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Microsoft has quietly registered a batch of domains containing phrases ‘Halo Infinity’ and ‘Halo Infinity Multiplayer’. Fusible reports URLs HaloInfinity.net and HaloInfinityMultiplayer.comare registered through domain manager MarkMonitor, who handles Microsoft.com as well. Other domain names that were also registered include: HaloInfinity.org, HaloInfinity.co.uk, HaloInfinity.mobi, HaloInfinityMultiplayer.net, HaloInfinityMultiplayer.org, and HaloInfinityMultiplayer.co.uk, to name just …

Mac users will get a crack at a fully loaded version of sci-fi action RPG Deus Ex: Human Revolution this month, Square Enix has announced. The ‘Ultimate Edition’ will contain the base game, the Missing Link DLC, and the Mission and Tactical Enhancement packs. Along with the content, the edition …

Blizzard has announced the 2012 Arena Pass for their MMO World of Warcraft. The pass will offer exclusive rewards, a new title, and even more for those who upgrade to the Mists of Pandaria expansion. The studio has also put together a dedicated arena sandbox for the festivities. Sign-ups begin …

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Namco Bandai has announced an interesting launch exclusive with Amazon for upcoming RPG The Witcher 2. The online retail giant has confirmed that its entire Xbox 360 launch stock of the The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings – Enhanced Edition has been signed by members of the CD Projekt development …

UK firm PQube will distribute motocross rally racer MUD in the UK on behalf of Black Bean. MUD – FIM Motocross World Championship is due to be released during Q2 on Xbox 360, PS3 and PC. It’s been developed by Milestone, the studio responsible for the SBK and WRC racing …

The Witcher 2 will launch on 360 with the help of a 500,000 marketing push. Ads will run in games magazines including double-page spreads and four-page inserts up to mid-May, as well as a flipper cover and first review in OXM. An online campaign will include homepage takeovers and banners …

Specialist retail giant GameStop says the UK has already helped grow its worldwide digital empire. The company launched GameStop.co.uk in July, which included a games download service. The site quickly won over consumers with aggressive price cuts and temporary deals. GameStop is keen to build on the success it has …