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Top global games publisher Activision-Blizzard has announced a number of brand new titles that it has in development – with the headliners being a brand new Wolverine title and a next-gen update to Nazi-hating FPS Wolfenstein. Despite this week’s news that EA has teamed up with id for the publishing …
Read More »E3 08: Sony backing 80GB PS3 in US
Sony made an important announcement regarding its PS3 hardware strategy at last night’s E3 conference, confirming that from September its focus would be laid solely on its 80GB model. The hardware will drop from $499 (as it was in the MGS4 bundle) to $399 and will replace the existing 40GB …
Read More »E3 08: Microsoft confirms new Halo title
Halo fans saddened by not only the complete absence of Halo content from Microsoft’s E3 conference , but also the release date slip of Halo Wars , can now take solace in the apparent confirmation from Microsoft that a new Halo title is indeed in development. In an interview with …
Read More »E3 08: Ubisoft reveals NARUTO: The Broken Bond
Ubisoft has announced a sequel to its 2007 action title Naruto: Rise of a Ninja, entitled Naruto: The Broken Bond, set to release in time for Christmas this year. The title will feature an online multiplayer mode that gives players the chance to compete in tournaments. Based on the world-renowned …
Read More »E3 08: Ubisoft boosts Imagine range
Ubisoft has unveiled two new titles in its Imagine series of video games at E3, Imagine Dream Weddings and Imagine Movie Star. Imagine Dream Weddings is targeted at young girls who must create the perfect wedding in the face of unruly guests and unexpected events. The game is under-development at …
Read More »Rhianna Pratchett writing Mirror’s Edge script for EA DICE
Pratchett previously wrote scripts for recent releases Overlord and Heavenly Sword
Read More »E3 08: Capcom unveils Lost Planet: The Movie
Having sold over two million units worldwide, Capcom is taking its new IP Lost Planet to the movies. Screenwriter David Hayter, also known to gamers as the voice of Solid Snake in Metal Gear Solid, is penning the movie, which has yet to receive a release date. Capcom president and …
Read More »Record Activision-Blizzard financials exceed expectations
The newly formed Activision-Blizzard has announced its financial results for its fiscal Q1 2009, ending June 30th 2008, which show record net revenues of $650 million – far in excess of the firm’s $500 million prediction. The publisher noted the strong performance of film license Kung Fu Panda and the …
Read More »Metal Gear Solid 4 next for Xbox 360 switch?
Honest folk out there would have to admit that literally no-one saw Square Enix’s Final Fantasy XIII announcement coming last night – and now talk has turned to what other former PlayStation exclusives could follow suit. VG247 claims to have heard from a ‘very’ senior UK industry source that it …
Read More »E3 08: EA to publish ids FPS Rage
Global publishing giant EA has announced that it has struck a deal with Doom and Quake developer id to publish its upcoming FPS Rage on Xbox 360, PS3, PC and Mac. Built using id’s Tech5 game engine, the developer’s CEO Todd Hollenshead said of the game: Rage represents a new …
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