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Sony’s PS2 has been voted as the greatest ever games console by Amazon customers. The machine beat its predecessor the PSOne in the final, with both the Super Nintendo and N64 falling in the semi-finals. The quarter finals saw defeat for the PS3, Mega Drive, Xbox 360 and PS4 while …
Read More »Off-screen play confirmed for Watch Dogs Wii U
Ubisoft has explained how Wii U owners will be able to use their GamePad when playing upcoming release Watch Dogs. Specifically, off-TV play has been confirmed as well as an optional interactive map. "Our focus was in re-creating the same experience as on the other platforms, while taking advantage of …
Read More »Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker unearths a UK release date
Wii U title Captain Toad’s: Treasure Tracker won’t arrive in the UK in time for Christmas, Nintendo has confirmed. It will instead hit these shores on January 9th, following its Japanese release on November 13th and its North American release on December 5th. The game is a spin-off from the …
Read More »Geometry Wars 3: Dimensions lands in November
Activision has announced Geometry Wars 3: Dimensions will launch next month on PC, PlayStation and Xbox platforms. The publisher revealed the details in a post on the Activision Blog. The game will be the first release under the recently reestablished Sierra brand, and also represents the resurrection of the acclaimed …
Read More »PSN listing appears to says Grand Theft Auto V supports Move on PS4
There may be some sort of optional motion control element in the PS4 version of Grand Theft Auto V. GTAforums spotted the game’s pre-order page on the European PSN store which included the line "a PlayStation Move navigation controller or Wireless Controller will be required for motion control features". Also …
Read More »Super Smash Bros Wii U and Amiibo dated for UK, six new figures announced
Nintendo has announced a UK release date for both the Wii U version of Super Smash Bros and its toys-to-life Amiibo figures. The Wii U title will arrive on December 5th. Amiibo, however, will launch a week earlier on November 28th when 12 figures will hit stores – Mario, Peach, …
Read More »Future is closing Official Nintendo Magazine
Nintendo and Future have announced the closure of Official Nintendo Magazine. Its last issue – number 114 – will go on sale on October 14th. The mag first arrived in the UK in 2002, with Future assuming publishing duties from EMAP in 2006. Nintendo will continue to speak directly to …
Read More »Castlevania classics join Wii U Virtual Console lineup this month
2002 Game Boy Advance release Castlevania: Harmony of Dissonance will land on Wii U’s Virtual Console later this month, Nintendo has announced. VG247 reports The game will arrive as a digital download on the North American eShop on October 16th. Nintendo revealed late last month that both Castlevania: Dracula X …
Read More »Skullgirls Encore PS4, Vita editions delayed to 2015
Skullgirls Encore will miss its previously scheduled 2014 release window on PlayStation 4 and PS Vita, developer Lab Zero Games has announced. A post on the US PlayStation blog confirms the upcoming PlayStation editions have been pushed back to an early 2015” window. Lab Zero explains the delay is due …
Read More »VIDEO: Thomas Was Alone also jumping to Xbox One and Wii U
Mike Bithell’s Thomas Was Alone is to add two additional formats to its stable of platforms. Alongside the game’s already announced PS4 release, the game will also now arrive on Xbox One and Wii U. It will hit all three platform in the same week in November, although a concrete …
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