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Nintendo is now taking pre-orders for its toys-to-life Amiibo figure range. The figures, which will interact with specific games for the Wii U, the New 3DS and older 3DS models for which users have purchased the required accessory, will retail for 10.99 each. That’s in and around the same price …
Read More »IGDA offers support for harassed developers
The International Game Developers Association (IGDA) has vowed to offer support for developers who have experienced harassment online. "Over the last several weeks, game developers and affiliates have been the subject of harassment and ‘doxxing’ attacks, including threats and posting of home addresses,” a statement read. While we support diverse …
Read More »Soundtrack reward for Super Smash Bros buyers
Nintendo is offering a free CD soundtrack to those who buy Super Smash Bros. There’s a catch, of course – gamers must buy both the 3DS and Wii U versions to receive it. Once both games are out users must simply register codes for both games on Club Nintendo. Neither …
Read More »Hundreds of developers sign letter asking gaming community to stop abuse
Developers from an assortment of studios have signed an open letter asking for the hostility that has dogged social media in recent weeks to stop. Names from companies including EA, Ubisoft, Microsoft, Guerrilla, Epic, Crystal Dynamics, Deep Silver, Double Fine, Lionhead, Bohemia, Blizzard, Infinity Ward, TellTale, Disney, PopCap, Harmonix, Traveller’s …
Read More »Watch the PC keynote you never get to see at E3 at Games Retail 2020
UK retail specialist Green Man Gaming will deliver ‘The PC keynote you never get to see at E3’ at this month’s Games Retail 2020. The keynote, by marketing VP Darren Cairns, will give attendees a look at why PC remains the fastest growing platform for games on the planet. Games …
Read More »Saints Row: Gat Out of Hell and Saints Row IV: Re-Elected headed to PS4 and Xbox One
Deep Silver is to release an updated version of Saints Row IV on next-gen consoles and release a new standalone expansion in 2015. Going under the name Saints Row IV: Re-Elected, the remastered title comes to PS4 and Xbox One with a handful of new features. Also on the way …
Read More »Nintendo Europe cuts 190 temporary QA staff
Nintendo of Europe has confirmed that 190 temporary employees are leaving the firm. It is part of a previously announced downsizing, which has already resulted in the loss of 130 permanent employees. The 190 temporary staff worked in the firm’s German QA department, although staff have informed Kotaku that many …
Read More »Xenoblade Chronicles coming exclusively to the ‘new 3DS’
Nintendo has just announced a game that will only work on the ‘New 3DS’. Xenoblade Chronicles, a port of the Wii game for 3DS, will make use of the console’s improved CPU. It’s not unusual for Nintendo to try and build games that only work on ‘revised’ hardware. I recall …
Read More »Players to receive Smash Bros Soundtrack for registering the game
Fans who register both the 3DS and Wii U versions of Super Smash Bros on Club Nintendo will be rewarded with the title’s soundtrack. Super Smash Bros for Nintendo 3DS and Wii U Premium Sound Selection packages together songs taken from – or inspired by – songs from the games. …
Read More »Nintendo unveils new 3DS and 3DS XL
Nintendo has revealed a new design for its handheld 3DS and 3DS XL consoles during its latest Nintendo Direct announcement. The ‘New Nintendo 3DS’ and ‘New Nintendo 3DS XL’ both feature coloured face buttons, as well as a new camera control nub above the face buttons. ZR and LR buttons, …
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