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Paranormal journey from Heavy Rain developers stars actress Ellen Page
Read More »THQ lays off San Diego office
Lay offs timed to line up with E3
Read More »WATCH THE VIDEO: Ubisoft’s new IP Watch Dogs revealed
Ubisoft has announced a new IP called Watch Dogs. Platforms weren’t confirmed, although it looks likely to be a title for the next generation of consoles. The open-world game allows the player to hack electronics, lights, phones. It is a story-driven title, and is reminiscent of the Deus Ex series. …
Read More »EA: New Need for Speed gets October 30th date
UK developer Criterion has unveiled the next iteration in the Need for Speed series. The firm, which gave a shout out to the Queen during EA’s E3 press conference, is remaining the fan-favourite ‘Most Wanted’ video game. It launches on October 30th. In the game players will be able to …
Read More »EA: THQ drops UFC licence, EA picks it up
EA has nabbed the licence to develop official Ultimate Fighting Championship video games. THQ had held the licence, resulting in four video games – three brawlers and a fitness title. The first UFC game published by THQ was by far the most successful one, although UFC 3 (pictured) released in …
Read More »EA: Dead Space 3 set for February launch
Dead Space 3 will hit shelves in February 2013. The sequel to EA’s hit horror series was the dramatic opener to its E3 press conference in Los Angeles today. The game features two-player co-op, which was shown to the assembled media and trade for the first time. Judging by the …
Read More »E3 2012: Nintendo ‘set to reveal 3DS XL’
Japanese newspaper Nikkei reporting large screen version of handheld unveiling is due
Read More »E3 2012: SmartGlass offers the next evolution for Xbox brand
Microsoft has described its new SmartGlass technology as the next step in its journey to make Xbox synonymous with entertainment” following the 2010 release of Kinect. SmartGlass has been designed to offer creative opportunities both for games developers and content providers. Although no finished products were shown, Microsoft did play …
Read More »Forza Horizon features dynamic 24-hour lighting, off-road racing
Microsoft has taken the lid of its upcoming Forza spin-off, with Forza Horizon taking the action racing route and signalling many first for the franchise. The game is set to hit stores on 23rd October, 2012 on Xbox 360. Developed by Playground Games, Horizon will take place in Colorado, USA, …
Read More »MICROSOFT: Dance Central 3 confirmed
R&B legend Usher has given Microsoft’s E3 audience a surprise with an on-stage performance to announce Dance Central 3. The star appeared and performed a full track, with no further details about the game revealed. It’s probably safe to assume Usher it will be in it, at least. Oh, and …
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