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Nintendo has booked a TV and online campaign to push Donkey Kong’s 3DS debut. Donkey Kong Country Returns 3D, a new version of the 2010 Wii hit, is released on May 24th and is backed by social activity and online ads on gaming and kids sites. Nintendo has also booked …
Read More »Ted producer on-board for Gears of War movie
The man behind Ted, Battleship and, erm, You, Me and Dupree, is working on the Gears of War movie. According to Variety, Scott Stuber has been tasked with producing the film and to begin developing a script with franchise creator, Epic Games. The project doesn’t yet have a writer, star …
Read More »Madden lawsuit goes to trial
Original designer wins final attempt by EA to block suit
Read More »Activision employee mentions ‘monetization modeling’ for Bungie’s Destiny
Activision and Bungie might be looking into a microtransactions model for their FPS, Destiny. Superannuation sniffs out a LinkedIn profile for an Activision staff member working on the game. In the online listing, the employee mentions ‘monetization modeling’ in regards to Destiny. Nothing specific about the potential inclusion of the …
Read More »Game & Wario to retail for $39.99 in North America
Wii U release Game & Wario will cost $39.99 when it arrives at retail in North America this June. Joystiq reports Nintendo’s collection of mini-games, built for the Wii U’s GamePad, will retail at $20 less than the standard US retail release. Amazon posted a pre-order page for the game …
Read More »Rumour: Bioshock Infinite DLC will include new AI companion
The first BioShock Infinite DLC could include a new AI companion character, according to a 2K Games animator’s LinkedIn profile. Spotted by Superannuation, 2K senior animator Michael Shahan’s profile lists ‘BioShock Infinite DLC1,’ with animation and research & development for a new companion character” mentioned under the experience point. It’s …
Read More »Microsoft books press event at LA’s Galen Center ahead of E3
Microsoft has again booked the Galen Center in Los Angeles for an apparent pre-E3 press event. Neowin reports the firm has made its annual booking this year for June 10th, the day before E3 gets underway. The event will take place just weeks after Microsoft’s previously announced May 21st showing …
Read More »Watch Dogs dated, collector’s editions detailed
Ubisoft’s hotly anticipated open world sci-fi hackfest Watch Dogs will be on shelves this November. A new trailer for the game, which you can view below, confirms PS3, Xbox 360, Wii U and PC owners will be able to get their hands on it on November 22nd. As reported earlier, …
Read More »E3 2013: Early registration ends today
Have you registered for E3 2013 yet? If not, don’t delay – today is the deadline for for early registration for qualified industry professionals. Register now and be one of the first to: Test-drive the latest technologies and never-before-seen products that will change the way you play Connect face-to-face with …
Read More »Xtra-vision enters receivership
Irish entertainment rental and retail firm Xtra-vision has fallen into receivership after being "unable to meet its debts". The chain has 152 stores and 1,023 employees, according to Retail Week. It is unknown how many jobs will be lost. Xtra-vision cited steep declines in the movie rental business for its …
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