It was last november that Rockstar released a Grand Theft Auto V trailer, giving the world a glimpse of the upcoming game in the GTA series. Since then Rockstar hasn’t outed any other trailer, but yesterday they released two new GTA V screenshots, giving the eagerly waiting GTA fans some satisfaction.

From the looks of it, GTA 5 graphics look superb and intensely detailed.  One of the screenshots shows a spectacular aerial view of the city, while the other one shows a man sitting besides a water body. The graphics surely look beautiful and will be certainly better and more detailed than the ones in GTA IV.

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Counter Strike is one of the most popular LAN games of all time. If you call yourself a Gamer then I’m sure you would have played Counter Strike over LAN atleast once.

A few days back Rockstar had confirmed GTA V development by placing a simple logo on their website and now we have a trailer. Personally GTA franchise is one of my favourites and with each game, Rockstar has added more and more and the latest one seeks to raise the bar even further. From the looks of it, the game is beautiful. The graphics are stunning, everything seems perfect.

GTA V is set to launch in 2012, possibly a May 2012 release.

Official Release:

“Developed by series creator Rockstar North, Grand Theft Auto V heads to the city of Los Santos and surrounding hills, countryside and beaches in the largest and most ambitious game Rockstar has yet created.

A bold new direction in open-world freedom, storytelling, mission-based gameplay and online multiplayer, Grand Theft Auto V focuses on the pursuit of the almighty dollar in a re-imagined, present day Southern California.”

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Not everyone is a fan of gambling but tens of millions of people place a wager of some sort each and every year, whether at slots , poker, or betting on horses or their favorite sports team. For those that do enjoy gambling and are looking to place a bet on a smartphone or tablet, the options are somewhat limited but what’s available is largely on Android devices. Keep in mind that this is solely for wagering for real money; hundreds of casino and poker games and apps are available for both iOS and Android devices that let you compete for play chips.

Apple’s iPhone and iPad may dominate the market at the moment but they leave many online gamers out in the cold, largely due to a double whammy as far as Apple’s policies. Looking to steer clear of any controversy, Apple has only approved a handful of gambling apps for distribution in its App Store (and all of those are for customers outside of the US). Some online gaming sites do offer browser-based versions of their casino and poker rooms but the vast majority are built using Flash, which is another strike for owners of iOS devices due to Apple’s stubborn refusal to support Flash.

While the Android Market has begun to crack down on some types of apps, so far it hasn’t been as restrictive as Apple when it comes to online gambling apps. Full Tilt and other sites have released apps for Android devices that let users play video poker and other games for real money, with more in the works from other online operators. The choices are still fairly limited but the odds are good that the trend will continue, especially as millions of new players each year continue to discover that they can play poker and other casino games online for real money.

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Watch the latest E3 2010 trailer of the long awaited Gran Turismo 5.

Update: Sony has finally announced GT5′s release date. It will be out on November 2, 2010.

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With the post-Christmas sales still in force around the UK, gamers now have a wide variety of quality titles at their disposal. Many stores offer discounts on a range of titles as well as consoles at this time of year, giving gamers the opportunity to check out new titles, purchase newer versions of their consoles, as well as use their old games in order to help get some money off their purchases.

Video games systems are always big sellers around the Christmas period, with some of the biggest sellers including the WiiFit balance board, as well as the Plus attachments to increase controller sensitivity on titles such as Wii Sports.

2010 is going to be a big year for big titles – including sequels to popular titles including Mass Effect, God Of War and Super Mario Galaxy. There are also a number of highly anticipated titles such as Final Fantasy XIII, BioShock 2 and Gran Turismo 5 that gamers have been eager to get their teeth into.

And with many more titles including options to play online with others around the world, many will also be considering their internet connections in order to get the speed and reliability needed to help enhance their online experience.

When shopping for games consoles, comparison services such as Moneysupermarket can be a useful tool to help you find the best deal. If you’re doing your console shopping online, be wary of the site that you’re purchasing from, as Felicity King-Evans, an expert at Moneysupermarket explains:

“When you’re shopping online, try to find websites and brands that you can trust. If you use a high-profile website, you’re less likely to receive fakes or low-qualify presents and you can also be confident you can return unsatisfactory gifts. Of course, that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t use smaller retailers – sometimes they will carry the best bargains, especially if you’re using online auction sites.”

With 2010 promising to be a big year for the world of video gaming, there are plenty of titles coming up on all platforms and for all consoles, providing a wide variety of choice – whatever your console of choice.

Article written by the games consoles team at Moneysupermarket.com

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The new limited edition Final Fantasy XIII PlayStation 3 is now finally available in Japan.

This limited edition PS3 boasts a stylish matte white finish and a slightly glossier rendition of the character Lightning in pink, plus there is a white controller too.

Looks cool!

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Sony has officially confirmed that they are going to bring out a new, slimmer version of the PlayStation 3.

The new version has a Matte Black finish, comes with 120GB storage and consumes less power that it’s predecessor. While it’s size has shrunk, the PS3 Slim won’t support OS install but that shouldn’t be a problem for most people. Apart from that, other features are the same found in the previous model.

Another major thing is that Sony has reduced the price on the console to a much more desirable $299. Starting today, the current 80GB PS3 will also retail for $299.

The new 3.0 firmware will also be released concurrently with the PS3 slim, providing a breath of fresh air for existing machines.

Spec sheet:

* Product name: PlayStation 3

* Product code: CECH-2000A (Charcoal Black)

* CPU: Cell Broadband Engine

* GPU: RSX

* Audio output: LPCM 7.1ch, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, DTS, DTS-HD, AAC.

* Memory: 256MB XDR Main RAM, 256MB GDDR3 VRAM

* Hard disk: 120GB 2.5″ Serial ATA

* USB 2.0 ports: 2

* Networking: Ethernet (10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX, 1000BASE-T), IEEE 802.11 b/g, Bluetooth 2.0 (+EDR)

* Controller: Wireless Controller (Bluetooth) x 1

* AV outputs: HDMI x 1, AV MULTI OUT x 1, Digital out (optical) x 1

* Resolutions: 1080p, 1080i, 720p, 480p, 480i (for PAL 576p, 576i)

* BD / DVD / CD drive (read only): BD × 2 (BD-ROM), DVD × 8 (DVD-ROM), CD × 24 (CD-ROM)

* Power: AC 220 – 240, 50/60Hz

* Power consumption: Approx. 250W

* External dimensions (excluding maximum projecting part): Approx. 290 × 65 × 290 mm (width × height × length)

* Mass: Approx. 3.2kg

* Included in box: PlayStation 3 system × 1, Wireless Controller (DUALSHOCK 3) × 1, AC power cord × 1, AV cable × 1, USB cable × 1

The new PS3 Slim will be out in the first week of September (September 1 in North America and Europe, September 3 for Japan).

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Killzone 2 boasts amazing visuals, an intense campaign, and extraordinary online play that will keep you coming back for more.

The Good:

* Well-paced campaign keeps you in the thick of action

* Weapons are beefy and fun to shoot

* Great online play constantly rewards you

* Visually stunning, both technically and artistically

* Intricate, balanced multiplayer maps

The Bad:

* Forgettable story and characters

* Tacked-on motion controls

Read the full review ..

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Description: Fight your way from roadie to rock god in this trailer for Brutal Legend.

Genre: Action

Publisher: Vivendi Games

Platforms: PlayStation 3, XBox 360

Release: TBA 2009