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Mark Healy, the co-founder of LittleBigPlanet developer Media Molecule, has said that discussions have taken place concerning a possible PSP outing for his upcoming platform release, though adds that nothing has been decided as of yet. Speaking to Eurogamer, Healy stated: There’s definitely scope for a PSP version. We’ve had …
Read More »DSi digital content shop announced
After the huge successes the firm has enjoyed with both its retro Virtual Console service and original software shop WiiWare, Nintendo has now confirmed that a similar store for DS owners is being lined up. Users will use the same points scheme currently employed on Wii to pay for downloads, …
Read More »Punch-Out Wii and GameCube re-releases confirmed
Alongside the news of a brand new multimedia re-visioning of the DS (as exclusively confirmed by MCV yesterday), Nintendo has also announced that a Wii version of its popular boxing title Punch Out is in development. Also confirmed is a sequel to Treasure’s cult classic Sin and Punishment, though it’s …
Read More »Oxygen hits the pre-teen sector
Oxygen is gearing up to launch its MyGames series, a new DS range aimed at the pre-teen market. Spearheaded by three titles this Q4, including My Make-Up, My Dress-Up and My Secret Diary, MyGames is set to run and run, according to the publisher. The titles have been designed specifically …
Read More »Nintendo unveils DSi
Nintendo has officially revealed its new DS SKU, the DSi. The new console, which MCV yesterday exclusively confirmed would be revealed, is similar in design to the DS Lite, but features two cameras, larger screens, improved speakers, and an SD memory card slot. The machine is also 12 per cent …
Read More »‘The next year is extremely exciting for India’
This was primarily due to the high price point of games. However, that equation has witnessed a tremendous change in the last two years. A number of factors have contributed to this – console prices have come to affordable levels and compare favourably with international prices, while software cost has …
Read More »Territory report: India
India, traditionally, has not been perceived as a big console games market – but that’s a trend that is changing fast. According to an industry study from NASSCOM (India’s industry body for IT and allied services), the console gaming market of India is estimated to grow to $125.4 million by …
Read More »Shaun White and Rayman dated
Ubisoft has announced that Shaun White Snowboarding and Rayman Raving Rabbids TV will hit retail on November 14th. Shaun White Snowboarding was a part of Nintendo’s E3 showcase in July, and will be released on Wii, Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, PS2 and PC. The PS2 edition will arrive a little …
Read More »New DS confirmed tomorrow
Nintendo will announce a new, updated version of its DS console at a press conference tomorrow morning, MCV has learnt. According to our impeccable source in Japan, Satoru Iwata will make the announcement at 5am UK time – as first predicted by MCV last month. Little is known about the …
Read More »Best Buys UK invasion gathers pace
The Carphone Warehouse has moved to dismiss reports that its stores will be selling video games consoles from today – whilst promising information on its new giant Best Buy outlets later this month. US retail goliath Best Buy announced a 1.1 billion investment in Carphone Warehouse in May this year, …
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