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High Street stalwart WH Smith may have long since abandoned core gaming, but shoppers may have noticed this week the presence of Grand Theft Auto V in its windows. It’s not selling the game, of course – although some branches can still be found selling the likes of Activision’s Skylanders …
Read More »Android console GameStick dated for next month
PlayJam has announced a global release date for new Android console contender GameStick. The device will go on sale worldwide on Tuesday October 29th. GAME and Amazon are amongst the confirmed stockists. GameStick, which originated on crowdfunding site Kickstarter, had originally been scheduled for a June release but has been …
Read More »Sony announces slim PS Vita, PS Vita TV device
At the PlayStation Japan press conference earlier today, Sony revealed a new, slimmer PS Vita as well as the PS Vita TV, a device that lets you play PS Vita games, besides other stuff, on your TV. The new PS Vita, model number 2000, is approximately 20 percent slimmer and …
Read More »Japan to get PS4 in February 2014; still no news on India
In a clear shift in regional priorities, Sony announced today that it will launch the PlayStation 4 in Japan on 22nd February 2014, three months after it arrives in North America and Europe. By contrast, the PS3 was first released in Japan, a few days later in North America, and …
Read More »Milestone to distribute Deep Silver games in India; PC releases at Rs 999
Update: Game4u now has prices up for all three games: On PS3 and Xbox 360, Saints Row IV is priced Rs 3,299, while Metro: Last Light and Killer is Dead are Rs 2,999 each. On PC, Saints Row IV and Metro: Last Light are priced Rs 999, a rarity these …
Read More »Milestone launches gaming peripherals brand ‘trriger’
Milestone Interactive has expanded its gaming operations into the peripherals business with its own brand – trriger. The brand will offer high-value” peripherals for PS3, Xbox 360, PS2 and PC. These include PS2 and PS3 controllers, HDMI cables, PS2 memory cards and a gaming mouse. The products are currently available …
Read More »Toys R Us pledges to adopt gender neutral toy labelling
Toys R Us is looking to work closely with the Let Toys Be Toys consumer campaign group, agreeing to become more inclusive in its marketing of toys to girls and boys. The news follows a meeting last week between TRU’s UK board members and Let Toys Be Toys, with the …
Read More »India qualifier for PES 2013 World Finals this month
Distributor Origin Marketing is set to conduct a tournament to find India’s best Pro Evolution Soccer 2013 player, who will then have a chance to compete at the PES 2013 World Finals, with €15,000 up for grabs. The World Finals will take place over three days, from 26th to 28th …
Read More »Nvidia announces free-to-play currency giveaway
50 worth of in-game currency is to be given away with Nvidia graphics cards throughout the rest of the year. Those who buy a GeForce 700M series equipped notebook or a GTX 650 series desktop GPU will get free in-game cash spread across Warframe, Marvel Heroes and Neverwinter. The deal …
Read More »Molyneux’s Godus gets release date
Players will be able to get their hands on Peter Molyneux’s Godus from next week. Studio 22cans is to be given a beta release for PC and Mac via Steam early access on September 13th. It will go on sale for 14.99. Godus has been pitched a reinvention of the …
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