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Heroes of the Storm

Blizzard announces Heroes of the Storm launch event

Heroes of the Storm launches on 2nd June and to celebrate, Blizzard Entertainment are holding an exclusive global launch event on Monday 1st June. The Heroes Global Launch Event will be held at Old Billingsgate in London and promises to be something truly special! Official details can be found in this blog which was posted on the Heroes of the Storm main site last night. They promise a real celebration for the players and attendees, who will experience an evening of interviews with developers from the Heroes team and other guests from the world of gaming, watch a spectacular show,...

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Bungee for Borderlands

Fancy a free bungee jump? Well if you’re out and about in Brick Lane, London on 23rd September you can have a go if you get there early. To celebrate Borderlands 2 2K Games are letting people test their mettle by trying to dislodge their eyeballs by jumping off a crane at the Old Truman brewery. The event starts at 10am and you could win a free copy of the game! Just don’t kill yourself before you get a chance to play it. Buy Borderlands 2 now New: Buy Borderlands 2 from Amazon.com

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PopCap Solitaire Blitz high scorer

Earlier this week a record was attempted to play PopCap’s Solitaire Blitz for 30 consecutive hours in both New York and London. Laura Rich seen here was successful if not a little tired as she completed her challenge in front of the shark tank at the SEA LIFE London Aquarium. I know it’s random but it’s all for charity so well done to her! Related: Jewel Quest Mysteries review, Mah Jong Quest Expeditions review

Mario Kart 7

Mario Kart 7 launch event

Last night saw the launch event for Mario Kart 7 happen at the Sports Café at Haymarket in London. Although there was a hefty police presence outside due to protestors taking over most of the road, luckily we were still able to get into the venue to have a go on the game, drink some free beer and try to win a tournament. Quite what the prize was on offer I’m not sure I’m not sure, I just wanted to win. We decided to get straight onto the rows of Nintendo 3DSs lined up, have a practice and set our...

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Runefest 2011

Last weekend saw the coming together of RPG role-players everywhere in London for Runefest 2011. RuneScape players got to meet with fellow gamers, take part in activities and meet the developers for Q&A sessions. They also had a rather good Halloween party where I got to meet death. I’m still here so I guess he wasn’t real. Buy Runescape now New: Buy Runescape from Amazon.com Related: RPG, Rune Factory review

Screenshot of Call of Duty Black Ops

Call of Duty UK Championships

The Call of Duty UK Championships were held in London’s Sound nightclub on Sunday 7th August where clans gathered to battle each other on Call of Duty: Black Ops. The eventual winners over the 12 hour event were Team apex and here they are looking happy and hopefully old enough to drink that champagne. They win an all-expenses paid trip to Los Angeles to compete in the $1million Call of Duty XP tournament on 2nd and 3rd September. Buy Call of Duty Black Ops now New: Buy Call of Duty Black Ops from Amazon.com Related: Call of Duty: Black Ops,...