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Ireland set to win World Cup

Ireland set to win World Cup 

In an incredible move that no one expected, EA have decided to release another full-priced remake of their hit classic, FIFA 1998. Except this time using the tweaked engine from the 2010 iteration and with HD graphics (though FIFA 2010 is hardly proper HD looking at the state of the renders). This time, instead of [...]

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MGS: Peace Walker new details

MGS: Peace Walker new details 

As much as I dislike posting things from companies, this press release actually explains everything needed about the new features in MGS: Peace Walker. Of course, I have conveniently edited out the “PR speak” so you don’t get sick on your keyboard with all the self-loving linguistic gymnastics they tend to pull in these things.
The [...]

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FIFA 2010 broken

FIFA 2010 broken 

Anyone who’s my friend on PSN will be aware that, of late, I’ve been playing a fair amount of FIFA 2010. I spend a lot of time in Manager Mode, managing Bayern Munich to various league glories. 5 seasons in and I’m a 5-star rated manager with an unstoppable team, only losing two games last [...]

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GT5 dated for “the West”

GT5 dated for “the West” 

GT5 academy’s demo hits PSN this week, but the game itself has been dated for next March. However, Sony have revised that date saying that the March deadline stands only for Japan.
They went on to state that the West should expect the game to race onto shelves no sooner then “summer 2010″. No word on [...]

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Modern Medal of Honour Warfare

Modern Medal of Honour Warfare 

Confirming recent rumours and online smatterings on forums, EA have confirmed that yes indeed, they are following Activision into sales haven and controversy.
EA’s world war II shooter Medal of Honour has been a staple for years, a shite one, but a staple none the less. Never as good as Call of Duty, it did try [...]

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FIFA 10 is popular

FIFA 10 is popular 

FIFA 2010 is the fastest selling game ever. Bar none. That is an impressive stat, but last night while bringing Bayern Munich to domestic glory, I noted the ticker across the bottom of the menu displaying rather brash stats about how great they are. Yes, the game was bragging to its players. Probably just in [...]

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MAG preview

MAG preview 

This one’s a little late coming, but better late then never, eh?
Recently the boys of Shoryuken took to the road and got to check out Sony’s new online MMO-style shooter, MAG. MAG stands for “Massive Action Game”, and it’s not kidding when they talk about massive. 256 online players in the same map environment shooting [...]

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World of Warcraft Cataclysm

World of Warcraft Cataclysm 

I know what you all are thinking, and yes I am a gigantic nerd. I, and the many millions of WoW players in the world, are now looking forward to the next expansion of the world famous Blizzard franchise, Cataclysm.
The biggest feature of this release for me is the addition of two new races, Goblins [...]

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FIFA 2010 impressions

FIFA 2010 impressions 

By far, every single year, one of the most anticipated titles in Europe (particularly in Ireland) is the yearly outing EA gives to it’s FIFA franchise. Most teams in Europe, from most leagues as well as international teams officially licensed in the game with more and more realistic physics and graphical touches updated for your [...]

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FIFA 10 demo tomorrow

FIFA 10 demo tomorrow 

That’s right folks, after a short two week wait since the announcement, both “big” consoles will get the FIFA 10 demo tomorrow alongside the PC demo. This is for us Europeans only though, as Americans will have to hold out for another week.
Chelsea, Barcelona, Juventus, Bayern Munich, Marseille and Chicago Fire will be available [...]

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