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The tie-up between acclaimed Japanese developer Level 5 and cult anime house Studio Ghibli is one of the more interesting releases on the 2010 calendar, and now a PS3 version of the game has been confirmed. Andriasang reports that details of the console version of Ni no Kuni: The Another …
Read More »Wii outpacing PS2 software sales
Nintendo of America’s COO and president Reggie Fils-Aime has attacked the belief that sales of Wii software are tracking below the industry norm. Speaking to investors, the colourful exec claimed: Life-to-date software sales for the Wii are dramatically higher than a similar point in time for the PS2. As for …
Read More »New and fresh digital service for 3DS
The digital distribution offering for the 3DS will be different to that seen with the likes of DS or Wii, Nintendo president Saturo Iwata has stated. I can’t go into detail on what the plans are today, but of course, with a device like Nintendo 3DS, we do intend to …
Read More »3DS dev costs comparable to Wii
The 3DS may add new functions to the robust Dual Screen Nintendo handheld platform – but that comes at a cost. And according to Nintendo president Satoru Iwata when it comes to making games for the device development costs will be comparable to making a game for the Wii. "As …
Read More »E3 sends MCV Online soaring
E3 has rubber-stamped MCV as the biggest single games trade site in Europe. According to Google Analytics, the online version of the UK-based publication welcomed 108,251 unique users between Sunday June 13th and Saturday June 19th. Over 300 different stories, plus opinion, analysis and links to live events were posted …
Read More »Source pins Kinect manufacturing costs to $150
Publisher claims Microsoft ended up spending far more than expected on the device
Read More »OPINION: Fingers (and eyes) crossed for 3DS
Nope, I haven’t actually seen one yet – but excitement for the Nintendo 3DS echoed so audibly around the world from LA that no one is doubting its potential. It seemingly does everything; along with all the usual DS functions, it’s got an array of control mechanisms, an intense level …
Read More »E3 – Complete news round-up
The lights are off, the shutters are down, and free beer has been drunk and journalists are preparing themselves for the long flight home. E3 2010 is over, so what better time to sit back and recap on the biggest announcements from this year’s show. All our news can be …
Read More »Burger King working on Kinect project
US fast-food giant confirms motion control deal with Microsoft, withholds details
Read More »Portal 2 gets console/PC cross-compatibility
Valve â??gunning forâ?? online play to cross platform boundaries in major upcoming title
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