The Nintendo 3DS XL has received both a price and a local release date by the Core Group. FULL STORY >

In this week's Gaming News Round-up, Guild Wars 2 gets dated, whilst the multiplayer info for The Last of Us is revealed. FULL STORY >

Nintendo surprised many by announcing that it would be launching a larger 3DS XL, despite previously stating that it was satisfied with the 3DS hardware as is. FULL STORY >

In this week's Gaming News Round-up: Hideo Kojima reveals that a fifth title in the Metal Gear Solid franchise is in development, whilst DLC will become available for New Super Mario Bros 2 following its launch. FULL STORY >

A new report indicates that dedicated handheld consoles are a sustainable niche, despite the fact that gaming on mobile devices is only expected to grow. FULL STORY >

In this week's Gaming News Round-up more screenshots of the forthcoming Game of Thrones RPG are revealed, whilst the official launch trailer for Max Payne 3 is released. FULL STORY >

According to a new report, iOS games are grossing five times more profit than their Android counterparts in the US. FULL STORY >

LG has lifted the lid on its approach to Smart TVs, while reaffirming its commitment to the connected TV movement. FULL STORY >

In part 1 of this week's Gaming News Round-up: EA announces three new expansion packs for Battlefield 3, whilst Darksiders II gamers that pre-order the title will be upgraded to a Limited Edition for free. FULL STORY >

Korean tech firm LG reveals its Optimus 3D successor, the Optimus 3D Max. FULL STORY >

In this week's Gaming News Round-up: Far Cry 3's release date is revealed, whilst Remedy sheds some light on Alan Wake 2. FULL STORY >

In a presentation this week, Nintendo officially lifted the lid on its forthcoming Nintendo Network to investors at its third quarter financial results briefing. FULL STORY >

LG introduces the new Magic Remote for its CINEMA 3D Smart TV sets, bringing features including voice-recognition and gesture-based control to the remote control. FULL STORY >

Not sure what to buy that special someone this Xmas? Here are some great gadget gift ideas. FULL STORY >

The software firm behind the 3DMark PC benchmarking software will be bringing their software to an Android-powered tablet near you in 2012. FULL STORY >