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Nintendo is deliberately slowing the release of first party Wii U titles to help extend the console’s sales into 2013. That’s the admission of boss Satoru Iwata who has told investors that the machine is guaranteed to do well at launch – the challenge, he believes, is maintaining any potential …
Read More »Hotline Miami dev in talks over possible PlayStation release
Cult ultra-violent PC indie hit Hotline Miami could be on its way to a release on PS3 and PlayStation Vita. Creator Jonatan Sderstrm told Pocket Gamer that he has already been talking to Sony” about a release on its platforms, although the developer himself doesn’t seem keen to take on …
Read More »UKIE: Culture test should recognise all of the games industry
Trade body wants games' cultural test to be on par with the film industry
Read More »Serious Sam publisher hands out free game to those who criticise Medal of Honor
The publisher of Serious Sam 3 has urged fans to openly criticise Medal of Honor in return for free copy of the game. During this busy season of video game releases the team at Devolver Digital realize that not every game will live up to expectations. One such game has …
Read More »Two senior execs leave Apple
Scott Forstall and John Browett leaving company in executive shake-up
Read More »Activision launches social games platform
Publishing giant joins the war for the small screen
Read More »Gem offers helping hand to indies with Xbox 360 blitz promotion
Xbox’s official distributor Gem is offering 12 weeks of special promotions to independent retailers. Running right through the Christmas period and into January, the Xbox 360 Blitz Campaign features a range of exclusive offers including ‘buy one get one frees’, spot prizes, free items with orders and a lot more. …
Read More »Over 900 UK stores to open at midnight tomorrow for Assassin’s Creed III
Wednesday’s launch of Assassin’s Creed III looks set to be one of the biggest game launches of 2012 – and, MCV reckons – possibly of all time in the UK. Ubisoft has revealed that over 900 stores will open their doors just before midnight tomorrow (Tuesday October 30th) across GAME, …
Read More »Hitman: Absolution preview event in Delhi is open to all
Federation of Gamers will host a special consumer preview event for Hitman: Absolution on 8th November, distributor E-xpress Interactive has announced. Entry into the event will be open to all and free of cost. While fans may not have a chance to get their hands on the game themselves, they …
Read More »500 GB PS3 super slim with GT5, Uncharted 3 priced Rs 19,990 in India
The 500 GB PS3 super slim is set to arrive in stores across India this week as a two-game bundle, Sony has announced. Priced at Rs 19,990, the new 500 GB model will be bundled with Gran Turismo 5 Academy Edition and Uncharted 3: Drake’s Deception Game of the Year …
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