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Google+ Adds Games
It's been no secret that search engine giant Google has been interested in expanding into the world of games. Today that expansion goes live, as Google has started rolling out a games section for its Google+ social network. While not all users have access to the new "Games" tab at the top of the Google+ home page, the service has added a selection of more than a dozen games to help launch its ...read more
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Report – Battlefield 3 limits players to one profile per account
DICE has confirmed via Twitter that those playing Battlefield 3 on PC will have their in-game solider name linked to their Origin accounts, which means that unlike previous installments of the series on PC, player won’t be able to create more than one profile or soldier.According to a tweet by DICE’s Daniel Mastros: “Your name is linked to your origin persona,” which explains why even ...read more
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Put creepers on your sneakers with these custom Minecraft Vans
What better way to improve the experience of terrified, panicked sprinting than by adorning your life-saving sneakers with the grim vissage of the eldritch monstrosity you're running from? None, we say, and gaming-inspired custom footwear designed KyozoKicks agrees with us, it seems. Originally intended to be worn to this month's Gamescom trade show, these Minecraft Vans Slip-Ons are being ...read more
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Counter-Strike: Global Offensive to include new Decoy grenade and balance tweaks
Officially, Valve hasn't given us much more than a name for Counter-Strike Global Offensive, but unofficially, they've invited a bevy of pro-gamers to the HQ to play it already. G4 got a hold of one of those pros, and Craig "Torbull" Levin from eSports Entertainment Association, has shared some details on the game he saw. It sure sounds a lot like Counter-Strike -- of course there will be new ...read more
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Counter-Strike: Global Offensive coming to XBLA, PSN and Steam early 2012
Looks like we didn't have to wait too long at all for confirmation of the project: Valve and Seattle-based developer Hidden Path Entertainment just distributed a press release announcing Counter-Strike: Global Offensive, an updated and expanded version of the seminal team-based shooter. Slated for an early 2012 release on XBLA, PSN and Steam, the downloadable title will add "new maps, ...read more
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Buy Minecraft this weekend, get Minecraft for free
Notch is getting married this weekend, and he's celebrating the, uh ... celebration of his love by giving free Minecraft to everyone ... who buys a copy of Minecraft! Wait, let us explain. Everyone that purchases a copy of the game this weekend (not using a gift code), will receive a free gift code to give to whomever they want. Once you purchase a copy, the code will show up in your account ...read more
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Bungie trademarks ‘Be Brave’ and ‘Destiny’
Bungie’s Aerospace service might be out in the open but the former Halo developer’s next game still remains a secret. We know it’s going to be with Activision and we… well that’s pretty much all we know, but there are plenty of rumors doing the rounds about what it could be. Not that this will help the speculation, but Destructoid is reporting that the company has recently ...read more
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Minecon tickets available Now
MineCon will hit the Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas this November to commemorate the launch of the official full version of Minecraft, and today tickets went on sale for the event. The official Minecraft event will be November 18th and 19th and Mojang is offering up a contest for "The Ultimate Fan Experience" for the first 500 registers on the minecon site. One lucky winner will receive a hotel ...read more
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Black Ops Rezurrection 'Zombies preview' Trailer
"Ever needed to get up close and personal with a flesh eating zombie? While on the moon? And battle with it in low gravity armed with just an AK-47?! Well, believe it or not, here’s your chance!" - be truthful now, has this thought ever crossed your mind? Can you honestly say that, between the day to day thoughts of sexual satisfaction and your lunchtime pita, you have given serious thought to ...read more
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Modern Warfare 3: First UK Public Hands-On Details
GAME has told CVG that Birmingham event GAMEfest 2011 will offer fans "the first UK hands-on preview" of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 in September. GAMEfest will run from the 16-18 September 2011 at the Birmingham NEC, with the retail chain promising that attendees will be able to "play the most anticipated titles of the year before anyone else". Tickets cost £10 for anyone aged 12 or over and ...read more
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