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Platform holder Nintendo has confessed that the chances of Wii topping its 2009 sales performance over the next 12 months are slim – though the firm is still hopeful that Wii can eventually overtake PS2 to become the most successful console the world has ever seen. [With the] Wii, we …

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Square Enix has confirmed that the upcoming Batman: Arkham Asylum Game of the Year Edition will include six extra challenge maps that offer a 3D option for those playing on HD TV sets. CVG reports that the mode is included in both the Xbox 360 and PS3 SKUs and that …

West and Zampella speak for the first time since acrimonious departure from Modern Warfare 2 studio earlier this week

Ambitious Wild West title Red Dead redemption has seen its release date pushed back from April 27th to May 21st However, there have been mixed claims as to the reason of the move. Rockstar itself told Kotaku that the delay was to allow for extra development, stating: We will always …

Worldwide sales of epic action title Grand Theft Auto IV have now hit 15m, publisher Take-Two confirmed as part of its financial report last night. The game was first released in April 2008 and stands as one of the most critically and commercially successful titles this generation. More recent release …

Manveer Heir claims link between race portrayal in games and the predominantly white development workforce

Raven Software lead designer Manveer Heir calls for further diversity

Electronic Arts’ Wii fitness title EA Sports Active earned the company $125m in its most recent financial year, leading the publisher to heap praise on Nintendo’s challenging format. Peter Moore, president of EA Sports said: As a company we’re great believers in the Wii. Titles that take advantage of motion, …

One of the highest-profile brands in video gaming is taking the bold move of bypassing retail altogether with the confirmation that Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light will be a digital-only release. Interestingly, the game has also dropped the famous ‘Tomb Raider’ moniker, relying instead on the brand appeal …