The lead developer of Tekken Tag Tournament 2 says that the Wii U’s processor speed is maybe a little bit” slower than both the PS3 and Xbox 360. "As far as graphical processing and such, it’s not much of an issue. But as far as the CPU goes, the clock …
Read More »Microsoft "has a strategy to take over the world"
Xbox 720 will be more than just a games console – Microsoft wants it to replace all of the boxes currently sitting under your television. That’s the prediction of Michael Pachter who yesterday told an audience at the Develop Conference that Microsoft has a strategy to take over the world”, …
Read More »Miyamoto wants Wii U Metroid, Star Fox
While fans are no doubt waiting for Zelda HD, Shigeru Miyamoto has other Nintendo properties on his Wii U wish list. The iconic developer told IGN he is interested in seeing how Metroid would benefit from the upcoming console and its tablet-like GamePad controller. "With Metroid, it’s very easy to …
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Read More »Tekken dev wary of Wii U "distraction"
The Wii U offers developers huge scope for innovation, but not all studios are enthusiastic about the possibilities. Specifically, the man behind Namco Bandai’s Tekken series has spoken of his concerns that the use of two screens might be distracting” for players. "Looking at the small screen and the big …
Read More »March 2013 release for Splinter Cell: Blacklist, retail claims
Online retailer Amazon UK has listed Splinter Cell: Blacklist’s release date as the 29th of March 2013. Videogamer reported on the updated listing, which also includes information about bonus digital content named Upper Echelon. This limited pre-order offer contains an Upper Echelon suit, special goggles that shine gold and an …
Read More »Paul McCartney making music with Halo-creator Bungie
Yep, we’ve got the words in that sentence in the right place and right order. Beatles man Sir Paul is working on a soundtrack, presumably for the Activision-published ‘Destiny’. The famed musician this afternoon tweeted "I’m really excited to be working on writing music with @bungie, the studio that made …
Read More »The pinkest 3DS you’ve ever seen
The Japanese have Misty Pink. The Aussies got Lavendar Pink. In Europe we have Coral Pink. But they all lose out big-time in the pink stakes to the brand new Shimmer Pink. Tiny Cartridge reports that two new colours – Shimmer Pink and Cerulean Blue – will be launched in …
Read More »VIDEO: Marvel vs Capcom Origins gets September release date
Capcom has confirmed a brand new digital title – Marvel vs Capcom Origins. The SKU includes both Marvel Super Heroes and Marvel vs. Capcom: Clash of Heroes, which were first released in 1995 and 1998 respectively. Both will feature an HD rework and support for Achievements/Trophies, as well as online …
Read More »Marvel vs Capcom Origins arrives in September
Capcom has announced Marvel vs Capcom Origins, a dual pack of 90’s fighting titles set to arrive as a digital affair on consoles later this year. The pack pairs together the original Marvel vs Capcom along with Marvel Super Heroes, and will hit PSN and XBLA in September according to …
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