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Sony’s unique stereoscopic 3D headset will be available in the UK from December 8th, MCV understands. The unusual head-mounted viewing display is set to launch in Japan on November 11th, but Sony is already promoting the device in the West. The firm’s UK retail arm, Sony Centre, has priced the …
Read More »Sony 3D headset to launch in UK by December
Head-mounted device to cost £799.99
Read More »Duke Nukem TV ad banned
A UK TV ad for Duke Nukem: Forever has been banned from air before 11pm. The advertisement features naked women, girls in school uniforms, all topped of with a dash of violence. Two versions of the ad had previously been cleared for TV after 7:30pm and then after 9:30pm. However, …
Read More »Five million people use Origin each day, EA claims
Milestone reached within five months, according to company executive Peter Moore
Read More »FEATURE: Should we democratise app creation?
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Read More »Batman: Arkham City launch suffers DLC code issues
While UK gamers wait for the Dark Knight’s critically acclaimed adventure, Australian and US consumers are having problems with the title’s downloadable extras. Through a combination of retailer deals and the Batman: Arkham City Online Pass, fans can gain access to extra levels and characters such as Robin and Catwoman …
Read More »Sony details Uncharted 3 season pass
Uncharted fans are invited to join the Fortune Hunters’ Club, Sony’s take on the growing trend of Season Passes. Signing up to this DLC pre-order program entitles PS3 owners to first four multiplayer map packs and three multiplayer skin packs for Uncharted 3: Drake’s Deception, according to the PlayStation Blog. …
Read More »GAME bags exclusive GoldenEye multiplayer mode
Bond fans will have to pick up Activision’s GoldenEye 007: Reloaded from GAME if they want to battle their friends in the paintball multiplayer mode. The setting is only included in the GAME-exclusive MI6 Edition of the Xbox 360 and PS3 game, which retails for 39.99. This SKU also includes …
Read More »Lord of the Rings Online suffers forum hack
Players of PC MMO Lord of the Rings Online have been warned about a ‘security issue’ on the game’s forums. Developer Turbine issued a statement informing gamers that some of their accounts may have been breached. The game itself remains unaffected. Recently, we were made aware of an issue with …
Read More »Apple enjoys huge profit surge
The world’s biggest tech firm, Apple, has seen profits surge by $2bn to 6.62bn for its last financial quarter – a new record for the company. However, analysts have still conspired to paint a gloomy picture, claiming that revenues of $28.3bn were lower than expected. It’s the first time in …
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