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Scott Rohde, the VP of Sony Worldwide Studios, has insisted that the combination of PS3 and Vita is a better prospect for consumers than Nintendo’s Wii U. "Because we have the Vita, I think we can do a lot of special things,” he told Games Industry. And remember, that Wii …
Read More »Microsoft introduces its iPad killer – Surface
A brand new tablet PC called Surface has finally been announced by Microsoft. Competing with Apple in any market is a tough call, but no sector is as dominated by the iPhone and iPad manufacturer as tablets. Microsoft has attempted to differentiate its device from the competition by including a …
Read More »All GAME Australia stores to close
PriceWaterhouseCoopers, administrator for GAME, has today announced that 16 stores are set to close today, with all stores closing soon. Kate Warwick, administrator at PwC, said: "In the interests of creditors, the 31 remaining GAME stores are to be closed over the coming weeks and a final closing down sale …
Read More »Microsoft unveils Surface tablet
Microsoft issues challenge to Apple with iPad rival
Read More »Flipkart introduces gaming action figures and collectibles
Tucked in amongst what it calls the largest online toy store”, Flipkart has added several video game action figures and collectibles as part of its newly introduced toys section. Amongst over 700 action figures, most of which includes superhero, comic book and WWE collectibles, are gaming figurines spanning several popular …
Read More »EA kicks off Origin sale
Hang on, don’t discount promotions "cheapen intellectual property"? 18 games have gone on sale on EA’s Origin network, with prices in some cases being cut by very nearly 90 per cent. The leading offer sees Dragon Age: Origins cut to just 5. It normally sells for 40. Other games cut …
Read More »Join Disney, RBS, Ladbrokes, BSkyB, MEC and more at Monetising Mobile
Top brands and agencies are signed up to attend ME’s conference on rich media ads next month. Join them! Monetising Mobiletakes place at One Wimpole Street, London, on July 12th. The conference will examine the arrival of exciting new formats into the mobile advertising space. It will show how ads …
Read More »Aussie Parliament OK’s R18+ classification
Adult-themed games look set to finally get an official route into the Australian market. After three years of deliberation, Australia’s Federal Parliament has finally passed legislation that will allow video games to be classified as R18+. Currently the maximum rating available is MA15+, meaning games with content not suitable for …
Read More »Preorder an EA game on Origin and get a second game for Rs 100
EA is running a special promotion for Origin users in India, whereby preordering one of its upcoming games entitles you to purchase a second game for just Rs 100. The offer is valid on all preorders, but the second game priced at Rs 100 must be from a limited selection, …
Read More »‘Terrific’ response from retail to Sony’s Wonderbook
Sony UK has been overwhelmed by the retail feedback to Wonderbook. Amazon told MCV that the interactive book service – which will launch with Harry Potter spin-off Book of Spells – is ‘terrific’. SCE UK’s boss Fergal Gara said that Wonderbook is the big PS3 launch of Christmas, and will …
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