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3DS lifetime sales surpass Wii in Japan

Lifetime sales for Nintendo’s 3DS handheld have overtaken the company’s Wii console in Japan. Games Industry reports on the latest Media Create charts, which show 3DS sales totaling over 12.75m – compared to the Wii’s 12.7m units sold. The weekly charts also show that the 3DS is dominating the software …

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Valve confirms Steam Machines

Users are also allowed to hack or alter the system and use it how they see fit. Valve has detailed its plans to launch a Steam-based living room console. In fact, the firm will release multiple devices from multiple manufacturers, with the first 300 devices being sent out this year …

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South Park: The Stick of Truth gets 2013 release date

Ubisoft will release the final game of the year. In the midst of the busiest period of the year, South Park: The Stick of Truth will debut on December 13th on Xbox 360, PS3 and PC. The RPG from developer Obsidian and written by the South Park creators will also …

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Vita SKU of Injustice: Gods Among Us outed

A new ratings classification suggests Warner Bros’ superhero brawler Injustice: Gods Among Us could be heading to Vita. The listing on Germany’s USK rating board was spotted by Siliconera, although there’s no indication of a release date. Injustice was released earlier this year for Xbox 360, PS3 and Wii U, …

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SOURCEBOOK: VIP Computers profile

Our series of profiles of leading games service and creative firms continues with VIP Computers. VIP Computers Sector:Gaming AccessoriesYear Established:1990Number of employees:250Address:4 Hardwick Grange, Warrington, WA1 4RFPhone number:0871 622 7500 Key contacts: Anthony McKenzie, Sales – anthony.mckenzie@vip-computers.co.ukDarren Jackson, Purchasing – darren.jackson@vip-computers.co.ukJason D’Cruz, Marketing – jason.dcruz@vip-computers.co.uk Website:www.vip-computers.com/ukEmail:salesgroup@vip-computers.co.ukTwitter:@vipcomputersukFacebook:vipcomputersuk Established in 1990; VIP …

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Activision Blizzard to appeal for Vivendi split next month

Call of Duty publisher Activision will attempt to overturn a court decision that has prevented it from buying out its current owner Vivendi. The $8.2bn move, which was announced back in July, was blocked by a Delaware court lawsuit last week. Now the Delaware Supreme Court has said it will …

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