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I’ve got to admit I’m not a huge fan of the puzzle game genre. If I had a choice of game type to review, it would probably be an all-action FPS complete with over-enthusiastic explosions and bullets flying in all directions.  So when I was given the opportunity to review the Xbox Arcade title, Quarrel, I wasn’t exactly salivating at the prospect of getting my teeth stuck into a wordy puzzl...

The Modern Warfare 3 Content Season for Elite continues with the release of the brand new map Overwatch, available on 21st February for Premium Members on Xbox 360. Overwatch is described as a construction site atop a New York City skyscraper. The battle takes place along two levels in a near symmetrical layout, with the central bridge and side routes open to attack from multiple angles. Elite Dr...

Microsoft and LucasArts have announced that  Kinect Star Wars and the Xbox 360 Limited Edition “Kinect Star Wars” console bundle will both be available on 3rd April, 2012 in the UK for £39.99 and £349.99 respectively. The game is set to feature five modes – Jedi Destiny: Dark Side Rising, Podracing, Rancor Rampage, Galactic Dance Off and Duels of Fate. The newly announced Duels of Fate ...

CD Projekt RED have sent over some packshots for both the Enhanced and Dark Editions of The Witcher II, coming to the 360 on April 17th 2012. The game will be priced at £44.99 and the deluxe Dark Edition will be available for £59.99. The Xbox 360 version will incorporate all DLCs and upgrades made available thus far for the game’s original platform (including the ‘Arena’ arcade mode and ...

A leaked marketing calendar from EA Partners (originally discovered by gaming site Hardgamers) has revealed that Respawn Entertainment is looking to launch its debut title sometime in 2013. There hasn’t been much news from Respawn, the studio comprised of many ex-Infinity Ward staff, including studio heads Jason West and Vince Zampella. Rumours are that the game will be a sci-fi shooter. Al...

Online super sleuth “superannuation” has uncovered evidence of Ubisoft’s attempt to integrate Kinect tech into their upcoming tactical shooter, Rainbow Six Patriots. A Tweet which links to the LinkedIn profile of John Y.C Lau (Game Designer at Ubisoft Montreal) shows his mission brief to be to “Design and lead the production of the XBOX 360 (version of the game) – Ki...

Deep Silver have just announced that the limited Collector’s Edition of Risen 2: Dark Waters for consoles will be released in the UK on April 27th 2012 alongside the standard edition. The Collector’s Edition (which is set to retail for around £69.99) will have the following additional content: Making of DVD – interviews with the developers from Piranha Bytes who delve deeper into the pro...

X360Achievements have gotten their hands on yet another leaked achievement list, this time for the much anticipated return of Commander Shepard in Mass Efect 3. As always, looking through this list may out some story spoilers, so if you’d prefer not to discover plot elements, then don’t click the link below.   And here is the all important achievement list. Although some multiplayer achi...

Charts Track figures released this morning show the UK All Formats charts with the first new number 1 of 2012. Square enix’s Fantasy XIII-2 enters in at the top spot, finally displacing FIFA 12 from its six week stanglehold at number 1. The EA Sports title slips to number 4 this week. Another new entry, Metal Gear Solid HD Collection, moves in at the number 2 spot. Battlefield 3 is enjoyin...

THQ today reported financial results for the third quarter ended December 31, 2011. The company recently announced its updated business strategy to exit the traditional kids’ licensed video game category and focus on its core game franchises and digital initiatives. As part of this business realignment, the company is implementing plans to streamline its organization and cost structure to s...