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Read More »Sega teases Nights HD remake
Popular Sega Saturn title Nights into Dreams may be getting the HD treatment. Sega posted a teaser image of its next project on Facebook, showing a crane and metallic area in the middle of a desert. Nights fans claim it is visually similar to Stick Canyon, a level in the …
Read More »Sony: Gaikai acquisition was games-focused
The recent acquisition of cloud gaming service Gaikai at the hands of Sony IS a PlayStation-centric business move. That’s according to Sony, whose confirmation will rub dirt into the noses of the handful of onlookers who claimed otherwise. Speaking to Wall Street Journal, PlayStation boss Andrew House confirmed that Gaikai’s …
Read More »Microsoft and Nintendo disagree about Wii U’s graphical clout
Opinions regarding the graphical power of Nintendo’s upcoming Wii U appear to be mixed. Speaking to investors, Nintendo boss Saturo Iwata asserted that the new console will not lag as far behind its upcoming rivals from Microsoft and Sony as Wii did compared to Xbox 360 and PS3. "We cannot …
Read More »Blaze Jam supports wildfire victims
Game developers team up for charity
Read More »Ubi marketing boss moves on
Ubisoft is looking for anew marketing boss, following Murray Pannell’s decision toseek a new challenge. Pannell joined Ubisoftas UK marketing directorfrom Xbox. He has overseen a hugely successful period for the games publisher, withAssassin’s Creed, Splinter Cell and Just Dance amongst themany highpoints. "We are sorry to lose Murray, but …
Read More »Resident Evil 6 demo arrives on Xbox Live
The first playable demo for Resident Evil 6 is now available on Xbox Live for Xbox 360 owners. Of course, you’re only able to access it if you both purchased a copy of Capcom’s Dragon’s Dogma AND haven’t lost the DLC code that came on a slip inside the case. …
Read More »European Court validates pre-owned, gives nod to digital resale
Publisher’s hopes of illegalising the sale of pre-owned software have been dashed after the European Court of Justice ruled that the practice is legitimate. It has also ruled that consumers have the right to re-sell their digital purchases, The ruling is not binding but is designed to be used for …
Read More »First Call of Duty Online details revealed
Customisation has been thrust to the forefront of the freshly announced multiplayer-only Call of Duty. The game, which arrives thanks to an agreement between Activision and online games giant Tencent, is being released specifically in the Chinese market. Saying that the game will introduce a new gaming model” tailored for …
Read More »Kotick speaks out on Tencent Call of Duty deal
The deal between Activision and Tencent to bring Call of Duty Online to China is the foundation” for a long relationship between the pair, boss Bobby Kotick has stated. "We are very excited about our relationship with Tencent and the opportunities for gaming in China," the Activision Blizzard CEO stated. …
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