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The problem is, it took us too long to admit we were going wrong.” That’s the admission of an unnamed member of Konami’s PES team in this month’s edition of Edge magazine, in which the publisher’s revamped and remotivated football studio has outlined the sweeping changes that will be introduced …
Read More »Opinion: SimCity teething problems only help make EA better at online
Last weekend’s SimCity launch proved to be a trial by fire for EA – but I can only see this situation as one the publishing giant has won. To recap: EA struggled to maintain server connections for swathes of SimCity players logging for launch. The game requires an always-on web …
Read More »What lesson has Maxis learnt from SimCity launch?
Some might expect the main lesson to be learnt from the launch of SimCity was the perils of including always-on DRM in your product. But that’s not the answer Maxis GM Lucy Bradshaw gave CVG when asked that very question. Never underestimate the power of your fans,” she replied. All …
Read More »Now Amazon slashes the price of Wii U by £50
Another leading UK retailer has significantly discounted the Wii U. Amazon has cut 50 off both the Wii U 32GB Premium Black machine and the 8GB Basic Pack, meaning they now retail at 249 and 199 respectively. Also of note is the surprisingly low trade-in prices Amazon are offering to …
Read More »Sniper Elite 3 in development for current-gen and next-gen consoles
505 Games has announced Sniper Elite 3. The game is in development for both current and next-gen platforms although is not scheduled for a release until 2014. A PC or Wii U release has not been confirmed, although both are likely – particularly as Sniper Elite V2 is heading to …
Read More »Bethesda launches online merchandise store
Skyrim, Fallout and Dishonored developer Bethesda has launched a new online merchandise store. Found at store.bethsoft.com, the range includes items such as shirts, hoodies, trainers, lithographs, bags and statues. Speaking of which, the crown of the launch collection is undoubtedly a $299.00 Skyrim Dragonborn statue. It’s 16 inches tall (including …
Read More »ISP charges subscribers for Indiagames service without consent – report
State-owned internet service provider Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) is charging its subscribers for Indiagames’ subscription game service without their consent, a new report has suggested. India Today is reporting that several BSNL broadband customers have complained of being charged for subscriptions to an Indiagames service, which is most likely …
Read More »Apple lashes out at Android – is the mighty feeling the heat?
Phil Schiller, Apple’s marketing boss, has attacked rival Google’s Android operating software in a rare show of tension for the tech giant. The verbal slamming comes just hours ahead of the unveiling of Samsung’s flagship Android device the Galaxy S4. "With their own data, only 16 per cent of Android …
Read More »Disney Infinity delayed at the request of retail
Upcoming Skylanders rival Disney Infinity has been delayed by one month. The game had been due for release in June but will now arrive in Europe on August 23rd. Furthermore, the move comes not due to development concerns but instead after it was requested by retailers, who wanted to see …
Read More »Sniper Elite 3 headed to current, next-gen platforms in 2014
505 Games has announced that it will release Sniper Elite 3 next year for Xbox 360, PS3 and next-gen platforms. Sniper Elite is developed by Rebellion, which also holds ownership of the IP, so while 505 Games has only announced Sniper Elite 3 for consoles, it’s likely that the PC …
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