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Held... http://uk.gamespot.com/news/show_blog_entry.php?topic_id=26612571 rambo_ando http://image.com.com/gamespot/shared/blogs/blog_londonCalling.jpg http://userimage.gamespot.com/images/profile/2/8/20511223215076254117671682383482/banner.jpg Tue, 07 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://uk.gamespot.com/news/show_blog_entry.php?topic_id=26610371 Something of a late update from me... but I thought it was worth mentioning that it looks like we're going to be getting Rock Band 2 a little earlier than... http://uk.gamespot.com/news/show_blog_entry.php?topic_id=26610371 sebFlyte http://image.com.com/gamespot/shared/blogs/blog_londonCalling.jpg http://userimage.gamespot.com/images/profile/1/5/21131456717540473387317007485551/banner.png Tue, 07 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://uk.gamespot.com/news/show_blog_entry.php?topic_id=26604452 The Festival is back in the heart of the nation's capital for a third year, running from October 24 to November 2 across a number of locations in both Southbank... http://uk.gamespot.com/news/show_blog_entry.php?topic_id=26604452 rambo_ando http://image.com.com/gamespot/shared/blogs/blog_londonCalling.jpg http://userimage.gamespot.com/images/profile/2/8/20511223215076254117671682383482/banner.jpg Tue, 07 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://uk.gamespot.com/news/show_blog_entry.php?topic_id=26593518 Rumours sparked today suggest that Woolworths could be slashing the price of its Xbox 360 in time for Christmas after a leaked version of the shop's Christmas catalogue found its... http://uk.gamespot.com/news/show_blog_entry.php?topic_id=26593518 Heather_H http://image.com.com/gamespot/shared/blogs/blog_londonCalling.jpg http://image.com.com/gamespot/shared/forum/user_icons/GameSpot/gamespot.gif Tue, 07 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://uk.gamespot.com/news/show_blog_entry.php?topic_id=26589247 Last night, me and Alex took on Relentless Software at a game of Buzz! Quiz TV on the PlayStation 3. We also invited GameSpot UK user... http://uk.gamespot.com/news/show_blog_entry.php?topic_id=26589247 guy_cocker http://image.com.com/gamespot/shared/blogs/blog_londonCalling.jpg http://userimage.gamespot.com/images/icon/5/2/21108837196013617303870987898225/icon.gif Tue, 07 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://uk.gamespot.com/news/show_blog_entry.php?topic_id=26588051 While the PlayStation Network has produced many high-profile downloadable titles, Sony has also offered boxed versions of many of its first-party titles. The tide seems to be turning in that... http://uk.gamespot.com/news/show_blog_entry.php?topic_id=26588051 guy_cocker http://image.com.com/gamespot/shared/blogs/blog_londonCalling.jpg http://userimage.gamespot.com/images/icon/5/2/21108837196013617303870987898225/icon.gif Tue, 07 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://uk.gamespot.com/news/show_blog_entry.php?topic_id=26585104 UPDATE: Microsoft UK has subsequently contacted us with an email informing us to "disregard the press release until further notice and hold on any news announcements, as UK pre-order details... http://uk.gamespot.com/news/show_blog_entry.php?topic_id=26585104 guy_cocker http://image.com.com/gamespot/shared/blogs/blog_londonCalling.jpg http://userimage.gamespot.com/images/icon/5/2/21108837196013617303870987898225/icon.gif Tue, 07 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://uk.gamespot.com/news/show_blog_entry.php?topic_id=26579686 Will Wright's latest sim-everything maybe spored this morning (read our review here) but the guru was in town this week for a whirlwind tour, making visits to HMV and Apple's... http://uk.gamespot.com/news/show_blog_entry.php?topic_id=26579686 rambo_ando http://image.com.com/gamespot/shared/blogs/blog_londonCalling.jpg http://userimage.gamespot.com/images/profile/2/8/20511223215076254117671682383482/banner.jpg Tue, 07 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://uk.gamespot.com/news/show_blog_entry.php?topic_id=26579600 Following a similar move in Los Angeles, EA has announced that it is to offer London motorists free petrol to promote Mercenaries 2 this morning. But before you head down... http://uk.gamespot.com/news/show_blog_entry.php?topic_id=26579600 guy_cocker http://image.com.com/gamespot/shared/blogs/blog_londonCalling.jpg http://userimage.gamespot.com/images/icon/5/2/21108837196013617303870987898225/icon.gif Tue, 07 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://uk.gamespot.com/news/show_blog_entry.php?topic_id=26575500 British gamers wanting to meet Will Wright, creator of Spore, Sim City, and The Sims, are going to get two chances tomorrow when he appears in London at the Apple... http://uk.gamespot.com/news/show_blog_entry.php?topic_id=26575500 sebFlyte http://image.com.com/gamespot/shared/blogs/blog_londonCalling.jpg http://userimage.gamespot.com/images/profile/1/5/21131456717540473387317007485551/banner.png Tue, 07 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://uk.gamespot.com/news/show_blog_entry.php?topic_id=26563947 The dust has settled on Leipzig Games Convention for another year, and despite it being relatively quite on the news front there were some great games on show, both behind... http://uk.gamespot.com/news/show_blog_entry.php?topic_id=26563947 rambo_ando http://image.com.com/gamespot/shared/blogs/blog_londonCalling.jpg http://userimage.gamespot.com/images/profile/2/8/20511223215076254117671682383482/banner.jpg Tue, 07 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://uk.gamespot.com/news/show_blog_entry.php?topic_id=26551057 We've just arrived at the Leipzig Messe, where the Games Convention has called home for the past few years. There are only a few seminars and lectures here... http://uk.gamespot.com/news/show_blog_entry.php?topic_id=26551057 guy_cocker http://image.com.com/gamespot/shared/blogs/blog_londonCalling.jpg http://userimage.gamespot.com/images/icon/5/2/21108837196013617303870987898225/icon.gif Tue, 07 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://uk.gamespot.com/news/show_blog_entry.php?topic_id=26547331 Now in their second year, the Games Media Awards were set up by Intent Media to recognise the best talent in the UK gaming media. Slimmed down from... http://uk.gamespot.com/news/show_blog_entry.php?topic_id=26547331 sebFlyte http://image.com.com/gamespot/shared/blogs/blog_londonCalling.jpg http://userimage.gamespot.com/images/profile/1/5/21131456717540473387317007485551/banner.png Tue, 07 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://uk.gamespot.com/news/show_blog_entry.php?topic_id=26543681 The new season of Premier League is almost here, and unless you're disconnected from all forms of technology and media it seems hard to ignore the buildup. If catching your... http://uk.gamespot.com/news/show_blog_entry.php?topic_id=26543681 rambo_ando http://image.com.com/gamespot/shared/blogs/blog_londonCalling.jpg http://userimage.gamespot.com/images/profile/2/8/20511223215076254117671682383482/banner.jpg Tue, 07 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://uk.gamespot.com/news/show_blog_entry.php?topic_id=26543380 Konami has announced a pan-European Metal Gear Online competition for PlayStation 3 owners. In addition to competing for bragging rights among the burgeoning Metal Gear fanbase, entrants will also be... http://uk.gamespot.com/news/show_blog_entry.php?topic_id=26543380 rambo_ando http://image.com.com/gamespot/shared/blogs/blog_londonCalling.jpg http://userimage.gamespot.com/images/profile/2/8/20511223215076254117671682383482/banner.jpg Tue, 07 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://uk.gamespot.com/news/show_blog_entry.php?topic_id=26537581 GameSpot UK attended the Edinburgh Interactive Festival yesterday. It was a five hour train journey from London to the Scottish capital, but we got to see plenty of the lectures... http://uk.gamespot.com/news/show_blog_entry.php?topic_id=26537581 guy_cocker http://image.com.com/gamespot/shared/blogs/blog_londonCalling.jpg http://userimage.gamespot.com/images/icon/5/2/21108837196013617303870987898225/icon.gif Tue, 07 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://uk.gamespot.com/news/show_blog_entry.php?topic_id=26536360 Games writer and lecturer explains her favourite under-appreciated gaming experiences, and what the industry can learn from them.The one-time editor of EDGE magazine, Margaret Robertson is now a... http://uk.gamespot.com/news/show_blog_entry.php?topic_id=26536360 guy_cocker http://image.com.com/gamespot/shared/blogs/blog_londonCalling.jpg http://userimage.gamespot.com/images/icon/5/2/21108837196013617303870987898225/icon.gif Tue, 07 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://uk.gamespot.com/news/show_blog_entry.php?topic_id=26531350 With just over a week to go until the new Premiership season kicks off in England, thoughts are starting to turn toward the next iteration of the major football franchises.... http://uk.gamespot.com/news/show_blog_entry.php?topic_id=26531350 sebFlyte http://image.com.com/gamespot/shared/blogs/blog_londonCalling.jpg http://userimage.gamespot.com/images/profile/1/5/21131456717540473387317007485551/banner.png Tue, 07 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://uk.gamespot.com/news/show_blog_entry.php?topic_id=26529422 There's nothing quite like the annual reveal of a new sports game cover star. The US goes crazy over each Madden, with this year's star Brett Favre causing... http://uk.gamespot.com/news/show_blog_entry.php?topic_id=26529422 guy_cocker http://image.com.com/gamespot/shared/blogs/blog_londonCalling.jpg http://userimage.gamespot.com/images/icon/5/2/21108837196013617303870987898225/icon.gif