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Read More »Persona 4 Golden "will shift Vitas"
Persona fans will snap up PlayStation Vitas next month to play the latest game in the RPG series, says publisher Reef. Persona 4 Golden launches in the UK on February 22nd, with Reef Entertainment on distribution duty. We expect Persona 4 Golden to top the Vita charts on release just …
Read More »Zynga’s design chief walks
Zynga lost yet another executive today with the departure of Brian Reynolds. The company faced a mass exodus of its leadership last year, and the loss of its head game designer is certainly a poor way to ring in the new year. Reynolds was lead game designer on Firaxis’s Civilization …
Read More »Computer science introduced to English Baccalaureate
Programming enters curriculum as core subject and becomes the fourth science
Read More »Hey guys – is this what sexy real girls look like?
A saucy calendar is looking to take the gaming world by storm – by pairing classic consoles with scantily-clad women.” That’s a quote from The Sun, by the way. Because, y’know, tragically socially inept GAMING NERDS like you and I couldn’t possibly be aroused a picture of a GIRL unless …
Read More »Game4u reveals exclusive Dead Space 3, Crysis 3, Tomb Raider preorder bonuses
Specialist games retailer Game4u has revealed exclusive preorder bonuses for some of this quarter’s biggest releases, including Dead Space 3, Crysis 3 and Tomb Raider. While PC and PS3 preorders for Dead Space 3 come with the EG 900 SMG and Enervator weapon DLC through most retailers, those who preorder …
Read More »Brain Training 3DS set for April
The next game in the Brain Training series will hit UK shelves on April 12th. The snappily titled Dr. Kawashima’s Devilish Brain Training: Can You Stay Focused? is a 3DS exclusive, and will be available to buy from retail and the Nintendo eShop on the same day. The Brain Training …
Read More »Nvidia Shield gets exclusive launch title – Arma Tactics
Bohemia Interactive has revealed a new exclusive Arma game being made specifically for Nvidia’s Shield console. Called Arma Tactics, the game is due out in Q2 2013 and will be available only on Nvidia’s upcoming Android device, for the time being at least. The game is turn-based with players controlling …
Read More »More HMV store closures expected by the end of the week
A fresh spate of HMV store closures and job losses are likely to be announced by the end of the week. Retail Week reports that administrator Deloitte has apparently set a deadline of today for any expressions of interest in the retailer. Offers for HMV real estate will continue to …
Read More »Revenues up and profits down at Amazon
Online retailer Amazon has reported a sharp drop in net income for the three months ending December 31st. The period saw income of $97m, down significantly from the $177m it reported in the same period last year. Revenues, however, are up from $17.43bn to $21.27bn. Ebooks were credited as the …
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