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Bethesda has officially announced the first DLC pack for its multi-platform hit Dishonored. Dishonored: Dunwall City Trials will launch across all territories on December 11th on PC and PS3 for $4.99/3.99/€4.99, as well as on Xbox 360 for 400 MS Points. The add-on offers ten challenge maps where players must …
Read More »$99 Wii Mini is confirmed; Does not include internet connectivity; Is Canadian exclusive
Nintendo has officially unveiled the Wii Mini. The cut-sized console will retail for $99 in Canada. It has a manually operated top-loading disc drive and sports no internet connectivity whatsoever. It is also not compatible with GameCube titles. The system is designed to lay flat. In the box gamers will …
Read More »46,000 signatures and counting for Grand Theft Auto V PC port petition
PC gamers are urging Rockstar to confirm a PC port of upcoming action title Grand Theft Auto V. The game was officially dated for a spring release earlier this month, though only on Xbox 360 and PS3. And now a petition has been created urging the studio to confirm a …
Read More »Borderlands 2 Wii U port shot down by Gearbox
Gearbox head Randy Pitchford has revealed Borderlands 2 will not be making it onto Wii U. NintendoEverything reports on a GamesMaster magazine interview where Pitchford discussed why the port isn’t in the cards. We get asked if there is going to be a Wii U version of Borderlands [2], and …
Read More »Is a Wii Mini on the way?
An unsubstantiated rumour has suggested Nintendo will unveil a second new console before Christmas. Nintendo World Report claims to have word from an internal release schedule from a major retailer” that it says it is unable to disclose”. In it is mentioned a SKU including a Wii Mini console, sensor …
Read More »Wii U’s TVii service confirmed for Europe
Nintendo’s impressive TVii service has been confirmed for Europe. The previously North American only functionality will arrive in the region some time on 2013. In Nintendo’s words it enables you to find, watch, and engage with TV shows and movies in entirely new ways”. The blurb adds: Using the Wii …
Read More »Levine confirms no multiplayer for Bioshock Infinite
Irrational founder Ken Levine has revealed that Bioshock Infinite won’t offer multiplayer. Nope… No multi,” Levine said on Twitter (via Polygon) when asked about multiplayer modes for the latest work in the Bioshock series. The lack of the mode follows in the footsteps of the original Bioshock, which was developed …
Read More »Resident Evil: Revelations listed for consoles
A console port for Capcom’s well received 3DS effort Resident Evil: Revelations appears to be in the works for Playstation 3 and Xbox 360. Eurogamer reports PS3 and 360 versions of the game were recently listed on the Korean Ratings Board. Revelations launched earlier this year on 3DS, and if …
Read More »UK retail reports Wii U sell-out
Wii U has already sold out, retailers have told MCV. Multiple games buyers have told us their launch allocation of the Wii U has been completely taken by pre-orders fromeager early adopters – one week ahead of the console’s November 30th launch. In fact, some retailers have told us their …
Read More »HMV to host official Wii U midnight launch
The official midnight opening for next week’s Wii U launch will be held at the flagship Oxford Street store of entertainment retailer HMV. Following reports of high demand for the new console, HMV has even secured extra stock for the launch so that customers will be able to purchase Wii …
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