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The first beta gameplay footage of Slender: The Arrival has been released online. And it’s not for those of a nervous disposition. The game is a high-tech remake of free cult hit Slender: The Eight Pages and uses a considerable improvement in graphical quality to up the tension levels. Developer …

Nintendo has revealed a new ZombiU-featured Wii U bundle for North America. The ZombiU Deluxe Set will include a black Wii U deluxe system, gamepad, Pro controller, and a digital copy of Nintendo Land. The bundle will be priced at $390 and release on February 17th. No word on if …

Retailer GameStop has warned Microsoft that any move to block the use of pre-owned software on the console would hurt the machine’s chances. We know the desire to purchase a next-generation console would be significantly diminished if new consoles were to prohibit playing pre-owned games, limit portability or not play …

Retail turmoil will give way to excitement at E3 this June, an expectant games trade hopes. Leading games retail bosses expect to see a blockbuster line-up from Nintendo plus launch details of brand new games consoles from Sony and Microsoft – announcements that will hopefully generate more confidence in the …

Game4u is going all out with its preorder campaign for God of War: Ascension, offering five preorder bonuses if you get in early enough. Everyone who preorder Kratos’ latest rage-filled adventure from the retailer will receive the Mythological Heroes DLC and an Omega Neckchain, which is exclusive to Game4u. Over …

Android-based, Kickstarter-backed home console Ouya isn’t even out yet and its makers are already planning annual revisions of the device. The plan mimics hardware trends seen in the smartphone and tablet markets, and the company plans to take advantage of newer technologies and lower costs to up the console’s performance …

Ouya will look to follow the way of smart phones and tablets, with plans to launch annual iterations of the Android-based console. Speaking with Joystiq at DICE, Ouya CEO Julie Uhrman explained how the company will replicate the mobile hardware strategy of actively refreshing with upgraded parts. "As it relates …

A Japanese newspaper has reported that the PlayStation 4 will cost more than 40,000 Yen, which is roughly $430. Asahi Shimbun also reports (as translated by Gematsu) that the PS4 will release in 2013 and that Sony is in a rush to meet year-end demand in Japan and America. No …

HMV will close 66 stores over the next six weeks as part of its administration. MCV understands an announcement will be made later today on which stores will be closed, and that staff had been informed this morning. It was widely expected that administrators Deloitte would cut HMV’s store base …

With The Witcher 3 reveal behind it, CD Projekt has announced lifetime sales numbers for the franchise. Between The Witcher and The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings, the series has surpassed 5m copies sold – with 2012’s Xbox 360 release of the sequel contributing significantly to the figure. The Witcher …