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Ubisoft has announced the release of Far Cry 3’s Deluxe Bundle DLC, a coming together of the game’s different pre-order promo goodies. The Deluxe Bundle includes all downloadable content from The Lost Expeditions, The Monkey Business Pack, The Warrior, and The Predator Pack – which previously could only be obtained …
Read More »Congress reignites attempts to make ESRB rating legal in US
A bill has been introduced to congress that would make ESRB ratings mandatory for video games. American lawmakers have been scrambling to introduce legistlation concerning violent video games since the Sandy Hook school shooting in December, calling for aditional research, tax penalties, and now legal ratings. H.R. 287, introduced by …
Read More »Luigi’s Mansion, other games dated in 3DS spring line-up reveal
Nintendo has dated a host of upcoming titles for its 3DS handheld, including the latest in the Luigi’s Mansion series. Nintendo announced several game release targets as part of its spring line-up reveal,highlighted by the news that Luigi’s Mansion: Dark Moon will launch on March 24th. Etrian Odyssey 4 is …
Read More »Classic White PS3 bundled with PS Plus bound for US
The Classic White PS3 Instant Game Collection Bundle is making its way south of the Canadian border. Sony has announced that the bundle will arrive in America on Sunday, January 27th for $300. The 500 GB PS3 slim console comes with a wireless controller and also packs a year membership …
Read More »Trials Evolution: Gold Edition headed to PC in March
RedLynx is set to release Xbox Live hit Trials Evolution on PC, the platform where it all began”, in March. Called the Trials Evolution: Gold Edition, it is the definitive” version of the game and will also include all the tracks from Trials HD updated using the graphics and physics …
Read More »GAME looking to acquire HMV stores after stronger than expected Xmas
OpCapita owned retailer GAME has approached administrators Deloitte about the possible acquisition of some HMV stores. Game Retail chief executive Martyn Gibbs confirmed the move, though refused to give any numbers. It seems, however, that between 40-45 locations are being targeted in towns where GAME does not currently have a …
Read More »Crytek opens Istanbul studio
New Turkey office to focus on free-to-play operations
Read More »Need for Speed: Most Wanted, Monster Hunter 3 dated for Wii U
Two key titles have been given UK release dates for Nintendo’s Wii U. EA’s Need for Speed: Most Wanted and Capcom’s Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate will both be released on March 21st. The racing title will allow for co-op and co-driver gameplay, with the latter using both the Wii U …
Read More »Game of FIFA 12 sealed Loic Remy’s move to QPR
Few managers are able to sniff out a transfer deal as well as Harry Redknapp, but even ol’ ‘arry had to call in some favours to seal his latest capture. Apparently, it wasn’t the chipper and dulcet tones of England reject Redknapp that sealed the deal. Nor the mountains of …
Read More »UPDATED: PS4 is 50% more powerful than Xbox 720 – INTERNET EXPLODES
My dad could beat up your dad. Except neither of them exist beyond the confines of our imagination. It’s a bit like that. But we’re unofficially in the run-up to the next-gen now. Imagine the last few days in the office before Christmas. You’re technically at work but everyone expects …
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