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Third person shooter Wet will be the sole sponsor of Gypsy Pistoleros’ October UK tour. Four tracks from the band’s forthcoming album – Hotel de la Muerte – appear in Bethesda’s game, which was released last month. Gypsy Pistoleros’ new album is due on October 12th through Reputation Records and …
Read More »PSP game rentals â??not imminentâ??
Rental service not intended to arrive within the PSPgo launch window
Read More »No plans for Professor Layton Wii
The developers of Professor Layton have revealed they are not planning on bringing the hugely popular puzzle series to Wii. Speaking to Official Nintendo Magazine, Level 5 CEO Akihiro Hino said the chances of the Layton franchise coming to the best-selling console are unlikely. We currently have no plans for …
Read More »iPod classic hits DS
One of gamers’ favourite iPod puzzle titles is making its way to DSiWare via UK publisher Mastertronic. Super Yum Yum Puzzle will be released on the service in December. The series has won many plaudits on iPhone and iPod Touch. The Guardian called it ‘cute, brightly coloured and a delightful …
Read More »HMV opens 12 temporary Xmas outlets
HMV will open 12 new temporary stores across the UK this month – with games playing a ‘key role’ in their layout. The multiple entertainment retailer is anticipating increased demand over the Christmas period – particularly from releases including Activision’s Modern Warfare 2, Ubisoft’s Assassin’s Creed II and EA’s FIFA …
Read More »BBC4 rules out more games programmes
BBC FOUR HAS told MCV that it is unlikely to increase its focus on video games – despite heavy praise for its ‘Electric Dreams’ season of shows. Last week the digital and satellite only channel kick-started its run of technology-focused programming, including Gameswipe – a one-off games special by former …
Read More »EA unveils e-books on DS
Electronic Arts will release a new range of e-books for kids on DS on December 4th. The FLIPS series will feature titles from popular authors Enid Blyton, Eoin Colfer and Cathy Cassidy, and follows a deal between EA and book publishers Penguin and Egmont. Each title features multiple books and …
Read More »PSP Minis launch drives PSN revenue spike
SCEAâ??s Eric Lempel announces record PSN downloads and revenues during PSPgo launch week
Read More »UK games industry slams price cutting
The prosperity of the entire UK trade has been placed in danger by the supermarket price cutting that has led to FIFA 10 and Operation Flashpoint: Dragon Rising going on sale for under 30. That’s according to leading publishers and retailers, who have today hit out at unnecessary and worrying” …
Read More »Exspect offers kit for iPhone users
Exspect has backed Apple’s claims that iPhone should be regarded as a fully fledged ‘games console’ – by creating a full range of products for the device. The Gem-owned peripherals firm has released its Gaming Grip, the EX108 – compatible with both the iPod Touch 2G and the iPhone 3G …
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