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Activision CEO Bobby Kotick has cast doubts over recent video demonstrations of rival project Battlefield 3. The publishing exec was cautious not to join in on the widespread acclaim for the Modern Warfare 3 rival – particularly due to its graphical sophistication – and believes questions still hang over how …

E3 2011: Nintendo extends its longstanding relationship with the processor firm

Shigeru Miyamoto has announced that Pikmin 3 is coming to Wii U, according to Eurogamer. The Nintendo guru said he decided to delay development on the planned Wii title and move it over to Nintendo’s newly announced successor. He added the franchise will be especially suited to HD visuals. A …

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E3 2011: Irrational Gamesâ?? creative director details Sony handheld project

Sony Computer Entertainment president Kazuo Hirai wants PlayStation Vita to turn a profit within the next three years, reports Reuters. He also said he expects sales of the company’s new handheld to outsell the PSP. Jack Tretton, president of SCEA, has said PlayStation Vita will arrive in Japan this year, …

E3 2011: 'We have only seen a PC version of DICE project', Activision boss says

E3 2011: Nintendo flaunts the next-gen power of its new console

E3 2011: Development legend details winding down process on current Nintendo home console

E3 2011: New console can read discs as big as Blu-ray, employee says