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Jan 5, 2009
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The Eleventh Doctor is announced... - Matt Smith.

Jan 3, 2009
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Announced earlier today, the eleventh Doctor (starting in Spring 2010) is Matt Smith. He'll be joining the all new production team in series 5. Smith, 26, is the youngest actor yet to take on the role. Current Doctor David Tennant, still has 3 specials remaining this year until his regeneration.

Matt Smith said of his new role: "I'm just so excited about the journey that is in front of me. It's a wonderful privilege and challenge that I hope I will thrive on.

Smith has been in other productions including Ruby In The Smoke, Party Animals and has also starred in the theatrical production The History Boys.

UPDATE x2: The Next Halo - REVEALED!

Sep 25, 2008
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Just watch - I'm pretty speechless.

HALO 3 KEEP IT CLEAN (NEW BUNGIE PROJECT)

UPDATE - Multiple sources state that this project is a DLC extension to Halo 3 - essentially 'another act' in the campaign to download. The Halo story arc hasn't finished yet! Rumoured date for release is 06/01/09.

UPDATE 2 - Rumours say that this is indeed a sequel to Halo 3 (probably connected to the planet seen at the end of the Halo 3 cliffhanger) but is a squad based shooter (similar to Gears of War). Interestingly, it seems that this won't be DLC, but a whole new retail title. A Bungie spokesperson said to IGN - "We're always looking at ways to further expand and improve the Halo 3 experience, but there are currently no plans for an update to add new campaign content."

Apple Event Confirmed for September 9th

Sep 2, 2008
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Let's Rock

News just in, Apple has confirmed the event on September 9th is happening. It'll be at 10am and we'll probably be seeing new iPods, rumoured new-nanos.

Burnout Paradise 'Davis' pack - exclusive interview with GameTrailers

Sep 1, 2008
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Following the recent release of the 'Cagney' pack on Xbox 360 and PS3, adding extra challenges and online modes, the Davis pack will be released within the month. This pack, as you may know, adds a full day/night and dynamic weather cycle, and for the first time ever in Burnout - motorcycles.

Here's a video (from GameTrailers) showing the new features of the new pack.

http://www.gametrailers.com/player/39268.html

Halo 4 currently in development for release on the Next Xbox?

Aug 26, 2008
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From the makers of Half-Life and Counter-Strike comes Halo 4. Apparently.

According to Official Xbox Magazine USA, they've learned that Halo 4 is currently in development as a launch title for the Xbox 3, NextBox, Xbox 720, whatever the codename is now. If this is true, it's certainly one of the best choices, although personally, I would've preferred to see the reigns handed to Infinity Ward or Ubisoft.

The next Xbox is quite a way off too - analysts estimate a 2010/2011 release, just before Sony, whose PS4 is due in 2014.

Olympics Closing Ceremony - Featuring Cheese and 'It'

Aug 24, 2008
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Is there anyone who is currently watching the closing ceremony of the 2008 Beijing Olympics. Is it just me or are there 2 giant 'edam' cheeses hovering above the stadium camouflaged as drums?

Edam

Also, you may have noticed the appearance of 'It' from South Park

(AP photo by Luca Bruno / August 24, 2008)

'It'

...Just wondering :)

The Next 'Need for Speed' REVEALED

Aug 17, 2008
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Need For Speed Undercover

Coming this November, little is known about this title, besides the fact that it's going back to the original roots of the franchise - illegal street racing.

Halo 4 CONFIRMED

Jul 16, 2008
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Halo 4

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Just confirmed by Don Mattrick (President of Microsoft Game Studios) that Bungie is working on a sequel to Halo 3. Note, that this is not Halo Wars or 'The Peter Jackson Halo Project' (currently codenamed Halo Chronicles).

This news comes shortly after the 'leak' by Wal-Mart of 'Halo Blue'

More news as we get it!

Xbox 360 Press Briefing - LIVE UPDATES

Jul 14, 2008
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The Xbox 360 Event is commencing at 6.30 tonight (UK). For live updates, visit my Twitter for live updates, as they're announced. Rumoured announcements include 'Lips' (a rival to SingStar), 'Halo 4', 'BioShock 2' and of course, a lot on Gears of War 2. The Sony and Nintendo events are tomorrow.