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Originally Posted by wraggster

In and around the Los Angeles Conference Centre the final hours are ticking down before the big guns start to fire. As you read this Microsoft, Sony and Nintendo are all stockpiling their ammo before they shock and awe their adoring public.

It's looking increasingly likely, meanwhile, that at least one of the big three will get the chance to have the glorious letters 'G, T and A' emblazoned on the gigantic screens behind them.

Furious nodding, nudging and sly winks

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Originally Posted by wraggster

Activision's come out in defence of Call of Duty's newly announced subscription offering, Call of Duty Elite.

Set to launch alongside Modern Warfare 3 on November 8, Call of Duty Elite will offer a mixture of free and paid subscription features, but the publisher has stressed in a massive new FAQ that that it's "TAKING NOTHING AWAY" from CoD players as multiplayer in its existing form will remain free.

Many of the Elite features will also be free, as you can

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Originally Posted by wraggster

The announcement of sequels and spin-offs has become too routine to incur huge gasps of disbelief at E3's trio of biggest press conferences. A real surprise, then, would be in those titles staying under wraps until the very last moment. "Spoiler," says the internet, "but that's not happening while I'm around. Check out these domain registrations."

As highlighted by Superannuation, the following Microsoft titles have been linked to internet domain registrars: Fable

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Originally Posted by wraggster

Colourful fantasy adventure Papo & Yo arrives on PlayStation Network in 2012, Sony has announced.

Developed by Montreal-based indie studio Minority, it tells the story of a boy called Quico who lives in a South American slum.

Good news: his best buddy and protector is massive beast called Monster. Bad news: Monster is addicted to eating frogs, which unfortunately turn him into an evil killing machine. If Quico wants to avoid becoming beast chow he'll need to track

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Originally Posted by wraggster

Retailers have listed a new Grand Theft Auto game ahead of the E3 announcement spree next seek.

According to images posted on NeoGAF, US retailers have begun listing 'GTA V' along with Resident Evil 6 and others for Xbox 360 and PS3.

The listings of course fit in with rumours that the fifth numbered instalment in Rockstar's crime series will be shown at the expo, and will take place in real-world Los Angeles, with actual, named landmarks filling the streets.

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