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A PC re-release for Final Fantasy VII with all the bells and whistles looks to be in the works. A Google cache of the Square Enix-owned site finalfantasyviipc.com shows substantial evidence for an updated release on PC. According to the info, the game will add achievements, cloud saves (no pun …
Read More »Quantum Conundrum launches on PC; XBLA and PSN next month
Portal creator Kim Swift’s new effort Quantum Conundrum is now available on PC via Steam. The Steam version offers both the title individually ($14.99/9.99/€14.99), as well as a season pass ($19.99/13.99/€19.99) that includes the soundtrack and two upcoming DLC packs along with the game. A console version is coming to …
Read More »Sine Mora PS3 release announced, coming ‘soon’
Sine Mora is heading for a PS3 release on top of its already confirmed Vita effort, publisher Digital Reality has today announced. Originally an XBLA-exclusive, Grashopper’s shump is set to arrive ‘soon’ on PSN for Sony’s console. After having an extremely successful launch on Xbox LIVE Arcade and revealing the …
Read More »Square Enix and MCV on the hunt for UK trade’s ultimate assassin
UK retailers and trade execs, publishers, developers and media will compete for prizes in a bid to find out who is the ultimate assassin in Hitman: Sniper Challenge. MCV has teamed up with Square Enix for a series of mini-leagues centred around Hitman: Sniper Challenge, the addictive downloadable experience available …
Read More »EA, Nintendo, Ubisoft and Activision talk Wii U in the new MCV
The latest issue of MCV is now available digitally, and it features perhaps David Yarnton’s final interview as Nintendo’s UK boss, plus more charts and data than ever before. We also take a look at Habbo and ask: Can we keep kids safe online? Plus, why Call of Duty, Halo …
Read More »THQ vice president quits
Senior director of financial reporting Rose Cunningham to assume role
Read More »US Xbox 360 ban looms as Microsoft rejects settlement
Motorola demanding royalties from sales of console and Windows operating system
Read More »Polish dev Vivid procures $1m funding
Studio valued at £2 million after being listed on New Connect share market
Read More »First London Games Festival events confirmed
Consumer shows, industry events and awards ceremonies are amongst the first events announced for this year’s London Games Festival. Running from September 27th to October 28th, this year’s festival kicks off with Eurogamer Expo 2012 and a UKIE Gala event that will feature industry charity, GamesAid, handing out cheques to …
Read More »Amazon App Store lands in Europe
Devs in UK, Germany, France, Italy and Spain set to benefit from distribution platform's EU debut
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