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GALLERY: NeverDead

The game isn’t coming out until February 3, but Konami has released some new screenshots of its new demonic action game NeverDead – created by Shinta Nojiri, known for his work on the Metal Gear Solid series. Gallery is after the jump.

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GALLERY: Silent Hill Downpour

Silent Hill: Downpour – the eighth installment in the survival horror game series – isn’t coming until March, but Konami has released some new screenshots to keep you awaiting. You can flick through these screenshots after the jump.

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By Chris Southcott on January 11th, 2012

Kaz Hirai: No PlayStation 4 at E3 2012

With the rumourmill in full swing, many are eager to hear about the rumoured PlayStation 4 and Xbox 720. While previous rumours had E3 2012 penciled in for the announcement for both, Kaz Hirai,  Executive Deputy President of Sony, has told the Wall Street Journal that “we are not making any announcements at E3. I’ve always said a 10-year life cycle for PS3, and there is no reason to go away from that.”

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By Terence Huynh on January 10th, 2012

Kinect for Windows – Coming February 1

Amidst the lackluster keynote from Microsoft – it’s final one – was this little product announcement. The Kinect will soon be heading for Windows officially on February 1 in twelve countries – including the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Australia and New Zealand. This will include software that would make it compatible with your computer without any sort of trickery.

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By Chris Southcott on December 30th, 2011

PlayStation Vita sales drop considerably during first week in Japan

The PlayStation Vita, which came out on December 17 in Japan, has already seen a considerable drop in sales numbers just days after release. While the 3DS also had a difficult time gaining traction, the Vita lost a much larger amount of sales in the first week. After selling 321 000 units in its first two days of availability, the rest of the week from December 21 to Christmas Day saw only 72 500 units sell.

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By Terence Huynh on December 14th, 2011

GALLERY – Metal Gear Rising: Revengence

Those who love the Metal Gear franchise must have been pleased when this year sees the release of Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance. Developed by Platinum Games, the new game shifts towards a more action-based game rather than what it was previously announced.

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By Nicholas Munro on December 9th, 2011

REVIEW: Assassin’s Creed Revelations

The latest game in the Assassin’s Creed series – Revelations – is here. Featuring all three major characters from the earlier games of the series – Ezio, Altair and Desmond. However, does it better its predecessors or does it fall flat? As well, as it is the last game to play as Ezio, does this serve as a fitting farewell?

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By Chris Southcott on December 8th, 2011

Nintendo responds: Miyamoto not stepping down

Photo: Jon Snyder/Wired.com

Update: Nintendo has told Reuters Japan that the reports of Miyamoto stepping down are false. Their official statement says:

This is absolutely not true. There seems to have been a misunderstanding. [Miyamoto] has said all along that he wants to train the younger generation. He has no intention of stepping down. Please do not be concerned.

Nintendo stock fell 2% after the report. Is Nintendo in damage control or is the report from Wired false?

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By Chris Southcott on December 8th, 2011

‘The Last Of Us’, a new PS3 exclusive, to be revealed at the Spike TV VGAs

A new PlayStation 3 exclusive has been revealed, in a very non-description nature, with a single screenshot, barely related video and a date where more details will hopefully come.

The Last Of Us, as it’s called, will be shown at the Spike TV Video Game Awards on the 8th of December and until then all we have is a screenshot of a lush rainforest which looks very nice, apart from the fact that it reveals nothing about the game.

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