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The UK marketing manager of publisher Ubisoft has said that, unlike with most hardware launches, the arrival of the 3DS is likely to appeal win attract plenty of early buyers from the casual games audience. "Instinctively, it’s easy to assume that the hardcore gamer will be the early adopter to …

We know you have four 3DS titles available on day one, but what is in the pipeline after that?As well as Rayman 3D, Asphalt, Splinter Cell and Ghost Recon: Shadow Wars which are available for the launch day, we also have Rabbids and Combat of Giants: Dinosaur 3D due a …

What can devs gain from an event that has little to do with conventional game design? Lots, actually, as Blitz Games Studios explains...

Eager gamers were queuing down Oxford Street last night in the hopes of being among the first to purchase a Nintendo 3DS. The official midnight opening was held at HMV, where the stars of the 3DS Launch Party – including Plan B, Parade and Street Fighter creator Yoshinori Ono – …

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Social games giant 'in serious discussions with the city'

Retailer HMV, who was the host of Nintendo’s official launch party, has hailed last night’s late night arrival of the 3DS in the UK and an overwhelming success.. "I want to congratulate Nintendo on a wonderful VIP event and official retail launch at HMV, and for delivering a truly fantastic …

Industry association picks most popular candidates to emulate ballot process

Games industry professionals, stars of music and TV, and invited fans flocked to Old Billingsgate last night for the official launch party of Nintendo 3DS. Demo stands allowed everyone to try out practically every major DS title in development, with Mario and Luigi overseeing the proceedings. The night’s entertainment was …

The ongoing litigation surrounding Sony’s removal of OtherOS functionality from PS3 consoles has taken a new twist with allegations that the move was linked to piracy prevention. Sony has always insisted that the decision to bin the functionality, which was effected by a firmware update to the PS3, was a …