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The addition of extra dimensions may give games for Nintendo’s 3DS an interesting visual edge, but the change has given platform holder Nintendo an unexpected headache. Speaking in the latest Iwata asks, Nintendo developer Takao Nakano outlined the unexpected complications. We based the 3D version [of Namco Bandai shooter Xevious] …
Read More »iGEA supports MCV Pacific launch
The Interactive Games and Entertainment Association (iGEA) has announced its support for MCV Pacific’s launch in Australia and New Zealand welcoming the focus on local trade news and information. Ron Curry, CEO of the iGEA said: We couldn’t be happier to see MCV begin to report on local, trade focused …
Read More »More EA titles suffer online multiplayer chop
Publisher EA has announced the names of a fresh bunch of titles that will see support for their multiplayer components cut in the coming weeks. August 11th will see shut-offs for the likes of Battlefield 2: Modern Combat on Xbox 360, Medal of Honor duo Airborne and Heroes on PSP …
Read More »PS3 dropping component support for games and Blu-ray
Signs are pointing to a change to future versions of the PS3 console that will mean it is unable to display much of its key content over a component cable. Until now PS3s have shipped with a component cable instead of the more standard HDMI connection. However, Kotaku reports that …
Read More »EA looks to become $1bn digital business
The realisation last night of EA’s much-rumoured buyout of PopCap has positioned the publisher as one of the powerhouses of digital gaming, according to EA boss John Riccitiello. The outspoken exec told investors last night that the move is EA’s first step toward becoming a $1bn a year digital gaming …
Read More »World Cyber Games announces its Australian events
After kicking off at AV Con (pictured) in June, Triumph Leisure Solutions (TLS) plans to carry on monthly World Cyber Games (WCG) events throughout 2011, and has big plans to carry on into the future. TLS recently announced its full list of WCG events for the remainder of the year. …
Read More »AFA Interactive reveals strong sales of Sniper: Ghost Warrior
Sniper: Ghost Warrior has been a quiet achiever in Australia / New Zealand, selling almost 70’000 units in the territory so far becoming AFA Interactive’s biggest title for 2011 so far. Robert Allford, managing director of AFA, says: Sniper: Ghost Warrior has been an outstanding success for us. We feel …
Read More »EA in $750m swoop for PopCap
EA has moved to acquire social and casual games specialist PopCap for a deal that could eventually be worth $1.3bn. The publisher has bought the firm – best known for hit casual titles Plants vs Zombies, Peggle,Bejeweled and Zuma – for $650m in cash plus $100m in stock. PopCap’s owners …
Read More »HMV appoints new commercial director
HMV has recruited Michael Neil as its new commercial director. Neil was the recent commercial director at Waterstone’s, which HMV sold to Russian billionaire Alexander Mamut for 53m. Neil replaced Gary Warren, who has decided to leave the retailer to pursue new interest. Warren has worked for the entertainment firm …
Read More »New downloadable PS3 show announced
Future Publishing has closed its on-console PS3 video magazine FirstPlay to make way for a new, free show. The new show – which is currently unnamed – will be free to eligible UK PSN account holders. It will be ‘aligned with SCE UK’s Access to PlayStation community strategy,’ and will …
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