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The News Desk

News.

Release dates, announcements, and anything else worth noting. No PR fluff, no embargoed opinions. If it matters to people who actually play the games, it's here.

Hardware

08 Nov
Hardware Wii U
Wii U Suppliers Sold Out

Major retailers including Walmart, GameStop and Best Buy have sold out of Wii U pre-orders ahead of the November 18th launch.

October 2012
31 Oct
Hardware Android
Wikipad Arrives at GameStop on October 31st

GameStop will sell the gaming-focused Wikipad Android tablet exclusively from October 31st for $499.

September 2012
19 Sep
Hardware PlayStation 3
TGS: The PlayStation 3 Slims Down Again

Sony reveals a new 'super slim' PS3 at TGS, cutting weight by over half and raising storage to 250GB and 500GB models.

13 Sep
Hardware Wii U
Wii U Pricing and Launch Date Set

Nintendo dates the Wii U for November 18th, with a $299.99 Basic set and a higher-storage Deluxe set bundling Nintendo Land.

July 2012
14 Jul
Hardware Xbox 360
Comic-Con 2012: Halo 4 Limited Edition Xbox 360 Announced

Microsoft and 343 reveal the Halo 4 Limited Edition Xbox 360 bundle at Comic-Con: custom blue-glowing console, two pads, 320GB drive and the game for $399.99.

June 2012
30 Jun
Hardware Nintendo 3DS
Nintendo 3DS and 3DS XL Size Comparison Video

Nintendo releases a side-by-side video showing exactly how much bigger the 3DS XL is than the standard 3DS.

26 Jun
Hardware PlayStation Vita
Get a Grip on Vita With the Nyko Power Grip

Nyko releases the Power Grip for PlayStation Vita, an ergonomic clip-on grip with a built-in battery that doubles the handheld's playtime.

22 Jun
Hardware Nintendo 3DS
Go Big or Go Home: Nintendo 3DS XL Announced

Nintendo announces the 3DS XL, with screens about 90 percent larger than the original 3DS, better battery life and a 4GB SD card, out in North America in August.

04 Jun
Hardware PlayStation 3 Wii Wii U
New Wii U Info Revealed

Nintendo shares new Wii U details, pitching the GamePad's second screen and stronger online features as its bid to win back the serious gamers the Wii lost.