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Read More »Minecraft toys heading to retail
Jazwares’ new range of Minecraft toys is hitting stores this month. Action figures, plush and paper craft kits based on the wildly successful online game are available to pre-order now from supplier Character Options. The toy range starts with three-inch fully articulated action figures, priced at 7.99, with a choice …
Read More »Ubisoft releases new, even more demanding Watch Dogs PC specs
A revised version of the minimum and recommended specs for the PC version of Watch Dogs have been released by Ubisoft. And the fact is that they’re even more demanding than the apparently rubbished list that appeared last week. The Minimum specs require a quad core CPU – specifically either …
Read More »India preorder DLC for Batman: Arkham Origins announced
E-xpress Interactive has revealed a variety of preorder DLC for Batman: Arkham Origins in India. The Black Mask Mission and Infinite Earths Skins Pack will be offered as preorder incentives by all major retailers in addition to the Death Stroke DLC, which is included in every copy of the game. …
Read More »Blaze and Tommo fight back in Neo Geo X dispute
Tommo and Blaze have rebutted SNK’s attempts to shut down the Neo Geo X console. MCV yesterday reported that SNK had issued notice of the withdrawl of its licensing agreement for the retro console, demanding an immediate cease to its manufacture, distribution and sale. This morning, however, both its American …
Read More »Injustice: Gods Among Us headed to PS4, Vita, PC
Superhero brawler Injustice: Gods Among Us is headed to PS4, PS Vita and PC, with a bunch of bonus content in the form of the Injustice: Gods Among Us Ultimate Edition. The Ultimate Edition will also be available for PS3 and Xbox 360, but there’s no mention yet of an …
Read More »Microsoft accuses AdAge reports of misinterpretation
Having found itself once again at the heart of a PR maelstrom yesterday, Microsoft has distanced itself about reports regarding Xbox One’s advertising platform. MCV reported yesterday that Xbox marketing boss Yusuf Mehdi told a marketing summit audience that Xbox One would offer advertising partners a huge new trove of …
Read More »United Front announces new Sleeping Dogs game Triad Wars
Sleeping Dogs co-developer United Front Games has announced Triad Wars, a new title based in the same universe as the hit open-world action adventure game. The studio officially confirmed the news yesterday, following last week’s appearance of the title’s trademark filed by publisher Square Enix. "We’re super-excited that it’s another …
Read More »PS4 Link app arrives on Vita with next firmware update
Sony’s Playstation 4 companion app will arrive for Vita onboard the device’s next firmware update. Engadget reports on Sony president Shuhei Yoshida’s announcement of the new app’s planned arrival on Sony’s handheld, though there’s no mention of when the accompanying Vita update will actually release. Originally announced as Playstation App, …
Read More »Official Angry Birds theme park opens in China
A theme park based on Rovio’s Angry Birds series has opened in China. Kotaku translates a report stating that the park’s grand opening to the public took place last week. The park ran a soft launch in late September, and officially opened on China’s National Day (October 1st). The theme …
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