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Strategy game 'Company of Heroes 2' set for June release

The sequel to 2006 strategy success "Company of Heroes" is being readied for deployment on June 25 by new publisher Sega.

Acclaimed 'SimCity' met by troubled launch

March 2013's release of "SimCity" was a series first, introducing both real-time multiplayer and a mandatory online connection for even single-player modes. But a faulty start has left many gamers unable to play as online servers are overwhelmed.

Snoop Dogg returns to games with 'Way of the Dogg'

"This game shows how we evolve as individuals and they've incorporated the journey of my own personal reincarnation as Snoop Lion into my character, the environments and the path that players have to follow," says hip-hop artist Snoop Dogg of upcoming Xbox 360, PS3 and mobile download "Way of the Dogg."

"Dishonored" crowned best video game at UK ceremony

Stealth action game "Dishonored", featuring a masked bodyguard-turned-assassin, was named best video game of the year at an award ceremony on Tuesday.

Four free games celebrate Vita's birthday

The PlayStation Vita launched in North America not much more than a year ago, and to celebrate, PlayStation is giving away "Wild Arms," "Patapon," "Piyotama," and "Patchwork Heroes."

Debut trailer: 'Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag'

October will see a new "Assassin's Creed" game launch, this time with a seafaring theme at its heart, as new main character Edward Kenway becomes embroiled in a conflict between the Templars, Assassins, and pirates of the ocean wave.

SimCity rebuilt for modern life

A 10-year wait ends Tuesday with the arrival of 'SimCity,' a computer game that challenges players to build thriving cities in the face of conditions such as limited funds and climate change.

Lara Croft loses the guns, curves, braid in new "Tomb Raider"

Gun-toting adventurer Lara Croft is back in the latest "Tomb Raider" game to fight for new players but she comes gadget-free, without the improbable curves and trademark braid, and with an adults-only rating.

'The Croods' due March 14 on Apple, Android

Whereas prehistoric parable "The Croods" receives its cinematic release the week of March 22, a tie-in game from the makers of "Angry Birds" will launch on Android and iOS from March 14.

'Game of Thrones' Facebook game now available

The official Facebook game of the fantasy novel and TV series "Game Of Thrones" is now open to fans.

Upcoming video game: Tomb Raider, SimCity

Call upon Lara Croft's survivalist instincts in "Tomb Raider," challenge yourself with mastery of the metropolitan sprawl in "SimCity," and get ready for a new season of baseballing prowess with "MLB: The Show 13."

Lara Croft refreshed in new 'Tomb Raider'

It's been four years - almost a generation in video game years - since Lara Croft embarked on a "Tomb Raider" expedition. The unenviable task of rebooting the well-known and well-worn series seemed impossible, but with a gritty and focused approach, it's one developer Crystal Dynamics got almost completely right with Croft's latest adventure.

'Chhota Bheem' tops android gaming market

Popular TV cartoon character Chhota Bheem is ruling the digital space with nearly 300,000 downloads of a mobile game based on the character.

Upcoming video game: Star Wars Pinball, Real Racing 3

Flip out over "Star Wars Pinball" on consoles, computers and mobile, tear up the track on your own or against friends in "Real Racing 3," and spur on the unshakably enthusiastic Commander Video in the infectious "Runner 2: Future Legend of Rhythm Alien."

'Firefall' opens gates for February 22 beta weekend

Free, massively multiplayer first-person shooter "Firefall" is opening to all over the weekend of February 22-25, and accompanying the Beta Weekend test is a trailer to extol the game's jetpack-fueled attractions.


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Google Drive triples free storage space

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