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2K Games is to release a Limited Edition version of Borderlands 2 Top Trumps exclusively for indie retailers. Called the Guns Guns Guns, the SKU is limited to 5,000 copies and will never be released at retail. It will be made available to those who pre-order the game through retailers …
Read More »Nintendo confirms Nintendo Power closure
Nintendo has confirmed its long running publication Nintendo Power will be shut down by the end of the year. The company’s statement comes a day after news hitof the possible shuttering. Along with the information we had to chew on then, Nintendo has added that the December 2012 issue will …
Read More »Brain Training developer gets $31.5m funding
Company using gamification to boost memory, sharpen awareness, and clarify thinking
Read More »THQ cutting marketing jobs to bolster development effort
In its ongoing restructuring effort, THQ has let go of 20 employees from its marketing and production staff; stating that the moves will subsequently be used to boost the company’s development side. An internal memo, apparently penned by THQ president Jason Rubin and published by 3D Realms founder Geroge Broussard, …
Read More »Kinect receives price cut in US
Microsoft has announced a permanent price drop for Kinect, for some of the world at least. Major Nelson revealed on his blog earlier today that the new reduced price is set at $109.99, and is available immediately in the US. The Major explained similar cuts are coming soon to the …
Read More »Report: Interplay to resurrect Black Isle Studios
Website claims Fallout Studio is back
Read More »GAME Oxford Street is closing
On September 8th, GAME will close its flagship Oxford Street store. The shop is closing due to the expiration of the lease and the store’s staff have been relocated to other stores on a temporary basis. GAME is exploring ‘other retail options’ for a new West End store. We can …
Read More »Counter Strike: Global Offensive arrives… but not on PS3
Valve’s long-awaited multiplayer shooter Counter Strike: Global Offensive has finally been released… but not for PS3 owners. Well, not in the UK anyway. Although now available on both PC and Xbox 360 in the US and Europe, the game was a surprise omission from today’s European PlayStation Store update. It …
Read More »GAME OF THE DAY: You should buy WipEout HD Fury today
WipEout HD Fury is a great example of the modern games industry at its finest. It’s digital-only, cheap to download (13.99 the last time we looked), it runs in 1080p at 60fps and it’s absolutely brilliant. But what’s equally as important is its history. The IP was born back in …
Read More »IN BRIEF: What’s Happened Today (August 22nd 2012)
WipEout may no longer be the powerhouse franchise it was back in ‘90s, but few avid gamers won’t have fond memories of the IP. It was a key game in the PlayStation revolution. Suddenly we weren’t stomping on mushrooms and collecting rings – we were racing hover ships while listening …
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