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Ahead of the release of Need for Speed: Shift on September 18th, publisher EA has teamed up with the UK’s leading games retailer GAME to run a nationwide competition that takes place in key GAME outlets. Kicking off on August 28th, heats will take place in 49 stores across the …
Read More »Sony to distribute Dirt 2
In a surprise move, UK publisher Codemasters had confirmed that Sony is to take over sales and distribution duties for the upcoming Colin McRae: Dirt 2 on both PS3 and PSP. The deal echoes Sony’s swoop to capture the PlayStation publishing rights to Atari’s Ghostbusters earlier this year – though …
Read More »Command & Conquer 4 named Tiberian Twilight
Electronic Arts has announced the official title for the next instalment in its long-running strategy series will be Command & Conquer 4: Tiberian Twilight. The game is due for release on PC in 2010 and brings the series’ Tiberium saga to an end. The subtitle was submitted and voted for …
Read More »Microsoft: Hardware problems a thing of the past
A Microsoft exec has claimed the Xbox 360’s notorious hardware problems can now be considered a thing of the past. Xbox 360 production boss Aaron Greenberg told Gamespot the Microsoft’s production advancements have made the console much more stable. Owners should be less likely to suffer from the E74 error …
Read More »Sony targeting Wii owners
Sony says it will win over lapsed gamers, Wii owners and former PlayStation 2 gamers with its mammoth marketing push for PS3. Earlier this week the format holder revealed plans to spend over 80m on European marketing efforts for the redesigned console, which arrives on Tuesday, September 1st priced at …
Read More »RETAIL BIZ: Halo 3: ODST
Click here to access the RETAIL BIZ previews section for an in-depth look at some of the most anticipated games heading to UK shelves in the coming months. This week, we offer a guide to Microsoft’s Halo 3: ODST, the long-awaited prequel to the Xbox 360 manufacturer’s massively popular 2007 …
Read More »Arcade hike due to currency fluctuations
Alongside this morning’s confirmation that the Xbox 360 Elite is dropping by 30, Microsoft has also confirmed a 30 price rise for the Arcade SKU – a decision brought about by the fluctuating value of sterling, according to Chris Lewis, European VP of the firm’s interactive entertainment business. We are …
Read More »US: No More Heroes 2 arriving in January
No More Heroes 2: Desperate Struggle will hit US shelves in January, according to Ubisoft. In Europe the game is published by Rising Star Games, and the firm has told MCV that no release information is available at this time but to expect the title around Easter. Ubisoft is also …
Read More »Its official: Xbox 360 price cut announced
The speculation can finally come an end. From tomorrow the Xbox 360 Elite 120GB will cost 199.99 in the UK – that’s a drop of 30 from the current RRP. And as expected, the price of the Xbox 360 Arcade has increased by the same amount to 159.99, though Microsoft …
Read More »Layoffs at EA Maxis
Spore studio 'fluctuates in response to business conditions' says publisher
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