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The NASCAR game DOES have a European audience, as the game holds the top spot of the PSN charts for two weeks. Publisher Activision opted against releasing the boxed game in Europe as it is primarily a US racing brand. But fans lobbied the game’s developer, Brit studio Eutechnyx, for …
Read More »Microsoft backtracks on New Xbox statement
The stupid thing is we know it’s a lie. But in the modern world of tightly controlled corporate communication strategies, this is what we have to work with. Microsoft has tried to claim that references to the New Xbox made by general manager Brian Hall were not in fact about …
Read More »Grid 2 ‘will set new standards for racing games’
Codemasters has finally lifted the lid on the next game in its acclaimed Grid series. Grid 2 will launch on Xbox 360, PS3 and PC next year. It was unveiled to the games press last week and was shown running on PC, giving the media a brief glimpse at what …
Read More »Report: Mafia 3 in development for next-gen consoles, launching 2013
Mafia 3 is happening, and according to a report the title is being developed for next-gen consoles. An alleged 2K source spilled the news to Eurogamer.cz, adding that the game was originally set for Xbox 360 and PS3 but was pushed back to next generation hardware. The game is targeted …
Read More »New consoles are overdue, says Crytek founder
Cevat Yerli warns that tablets are catching up
Read More »Metal Gear Solid digital releases heading to PSN and XBLA
Konami has detailed a slew of Metal Gear Solid digital releases heading to XBLA and PSN during the last couple weeks of August. The first notable date is August 21st, when the Metal Gear Solid HD Collection arrives for Vita, PS3, and Xbox 360 in North America. (A Europe date …
Read More »God of War, Infamous collections hitting PS3 this month
Sony has announced that franchise bundles for God of War and Infamous will arrive alongside the previously unveiled Ratchet & Clank Collection later this month. The US Playstation Blog reveals the packs will run $29.99 each, and include bonuses on top of the series catalog. From the feature lists: God …
Read More »Trip Hawkins to deliver keynote at NGDC 2012
Industry veteran Trip Hawkins will deliver a keynote speech at NASSCOM Game Developer Conference 2012 in Pune later this year, NASSCOM has announced. Hawkins, an inductee in the Academy of Interactive Arts and Sciences’ Hall of Fame, founded EA and the now defunct console maker and game publisher 3DO, before …
Read More »Four secret projects underway at THQ
Jason Rubin hoping new content will help turn around publisher's fortunes
Read More »CM Storm Quick Fire Pro gaming keyboard in stores now
Cooler Master today announced the launch of the Quick Fire Pro, a mechanical keyboard from its CM Storm gaming range. Using Cherry Black and Red mechanical keys, the new keyboard is a step up from the company’s older Quick Fire Rapid keyboard. The Quick Fire Pro features laser-marked key caps …
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