a possible attachment for the Move called the Sharpshooter which should be coming out in time for Killzone's release next month. It includes a pump action barrell grip, a switch to change the rate of fire, the usual trigger and a fore grip to hold the NAv controller.  

 



 

NEWS 12.11.2010.....

GT5 : Finally Gran turismo 5 looks like it will hit the retail shelves on the 24th of November 2010. Fingers crossed !! 

 


NEWS 11.10.2010.....

KILLZONE 3 : Killzone 3 is almost opon us and i know you are all looking to get a taste and help the cause. Details of the BETA which will launch this month have been released. On October the 14th a Killzone Theme will appear in the PS Store and the first 10,000 people to download it will gain entry. Emails will be sent out to the winners within two seeks with info on how to get into the action.  




NEWS 24.09.2010.....

FERRARI CHALLENGE : System 3 have today announced that Ferrari The Race Experience will launch exclusively as a PS3 store download on Wednesday 29 September for €14.99. I'm sure you will agree that this is a brilliant price for a game. Stay tuned for more info. Check our preview while you wait.  




NEWS 15.09.2010.....

ICO HD COLLECTION : It’s the news fans have been waiting for but it has now been confirmed that the ICO Shadow of the colossus collection will be getting a HD release. No release date yet but we think around May 2011 will see its release.

Prices are expected to be around the same as the God of War collection released last year at around €39.99. Often cited as one of the best games on the PS2 despite its poor sales figures it gained lots of critical applause.




NEWS 08.09.2010.....

PRO EVOLUTION 2011 : Great news today for pro evo fans the new game is almost here set for release on the 8th of October. The game has been totally rebuilt and the demo is out today for PSN+ subscribers and next week for everyone else. Also included is a video presentatio showing all the new changes to the game.

Included on the demo are four teams you can play with in either a match Vs the console or an offline multiplayer game against a friend.




NEWS 29.07.2010.....

SOCOM 4 : 
Bad news for fans of Socom with news that Socom 4 has been put back until 2011. This will be a huge blow to Sony who need a good shooter for their move launch in September.
From the Zipper Blog “We can confirm that SOCOM 4 will be released in 2011. The team is focusing on additional features which will help to deliver the most compelling and immersive SOCOM experience yet. Please look out for further updates and announcements over the coming months. While we’re certainly aware that you’ve been looking forward to playing SOCOM 4 this year, we don’t want to take any shortcuts. Instead, we want to deliver the best and most immersive SOCOM game we possibly can and we’re going to use our extra time to do just that".




  NEWS 22.07.2010.....

DEAD RISING CASE ZERO:
This stand alone story that acts as a prologue to DEAD RISING 2 will be released next month 31st of August 2010 and will cost 400MS points exclusively on Xbox Live.



NEWS 28.06.2010.....

DEAD RISING :
Dead rising 2 gets a release date. Its now set for Oct 1st.
 



 

NEWS 24.05.2010.....

HALO REACH :
 The most anticipated xbox game of the year surely is Halo reach. Almost 3 million fans got a tast of the multiplayer aspect in the beta testing that took place over the last few weeks. So the 14th of September is the date set for the full release. Halo has inspired books comics action figures and talks of even a movie and has sold over 34 million games worldwide. So the interest is massive. Reach is a prequel and will aim to show you where it all started. Phil Spencer corporate vice president said. "Halo: Reach’ will push the boundaries for what’s possible in video games and help make 2010 the biggest year in Xbox history.”




 

NEWS 10.05.2010.....

LITTLE BIG PLANET 2 :
Sony have great news for all fans of the little Sackboy. The little guy will be back in a brand new game full of new stories, levels stickers and objects. Sony said "
Gather round Sackfolk, and listen up, we have something to show you – now sit down, take a deep breath, and look at this; it’s our brand new game, LittleBigPlanet 2! It’s been a long time in the making, a lot of hush-hush and knowing winks, but we’re incredibly excited to be lifting the veil at last, and showing you what we’ve been up to for the last year or two. We simply can’t wait to tell you everything about it, there’s so many new tools and objects in here that will grant you ultimate creative power to build amazing things, not just vastly improved levels, but entire games too, you’ll see".




NEWS 06.05.2010.....

RED DEAD REDEMPTION :
With about a month to go until launch, Rockstar are giving away 400 Microsoft Points to 5,000 gunslingers. Watch the latest video from Rockstar Games to see the stunning open-world adventure in action and you could earn enough points to watch seminal westerns like Unforgiven! Find the Red Dead Redemption banners on Xbox LIVE, download the trailer and receive a gift. A limited number will receive points that can be spent on seminal western films like Unforgiven on the Zune marketplace and everyone will receive a unique gift courtesy of Rockstar by email. For more info visit here.




NEWS 30.04.2010.....

CALL OF DUTY 7 :
Treyarch have today revealed that the latest game in the Call of Duty series wil be released on the 9th of November 2010 . Black ops will most likely feature cold war action. With Vietnam being the main focus. Rumours too of a mission involving the SAS in London.



NEWS 30.04.2010....

UFC 2010 :
THQ are giving fans a chance to get early access to the demo by registering here. The demo wont be released to the general public for a few weeks so get your hands it now.



  NEWS 30.04.2010....

BUNGIE :
Announced today that Bungie the guys behind the Halo series and exclusive developers for microsoft have teamed up with Activision and will now start producing games in multiplatform formats. The deal does not seem to include the Halo series and Halo Reach may be the final outing. Lots of movement recently with the clear out of Infinity Ward from Activision. Have Bungie been brought in to replace them.



 

NEWS 22.04.2010.....

ALAN WAKE :
 
Turn down the lights but keep your flashlight and batteries handy, as Xbox 360 unveils “Bright Falls,” a six-part live action series that serves as a thrilling prequel to the mystery unfolding in “Alan Wake.”  Each episode will bring you to the edge of your seat and spur your curiosity with the same eerie and suspenseful cliffhangers as in the game.  The first two episodes of “Bright Falls” will be available for viewing in Ireland exclusively on Xbox LIVE on April 30 before debuting at BrightFalls.com on May 4.  New episodes will then be released on May 8 and May 14, leading up to the shocking conclusion with the final two episodes on May 18.




 

NEWS 22.04.2010.....

NEW EBAY STORE :
We have moved our store to Ebay. We think people will be more familar with the ebay format making It a lot easier to use. Don't Worry it will still have all the same great bargins. Like XBOX360 black elite controller for 29.99euro.   




 

NEWS 13.04.2010.....

INFINITY WARD CLEAROUT :
The fallout continues as Infinity Ward looses even more staff. Today programmer Jon Shiring announced via his Twitter page that he has left IW. He didnt expand on why or where he is going to next. This follows the loss of Senior animator Bruce Ferriz who left for Big Red Entertainment based in Santa Monica and Lead designer Mackey McCandish, Todd Alderman and Francesco Gigliotti. All this of course follows last months sacking of IW co-founders Vince Zampella and Jason West. What is left for IW nobody knows. But im sure the Activision effect cant be ruled out.




 

NEWS 13.04.2010.....

HEAVY RAIN :
Sony have announce that the triller Heavy Rain has sold it 1 millionth copy this week. The exciting triller from Quantic Dreams hit the milestone only 5 weeks after release. Speaking about its success David Cage said "It has been hugely gratifying to see the positive responce that Heavy Rain has received from gamers".




 

NEWS 07.04.2010.....

ALAN WAKE :
 Mircosoft announce that the release date for ALAN WAKE has been brought foward by 1 week to the 14th of May. Set to be one of the games of the year this is welcome news for XBOX users.
 




NEWS 18.03.2010.....

SPLINTERCELL CONVICTION :
Its nearly here after many delays. The good news today is that the demo is now on the live marketplace. Check out the new video here....




NEWS 11.03.2010.....

MAG :
Zipper announce a new patch 1.04 that will address some of the issues like reviving players inside objects such as walls and buildings and the small guns effective range has been tweeked. Along with some other small fixes. Some anti cheat ideas have been introduced too. They are also going to address the issues with the Armour making them available to every one. A little late for any one still chasing SVER but at least they are listening to us.  more info here.....



NEWS 10.03.2010.....

PLAYSTATION MOVE :
Sony announce details of the motion controller MOVE at todays GDC conference. Read more here...




  NEWS 04.03.2010.....

RED FACTION GUERILLA
: THQ today annouced that a free copy of RFG will ship which each sopy of Metro 2033 for the PC. Read our review here...


 
NEWS 16.02.2010.....

DARKSIDERS :
THQ have annouced that a massive 90min demo of Darksiders to be released on
both XBOXlive and PSN on the 25th of Feb 2010. Check out our review of the full game here.



NEWS 12.02.2010.....

MICROSOFT X10
:
INCOMING NEWS FROM THE BIG MICROSOFT PRESS EVENT X10 HELD IN SAN FRANSICO.
HALO REACH : Multiplayer Beta set to lauch on May the 3rd 2010. For players with Halo ODST.
ALAN WAKE : Release date set for May 21st 2010
 
 
CODMW2 : First DLC pack will get an early release on XBOX
DEAD RISING 2 :
Gets a release date 31st of August 2010
LEFT 4 DEAD 2 :
First DLC pack announced for early spring.
LOST PLANET 2 :
Will release MAY 18th 2010
SPLINTER CELL CONVICTION :
Will releas April 16th 2010
FABLE 3 : Set for release Q4 2010 



    

NEWS 10.02.2010.....
FALLOUT NEW VEGAS : 
Experience all the sights and sounds of fabulous New Vegas, brought to you by Vault-Tec, America's First Choice in Post Nuclear Simulation. Explore the treacherous wastes of the Great Southwest from the safety and comfort of your very own vault: Meet new people, confront terrifying creatures, and arm yourself with the latest high-tech weaponry as you make a name for yourself on a thrilling new journey across the Mojave wasteland. A word of warning, however - while Vault-Tec engineers have prepared for every contingency,* in Vegas, fortunes can change in an instant. Enjoy your stay. Check out the teaser trailer here.




     

NEWS 10.02.2010....
TOM CLANCY'S GHOST RECON FUTURE SOLDIER :
 The Paris team behind the first two ghost recon games are busy working on the next installment. Set for release in Q4 2010. A press release promises "cutting-edge technology, prototype high-tech weaponry, and state-of-the-art single-player and multiplayer modes". Included in Splinter Cell: Conviction will be an invite to participate in a Future Soldier multiplayer beta this summer so that makes it an xbox360 exclusive. Check out the trailer here.




    

NEWS 09.02.2010.....
FORZA 3 DLC :
  
Turn 10 today releases two brand new tracks in the downloadable
Nürburgring Grand Prix Circuit Track Pack. Available today on Xbox LIVE Marketplace for 400 Microsoft Points. The track pack includes two layouts of the circuit; the full 3.22-mile circuit with the famous “Schumacher S” corners, and the short 2.24-mile sprint circuit, both of which push car and driver to the limit.




      

NEWS 09.02.2010.....
HEAVY RAIN DEMO : Are you wondering what Heavy Rain has in store for you, wondering how the whole thing works ? Well finally you have the chance to get your hands on the demo. This has to be earned so head over to www.precinct52.com submit your evidence and gain the code for the demo to be redeemed from PSN. We have the answers if you cant figure it out check out our forum for the correct pieces of evidence.



            

NEWS 20.01.2010.....
HEAVY RAIN  :
The long awaited PS3 exclusive finally gets a release date set. 23rd of Feb see's the US release and the EU UK release dates24th and 26th of Feb 2010.
 




     

NEWS 16.01.2010.....
UPLAY :
 is a new idea from Ubisoft. It is an online community build around their new games Assassins creed 2 and Splinter cell. 
You can use it to get help with in a game or just to show off how good you are by up loading your own clips. You can get all the relevant downloads in own stop. Uplay is accessible through a normal web browser or from within the games themselves.  Find out more from the official site www.uplay.com  


















































































































































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