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An in-game microtransaction-based Marketplace has been introduced to Sony Online Entertainment’s PS3 and PC MMO title DC Universe Online. Massively reports that the store is a little sparse at the moment, with only Proto Repair-Bots and Vault Tickets available. There’s been little indication of what else is to come, but …

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One of the most celebrated Xbox Live Arcade titles of 2010 is finally spreading its wings onto new platforms. Developer Playdead has confirmed that puzzle platformer Limbo is due for a digital release on both PS3 and Steam. Having previously said that the title wouldn’t hit PS3 or PC "this …

In a surprise present for the title’s many millions of fans, Rockstar has announced that it hasn’t finished yet with DLC for 2010 smash hit Red Dead Redemption. The last add-on for the game was October Undead Nightmare. Available both digitally and in a box at retail, the expansion saw …

Ubisoft has announced a second delay to the release of PS3 only title Splinter Cell Trilogy HD. Having previously been due out in March of this year the game has already been pushed back once to June. It will now be released in the UK on September 23rd, right as …

Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games will hit UK shelves on Wii this November. Sega confirmed the latest party game will be out in time for Christmas, while a 3DS version will be released in February 2012. In addition to this, a separate game, London 2012 – …

Nintendo has announced that its two new Mario 3DS games will be released before the end of the year. This includes a 3D version of Mario Kart as well as the new Mario 3D platformer. The news comes as Nintendo confirms a string of release dates for upcoming games. On …

Halo creator Bungie has launched a new venture into mobile and social games: Bungie Aerospace. The initiative has been created to help independent developers create titles for mobile platforms and social networks. Bungie will offer resources, access to Bungie.net and encourage its community to check out its partners’ new games. …

Respawn Entertainment has released a teaser image of its first video game. The studio made the reveal on its new website, which also shows off a revised logo, profiles of members of staff and images of the development process. Respawn was formed by ex-Infinity Ward men Vince Zampella and Jason …

The Xbox 360 version of the Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings will be published by THQ. Unlike the PC original – which was released in May by Namco Bandai – THQ will be responsible for the Xbox 360 version. It will publish the game in western Europe, Australia, New Zealand …