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Read More »Hi. Im Mario the Hedgehog
Oh how times change. The rivalry between the immaculately designed and delicately paced Mario and the cooler, speedier Sonic was once the defining relationship of an entire generation of games consoles. Now the once distinct line between the two is blurring even further. Speaking to IGN, Sonic Team’s Takashi Iizuka …
Read More »Shame confirmed for Robbie Williams game
The recent chart collaboration between now reunited Take That stars Robbie Williams and Gary Barlow has been named as the 26th track to feature on Nordic Games’ upcoming We Sing Robbie Williams. Shame hit the headlines after becoming the first song to feature the once warring pop icons in 15 …
Read More »Record readership for Develop
MCV’s sister magazine Develop is heading towards its tenth birthday with both online and print circulations at their highest ever levels. According to Google Analytics, online readership for www.develop-online.net has increased by 34 per cent year-on-year. Monthly uniques in September alone were 108,052, with page views at 268,715. Print readership …
Read More »Red Wii gets UK launch
Nintendo has announced that the red 25th Anniversary Mario Wii announced for Japan last week will also be getting a UK release. The SKU, which includes a red Wii console, red WiiMote Plus, a copy of New Super Mario Bros Wii, Wii Sports and a digital copy of Donkey Kong …
Read More »Gaming can cause psychological problems
Children who spend two hours or more every day either playing video games or watching TV are at a greater risk of suffering psychological problems, a new British study has claimed. The odds of significant psychological difficulties” were estimated to increase by about 60 per cent under the conditions. This …
Read More »UK CHARTS: PES fails to topple FIFA
Konami’s PES 2011 has entered the UKIE GfK Chart-Track UK Top 40 in second spot in its debut week, failing to shift last week’s No.1 FIFA 11 from the top position. Last year PES 2010 managed to secure the top spot upon its release on October 23rd, though its arrival …
Read More »Nintendo: We cant blame piracy for DS drops
In a frank admission to investors, Nintendo president Satoru Iwata has conceded that the platform holder cannot lay the blame for weak DS software sales solely at the feet of internet pirates. Iwata has previously spoken about the endless battle” the firm faces trying to shut down the world’s many …
Read More »Q4 failure will spell trouble for Wii
In a frank statement to investors, Nintendo president Satoru Iwata has admitted that Wii really has to perform in the marketplace this Christmas if the platform holder is to emerge in a viable position at the start of 2011. In this critical sales season, if everything doesn’t go ahead just …
Read More »Mel B visiting GAME this Sunday
Pop icon and former Spice Girl Mel B will be at GAME’s flagship London store at Oxford Circus this Sunday to promote her new Wii title Get Fit With Mel B. Mel B will be on site from 14:00 to sign autographs and demonstrate the game. We’re delighted to welcome …
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