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Update: It seems the game was in some stores on 1st June itself. However, owing to the nationwide bandh on 31st May, several shipments were held back. Original Story It’s a day late and it probably means that those who ordered it online won’t be playing it this weekend, but …
Read More »Assassin’s Creed III UbiWorkshop Edition unveiled
Ubisoft has announced the Assassin’s Creed III UbiWorkshop Edition, which is now available for preorder at the publisher’s online store. The UbiWorkshop Edition is available at a discounted price of $99.99 for a limited period (regular price is $109.99). Best of all, the site is offering free worldwide shipping. This …
Read More »Need for Speed: Most Wanted remake is official
EA has confirmed via its Facebook page what we’ve already known for a while – the next title in the Need for Speed franchise will be a re-imagining of Need for Speed: Most Wanted. The original Most Wanted was released in 2005 and to this day remains a fan favourite, …
Read More »Gears of War: Judgment confirmed
US gaming magazine Game Informer has confirmed that the next Gears of War title will be called Gears of War: Judgment, and also revealed the two covers it will feature on its July issue featuring the new game. While series creator Epic Games developed the first three games, Judgment, which …
Read More »VIDEO: LEGO Lord of the Rings finally announced
Yet another terribly kept secret no longer has to be restricted to huddled whispers – Warner Bros has officially announced LEGO Lord of the Rings. As we all expected, the game will follow the ever-popular formula of past LEGO titles and offer a light-hearted take on the epic Tolkien trilogy. …
Read More »Skylanders soars as the world’s top game franchise
Activision has stated that Skylanders: Spyro’s Adventure is the No.1 best selling console and handheld game this year. The hit kids franchise launched last November and lets players ‘bring their toys to life’ by placing Skylanders figures on a special portal. The result has been phenomenal, and according to Activision, …
Read More »Amiqus on board as Develop Awards sponsor
Recruiter partners with Develop for July's Industry Excellence ceremoney
Read More »GamesAid opens Euro 2012 tipping contest
Think you know your football? Prove it and help raise money for charity in the process. GamesAid has teamed up with Sega and Football Manager developer Sports Interactive or a champion tipster competition for Euro 2012. All participants have to do is answer a series of questions on what they …
Read More »Backwards compatibility key to Sony’s Gaikai deal
The rumoured partnership between Sony and cloud gaming specialist Gaikai could be to bring more PlayStation and PS2 titles to current formats. Sources have apparently told GamesIndustry International that the service will include past first-party games and will allow third-party publishers to sell their back catalogue to PS3 owners. Publishers …
Read More »Indie hit Fez jumps past 100,000 XBLA downloads
Puzzle/platformer selling more than 2,000 copies a day
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