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A cryptic translation of a Nintendo investor FAQ has suggested that Nintendo intends to take steps to mitigate a possible lack of third party support for its NX console. President Satoru Iwata attempted to deflect questions about the NX, but did comment on the decision to announce the machine so …
Read More »Disney Infinity 2.0 was almost delayed… by Asian gypsy moths
A launch shipment of Disney Infinity: Marvel Super Heroes was almost delayed on its way to retail thanks to some moths. Asian gypsy moths, specifically. Videogamer reports that Disney Interactive’s vice president of production John Vignocchi detailed the episode in the latest issue of Edge. "The container ship had probably …
Read More »Nordic Games announces open-world RPG ELEX
Gothic and Risen developer Piranha Bytes is working on a new open-world RPG for next-gen consoles and PC. Nordic Games will serve as the publisher on this ‘collaborative project’, which has a release date of late 2016 or early 2017. The blurb says the game is a post-apocalyptic sci-fi fantasy …
Read More »Comedian Joel Dommett to host this year’s Develop Awards
Stand-up comedian and TV star Joel Dommett has been revealed as the host of this year’s Develop Awards. Dommett will lead proceedings for the awards ceremony, which takes place on Wednesday, July 15th at the Brighton Hilton Metropole. He is known for a mixture of his time on MTV and …
Read More »VIDEO: Extended Uncharted 4 trailer arrives online
Sony has released an extended version of the Uncharted 4 trailer that was shown off behind closed doors at E3 last month. The first half you will have seen before, but this 15-minute segment shows a longer version of the chase sequence, and also includes some additional footage at the …
Read More »Comedian Joel Dommett to host Develop Awards 2015
Star of Impractical Jokers UK, Skins and more to lead proceedings on Wednesday, July 15th
Read More »Report: Nintendo NX release planned for July 2016
Nintendo’s next home console is currently pencilled in for a release in July 2016, an Asian news report has claimed. Taiwanese site DigiTimes reckons Foxconn has grabbed the manufacturing rights for the machine, although rival Pegatron is also pitching for some of the work. Furthermore, supply partners have been asked …
Read More »US Amazon Prime members can now get video game discounts
Fast delivery, video streaming – and now there’s another reason for Amazon customers to sign up to the expensive Prime membership scheme. Destructoid reports that Amazon has begun offering Prime-exclusive discounts on a number of products, including video games. Qualifying items carry the message: "Members of Amazon Prime qualify for …
Read More »‘Twitter-powered game’ Tweechi turns retweets and selfies into virtual currency
A new iOS title is replacing microtransactions with social interations. Developed by Fuzzy Face Games, Tweechi is a so-called ‘next-generation virtual pet’, a la Tamagotchi, exclusive to iPhone. Like so many mobile titles, the upcoming app features in-game virtual currency, which players can use to buy treats, toy and minigames …
Read More »Chinese PS4 and Xbox One sales are ‘disappointing’, report says
Next-gen console fever has yet to infect Chinese gamers, it seems. Games Industry reports that numbers from analyst Niko Partners suggest that between them PS4 and Xbox One will by the end of the year reach a combined unit sales number of just 550k. The Chinese government lifted the ban …
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