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The standard SKU of Assassin’s Creed: Revelations will be accompanied by no less than two special editions at launch. Ubisoft has announced it will release a collector’s edition, which will feature an artbook, the game’s soundtrack and a copy of a new animated movie, Assassin’s Creed: Embers. This version will …
Read More »Inafune and Suda 51 sign with social gaming firm
Several of Japan’s high profile ‘traditional’ games developers have signed a defining contract to build content for the social and mobile platform Mobage. The Mobage network, owned by industry giant DeNA, will be supported by games from the likes of ex-Capcom boss Keiji Inafune and Grasshopper chief Goichi Suda.Also on …
Read More »Free in-store Wi-Fi at Tesco
The UK’s largest supermarket chain Tesco is set to introduce free WiFi for customers in store. Currently trialing in four stores, Tesco’s tech chief Mike McNamaratold the FTthat customers were already using mobile devices to look up prices and product reviews. "You can stand Canute-like and pretend nothing is happening …
Read More »Resident Evil remakes get retail release
Capcom has confirmed that its upcoming Resident Evil remakes RE4 and Code Veronica X will get a retail release alongside their digital releases. Furthermore, both games have now been given a North American release date, with RE4 arriving on September 20th and Code Veronica landing on September 27th. The pair …
Read More »Amazon reinstates 3DS orders
The US arm of online retailer Amazon has lifted its temporary block on 3DS sales. And no doubt much to the disappointment of the legions of conspiracy theorists and headline hunters, it transpires that the cause was nothing more sinister than a shipping complication. An internal Amazon.com shipping issue triggered …
Read More »Avatar Kinect available now
Microsoft has released its camera-enabled Avatar Kinect software for download on Xbox Live. It can be had for free right now through Microsoft’s Kinect Fun Labs suite and is a 659MB download. The software would normally be reserved exclusively for Xbox Live Gold members, but until September 8th it will …
Read More »Analysts predict tight sales race between PS3 and Xbox 360
The PS3 could catch or even overtake the global install base of the Xbox 360 in 2011, analysts have predicted. While Microsoft’s machine remains the firm favourite of the pair in key territories such as the US, it’s a different story in other parts of the world. And it could …
Read More »IGDA hosting indie dev showcase in Sydney tonight
The Independent Game Developer’s Association (IGDA) is set to hold an event in Sydney tonight where indie developers can show off their projects. The 120 person capacity of the venue (The Bank Hotel in Newtown) has already been passed by the number of expected attendees, and Dan Graf from the …
Read More »TLS confirms dates for RCG PC events
After a successful first event at AV Con in Adelaide, Triumph Leisure Solutions (TLS) has confirmed dates for the rest of its 2011 Red Carpet Gaming events. The event series includes the PC qualifying events for the World Cyber Games (WCG) for 2011. These qualifiers were previously already run by …
Read More »RECRUITMENT: THQ APAC looking for a Senior Accountant
THQ Asia Pacific is looking to hire a Senior Accountant to work out of its Melbourne office. The role will entail supporting the Finance Director with decision making information to deliver continued growth and profitability, taking responsibility for all planning, budgeting and forecasting requirements. A successful applicant must be a …
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