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Read More »VIDEO: Grand Theft Auto III 10th Anniversary
It’s the game that kick-started the 3D generation, and now Rockstar has released an excellent trailer for the 10th anniversary of Grand Theft Auto III. The Publisher announced last week that a new version of the cult game will soon be released for iPhone 4S, iPad 2 and a number …
Read More »Cat Deeley to promote DanceStar Party
Consumers can participate in a competition today where Sony and Cat Deeley are looking to pick Australia’s DanceStar. The vivacious host of ‘So You Think You Can Dance’ US will be at Circular Quay, Sydney today to help host the competition, in honour of the launch of the new PS3 …
Read More »Sony 3D headset due December
Sony’s unique stereoscopic 3D headset will be available in the UK from December 8th, MCV understands. The unusual head-mounted viewing display is set to launch in Japan on November 11th, but Sony is already promoting the device in the West. The firm’s UK retail arm, Sony Centre, has priced the …
Read More »Duke Nukem TV ad banned
A UK TV ad for Duke Nukem: Forever has been banned from air before 11pm. The advertisement features naked women, girls in school uniforms, all topped of with a dash of violence. Two versions of the ad had previously been cleared for TV after 7:30pm and then after 9:30pm. However, …
Read More »Five million people use Origin each day, EA claims
Milestone reached within five months, according to company executive Peter Moore
Read More »Batman: Arkham City launch suffers DLC code issues
While UK gamers wait for the Dark Knight’s critically acclaimed adventure, Australian and US consumers are having problems with the title’s downloadable extras. Through a combination of retailer deals and the Batman: Arkham City Online Pass, fans can gain access to extra levels and characters such as Robin and Catwoman …
Read More »PlayStation Vita UK release confirmed for February 22nd 2012
Sony’s wasting no time locking in launch plans for its next handheld. The format-holder has tonight confirmed the PlayStation Vita will arrive in Europe, Africa, the Middle East and Australasia on Wednesday, February 22nd. North America gets the handheld on the same day. That’s just two months after the Japanese …
Read More »Essex star teams with OG International
The only Way is Essex TV personality Amy Childs will help OG International launch its Get Up and Dance game. The Celebrity Big Brother star will attend a glitzy launch party in a Central London location on October 27th. One fan and a friend will be offered the chance to …
Read More »VIDEO: New Saints Row trailer apes Modern Warfare 3
Saints Row: The Third doesn’t take itself too seriously. That much is evident. And its latest tongue-in-cheek marketing move is a new gameplay trailer that cleverly apes existing trailers for Modern Warfare 3, or indeed any other FPS trailer of recent times. Saints Row: The Third will be released in …
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