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Activision has confirmed the first DLC map pack for Call of Duty: Black Ops II will become available for PC and PS3 at the end of this month. ‘Revolution’ brings four multiplayer maps, a new zombies-themed mode and map, and a weapon. The add-on originally launched late last month as …
Read More »Black Ops 2 Revolution DLC headed to PC, PS3 on 28th February
The first multiplayer expansion to Call of Duty: Black Ops 2, titled Revolution, will arrive on PC and PS3 on 28th February, a month after it was released for Xbox 360. Revolution features four new competitive multiplayer maps: Hydro: a hydro-electric plant in Pakistan Grind: set in a skate park, …
Read More »Bungie confirms Destiny, to be unveiled on 17th February
So, our game is called Destiny” started a post on Bungie’s blog, rather soberly confirming the title of the Halo creator’s next big game. Alongside the announcement, Bungie has also launched official Facebook, Twitter and Google+ accounts dedicated to Destiny as well as a dedicated forum on Bungie.net. Destiny is …
Read More »Ashes Cricket 2013 release date announced for India
505 Games’ Ashes Cricket 2013 will be released on 21st June, the game’s Indian distributor Origin Games has announced. The new game will be developed by Trickstar Games, who also developed International Cricket 2010 for Codemasters. Ashes Cricket 2013 is being developed using a brand new game engine, so fans …
Read More »The Last of Us possibly delayed to June as retailers alter listings
Two US retailers have updated their websites to reflect a June release date for The Last of Us. Naughty Dog’s new PS3 survival action title is currently scheduled for release on 7th May, but US retailers Best Buy and Walmart have altered the date on their websites to 18th June. …
Read More »New Batman Arkham game to release this year
A new Batman Arkham game is scheduled for release in 2013, Warner Bros has revealed. During an earnings call where Time Warner announced its financial results, company CFO John K Martin announced, And we also have a strong games release this year, which will include the next release in the …
Read More »Tank! Tank! Tank! goes free-to-play on Wii U
Action game ditches pay-up-front model after poor critical and commercial reception
Read More »GameStop’s digital ventures chief Petrovic resigns
Chris Petrovic, the head of GameStop’s digital ventures division, has resigned from his role at the retailer. VentureBeat reports that his job was to invest in startups and help make acquisitions that could assist GameStop in making the transition from physical retailer to digital gaming company”. He held the post …
Read More »Channel 5’s Kate Barnes joins Microsoft Studios Soho Productions
Microsoft has announced that former Channel 5 digital boss Kate Barnes has joined Microsoft Studios’ Soho Productions as executive producer. She will in her new role be responsible for the studio’s EMEA TV strategy. Barnes was made boss of Channel 5’s digital channels 5* and 5USA in 2007 and oversaw …
Read More »Ancel joins Ubisoft Montpellier devs in Rayman Legends protest
Respected developer Michel Ancel has joined colleagues at Ubisoft Montpelier in staging a protest over the decision to delay Rayman Legends. The company announced last week that the already delayed Wii U version has been pushed back to September and will release alongside the recently announced Xbox 360 and PS3 …
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