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When 3DS launched, MCV visited High Street stores to talk 3DS with store staff, and we were disappointed by the results. Several of the men and women whose job it was to sell Nintendo’s new portable told us that the 3DS was just a DS with a 3D screen. Not …
Read More »Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn offers free PS3-PS4 switch
Square Enix has offered a generous freebie to console Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn players. The publisher says that it will allow those who buy the game on PS3 to switch to the PS4 version for free. Note that the beta for the PS4 version won’t go live until …
Read More »Bushnell: Nintendo could be on a path to irrelevance
One of gaming’s most legendary figures has questioned the long-term future of Nintendo. Speaking to the BBC, Atari founder Nolan Bushnell warned that the Japanese platform holder could be on a "path to irrelevance" and that changes to the games market have left in a "very difficult position". "I don’t …
Read More »Nintendo reveals subscription Pokemon Bank cloud service
An annual subscription is to be charged for a new Pokemon cloud storage service for 3DS owners. Cloud Bank, which was revealed this afternoon in a special Pokemon Direct broadcast, is a 3DS app that allows Pokemon players to store their Pokemon across 100 boxes, each of which can contain …
Read More »Xbox One release date to be revealed today
UK game retailers tease incoming announcement
Read More »Rayman Legends missing some content on Vita
It appears that the PlayStation Vita version of Rayman Legends lack some content found in the other releases. Legends is already available on Xbox 360, PS3, Wii U and PC but will not hit Vita until later this month following a recently announced delay. Now CVG reports that the Vita …
Read More »Social networking central to PS4 gaming, says Yoshida
Discoverability to be the biggest feature of next-gen system
Read More »Hines: Nintendo has lost its chance with third parties and Wii U
It may be too late to convince third parties to support Wii U, claims Bethesda’s VP of PR and marketing Pete Hines. Speaking toGameTrailers, Hines said Microsoft and Sony had been discussing hardware with developers for a long time and bringing them in on the process to know what to …
Read More »Illumiroom too expensive for Xbox One release
Tech would likely cost thousands of dollars for consumers, says Penello
Read More »Reggie affirms Nintendo’s indie love
Nintendo is working hard on building an infrastructure to support independent developers on its 3DS and Wii U platforms, says Reggie Fils-Aime. Speaking toIGN, the Nintendo of America president said the firm, which in the past has been criticised for its indie support and lack of online focus, is spending …
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