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Publishing boss says firms were keen on the workers, but saving a studio wasn't worth the money

Develop Legend Award winner to receive new honour

Nintendo held special preview events for the highly anticipated 3DS in Amsterdam and New York today, detailing the company’s Western launch plans for the 3DS. The handheld will be released in the UK on March 25th, with the US launch following two days later. Up to 30 games are expected …

GAME is already getting excited about the UK launch of Nintendo’s 3DS. The retailer was one of many that attended today’s preview event in Amsterdam for the new handheld, which Nintendo announced would be released throughout Europe on March 25th. At GAME, our customers are already excited about the Nintendo …

Konami has announced a raft of new additions for PES 2011 3D including a Street Pass wi-fi mode. 3DS owners will be able to play against each other wirelessly in multiplayer matches. They can also automatically compare Master League data with others using Nintendo 3DS’ Spot Pass technology. The user …

The 3DS will launch at retail outlets across America from March 27th, Nintendo has confirmed. Shoppers will have to part with $249 for the innovative handheld, which has around thirty games set for release at launch window. In the UK the price is varied, though a listing on HMV’s website …

Studio trio uses Substance Redux for texture downsizing

Rovio North America boss to deliver talk on developing a casual games mega-hit

The 3DS has been priced as 219 to 229 when it arrives in the UK on March 25th. During Nintendo’s special preview event in Amsterdam, retail sources have told MCV that they will be offering the eagerly awaited handheld at this price range. As usual, Nintendo has refrained from setting …

Around 30 games will be released for 3DS within weeks of the handheld’s launch. Third-party support for the device will be a lot stronger than on previous Nintendo platforms. Ubisoft has already promised eight games at launch. Other confirmed titles include Konami’s Pro Evolution Soccer, Tecmo Koei’s Dead or Alive …