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FIFA 11 vs. PES 2011 – match report

Fifa 11 proved better than PES in this quick comparative match. Photo: EA

The latest football games are out, but which one is the best? David Wrigglesworth compares the two on a number of key factors.

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Making the motion with Playstation Move

The £49.99 "Starter Pack" contains a Playstation Move controller, PS Eye camera and a demo disc. Photo: Sony

With Kinect and the Nintendo 3DS months away, there’s one new way to play that’s in stores right now. Jonathan Cresswell tries Sony’s motion controller.

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3DS: Nintendo’s next dimension of gaming

There’s a big change with the next Nintendo DS as it introduces 3D gaming without any glasses. Jonathan Cresswell tests the new console.

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Gaming’s next Kinection

A selection of games for Kinect, Microsoft's new way of playing games. Photo: Microsoft

Leave your dignity at the door – as you become the controller with a new gadget for the Xbox 360. Jonathan Cresswell tries the new 3D camera from Microsoft.

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Nintendo announces glasses-free 3D handheld

The latest version of the Nintendo DS released is the DSi XL. Photo: Nintendo

The next revision of the Nintendo DS has been revealed. The Nintendo 3DS will be the first handheld to include 3D gaming without the need for any special glasses.

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Gaming BAFTAs: Our predictions and the winners

Uncharted 2, starring Nathan Drake, leads the shortlist with nine nominations. Photo: Sony

After celebrating the best in film and TV, BAFTA held their 6th video game awards ceremony on Friday, and Jonathan Cresswell predicted the winners. But was he right?

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Sony’s “Move” brings motion gaming to PS3

Look familiar? The Playstation Move controller is reminiscent of the Wii Remote. Photo: Sony

A new Nintendo Wii-inspired controller for the Playstation 3 has been revealed alongside a lineup of new games to be released this autumn.

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The diary of a virtual farmer

The allure of having virtual farm “Farmville” on Facebook is baffling to many. Jonathan Cresswell spent two weeks playing the game loved by millions to find out what makes it so addictive.

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Uncharted 2 leads games BAFTA nominations

Uncharted 2, starring Nathan Drake, leads the shortlist with nine nominations. Photo: Sony

Games BAFTA nominations have been announced, with ‘Uncharted 2: Among Thieves’ topping the list with a total of nine awards, closely followed by controversial top-selling ‘Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2′ with eight nominations.

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PC gamers annoyed at Bioshock 2 DRM

In Bioshock 2 you play as "Subject Delta" in an underwater world. Photo: Take 2

The highly-anticipated launch of the sequel to 2007 hit “Bioshock” has had critical praise matched by upset from PC gamers because of DRM woes.

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