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Sony continues indie push with fast turnarounds and developer support
Read More »Lionhead: Microsoft did a ‘great thing’ in responding to consumer feedback
Microsoft has disproved any accusations of aloofness by reversing the controversial policy decisions that dogged its Xbox One announcement. That’s the opinion of Lionhead’s creative director Gary Carr, who seemingly agrees with sentiments previously expressed on MCV that responding to consumer feedback is fundamentally a good thing. "Talking about the …
Read More »Meet Charles ‘The Voice of Mario’ Martinet at John Lewis next week
The Oxford Street branch of John Lewis will next week offer a special opportunity for Nintendo fans. Charles Martinet, known to millions as the voice of Mario and Luigi, will attend a Nintendo event at the store on Saturday September 7th from 9:30am-8:00pm and on Sunday September 8th from 12:30pm-6:00pm. …
Read More »No more PlayStation Home updates in Japan – is the end nigh?
The future of Sony’s ambitious virtual world PlayStation Home looks very uncertain. Kotaku reports that Sony Japan has confirmed that there will be no further updates to the Japanese version of PlayStation Home from September, with no new content being added beyond that point. Support in other Asian regions will …
Read More »Region Focus: Malta
We uncover the fledgling development hub forming in southern Europe
Read More »Wikipad gets UK price and release date
Games-focused Android tablet Wikipad has finally got itself a confirmed price and release date in the UK. The device will arrive on UK shelves on September 27th and will retail for 249.99. Its USP is the detachable controller housing that offers traditional console controls. It also boasts all the tablet …
Read More »EA studio Ghost Games takes ownership of Need for Speed IP
The Need for Speed IP is now under the creative control of EA’s Gothenburg-based studio Ghost Games. A huge number of developers have worked on the series since its inception in 1994, including the likes of UK outfit Criterion, EA Black Box, EA Montreal, EA Bright Light, EA Vancouver and …
Read More »EA isn’t playing favorites with next gen, says Moore
Free copy of FIFA 14 with Xbox One preorder is just one deal of many
Read More »Only eight countries get Xbox One voice control at launch
Kinect control of the Xbox One will be limited to just eight of the console’s 13 launch countries in November. Xbox One will ship with voice control support for five regions: the UK, US, Canada, France and Germany. That therefore means that the console’s other launch countries – Australia, Austria, …
Read More »Ouya’s success yet to be determined, says Xbox co-creator
Xbox co-creator Ed Fries has spoken out against those quick to oppose the Ouya, stating that critics are in no position to determine whether the console has succeeded or failed so at such an early juncture. In a post on VentureBeat, Fries – who now serves as an advisor to …
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