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It’s perhaps one of the more far-fetched games rumours you’ll read today, but there’s no denying it’s a delicious one. Blog WiiUGo, which has before leaked accurate information, reckons that publishers EA and Valve are currently engaged in a fierce bidding war to secure exclusive rights to Nintendo’s online service …
Read More »UK CHARTS: Moshi Monsters beats MW3… on the DS
Trying to better Call of Duty at its own game is a pointless task, right? Trying to chart ahead of the new Call of Duty in its debut week is absurd. Or maybe not. For although Modern Warfare 3 may have re-written the UK record books, a quick look at …
Read More »OPINION: Reasons to believe… 3DS will have a strong Xmas
The Nintendo 3DS had a tough start to life, but the handheld’s story has barely begun with its biggest blockbusters still to come. MCV looks at why the much talked about handheld should have a very merry Christmas… SUPER MARIO HAS ARRIVED One of the biggest criticisms of 3DS so …
Read More »INTERVIEW: Zelda Williams
Majora’s Mask was my shit.” MOVIE STAR Robin Williams named his daughter after Princess Zelda. Instead of simply divorcing her father and changing her name, Zelda Williams embraced the name and the series and is now helping Nintendo promote the franchise via TV ads – and the Zelda Symphony Concert …
Read More »Microsoft exec: Cloud tech coming to Xbox
Company talks up OnLive and Gaikai
Read More »Online play for Street Fighter II on Virtual Console
The Virtual Console version of Super Street Fighter II: The New Challengers will offer online multiplayer over Nintendo’s network. It’s a surprise addition to the game, but certainly a welcome one – particularly when you consider how unwilling many publishers have been to rework any of the elements in their …
Read More »Interview: Where is My Heart?
We speak to Bernhard Schulenburg about his delightful indie game
Read More »FIFA 12 patch causing game crashes
Publisher EA last night released a huge patch for FIFA 12, but it has lead some users to experience crashing problems with the game. "Some users have reported game crashes since installing the November 10th patch on PS3 and Xbox 360,” EA stated. "We believe this is caused by mismatched …
Read More »Miyamoto wants old Zelda games in 3D
With Zelda’s next epic chapter due in shops next Friday (November 18th), the producer of Skyward Sword has hinted at an exciting new 3D future for the series. And furthermore, none other than Mario and Zelda creator Shigeru Miyamoto is fronting the project. Mr. Miyamoto himself has been talking recently …
Read More »Beta begins for PlayStation Suite SDK
Trial run for ambitious initiative to unite Android and Sony platforms
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