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3DS may be mere weeks away, but Nintendo certainly hasn’t forgotten its established formats. The platform holder’s latest release schedule lists some of the key new titles for Wii and DS, encompassing a mix of first-party and third party games, according to CVG. Wii highlights include Kirby’s Epic Yarn and …
Read More »Harmonix ‘saddened’ by GH demise
The developer of rhythm action game Rock Band – and creator of the Guitar Hero series – has expressed its sadness about Activision’s decision to scrap the series. "We were sad to hear yesterday that Activision was discontinuing development on Guitar Hero. Our thoughts are with those who are losing …
Read More »Black Ops DLC dated on PS3
Having arrived on Xbox 360 on February 1st, Call of Duty: Black Ops’ first DLC release First Strike will hit PS3 on March. The reason for the delay is the deal struck between Microsoft and Activision last year that will see all Call of Duty DLC enjoy a period of …
Read More »UK 3DS launch line-up confirmed
Nintendo has confirmed the games that will launch alongside its 3DS handheld in the UK on March 25th. CVG reports that four first party games make the line-up – Pilowings Resort and the three different Nintendogs + Cats SKUs. Other leading third party games include Konami’s PES 2011 3D, EA’s …
Read More »Total Console Repair revamps website
Total Console Repair has upgraded its website to provide quicker navigation and a simpler hub of services for its users. The firm offers retailers Kinect repairs, Wii repairs, PS3 repairs, iPhone 3G and 3GS screen repairs and more. Later this year it will offer Amazon Kindle, Nintendo 3DS and Apple …
Read More »Rebellion rejigs Asura Engine for PSP2
Tech to remain unavailable to other studios for licensing
Read More »Angry Birds flying to 3DS
Nintendo 3DS owners will be able to download a digital version of Angry Birds later this year. The million-selling iPhone App Store game will also be available on Wii. Finnish developer Rovio has not confirmed whether the game will be digital-only or available at retailers, but it did previously tell …
Read More »Codies dismisses 3D support for Dirt 3
Upcoming console and PC racing title Dirt 3 will not support stereoscopic 3D visuals because the developer says the technology wasn’t a natural fit for the game. "With it being quite a horizon based racer, 3D isn’t as helpful as it would be in a game like MotorStorm where the …
Read More »PSP2 ‘completely developer-centric this time’
Developer lauds simplicity of new handheld; PS3 compatibility 'possible'
Read More »New Ridge Racer heading to PS3 and 360
A new Ridge Racer game is heading to next-gen platforms, Namco Bandai has revealed. The latest in the hit arcade series – entitled Ridge Racer: Unbounded – was unveiled in San Francisco at the publisher’s Ignite event. It is due on PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360. An action-packed teaser trailer …
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