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Microsoft addresses XBL account thefts

Xbox 360 maker acknowledges “surge of personal information being compromised and sold,” suggests changing passwords and not putting info on social networks.

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Next Modern Warfare 3 map debuts Feb. 21

Xbox 360 Call of Duty Elite paid subscribers to get access to Overwatch New York City skyscraper level later this month.
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Gaikai teases WOW on Facebook

Gaikai exec demos World of Warcraft running on Facebook at Cloud Gaming Europe; streaming game company issues statement saying that isn’t happening. Continue reading at GameSpot



Congress shelves SOPA

House Oversight Committee chairman confirms that antipiracy legislation will not advance without consensus, calls for more education on “workings of the Internet” for legislators. Continue reading at GameSpot



Infinity Ward crafting next-gen Call of Duty?

Original Call of Duty studio looking for senior animator with “an interest in working with next-generation technologies.” Continue reading at GameSpot



Modern Warfare 3 Adds New Mode, Anti-Team Killing Tweaks

Never mind the fact that you’ve decided to go outside and ride bikes or play tag instead—Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 will still attempt to lure you back in doors with a new multiplayer mode and a handful of tweaks. Continue reading at GameRevolution



PlayStation Move Sorcery Still Being Conjured Up by Sony

At E3 2010, the PlayStation Move was priced and dated, and a number of games for the PS3 motion controller made their debut. One such game, was Sorcery, which has since fallen into obscurity due to lack of media coverage. Continue reading at GameRevolution



Louisville Football Lost to Pitt On Saturday Because of Modern Warfare 3

So Louisville lost a football game on Saturday. That’s not a weird occurrence, really. That loss was their fifth of the season. Coach Charlie Strong, though, thinks this loss was unusual, and he points the finger at a video game for it. What game? Modern Warfare 3, of course. Here are some choice quotes from the coach. Continue reading at GameFront



Skyrim patches on the way, Bethesda asks for patience

Bethesda is (unsurprisingly) working on patches for The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim on all platforms. In the meantime, PR VP Pete Hines has directed fans on how to report bugs through the proper channels, and asked for “a little time” as they work to correct the problems. Continue reading at ShackNews



Hundreds of Battlefield 3 users banned for utilizing exploits

According to the official Battlefield Twitter account, “hundreds” of Battlefield 3 users have been banned for utilizing experience point exploits in DICE’s recently released shooter. Continue reading at ShackNews



Activision still planning Call of Duty Elite on PC

Call of Duty Elite has been suffering an embarrassment of riches, as console users flocking to the premium service has made it difficult for many to get in. The PC version hasn’t released yet, and despite a statement to the contrary earlier today, the company claims it’s is still coming. Continue reading at ShackNews



Streaming services ‘the distant future’ of cloud gaming – Microsoft

Xbox 360 maker’s Cloud Evangelist tells GDC China that OnLive and Gaikai still need to overcome drawbacks for developers, from online penetration to focus on AAA PC titles. Continue reading at GameSpot



Link’s New Toys Detailed

Nintendo has announced details of some of the new gadgets Link will have at his disposal in his upcoming Skyward Sword adventure. Continue Reading at IGN

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Ezio Auditore Confirmed for SoulCalibur V

Ubisoft’s white-clad assassin Ezio has been officially revealed as a guest character in NAMCO Bandai’s upcoming fighter SoulCalibur V. Continue Reading at IGN



Report: PS4 games entering early development stage

Several of Sony’s internal studios said to be ramping up work on new software for as-yet-unannounced PS3 successor.

With Nintendo already having announced its current-generation follow-up in the Wii U, speculation abounds as to when Microsoft and Sony will follow suit. Early last month, rumors surfaced that Sony intends to launch the PlayStation 4 in early 2013. However, a new report from Develop indicates Sony may be just beginning to allocate software development resources to the new platform. Continue Reading at GameSpot



Report: Next Xbox to launch in 2013

New report says Microsoft’s next console likely to be revealed at E3 2013, Lionhead already developing Fable Next.

The gap between the launch of Microsoft’s original Xbox and the debut of its successor was almost exactly four years. The gap between the company’s second and third console launches could end up twice as long. Continue Reading at GameSpot



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