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Nintendo has released the newest firmware for 3DS, which adds new StreetPass content, DLC support and 3D video recording. 3DS owners can now download the system update via their handheld and make short 3D videos. There are even options to produce time lapse footage or stop motion videos. Publishers will …
Read More »New Tony Hawk game hinted for VGA reveal
Skateboarding star Tony Hawk says he will be announcing an upcoming release on the day of the Spike Video Game Awards. The extreme sports legend said on Twitter: I’ll be announcing the upcoming release of something new on Saturday; the same day as the Spike Video Game Awards. Coincidence? I …
Read More »GamesAid reveals charity download pack
Gamers will be able to download a five-game pack for charity this month – and pay what they like for it. Known as the Little Big Bunch, the collection of games comes from leading independent studios in the UK such as Mode 7, Just Add Water and Curve Studios. The …
Read More »Nexon sets its value at £4.6 billion
Japan firm aims to raise £750 million
Read More »Partnertrans scraps UK office
QA and localisation firm Partnertrans is to shut down its Brighton office in favour of two new divisions in Montreal and the US, the company has confirmed. Iris Ludolf, co-founder of the German headquartered outfit, said the company has been gradually reducing its UK workforce by not replacing workers who …
Read More »LEGO ‘excited’ by Minecraft project
With fans of both Lego and Minecraft both eagerly awaiting news ona possible collaboration between the two, Lego has commented on theCuusoo projectin a statement today. "It is still too early to say whether Minecraft play sets will become a Lego product," said Paal Smith-Meyer, head of the Lego new …
Read More »Microsoft publishing contract to be awarded at IGF
'First-party' XBLA publishing offer goes to the winner
Read More »FEATURE: The Rise of Renting
For all the downbeat headlines, store closures and plummeting consumer spending, not every area of games retail is suffering. Yes, sales of new and used games have dropped significantly year-over-year. And yes, many firms operating in digital are on the rise. But there is one area of the boxed games …
Read More »FEATURE: Ubisoft’s digital dream
In the space of three years, Ubisoft has acquired five online game development studios and seen digital sales soar. In the first half of its 2011/2012 financial year, Ubisoft’s online revenues rose 85 per cent year-on-year to €30m, representing 12 per cent of its overall sales. Digital accounted for just …
Read More »OnLive microconsole heads to retail this year
GAME is set to sell the OnLive microconsole in-store in time for Christmas. Others retailers should begin selling the device in 2012. It’s part of a partnership between the US cloud gaming firm and the retailer. OnLive’s microconsole will also arrive in GAME stores first. Other retailers will be able …
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