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Porn discovered on 3DS purchased as Christmas present for 8-year-old

By: Eddie Makuch One child made a surprising discovery Christmas morning. After snapping some images with a 3DS he received on Christmas, Tom Mayhew’s 8-year-old son found various pornographic images saved on the system, WAVY News 10 reports. “He went to play his games, not knowing anything was on it,” Mayhew said. “After a while, [the kids] took pictures of themselves and when the picture … Continue reading Porn discovered on 3DS purchased as Christmas present for 8-year-old

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Borderlands 2 and GRID 2 coming to PlayStation Plus in December

By: Martin Gaston Sony has announced the upcoming games that will be given away to PlayStation Plus subscribers in the US this December. PlayStation 3 owners will get downloadable copies of co-op shooter Borderlands 2, racer GRID 2, and the psychedelic Dyad. Vita owners will get the enjoyable Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed and Urban Trial Freestyle. All of the games will reach the Instant … Continue reading Borderlands 2 and GRID 2 coming to PlayStation Plus in December

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New 2K bundle includes Borderlands 2, Spec Ops, and Mafia II for $30

By: Eddie Makuch Ahead of the holiday shopping season, 2K Games today announced four new $30 bundles that pack in some of the publisher’s biggest titles at a budget price. The Rogues and Outlaws Collection (Xbox 360, PlayStation 3), available only at Wal-Mart, features Borderlands 2, Spec Ops: The Line, and Mafia II. The 2K Essentials Collection (Xbox 360, PS3) includes BioShock, Borderlands, and XCOM: … Continue reading New 2K bundle includes Borderlands 2, Spec Ops, and Mafia II for $30

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Analyst: PS4 ‘clearly’ topped Xbox One at E

By: Eddie Makuch As E3 draws to a close soon, one analyst has claimed Sony has emerged in a better position than Microsoft, though the battle is far from ended. “Clearly, Sony is emerging from E3 on stronger footing, contrasting the PS4 against the more pricey Xbox One,” Robert W. Baird analyst Colin Sebastian said in a note to investors June 16th. Sebastian pointed out … Continue reading Analyst: PS4 ‘clearly’ topped Xbox One at E

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Pachter: Xbox One $400, PS4 $350

By: Eddie Makuch Wedbush Securities analyst Michael Pachter has weighed in on what he believes the Xbox One and PlayStation 4 will sell for when they both launch later this year. In a note to investors obtained by Games Industry International , Pachter said he believes the Xbox One will retail for $400, while the PlayStation 4 will debut at $350. Pachter’s pricing estimations are … Continue reading Pachter: Xbox One $400, PS4 $350

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Xbox One preowned plan revealed?

By:  Eddie Makuch [UPDATE 2] Sources have told Polygon that the Xbox One will not require gamers pay an activation fee to play used games, but will mandate regular checks to verify the authenticity of games. Microsoft is also reportedly mulling over the idea of special “exemption codes” that could be provided to those in Internet-free scenarios, like active-duty soldiers. [UPDATE] Following the publication of this story, … Continue reading Xbox One preowned plan revealed?

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Sony: PS4 will have strongest launch lineup in PlayStation history

By:  Eddie Makuch The PlayStation 4 will have the strongest software launch lineup in PlayStation history. That’s according to lead system architect Mark Cerny, who told Gamasutra that this is the result of developers being familiar with the system’s PC-based architecture. “The launch lineup for PlayStation 4–though I unfortunately can’t give the title count–is going to be stronger than any prior PlayStation hardware,” Cerny said. “And that’s a … Continue reading Sony: PS4 will have strongest launch lineup in PlayStation history

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Ouya has 10,000 developers

By:  Eddie Makuch More than 10,000 developers worldwide are making games for the $99 Android-powered Ouya console, head of developer relations Kellee Santiago has told Games Industry International. At the end of February, the company hadsigned on 8,000 developers. The console’s list of developers ranges from startups to established companies like Square Enix, Double Fine, Tripwire Interactive, and Airtight Games. “It’s really awesome, especially at this early … Continue reading Ouya has 10,000 developers

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Ouya launches June 4

By:  Eddie Makuch The $99 Android-powered Ouya console will launch June 4 in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom, its developers have announced. The system began its life last July through a Kickstarter campaign thatraised $1 million in 24 hours and more than $8.5 million when it closed. “Nine months ago, we shared an idea for an immersive, beautiful, and powerful game console that generated an … Continue reading Ouya launches June 4

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Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag preorder bonuses and special editions detailed

By:  Martin Gaston Ubisoft has detailed the various preorder bonuses and special editions ofAssassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag. In North America, customers who preorder Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag at GameStop will gain access to The Black Island Pack. This gives players an additional treasure-hunting quest at Black Island, access to the Black Ship, special silver flintlock pistols used by Captain Morgan for single-player, and additional … Continue reading Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag preorder bonuses and special editions detailed

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