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Namco Bandai’s free-to-play frenzy seems to be continuing. A translated Famitsu article from Gematsu says that a free-to-play version of Soul Calibur is currently in development for PS3. There’s no word yet on when it might be released. The release follows the release of two other free-to-play Namco titles – …
Read More »The survival of 505 Games
I don’t think I’ve mentioned Cooking Mama once.” 45 minutes into our interview with Tim Woodley, head of global brand for 505 Games, and indeed he had not mentioned the franchise on which the publisher had made its name. It’s been two years of almost constant change for 505. It …
Read More »Nintendo has received Wii U interest "from over 1,000 indie devs"
If the numbers coming from Nintendo are to be believed, indie development interest in Wii U is at astronomic levels. Nintendo’s manager of business development Dan Adelman reckons that the platform holder’s recently launched Wii U development website is attracting some serious interest. It’s been overwhelming. We’ve gotten probably over …
Read More »The PS4 launch price in Argentina will make you choke on your tea
350. Yeah, that’s a fair bit of money. Xbox One’s 425 is even steeper. But trust us, you’ve definitely got it good. VG247 spotted a post on NeoGaf revealing the PS4’s launch price in Argentina – 6,500 Pesos. That’s around $1,200. Or 763. Seven hundred and sixty three pounds. The …
Read More »Ouya "surprised" by Free the Games Fund controversy
Julie Uhrman has fought back against the critics who have attacked Ouya’s Free the Games Fund. The scheme, which offers to match the Kickstarter cash of any successfully funded game on the site that pledged Ouya exclusivity, has come under fierce attack after two of its applicants were accused of …
Read More »Trade in your PS2 or PSP, get Rs 3,000 off on Xbox 360
Microsoft and retailer Game4u have partnered for a new offer that gives users Rs 3,000 off on a new Xbox 360 console when the trade in their old PS2 or PSP. You can walk into any Game4u outlet and trade-in your used PS2 or PSP console to get a flat …
Read More »Infinity Blade III announced, launching alongside iPhone 5S release
The third and final installment in the Infinity Blade series will land next week, launching alongside the iPhone 5S. Chair CEO Donald Mustard revealed, during Apple’s event today in California, that the game will arrive on the App Store on September 18th – just two days before the release of …
Read More »Apple debuts two new phone models with iOS 7
iPhone 5s and 5c revealed, and new operating system detailed
Read More »iOS 7 hits next week ahead of iPhone 5S and 5C launch
iOS 7, the latest version of Apple’s mobile operating system, will arrive next week. The upgraded OS will arrive on September 18th, and supports Iphone 4 and up, iPad 2 and up, the iPad mini and the fifth-generation of iPod touch devices. Apple has been beta testing the upcoming OS …
Read More »Apple officially unveils iPhone 5S and 5C
Apple has confirmed rumours surrounding its new iPhone 5 models, revealing both the cost-efficient iPhone 5C and more powerful iPhone 5S. The iPhone 5C has "all the incredible technology of the iPhone 5," Apple’s Phil Schiller stated during today’s event in Cupertino, California. Unlike the rest of the smartphone series, …
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