toby hoover posted an article on GamePad - Dec 3, 2009, 8:59 pm
Sony's PSP Go – the latest handheld console from the gaming giant – received something of a 'muted' launch earlier this autumn, and the latest rumours are that Logitech is developing a...
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toby hoover posted an article on GamePad - Nov 26, 2009, 1:22 am
Final Score: 9 (out of 10) Assassin's Creed impressed us from a technical standpoint. A few issues cropped up, such as cumbersome pick pocketing and the lackluster ending, but overall, it w...
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toby hoover posted an article on GamePad - Nov 26, 2009, 1:11 am
Many gamers were enthusiastic with last month's announcement by Nintendo that upcoming Wii games would have an included autoplay system, an online help system for gamers struggling with certain ch...
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toby hoover posted an article on GamePad - Nov 24, 2009, 12:07 am
SCEE CEO Kaz Hirai has confirmed today that the company will be adding a "premium level" to the PlayStation Network in an effort to speed up revenue growth from the $500 million-plus business. ...
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toby hoover posted an article on GamePad - Nov 20, 2009, 11:26 pm
AbingtonIP, a law firm that specializes in consumer class action lawsuits, is actively recruiting Xbox 360 gamers that have had their consoles banned from Xbox Live, in anticipation of a lawsuit. ...
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toby hoover posted an article on GamePad - Nov 20, 2009, 11:23 pm
Brazil, Latin America's largest video game market will finally officially get the Sony PlayStation 2, albeit at a hugely inflated price that should do little to stop the rampant piracy in the nati...
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toby hoover posted an article on GamePad - Nov 20, 2009, 11:21 pm
During their presentation to investors and shareholders, Sony marked 3D gaming as one of the five keys to the future of the PlayStation 3 and noted that all "PS3 units will be firmware upgradeable to ...
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toby hoover posted an article on GamePad - Nov 15, 2009, 11:30 pm
Xbox Live will transform into Zune Video next week, allowing Xbox 360 owners to stream HD movies and TV episodes rather than having to download them before playback is available. Alongside the...
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toby hoover posted an article on GamePad - Nov 13, 2009, 4:03 pm
Scrawl is reporting today that Sony has accidentally leaked a few screenshots for the upcoming PlayStation 3 firmware update, in which you can change your gamercard colors, have direct Facebook integr...
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toby hoover posted an article on GamePad - Nov 13, 2009, 3:59 pm
After selling almost 5 million copies in its first day, the blockbuster smash Modern Warfare 2 had also "killed" the PlayStation Network, causing server overloads earlier in the day. Says deve...
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toby hoover posted an article on GamePad - Nov 12, 2009, 2:36 am
Electronic Arts cut into Activision's skateboarding monopoly with Skate, then followed that up with the enjoyable Skate 2. Now the publisher's ready to continue its acclaimed franchise with th...
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toby hoover posted an article on GamePad - Nov 12, 2009, 2:14 am
As one of the most critically acclaimed shooters of all time, Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare is a prime example of a tough act to follow. Yet, amidst a raging storm of anticipation and expectation, Ca...
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toby hoover posted an article on GamePad - Nov 12, 2009, 1:58 am
Christopher Paul Gilham, the UK man convicted in 2008 of installing and selling modified Xbox, PS1, PS2 and GameCube consoles has had his appeal thrown out of court this week. Gilham sold the ...
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toby hoover posted an article on GamePad - Nov 12, 2009, 1:55 am
According to a new MCV post, Microsoft is planning a November 2010 launch for its controller-free Project Natal, and will have 5 million units available at launch, alongside 14 games. The deta...
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toby hoover posted an article on GamePad - Nov 12, 2009, 1:53 am
In what would be a stunning figure if proven true, InformationWeek is reporting today that up to 1 million gamers have been banned from Xbox Live in the past two weeks due to playing pirated games usi...
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toby hoover posted an article on GamePad - Nov 10, 2009, 3:45 pm
After accidentally being shown off a week ago by retail giant Costco, the Microsoft 802.11n Wi-Fi adapter is now available officially, via NewEgg, Costco and other online retailers. The new ad...
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toby hoover posted an article on GamePad - Nov 10, 2009, 1:48 pm
Microsoft is confirming that the new additions of Twitter, Facebook and Last.fm will be restricted to gamers with Xbox Live Gold subscriptions and will be only for users over 18, at least for now. ...
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toby hoover posted an article on GamePad - Nov 5, 2009, 3:19 pm
 American rockers No Doubt have taken offence to Activision using their likeness in the company's new Band Hero game and are suing for breach of contract. The band, fronted by Gwen Ste...
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toby hoover posted an article on GamePad - Nov 5, 2009, 1:12 am
Microsoft has announced the launch of the Xbox Live Rewards program, giving regular gamers free points "just for doing the stuff Xbox Live members do all the time." Users can earn free points ...
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toby hoover posted an article on GamePad - Nov 4, 2009, 10:15 pm
 Every little girl loves to get the latest doll's and accessories at Christmas, and 505 Games' latest is certainly due to be on a lot of lists to Santa next month – a Wii game called Ba...
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toby hoover posted an article on GamePad - Nov 2, 2009, 11:44 am
Nintendo's second-generation Wii console will come equipped with Blu-ray, with new reports suggesting the updated console will hit shelves in 2010. Gaming website Maxconsole.net believes it has...
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toby hoover posted an article on GamePad - Nov 1, 2009, 7:55 pm
If you've already played through last year's Grand Theft Auto IV, you have a pretty good idea of what to expect in Episodes from Liberty City. The included episodes--The Lost and Damned and Th...
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toby hoover posted an article on GamePad - Nov 1, 2009, 7:50 pm
 The current iteration of Liberty City is home to a great number of interesting people, but until now you've been able to play only as two of them. In Grand Theft Auto IV you assumed the role...
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toby hoover posted an article on GamePad - Nov 1, 2009, 7:43 pm
 Despite the dozens (and sometimes hundreds) of moves available per pugilist, intricate juggle combos, complex counters, and esoteric gameplay quirks that have evolved through five prequels, Tekk...
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toby hoover posted an article on GamePad - Nov 1, 2009, 1:24 am
 Nintendo has announced today the release of the DSi LL which include a significantly larger 4.2-inch screen. The handheld will cost ¥20,000 ($220 USD) and the "LL" in the title refers to...
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toby hoover posted an article on GamePad - Nov 1, 2009, 1:21 am
 Microsoft has confirmed this weekend that the company has performed another round of Xbox Live account banning, killing the service for gamers using pirated copies of games. "We have take...
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toby hoover posted an article on GamePad - Oct 27, 2009, 11:36 pm
Outstanding video games stick with you long after the console's shut off. They invade dreams, prevent work from getting done and even wreck havoc on one's social life, so it's no surprise ...
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toby hoover posted an article on GamePad - Oct 27, 2009, 11:23 pm
The Japanese Nikkei is reporting that Nintendo is planning to release a new version of the popular DSi handheld in Japan, one that will include a larger screen. Nintendo says DS/DSi demand has...
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toby hoover posted an article on GamePad - Oct 25, 2009, 9:23 pm
 Earlier this week we reported that Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer made comments that implied that the company would be bringing Blu-ray accessories to the Xbox 360. At the time, the notorio...
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toby hoover posted an article on GamePad - Oct 22, 2009, 12:55 pm
Microsoft has, to date, shied away from embracing Blu-ray as a next-gen movie format, preferring instead to focus heavily on its digital download strategy. However, that may all soon change, i...
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toby hoover posted an article on GamePad - Oct 20, 2009, 11:30 pm
This flawed horror adventure gets the atmosphere right, though it isn't as sharp as it could have been. 6.5 The Good Nails the atmosphere of the Saw films Some of the puzzles ...
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toby hoover posted an article on GamePad - Oct 20, 2009, 11:10 pm
 Microsoft has made a new move today that will likely anger many current Xbox 360 users; locking out unlicensed storage devices that are not sold by the software giant. "When Preview Progr...
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toby hoover posted an article on GamePad - Oct 19, 2009, 4:29 pm
Wedbush Morgan videogame industry analyst Michael Pachter has made some more interesting comments this week on GameTrailer's Bonus Round, stating that Microsoft is ready to move on from PC gaming,...
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toby hoover posted an article on GamePad - Oct 18, 2009, 9:36 pm
Last month, Infinity Ward, the developer behind the much anticipated Modern Warfare 2, confirmed that Microsoft was planning a 250GB Xbox 360 Elite that will bundle the game along with a custom colorw...
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toby hoover posted an article on GamePad - Oct 17, 2009, 10:58 pm
Major Nelson has reported the GameStop has unveiled a new limited edition Xbox 360 controller that goes up for sale next week. The controller has a new colorway (black carbon fiber on red) and...
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toby hoover posted an article on GamePad - Oct 16, 2009, 2:26 pm
 Beginning on November 3rd, Sony will begin offering slim PlayStation 3 units with 250GB HDDs, the largest drives available to date. The hardware will be identical to the 120GB model, exce...
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toby hoover posted an article on GamePad - Oct 14, 2009, 11:56 pm
 This Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 game, released Tuesday, has one of the strongest story lines I’ve ever experienced in a videogame. Based purely on Brütal Legend’s premise — a heavy metal ...
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toby hoover posted an article on GamePad - Oct 14, 2009, 2:16 pm
 Rumors and speculation that an Nvidia is readying an Nvidia Tegra-powered hi-def handheld gaming console are spreading across the internet. But are these 'next gen DS' rumors based on...
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toby hoover posted an article on GamePad - Oct 14, 2009, 2:14 pm
In June, Nintendo introduced the first non-white Wii console in Japan, along with black accessories. Today, Nintendo has launched the accessories in the United States, offering the Wii remote ...
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toby hoover posted an article on GamePad - Oct 13, 2009, 11:25 pm
 Gaming rental company GameFly, which has been trying to build a lawsuit against the United States Postal Service over alleged favoritism towards Netflix and other competitors, has asked a judge ...
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toby hoover posted an article on GamePad - Oct 13, 2009, 11:22 pm
Bigben Interactive has unveiled the Cyberbike - the latest exercise (gamer-cise?) peripheral for the Nintendo Wii. If you are a fan of virtual cycling, and don't fancy any more yoga and hu...
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toby hoover posted an article on GamePad - Oct 11, 2009, 11:46 pm
Wal-Mart has begun selling used videogames via their online storefront this week, offering the games for up to 30 percent off MSRP while giving a "guarantee" on quality. Buyers have up to thre...
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toby hoover posted an article on GamePad - Oct 11, 2009, 11:05 pm
Travellers to the US may soon have to bring their Nintendo Wii skills to bear, after it emerged that American authorities are using the games console as part of airport security screening. More...
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toby hoover posted an article on GamePad - Oct 8, 2009, 10:02 pm
 You just slammed your Audi R8 into the racetrack wall. But it’s cool: In Forza Motorsport 3, you can rewind time. Videogames are all about do-overs. When Mario makes a misstep, he can t...
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toby hoover posted an article on GamePad - Oct 8, 2009, 9:38 pm
Sony has been sued this week by John Kennedy of Florida, over the bricking of his PS3 console by Sony's v3.00 firmware upgrade last month. The suit is class action, and is for all users wh...
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toby hoover posted an article on GamePad - Oct 7, 2009, 9:54 pm
 The public beta for the upcoming Xbox 360 dashboard will be available in a couple of weeks, says Microsoft, speaking at the company's recent Open House event. The new update will incl...
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toby hoover posted an article on GamePad - Oct 5, 2009, 11:36 pm
Capcom has a history of releasing updated versions of its video games, especially when it comes to Street Fighter. At first, we thought the company was taking a long break after Street Fighter IV, but...
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toby hoover posted an article on GamePad - Oct 5, 2009, 1:52 pm
Last week we reported that the new Nintendo Wii firmware 4.2 was killing the 'Homebrew Channel' for users who were using modded systems. Today, Nintendo has told Eurogamer that they ha...
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toby hoover posted an article on GamePad - Oct 4, 2009, 12:07 am
 For the past three years, Ubisoft's Montreal studio has collaborated with James Cameron on the first 3-D console videogame, Avatar. The creators of the game talked about the collaboration, s...
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toby hoover posted an article on GamePad - Oct 3, 2009, 11:53 pm
I was not the best because I killed quickly. I was the best because the crowd loved me. Win the crowd, and you will win your freedom.-- Proximo, Gladiator EA Sports' NBA Live franchise ...
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