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Bohemia Interactive CEO Marek Spanel has responded to yesterday’s report that two employees had been arrested in Greece for allegedly capturing footage of a military facility in Lemnos and Agios Efstratios. Spanel claimed that the two staff members were simply enjoying the surroundings on vacation, adding that the development studio …
Read More »Gearbox interested in making new Duke Nukem title
It’s pretty safe to say Gearbox took on one mother of a polished turd with Duke Nukem Forever, but what if the studio had a fresh crack at the IP? Gearbox president Randy Pitchford may be pushing in that direction, openly expressing to IGN his interest in taking the franchise …
Read More »Nintendo plans continued support for Wii
As Nintendo turns the page over to the Wii U, the company has offered explanation on what it has in mind for the Wii going forward. Nintendo of America president Reggie Fils-Aime told investors after the Nintendo Direct Wii U Conference today (via Engadget) that the Wii has sold around …
Read More »Price round-up: Retailers reveal Wii U offers
Hot on the heels of MCV revealing the estimated UK prices, several retailers have gone live with their own Wii U price tags. Both retailers is currently taking pre-orders for all three SKUs: the Basic, the Premium and the special ZombiU pack. Tesco is asking for 249 for Basic, 329 …
Read More »How much is Wii U? Retail tells MCV £250 – £330
Two high end UK retailers have told MCV the rough prices of Nintendo’s new Wii U. MCV understands the trade price for the Basic Pack is 205, the Premium Pack has a trade cost of 246 and the ZombiU version (which includes the Premium Pack, a Pro Controller and a …
Read More »Nintendo Wii U launch plans: the ultimate round-up
It’s been one hell of a day for Nintendo, which has finally revealed all about the launch of Wii U. This morning, we knew nothing beyond Nintendo’s promise that the device would be with us before the year is out. Now we know when it will arrive in each territory, …
Read More »Wii U due in US on November 18th, NintendoLand bundle confirmed
Nintendo of America announced today that Wii U will launch Stateside on November 18th – just in time for the busy Thanksgiving shopping period. As with the Japanese and European launches, there will be two SKUs available on launch day: a white Basic SKU with 8GB memory and a black …
Read More »UPDATED: FIFA, Black Ops 2, Mass Effect and Rayman confirmed for Wii U launch
Wii U editions of FIFA 13, Call of Duty: Black Ops 2, Mass Effect 3, Rayman Legends and more will be available on day one when the Nintendo console arrives in November. The platform holder released a list of first and third-party titles due for both the November 30th release …
Read More »Bayonetta 2 exclusive to Wii U
In a shock announcement, the sequel to Platinum Games’ critically acclaimed Bayonetta will be exclusive to Nintendo’s new console. Nintendo of Europe boss Satoru Shibata introduced the surprise reveal during today’s online press conference, during which the Wii U was given a November 30th release date for Europe and the …
Read More »ZombiU bundle available at Wii U launch
Nintendo and Ubisoft have teamed up to create a special ZombiU launch bundle for the UK and Europe. The SKU was confirmed by Nintendo of Europe president Satoru Shibata during today’s Nintendo Direct, during which the platform holder announced itwill release its next console on November 30th. The ZombiU Premium …
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