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It was once heralded as a significant step forward by a number of publisher execs, but now EA’s Online Pass is no more. The Online Pass was introduced in 2010. It saw single-use codes ship with new copies of some EA games. Redeeming this code typically entitled players to online …
Read More »Gran Turismo 6 confirmed for PS3 this year; to feature 1,200 cars
Gran Turismo 6 is official. Series creator Kazunori Yamauchi announced the game today at the franchise’s 15th anniversary celebrations at the Silverstone circuit in the UK. The game is headed to the PS3 and will pack in 1,200 cars; that’s GT5’s 1,000 and 200 new ones. The Silverstone circuit will …
Read More »Microsoft phasing out Xbox Points
Gift cards based on real, localised currency to replace current system
Read More »WWE 2K14 gets UK release date; No sign of Wii U version
2K Games’ debut WWE release will be released in the UK this November, it has been confirmed. Specifically, Eurogamer reports that it will arrive on November 1st, just a few days after the already confirmed October 29th US release date. WWE 2K14 will of course by 2K’s first WWE release …
Read More »AMD reveals Radeon HD 8000 series
Graphics card manufacturer AMD has at last revealed the Radeon HD 8000 series of GPUs… but it’s likely not what many consumers were expecting. Gamers had been hoping for a new line of desktop cards to rival the upcoming GTX 700 series from Nvidia. Instead, the HD 8000 series is …
Read More »DICE is bringing the Frostbite engine to mobiles
A version of DICE’s impressive Frostbite engine is being developed for mobile and tablet platforms. It’s good news for mobile gamers, certainly, but also a disappointing development for Wii U owners who are now left with the reality of Nintendo’s machine being the only major platform to be shunned by …
Read More »Analyst: Wii U sales 20k units below Wii at US retail in April
Nintendo’s original Wii console significantly outperformed Wii U last month in terms of units sold, according to Wedbush analyst Michael Pachter. Pachter has released a report in which he estimates the Wii U sold 55k units at US retail in April, a 19 per cent decline from March. The original …
Read More »Ben 10 Omniverse 2 confirmed for multiple platforms
Namco Bandai’s D3P has announced Ben 10 Omniverse 2 for Xbox 360, PS3, Wii U, Wii and 3DS. Due out this autumn, the game mirrors the Cartoon Network series of the same name which offers a more stylised, anime-like take on the Ben 10 universe. Kinect Star Wars, Conduit 2 …
Read More »Warner reveals LEGO Friends game for Nintendo handhelds
The LEGO Friends brand is to get a video game outing on DS and 3DS this autumn. The game, which targets young girls, allows players to choose activities such as perfecting dance routines as well as build friendships” and character customisation. Pet care, grooming and training is also involved and …
Read More »Major TV campaign for Animal Crossing 3DS
Nintendo is putting its money where its mouth is for upcoming 3DS system shifter, Animal Crossing: New Leaf. The company tells MCV the game is a key release for the handheld and has organised an expansive TV campaign for launch. The firm has also booked press ads and launched special …
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