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Amazon users in the US now have the option to purchase Wii U and 3DS digital downloads, thanks to Nintendo’s new space on the online retailer. The storefront currently carries 61 titles between Nintendo’s current console and handheld, including Mario Kart 8, Splatoon and Super Smash Bros. The partnership with …
Read More »Nintendo’s smaller New 3DS in line for US release this month
The New 3DS XL’s little brother is finally getting a release in the states. Whereas the platform holder released both the New 3DS and New 3DS XL in the UK in February, only the larger of the two devices was released in the US. Now the smaller device will be …
Read More »Minecraft’s Markus Persson: ‘I’ve never felt more isolated’
A series of tweets by Minecraft creator Markus Persson has highlighted the developer’s struggles in trying to adjust to his newfound wealth. Microsoft last year acquired Minecraft maker Mojang for $2.5bn, with Notch himself netting somewhere in the region of $1.5bn. He used some of the money to buy a …
Read More »Cave shmups could be coming to Steam
Hardcore shmup specialist Cave could be about to have its extensive library released on Steam. A new website called Caveshmups.com carries the slogan Steam can’t dodge these bullets” as well as the name of publisher Degica. That company is behind a string of Japanese releases on Steam including fellow shmups …
Read More »Deus Ex: Mankind Divided gets release date, tiered pre-order reward system
Square Enix has accompanied the announcement of the Deus Ex: Mankind Divided release date with the announcement of a tiered pre-order system. The game itself will be released on February 23rd, although it might arrive a little earlier depending on what happens between now and release. That’s because an earlier …
Read More »New controller and SSHD to feature in Xbox One Elite Bundle
Microsoft’s fancy new Elite controller isn’t the only high-spec addition to a new Xbox One bundle on the way later this year. The Xbox One Elite Bundle will indeed contain the console’s new controller, boasting a host of customisation options and top-end materials. It commands a premium price, too, carrying …
Read More »Next Apple TV to position itself as a games machine, report claims
Not for the first time Apple is said to be ready to position the next iteration of Apple TV as a living room games device. It’s always seemed like the logical next step for the hardware, but minor revisions to the hardware have been and gone without any meaningful attempt …
Read More »Resident Evil Origins Collection out next year
Capcom is bundling two of its digital Resident Evil remakes onto disc. Resident Evil Origins Collection will include two games – Resident Evil HD, which was released on consoles earlier this year, and Resident Evil 0, which is due out on PS4, Xbox One and PC in early 2016. The …
Read More »Gears of War Ultimate Edition debuts at No.1 as quiet summer release period ends
Microsoft’s Xbox One remaster of Xbox 360 title Gears of War shoots straight to No.1 this week in the All Formats Top 40. The Xbox One-exclusive is the highest charting title of a number of new releases. Sony’s PS4-exclusive survival horror title Until Dawn debuts in second play ahead of …
Read More »Uncharted 4 has a release date, and it’s likely sooner than you expected
Did you fear that the wait for Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End would be a long one? Well, we have good news. Sony has announced that the game will be released on March 18th, which is certainly far earlier in the ‘spring 2016′ release window than most expected. The platform …
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