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Activision: Next COD to feature unprecedented online universe
Gaming

Activision: Next COD to feature unprecedented online universe

This year's inevitable Call of Duty offering will 'set a new standard in the franchise' according to Activision's CEO.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Tue, 10th May 2011
Diablo III beta due 'Q3' this year
Gaming

Diablo III beta due 'Q3' this year

The official announcement of a Diablo III beta later in the year adds fuel to rumours that the full game won't see the light of day this year.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Tue, 10th May 2011
EA: Battlefield 3 'flat-out superior' to COD
Gaming

EA: Battlefield 3 'flat-out superior' to COD

EA touts Battlefield 3 as flat-out superior to COD, with pre-orders soaring 700% over its predecessor. The firm eyes significant FPS market share.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Thu, 5th May 2011
Black Ops 'Escalation' pack - first video
Gaming

Black Ops 'Escalation' pack - first video

Activision unveils video for 'Escalation', the new Call of Duty: Black Ops map pack, launching first on Xbox 360 May 3rd.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Wed, 20th Apr 2011
Activision releases Spider-Man: Edge of Time teaser trailer
Gaming

Activision releases Spider-Man: Edge of Time teaser trailer

Here's the first footage of the next Spidey game from the team that brought you last year's Spider-Man: Shattered Dimensions.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Tue, 5th Apr 2011
Activision announces Spider-Man: Edge of Time
Gaming

Activision announces Spider-Man: Edge of Time

The team that brought us last year's Spider-Man: Shattered Dimensions returns with another time-continuum bending Spider-Man adventure.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 1st Apr 2011
Ubisoft announces guitar game 'Rocksmith'
Gaming

Ubisoft announces guitar game 'Rocksmith'

It seems that when one door closes, another opens, with Ubisoft set to launch another guitar game following the axing of Activision's Guitar Hero.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Wed, 16th Mar 2011
Call of Duty: Black Ops demo hits Xbox LIVE and PlayStation Network
Gaming

Call of Duty: Black Ops demo hits Xbox LIVE and PlayStation Network

Activision has announced that a playable, single-player demo for Call of Duty: Black Ops has released on both Xbox LIVE and PlayStation Network.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Thu, 3rd Mar 2011
UPDATE: Diablo III confirmed for consoles
Gaming

UPDATE: Diablo III confirmed for consoles

Blizzard advertises for a rather-specific staff role that puts a console version of its upcoming action RPG beyond a shadow of a doubt.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 18th Feb 2011
Rumour: Bungie's next game a space MMO FPS
Gaming

Rumour: Bungie's next game a space MMO FPS

Yesterday, Kotaku published two rumours about Bungie. Today, Bungie denied only one of them and failed to comment on the other.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 18th Feb 2011
EA: Star Wars: The Old Republic “going right at” World of Warcraft
Gaming

EA: Star Wars: The Old Republic “going right at” World of Warcraft

Electronic Arts' CEO John Riccitiello shoots for the moon with the bold goal of knocking the world's most popular MMO off its perch.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Wed, 16th Feb 2011
Rock Band will continue to rock
Gaming

Rock Band will continue to rock

Rock Band vows to play on, offering a lifeline to Guitar Hero fans, despite the franchise's end. Harmonix promises the beat marches on with ongoing development.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 11th Feb 2011
Black Ops First Strike DLC dated for PS3
Gaming

Black Ops First Strike DLC dated for PS3

PlayStation 3 Call of Duty: Black Ops players will soon get their hands on the game's first DLC. Pretty soon, actually!.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Thu, 10th Feb 2011
UPDATE: Activision: No new Blizzard game in 2011
Gaming

UPDATE: Activision: No new Blizzard game in 2011

UPDATE: Blizzard clarifies the situation, and it turns out that we just might see Diablo III this year after all.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 10th Feb 2011
Activision axes Guitar Hero franchise, cancels True Crime
Gaming

Activision axes Guitar Hero franchise, cancels True Crime

Activision axes its iconic Guitar Hero series amid a dip in music game sales, and also cancels the long-awaited True Crime: Hong Kong.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Thu, 10th Feb 2011
Bulletstorm devs parody Call of Duty series
Gaming

Bulletstorm devs parody Call of Duty series

EA, Epic Games, and People Can Fly mock Call of Duty with a free game, Duty Calls, poking fun at the franchise's tropes.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Thu, 3rd Feb 2011

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Could your website end up costing you money?
Gaming

Could your website end up costing you money?

Ignoring the finer details during website development can lead to unexpected costs. Follow these key steps to ensure your website enhances profit, not losses.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Wed, 1st Dec 2010
Website copywriting - Linking you to your customers
Gaming

Website copywriting - Linking you to your customers

Unlocking the secret to customer connection: Effective website copywriting is your business's gateway to engaging and retaining clients.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Wed, 1st Dec 2010