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Nintendo has announced and detailed the upcoming launch of the 3DS in Korea. The company has revealed (via Siliconera) their portable platform will arrive on April 28th for 220,000 won (equivalent to $193). Model colors include blue, pink and black models, with three titles making up the launch lineup. Those …
Read More »Ubisoft sued by sci-fi author
'Numerous similarities' between Assassin's Creed and novel Link, claims author
Read More »Dark Souls GFWL discussion ongoing say developers
The recent official announcement of the Dark Souls: Prepare to Die PC edition was quickly marred by the reaction (and subsequent retaliation) of fans when it was revealed the title would utilize Games for Windows Live. At least two members of the Dark Souls team are letting on there may …
Read More »YouTube seeking programmers for next-gen console app integration
YouTube is looking to hire next-gen game console programmers in an effort to ‘build the next generation game-console-based TV experience.’ The mantra is also the first responsibility for the role under the position’s description on Google Jobs (spotted by IGN). YouTube currently has an app on Xbox 360, but with …
Read More »Lawsuit claims Ubisoft copied Assassin’s Creed from novel
Novelist John L. Beiswenger is suing Ubisoft for copying a substantial portion of his own work when shaping the Assassin’s Creed series. The sci-fi author claims the game franchise rips off his novel Link, and will seek millions in damages as well as attempt to cease the launch of Assassin’s …
Read More »Microsoft confirms E3 2012 press briefing
Microsoft will hold its pre-E3 media conference on June 4th, the platform holder has confirmed. The Monday press briefing will take place at The Galen Center in Los Angeles. Attendees are being asked to arrive by 9am PST (5pm UK time). Sony’s E3 2012 press conference will take place later …
Read More »Darksiders II delay confirmed by THQ
THQ has officially announced a delay for Darksiders II, pushing the title’s release target back a couple months. The publisher stated back in February the game would arrive on June 26th. Now, that date has been adjusted to ‘sometime in August’ (via the Darksiders website). THQ previously alluded to the …
Read More »Binary Domain PC next week
Sega has announced a release date for the digital PC version of sci-fi squad shooter Binary Domain. The version, developed by Devil’s Details as opposed to the console developer Team CS1, will launch on Friday, April 27th for $39.99 the Sega Blog confirms. It uses Steamworks as DRM software, so …
Read More »Develop Awards: Lobbying deadline extended
You now have until the end of the week to get your suggestions in
Read More »James Bond returns in 007 Legends
Activision will mark both James Bond’s 50th Anniversary and the release of new flick Skyfall with 007 Legends. The game will be released on Xbox 360 and PS3 this autumn and features a brand new, overarching plot. The action will tie six classic Bond films together, including the upcoming 23rd …
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