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How would Reggie Fils-Aime describe the PS4 and Xbox One launch line-ups? "Meh"

Nintendo of America president Reggie Fils-Aime has delivered his verdict over the PS4 and Xbox One software launch line-ups. And this is it: Meh”. In fact, he reckons that the Wii U has a better line-up this Christmas. It’s all about the games. The competitive systems have announced their launch …

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Nintendo cuts Wii U UK price by around £30, includes new free game

Nintendo has cut the trade price of Wii U, with retailers knocking around 30 off the RRP. The price reduction does not take effect until October 4th, and seeing as many UK retailers have already cut as much 100 off the recommended price, it is unlikely to make a huge …

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Hotline Miami bags most nominations in 2013 Golden Joystick Awards

Future Publishing has opened voting for this year’s Golden Joystick Awards – and it’s indie smash hit Hotline Miami that could clean up. The retro-style top down shooter has won nominations in six categories, including Game of the Year, Best Indie Game and Best Newcomer. It outperforms all other games, …

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SOURCEBOOK: Lick Creative profile

Our series of profiles of leading games service and creative firms continues with Lick Creative. Lick Creative Sector: Creative & Promotional ServicesYear Established:2008Number of employees:42Address:153 – 157 Blackhorse Lane, London, E17 5QZ Key contacts: Daniel.Bacon@lickcreative.comAndi.Ewington@lickcreative.comGavin.Miller@lickcreative.com Website:www.lickcreative.com Email:Daniel.Bacon@lickcreative.comTwitter:@LickCreativeFacebook:Click HereLinkedIn:Click HereYouTube:Click HereVimeo:Click Here As a truly integrated agency, Lick Creative are able …

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Xbox One Day One Edition back in stock at GAME

GAME says it has secured more stock of the Xbox One Day One Edition. The ‘Day One’ version of the console, which features the words ‘day one edition’ and a few little treats to make those that pre-ordered the console feel a bit special, was sold out at GAME from …

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PlayStation: We don’t need to give anything away for free

Sony has shrugged off Xbox One’s FIFA 14 giveaway. The platform holder told MCV that it would only need to offer free games at launch if pre-orders were low, and that PS4 demand is currently much higher than expected. Xbox announced at Gamescom that FIFA 14 would be included with …

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