Which new MacBook Pro matches my needs

Hey all,
I'm in the market for a new laptop. I've owned windows laptops before, but that one crapped out on me in 2011. I bought a dell desktop to replace it, and have had to replace the motherboard and sound card since then. I have always had problems with all my computers, and think its time for a change.
I have always considered a mac, and now am comfortable making the switch to mac from windows. I'm looking for a laptop with enough power under the hood for the following:
Mild gaming, such as WOW (mostly), Diablo 3, Starcraft 2, minecraft, sim city, all on medium settings.
Heavy photoshop CC.
Browsing the interwebs.
Possible podcasts/radio
Heavy programming/cadsoft eagle circuit board design.
Basically I want to know if the $2599 15" MacBook Pro configured with 2.6Ghz is overkill for me, and I should just go for a 13" MacBook Pro with an i7 and 16 gb ram :)
Money is not an issue

I think for gaming the 15" MBP is sutable but for other purpose 15" is a big one. Considering your requirements I recommend you to use the 13" with more features. For more information please go to : http://store.apple.com/us/buy-mac/macbook-pro
Thank you.

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