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Originally Posted by wraggster

We know about Titan, we know about two more StarCraft II games, we know about two more World of Warcraft expansions, we even know about a Diablo III expansion - so what is this "Unannounced Game Title" Blizzard is hiring for?

The "Software Engineer, Tools" will be a part of Blizzard's "newest game team". "This is a key role on a new and exciting project within the company," the job description declares.
The "Unannounced Game Title"

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Originally Posted by wraggster

A countdown by fictional Portal 2 company Aperture Science ticks to zero today, at 5pm UK time.

At that time we'll receive a "final test" and "it will be entirely in your hands when I am freed", informs the timer-accompanying text.
"When I am freed"? When Portal 2 is released?
Does the timer count down to the online (Steam) release of Portal 2?
"You have done well, humans. Very well. Acceptably well, even," Aperture Science -

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Originally Posted by wraggster

Leipzig's Games Convention Online, the trade show specialising in MMO, browser and mobile games, has been cancelled due to lack of income and support.
The event had been planned for 7-8 July, 2011 but organisers have today issued a statement revealing that the show will no longer take place.
"Despite your fantastic support over the last two years, we have been unable to put Games Online Convention on a firm financial footing," read a statement on the event's website.

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Originally Posted by wraggster

Tie-up with leading trade brand as US show strengthens international appeal

A partnership has been signed between this year's E3, the world’s leading computer and video game event, and leading games trade title MCV.


The agreement is part of E3’s ever-growing reach, with its aim being to attract more accredited retailers and media from outside the US.



Published by Intent Media, MCV is Europe's leading video game trade brand.
It boasts a daily email

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Originally Posted by wraggster

It's looking to be a fairly delightful summer for folks waiting on pins and needles for renovated versions of Nintendo 64 classics on the 3DS. Just one day after announcing The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time's June 19 release date, Nintendo's uploaded a Japanese launch date for Star Fox 64 3D to the game's official site: The bestial flight combat simulator is scheduled to hit Japanese store

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