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Ambitious MMO developer Trion Worlds has finally lifted the lid on its action MMO project. Entitled Defiance, the game has been developed for Xbox 360, PS3 and PC in conjunction with SyFy and will be closely integrated with an accompanying TV series of the same name. Both properties are set …

E3 2011: Playdead's indie XBLA hit could be heading to PC digital download

Sony flaunts its next generation portable

E3 2011: 24" branded monitor released with the intention of lowering cost of 3D gaming

Need For Speed: The Run will take its title all too literally with the new free-running sections. During the publisher’s E3 press conference, EA announced that Black Box’s next NFS title will see players leaving their cars at certain points in the game for a spot of Parkour-style running. The …

Sony and Magic Pixel Games are bringing carnivals into the living room with Carnival Island. Developed for PlayStation Move, the game features over 35 gesture-based games, including minibowl, ring toss, throwdown and frogbog. Explore the island alone or with friends, completing challenges to earn tickets redeemable for in-game prizes and …

Missed any of the news from LA? Of course you have. You’d have to be a a robot to absorb every single headline and announcement from yesterday’s E3 2011 opener. So thank the heavens that MCV is here to roundup everything you need to know so far. MICROSOFT OPINION: Microsoft’s …

Inbetweeners star Greg Davies to host; Grainger Games signs as headline sponsor; Dated for Wednesday October 26th

The long-awaited 3DS system update has gone live, unlocking the handheld’s eShop and internet browser. Nintendo has confirmed that consumers are now able to download both applications, as well as a few free surprises, according to CVG. Anyone that accesses the eShop before July 7th will be able to download …

Street Fighter X Tekken will arrive on the upcoming Sony PlayStation Vita handheld as well as Xbox 360 and PS3. The beat ‘em up is the result of a collaboration between Capcom and Namco Bandai. The latter publisher will also release its own version, Tekken X Street Fighter. Characters from …