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Originally Posted by wraggster

A new Wii game built specifically for UK families launches in summer.
Nintendo’s Quiz Party is a trivia game packed with brain teasers and puzzles. It lets an unlimited number of players take part using just one Wii Remote.
It’s even hosted by British TV quizmaster Roy Walker, of Catchphrase fame.
“Quiz Party has been tailored specifically for the UK audience and their love of quizzes. It should be a hit with families,” junior brand manager Vanisha Kavia told MCV. “It’s the perfect

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Originally Posted by wraggster

The PlayStation Vita version of Konami’s Metal Gear Solid HD Collection will not include MGS Peace Walker.
The publisher confirmed this to Eurogamer, pointing out that early press for the SKU never mentioned Peace Walker as being part of the package.
On the plus side, however, the game will include both the original Metal Gear and Metal Gear 2 as were released in Japan on the ill-fated MSX2 computer.
Should it be highlighted that MGS Peace Walker is already available as a separate

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Originally Posted by wraggster

Fight My Monster has become the UK’s fastest-growing online game for boys after reaching 1m players.
The Moshi Monsters rival launched in 2011 and has gone on to achieve an average game session time of 40 minutes per player. The company claims this is almost twice as long as a user spends on Facebook in the UK.
Fight My Monster also received $2.1m in funding last month from a seed round led by Greycroft Partners. Investors include eVenture Capital Partners, Riot Games chairman Jarl Mohn,

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Originally Posted by wraggster

EA has confirmed reports that Crysis 3 is in the works, with an official reveal set for the other side of the weekend.
"The best kept secret in shooters just can't be contained. Stay tuned for more information on April 16th," the publisher told Joystiq.
No more details than that for now, but rumour has it the game will be out sometime in Spring 2013, and takes place in a portrayal of New York overgrown by jungle vegetation.
Definitely want to have your eyes peeled on

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Originally Posted by wraggster

Movie tie-in to include social features such as friend lists and leaderboards

German free-to-play publisher Bigpoint has partnered with Twentieth Century Fox to develop a new social browser game.
Ice Age Online, which will tie in with the movie franchise, will see users take control of their own sloth and rescue lost animals to build up their own camp.

The game will also include friend lists, leaderboards and the opportunity to compete in a number of challenges with

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