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The best gaming collector’s editions you can order right now

The Gadget Show  Thursday 09 February 2012

The best gaming collector’s editions you can order right now

There’s nothing like a gem of a collector’s edition game to get us excited about pre-ordering our favourite forthcoming games. With plenty of excellent games due for release in the coming months we’ve been hitting up the pre-order listings to pick put the collector’s editions we’re most looking forward to. Join us for a look at our favourites.

Max Payne 3 Special Edition Rocksta…

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The Last of Us story details revealed, no cliffhangers says Naughty Dog

The Gadget Show  Thursday 09 February 2012

The Last of Us story details revealed, no cliffhangers says Naughty Dog

Uncharted 3 developer Naughty Dog has a new game. It’s called The Last of Us – a genre defining experience” for PS3 with survival and horror elements thrown in. Plot details had been thin on the ground up to now, so Naughty Dog, the good folk they are, have finally spilt the proverbial beans on a plot that sounds more buddy-survival picture than the zombie shooter many predicted.

The La…

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LG Optimus Vu: odd-shaped handset teased

The Gadget Show  Thursday 09 February 2012

LG Optimus Vu: odd-shaped handset teased

LG has been teasing us with a most peculiar-looking handset. It’s called the LG Optimus Vu, and has a rather unique shape. It appears that rather than go widescreen, LG has opted for a near square 4:3 screen for its powerful new phone, set to compete with larger screened phones and the smallest tablets. Who says you need to follow trends, eh? Here’s what else we know so far.

We know that…

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PS Vita 3G deal throws in free WipEout 2048!

The Gadget Show  Thursday 09 February 2012

PS Vita 3G deal throws in free WipEout 2048!

PS Vita owners in-waiting! Ahead of the February 22nd UK launch, Vodafone has finally revealed its 3G price plan. And as if to tempt gaming fans further, Vodafone is throwing in a free copy of WipEout 2048 into the bargain.

For £279, customers will receive a 3G Vodafone PS Vita and a free 4GB memory card. Of course, that 3G SIM will need to be topped up. Do so and Vodafone will chuck in a …

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Motorola Motoluxe 8MP Android UK launch imminent

The Gadget Show  Thursday 09 February 2012

Motorola Motoluxe 8MP Android UK launch imminent

Eager to get out of the traps ahead of MWC this month, Motorola has officially unveiled the Motorola Motoluxe – a mid-entry Android smartphone with an 8-megapixel camera. Just one of a furry of handsets already announced this month, the Motorola Motoluxe is heading to the UK in around a month’s time.

Looking more functional than sexy from early photos, the Motorola Motoluxe teams its 9.8m…

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What your smartphone says about your love life: Your Comments!

The Gadget Show  Wednesday 08 February 2012

What your smartphone says about your love life: Your Comments!

Last week a survey discovered that attitudes to relationships vary among users of different breeds of smartphone. Blackberry users, for example, are more likely to have experienced love at first sight. Apple iPhone owners are more likely to hook up with a work colleague. We asked what does your smartphone choice say about you. Here’s what you’ve said so far.

To discover which smartphone…

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Olympus OM-D-E-M5 DLSR: When retro and modern collide

The Gadget Show  Wednesday 08 February 2012

Olympus OM-D-E-M5 DLSR: When retro and modern collide

The Olympus OM-D-E-M5 is Olympus’ latest micro four thirds camera, primed to hit the shops in April. Inspired by classic camera design, the Olympus OM-D-E-M5 has a retro feel to it and some brilliant specs for serious photography fans.

As smartphone cameras continue to get better, catching up with compact cameras, micro four thirds snappers such as this Olympus OM-D-E-M5 prove that smartp…

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Kinect Star Wars, limited edition R2-D2 console out April 3rd

The Gadget Show  Wednesday 08 February 2012

Kinect Star Wars, limited edition R2-D2 console out April 3rd

Microsoft has confirmed that new Star Wars game Kinect Star Wars and a limited edition R2-D2 Xbox 360, complete with authentic sounds from the film will be released in the UK on April 3rd. Read on to find whether these truly are the droids you’re looking for.

The double dose of Star Wars goodness will go on sale as a bundle or individually for £39.99 and £349.99 respectively. Kinect Star …

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Pentax Optio WG-2 series cameras: tough enough to take anywhere

The Gadget Show  Wednesday 08 February 2012

Pentax Optio WG-2 series cameras: tough enough to take anywhere

Pentax is updating its range of rugged shooters with the introduction of the Optio WG-2 series of cameras, so tough you can take them almost anywhere. Read on for more on the camera range that even adventurer Bear Grylls would be proud to own.

The dustproof, and shock resistant Pentax Optio WG-2 series will also come in a range of colours, due out next month.

Swann freestyle HD takes on…

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LG Miracle Windows Phone with NFC exposed

The Gadget Show  Wednesday 08 February 2012

LG Miracle Windows Phone with NFC exposed

An image of a new LG phone reported to be named the LG Miracle has surfaced, revealing a mid-entry Windows Phone to compete with Android and iOS devices. Rumoured specifications of the LG Miracle have also surfaced, showing the LG Miracle to have NFC technology, a decent processor and HD video recording.

The LG Miracle was first spotted in leaked photos last December. Back then the name of …

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