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Gran Turismo 5 vs Battlefield 3: which DLC option?

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Just today we brought news to gamers, that the new Battlefield 3 game would be releasing on October 25th, along with a quick rundown of unlocks and talk of maps. The same day will also see the release of another big game, that of Gran Turismo 5. We know many of you have been waiting for a DLC … [Read more...]

World Series game 1, score discussed on Twitter

World Series game 1, score discussed on Twitter

With the 2011 World Series already underway, it did not take long for fans of the sport to take to Twitter to share their thoughts of game 1. Before we offer an insight into what has been discussed so far on the micro-blogging website, we feel that you need just a little background to the event … [Read more...]

Battlefield 3 to release with destruction knob turned up

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News has been pointing to an October 25th release date for the highly anticipated Battlefield 3, unfortunately we’ve now heard that the new Gran Turismo 5 DLC will also be available on the same day, this is something that we’ve spoken about as an add-on to this article. … [Read more...]

Battlefield 3 FPS simulator on video

Battlefield 3 FPS simulator on video

Fans of Channel 5’s Gadget Show will know that they do not do things the conventional way when testing their products, and it’s this that keeps us glued to the TV for the hour that the show is on. However, they certainly have stepped up to the mark for the release of one of the biggest games of … [Read more...]

Outstanding: Uncharted 3 review

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The Uncharted 3 review that hit the web today thanks to OPM Spain is certainly not the first to hit the Internet, and while Naughty Dog may not like the way these reviews are landing, they’ll love the high review scores (9.8/10 for the latest).We’ve seen details about the game leak almost … [Read more...]

Contemplating PlayStation Vita release date and games

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Like us here at OSM, there will be many of you waiting for the new handheld gaming console to arrive, yep that’s right the new Sony PS Vita. Announced officially at the E3 gaming event in the summer, along with news of what it will look like and features to offer us, we can now update you with … [Read more...]

Countdown to Xbox 720 and PS4 officially on way

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The next-gen games platform is an interesting topic amongst gamers, and the idea that the countdown for Xbox 720 and PS4 has officially begun brings mixed reactions from the users. It’s common knowledge now that certain members of Microsoft and Sony have confirmed the companies are working on … [Read more...]

Near perfection in Batman: Arkham City reviews

Perfection in Batman- Arkham City reviews

With the release date for Batman: Arkham City already here or looming in other countries reviews have now started to come in, and there seems to be a consensus with each review, and that is perfection. That’s not saying that the game is perfect, as there have been a few issues with the Collectors … [Read more...]

Gran Turismo 5 DLC limited to one PS3 account

Gran Turismo 5 DLC limited to one PS3 account

The news that the Gran Turismo 5 DLC was to be delayed was bad enough, but now we have to come to terms that this new pack is limited to just one per PS3 account. This is bad news if you have a couple of kids who use the same PlayStation 3 under a different profile, as they will not be able to take … [Read more...]

Battlefield 3 beta stats

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After a recent London event and a hands-on with the Battlefield 3 beta it was easy to be unimpressed, but not everyone feels this way and you can certainly see that with the amount of gameplay going on in the beta, this has been shown by some official stats released by DICE.The stats shown in … [Read more...]

PS3 update v3.73 fixes stability issues

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Nearly every PS3 firmware update causes a problem for someone; no matter how minor the new software may be you can count on it bricking someone’s system, or something going wrong somewhere. This is just the law of averages, and with millions of people downloading a new firmware it is … [Read more...]

Next-Gen Expectations: PS4, Xbox 720, Wii U and more

Next-Gen Expectations- PS4, Xbox 720, Wii U and more

Expectations for next-gen consoles are not only getting the consumer thinking, but also developers as well. It’s so easy to let our imaginations run wild, but we have to be practical at the same time. We often predict more than a developer can handle, as there has to be the perfect marriage … [Read more...]

Twitter Nottingham Forest rants costing £1,000 a word

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Tut, tut, tut, not another football player landing themselves in hot water after taking to social networking site Twitter. Ranting over other players, referees and so on, have at times resulted in some football players having to pay off a huge fine with the possibility of being banned from using … [Read more...]

DICE discuss new Xbox 720 console

DICE discuss new Xbox 720 console

By now you will know that the Xbox 720 will be released sooner than you think, due to the fact that some Microsoft employees have admitted to working on the new console, even though we have no idea as to what the official name will be. DICE, the developer responsible for Battlefield 3 has been … [Read more...]

Complete Forza Motorsport 4 review roundup: Xbox 360

Complete Forza Motorsport 4 review roundup- Xbox 360

With Forza Motorsport being out for almost a week now in parts of the world, we have now started to see a number of reviews appear on the Internet. From what we have seen so far, they seem to be mostly in agreement that this is now the best racing car game yet – yes even better than Gran Turismo … [Read more...]

Twitter Dan Wheldon RIP Tributes: Indy500 Champ

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The world of IndyCar racing and its fans, have woken up this morning to the sad news that one of its best racing drivers Dan Wheldon has passed away on Sunday in Las Vegas. All over the world people are paying tribute to Wheldon who was killed after his vehicle crashed into a 15-car pileup. He … [Read more...]

Resistance 3 patch v1.05 discussed

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Those gamers that have time to play Resistance 3, in this busy time of year for FPS games, will be waiting for the release of a new update for the game. It has been known for a while that Resistance 3 patch v1.05 is coming “very soon”, although some of the finer details have not been … [Read more...]

Uncharted 3 DLC not coming to single player

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We had a little hands-on time with Uncharted 3 when we visited EuroGamer in London a couple of weeks ago, and it was easy to see that this game was one of the best at the show, in terms of graphics.If you’re hoping to get Uncharted 3 DLC in the single player game, then you may be a little … [Read more...]

Xbox 720 Release Sooner Than Some People Think

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News on when Microsoft’s new Xbox 720 console is due to be released has and is still a little confusing. Reports surfaced that with Nintendo’s new Wii U due to arrive around Easter time in 2012, this would be the ideal time for the new Xbox 720 and Sony’s new PS4 gaming consoles to arrive. … [Read more...]

Mass Effect 3 on Wii U and iOS 5?

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Forthcoming game Mass Effect 3 published by Electronic Arts (EA) is scheduled to release on March 6th 2012 on gaming consoles Xbox 360 and the popular PS3. We know many of you are patiently waiting for it to arrive, with benefits to come include changes to combat, improved cover system, more … [Read more...]

Will Modern Warfare 3 Be The Best Call Of Duty Game So Far?

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We are less than a month away to arguably the most anticipated video game of the whole year, Call Of Duty Modern Warfare 3. Every November Activision rolls out a new title which sparks a worldwide frenzy and sells millions of copies in the opening day. We have seen this repeating trend in recent … [Read more...]

Twitter Tributes To MBE Wexford George Baker

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Online social networking site Twitter since its launch in 2006, is still managing to pull in the user numbers, so much so that currently the figure is over 200 million. Although they have a way to go before they catch up with rivals Facebook, Twitter's user base consists of not just the likes of … [Read more...]

EA Patches FIFA 12′s Ultimate Team: Solution To Issues

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One of the biggest games to release this year was always going to be soccer game FIFA 12, along with Call of Duty: MW3 and of course Battlefield 3. Before the soccer game had even arrived, we knew the anticipation was all too much to bear for some avid fans, with a great many of you voicing your … [Read more...]

Ice White 3DS with Monster Hunter Design: Japan Only

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Those of you who are happily playing away on your Nintendo 3DS systems now that everything has been released for the quirky handheld device are probably a little bit happier with it than you were at first release. If you remember it was released in just two colors, Blue and Black but now we have … [Read more...]

Twitter Flooded with RIP Steve Jobs Messages, It’s A Sad Day

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Whilst the world has been criticizing Apple’s most recent event there are a few more things to life than just gadgets and phones. One notable absentee from the stage was Steve Jobs, the man who co-founded Apple Inc. with Steve Wozniak, today marks a sad day as Steve Jobs has died and Twitter is … [Read more...]