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German governing party Christlich-demokratische Union (CDU) has publicly protested against Crysis 2 being nominated for - and eventually winning - the German Computergames Award for Best German Game. Quite a coup for Crysis 2, given that half of the Deutscher Computerspielepreis jury is determined by that same government. The other half is determined by the German developer federation G.A.M.E., and the German publisher federation BIU. "The...  

All of today's UK gaming headlines in one place... Konami released the first details on PES 2013 today, which it says sees the series "returning to its roots" with "the most faithful recreation of modern day football to date".Click here to read the full article  

zacharye writes "The next-generation Xbox and PlayStation consoles currently being developed by Microsoft and Sony will make the disparity between console and mobile gaming even more vast, adding more fluid animation support and a number of additional enhancements that will make video games more realistic than ever. But even when confined to the capabilities present in today's home consoles, new video game engines show us just how amazing...  

All of today's UK gaming headlines in one place... Crysis 3 was revealed today when an image of the game's box art appeared on EA's Origin store, showing a Nanosuit clad protagonist drawing what looks like a futuristic bow and arrow.Click here to read the full article  

Crytek's Senior Creative Director speaks! [Posted 3 May 2012 by Svend Joscelyne] Crysis 3 is looking like a hot piece of gaming totty for your PC and home consoles alike. SPOnG previewed it last last month and it seems to be a good blend of the direction action from Crysis 2 with a few more open world elements from the original Crysis. I spoke to Crytek’s ... click to read full item  

Crytek takes the term concrete jungle to literal extremes with its CryEngine 3 powered follow-up to one of gaming's prettiest shooters around. Crysis 3's New York is now a decimated forest-like landscape overrun by Cell Industries, who have quartered off sections of the city into several containment domes. Players will get to suit up as the Prophet, who apparently didn't perish from the events in Crysis 2, and is quite handy with that sleek...  

Crysis 3 has been announced--but only after a series of leaks forced publisher Electronic Arts to confirm the game's existence. "The best kept secret in shooters just can't be contained," the publisher confirmed.Leaked boxart which appeared briefly on Origin showed off a Nanosuit-wearing soldier in yet another urban environment. This time, though, he's carrying a bow and arrow.The leaked Origin entry (via DSO Gaming) also revealed the...  

Earlier this month Origin, the online retail gaming hub ran by Electronic Arts was ... a positive attitude offering an abundant amount of information pertaining to the game within the past couple off weeks. From setting, to story lines and new game play ...  

Saying that anything related to a Crysis game "looks good" is a bit like saying the Sun is somewhat hot, or that the Joystiq staff is somewhat attractive - true, obviously, but a bit of an understatement.This latest batch of concept artwork for Crysis 3 proves once again that, even without a trillion dollar gaming rig and DirectX 30, the artistic vision behind the Crisis franchise is just as beautiful and intense as the finished products are...  

It’s no surprise to say that the teaser trailer is full of absolutely gorgeous visuals – especially when viewed in glorious 1080p HD. As mentioned ... further updates on Crysis 3 as well as other movie, TV, and gaming news. Crysis 3 will arrive ...  

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Crytek, the studio behind the very successful Crysis series of first-person shooters, has shared its thoughts on recent rumors that next-generation consoles will prevent used gaming, saying that such a feature would be “awesome,” at least from a ...  

When the original Crysis was launched for the PC, the game was considered a benchmark to test the capabilities of your gaming rig. If your PC could run Crysis at high settings smoothly, you had an awesome rig. Crysis 2 was launched in 2011 for the PS3 ...  

Stuff.co.nz (blog)Portable gaming and apocalypse survivalStuff.co.nz (blog)Most of the gaming I've done over the past few days has been portable gaming and at night, after a day of the great outdoors: Harry Potter Years 5 to 7 on the PS Vita and Kid Icarus: Uprising on the 3DS, both good games for bite-sized gaming.and more »  

Gaming just like AugustaUConn Daily CampusBy Joe O'Leary It's a bit strange that EA Sports' “Tiger Woods PGA Tour 13” still uses Woods as its namesake, as he hasn't been the same since injuries and a high-profile divorce began to derail his professional career a few years ago.and more »  

MTR Gaming announced plans for hotel at Pa. casinoBusinessWeekMTR Gaming Group Inc. says it has reached an agreement with BT Management LLC to operate a new hotel next to the Presque Isle Downs & Casino in Erie, Pa. West Virginia-based MTR says a Baymont Inn and Suites will be built by the franchise holder, ...MTR Gaming Group to Manage New Hotel at Presque Isle Downs & CasinoPR.com (press release)MTR Gaming Group to Manage New Wyndham Hotel...  

Environmental bills, gaming fail in legislatureNECNANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — Even though she guided a controversial plan to regulate septic systems and helped hike a tax to support Chesapeake Bay cleanup, Delegate Maggie McIntosh could not work miracles for all the bills that came through her committee ...and more »  

W.Va. Taps Online Games to Improve EducationEducation Week NewsBy AP Kids today just love to play computer games, and the West Virginia Department of Education is tapping into that love through a website called Learn21. The site offers all kinds of games that help students in every grade level brush up on their ...and more »  

MassLive.comGaming commission deals with housekeeping issues at first meetingSouthCoastToday.comBy Steve Decosta BOSTON — The newly constituted Massachusetts Gaming Commission has publicly launched its mission of building the state's gambling industry from the ground up. Tuesday's takeoff was less than explosive, however, with the five-member ...Massachusetts Gaming Commission launches plan to establish casinosMassLive.comHub's ex-top cop will...  

Association of Gaming Equipment Manufacturers (AGEM) Releases March 2012 IndexMarketWatch (press release)With 14 global gaming suppliers posting gains in their stock price for the month, the AGEM Index reached 134.52, advancing 12.81 points, or 10.5 percent, since February. While the overall index has witnessed a 27.8-percent increase over the prior 12 ...and more »  

Sydney Morning HeraldHead of investigations says casino boss was against drug useSydney Morning HeraldCasino staff became aware of a substance in a bathroom next to a high rollers' room on October 30, 2010, but the investigations department was not informed until November 8, 2010, the Independent Liquor and Gaming Authority heard.Star casino inquiry hears more bullying claimsABC Onlineall 253 news articles »  

IGNStudy Suggests Violent Gaming Leads To Cooperation, Not AggressionGeekosystemby Eric Limer | 2:51 pm, April 9th, 2012 Pretty much from the start of video gaming, but particularly since games like Doom, there's been a big hubub about violence in video games. Critics seem to believe violent video games are sure to cause ...Study Links Gaming and Cooperation, Not ViolenceWebProNewsResearchers Denounce Link Between Games and ViolencePiki Geek...  

Computer game technology is a rapidly-increasing field. In terms of both hardware and software, companies are constantly striving to push the envelope and increase performance. As the intricacy of individual games increases, however, it becomes important to select a computer gaming system that will best fit your particular needs. Unfortunately, there is no shortage of gaming PCs available on the market. How, then, do you select the best gaming...  

AFPTse Says Macau's Cotai Set to Become Asia's Gaming HubWashington Posts Sands Cotai Central resort and the prospects for the city's gaming industry. He speaks with Zeb Eckert on Bloomberg Television's "On the Move Asia." (Source: Bloomberg) (/Bloomberg) Correction: Clarification: SuperFan badge holders consistently post ...Sands opens new casino resort in Asian gaming hubAFPAdelson Bids for Asia Dominance With $4 Billion Macau CasinoCNBC...  

The newest entry in one of the hottest PC gaming franchises is getting primed and ready. read more