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Read More »PopCap and NCsoft to invade Korea
Casual gaming giant PopCap will expand its business into Asia after striking a new partnership with local publisher NCsoft. The two groups will unite to launch PopCap World; an online game portal hat will initially boast 13 PopCap games – each one adopting the free-to-play model. PopCap World will debut …
Read More »Halo: Reach arrives at last
One of the biggest releases of the year has finally made its worldwide debut, and store workers across the country put in a late shift last night to usher in the arrival of Halo Reach in style. At GAME’s leading launch event at the Westfields London Shopping Centre, two Noble …
Read More »Heavy Rain: Move Edition dated
PS3 owners will be able to play Heavy Rain with a new Move-compatible control scheme as early as next week. Through its EU PlayStation Blog, Sony has announced a free downloadable patch that supports the motion controller will be available on September 22nd. Alternatively, those who have yet to pick …
Read More »Red Faction delayed until May
Red Faction: Armageddon will now be released in May 2011. The game was originally due in March, but has been pushed back to strengthen THQ’s next financial year. The publisher has also given release windows for some of its key core titles for the next 18 months. MX vs ATV …
Read More »Google backs HTML5 in new workshop event
Spil Games to co-host the HTML5 Game Jam contest
Read More »Team Ico Collection to cost £24.99?
After rumours surrounding the release of Team Ico Collection on PS3, fresh claims have emerged that suggest the game will cost around 24.99. The game has been listed on Walmart’s website with a release date of April 1, 2011. The US retailer has also priced the bundle at $39.82, which …
Read More »Halo: Reach price roundup
Halo: Reach is shaping up to be one of the releases of the year having ignited a price war between the country’s biggest retailers. Sainsbury’s is leading the charge with a retail price of 34.99, while Tesco is selling the game for 28 when purchased with an Xbox Live 2100 …
Read More »UK CHARTS: Hat-trick for Mafia II
Mafia II has held on to the No.1 spot of the GfK Chart-Track All Formats chart for the third week in a row. The 2K Games title maintained its position despite a 58 per cent drop in sales. It even fended off the rapid rise of Ubisoft’s HAWX 2, which …
Read More »Mario marketing blitz revealed
To mark Mario’s silver anniversary Nintendo is launching a wide-reaching marketing campaign featuring a mix of celebrities. The campaign kicked off on August 9th with a series of fans’ favourite Mario experiences, and explodes today with an epic 90-second TV ad which will be shown during Coronation Street. Stars making …
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