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Nintendo has spoken out over rumours that its upcoming 3DS handheld will be region-locked. Last week MCV reported that 3DS games may only work on hardware bought from the same territory. Nintendo still isn’t clear on whether this is entirely the case although it stressed the importance of buying games …
Read More »Gran Turismo Anywhere due in February
Gran Turismo 5 owners will be able to use Remote Races as of next month. The feature, known to fans as Gran Tursimo Anywhere, was announced before the game’s release but was removed from the retail version. Remote Races allows GT5 players to control their B-Spec races on their PS3 …
Read More »Bulletstorm demo upsets grumpy PC gamers
PC fans of upcoming shooter Bulletstorm have been described as grumpy” as disputes emerge over the game’s demo. Epic Games’ Cliff Bleszinski has teased consumers that have already expressed disappointment that only Xbox 360 and PS3 owners will be able to sample the studio’s over-the-top FPS. Bulletstorm demo coming to …
Read More »Vaizey: ‘Games can play key role in economic recovery’
Culture minister Ed Vaizey held meetings with games firms today over Research and Development tax credits. The likes of UKIE, Tiga, Revolution Software, Ubisoft Reflections and Playfish were at the Department for Culture, Media and Sport for the talks. Vaizey said: "We are making sure that games are at the …
Read More »Industry meets Vaizey to discuss R&D tax
Key talks held ahead of skills review publication
Read More »3DS compatible with DSi chargers
The Nintendo 3DS will be compatible with standard DSi chargers when it hits stores later this year. Game boxes are also slimmer than DS titles, and 3DS consoles can exchange data with other units even when in sleep mode, reports GoNintendo. The site issued a roundup of hardware details following …
Read More »Zampella: Owning IP is important to us
Respawn talks with THQ 'fell apart' on rights issue
Read More »Ballmer: 360 not a games console
Steve Ballmer has declared that the Xbox 360 has evolved beyond being just a games machine. The Microsoft boss told USA Today that the launch of Kinect – as well as various other social and media features – makes the device a family entertainment center”. Xbox isn’t a gaming console,” …
Read More »Steve Jobs takes leave of absence
Steve Jobs is to take medical leave from the company, the Apple CEO told colleagues in an email. Jobs will take the time off to focus on his personal health. In 2008 he began a six-month absence at Apple to undergo and recover from a liver transplant, as part of …
Read More »Apple boss Steve Jobs takes medical leave
CEO says he will still take part in key company decisions while away
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