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007 Legends trailer showcases opening cinematic

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It’s just not the weekend without a trailer, and coming to the Weekend Trailer Party this week is 007 Legends. Showcasing the cinematic opening (read – the credits) the trailer does its best to entice you into the 007 Legends world.

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EB Games Expo 2012 draws in record attendance numbers

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October 5th-7th was an epic three days for the Australian gaming scene, and it seems it was record-breaking epic, with the news that attendance numbers across the three days of the EB Games Expo hit a massive 30,745 people. To put this figure into perspective – that is more than double the number of attendees at the 2011 Gold Coast EB Games Expo.

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The Australian games industry loses much as THQ Asia Pacific shuts doors

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It is with great sadness that I report on the news, originally broken by MCV Pacific, that the THQ Asia Pacific offices in Melbourne are to be closed down in a process which will span several months.

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IO Interactive releases storytelling video for Hitman Absolution

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We’re getting close to the release of Hitman Absolution, and to celebrate and re-confirm our love of our favourite professional killer, IO Interactive have released a new video for their upcoming strategic killfest.

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You Can Design The Next Bioshock Infinite Trailer

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OK, that headline might be a little bit of an exaggeration.  I have a bad habit of doing that, don’t I?  But Irrational Games does want your input for their next Bioshock Infinite trailer, which is scheduled to be released in a little over a week.  Read on for the details.

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EB Games Expo 2012 – Overall Thoughts

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October 5th-7th – EB Games Expo – three days in the calendar year that formed what was without a doubt the biggest event in the Australian gaming industry for 2012. They may have only constituted less than 72 hours, but what an amazing 72 hours they were. From the games on show to the special presentation at EB Live and the Community Hub to the exclusive screenings in the Madman Theatre – there was a mind-boggling amount of video game related content for all ages and gamers. And I was there for it all.

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Two Big Launches, Two Big Trailers

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This week sees the launch of Dishonored and XCOM: Enemy Unknown, two high profile games that have sorta flown under my radar.  I know, I know… I’m sorry.  But I’m only one guy.  There’s only so much gaming news I can process, OK?  So just back off!  Wow, sorry.  Didn’t mean to snap like that.  Under a lot of stress at work.  You know how it is.  Anyway, how about we just forget our troubles with a couple of kickass launch trailers, huh?  Read on to check ’em out.

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The Testament of Sherlock Holmes

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I’m a detective!  Or at least that’s the sentiment I have when I’m playing The Testament of Sherlock Holmes. I only found out about it a few days before release, and decided to take a gander and see what Frogwares had developed. I realized my purchase was the right one when the game reminded me to save, and when during the loading screen I received a historical tidbit. I am almost finished the game and I can still say that this purchase is definitely worthwhile.

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Bioware Announces Mass Effect 3: Retaliation DLC

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Wow, a double dose of Mass Effecty goodness this week.  Hot on the heels of their largest patch to date, Bioware has announced their largest multiplayer DLC pack yet, entitled Retaliation.  It not only adds new weapons and classes, but also brings back some old adversaries.  Read on for the details, and to watch a trailer with a surprising cameo. 

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Rock Band Blitz Review

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The plastic instrument revolution has come and gone. The days and nights of strumming, drumming and singing off-key are no more. While Guitar Hero faded away in sequel after sequel, Rock Band took this opportunity to evolve. Rock Band Blitz manages to radically change the way we play, but still have the player feel like they are playing the music. 

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