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Xbox One release date to be announced today
Microsoft will announce its worldwide release plans for the Xbox One later today. That’s according to retail sources, with CVG spotting that both GAME’s Xbox store at Boxpark and online retailer ShopTohave confirmed as much on Twitter. Microsoft has for some time resolutely stuck to its ‘November’ launch plans, although …
Read More »The Elder Scrolls Anthology coming to India; priced Rs 3,999
A collection of all five main Elder Scrolls games will be released as the Elder Scrolls Anthology next week, and will be sold in India for Rs 3,999. The premium box set includes Arena, Daggerfall, Morrowind, Oblivion, and Skyrim, including all the official add-ons for Morrowind, Oblivion, and Skyrim that …
Read More »PvZ: Garden Warfare strictly multiplayer, will carry mid-tier price
Plants vs Zombies: Garden Warfare will be a multiplayer only affair, a fact EA states will allow the publisher to sell it at a lower price online and at retail. Speaking with Shacknews, creative director Justin Wiebe confirmed that the FPS-take on PopCap’s tower defense franchise will be multiplayer only. …
Read More »505 Games: Lack of boxed SKU is hurting Terraria sales
Publisher 505 Games is releasing digital hit Terraria in a box because it’s missing out on sales. The 2011 PC action construction game was launched on PSN and XBLA via 505 Games this year. It has sold over 2m copies, but now 505 is releasing the game in a box …
Read More »Xbox 360 closing day-and-date digital release gap
Simultaneous digital and physical launches on Xbox 360 are almost a reality. Payday 2 was available to buy on Xbox Live Arcade just a week after it was launched at retail. Microsoft had previously insisted on a three-month wait between the physical launch and its digital release. It’s still not …
Read More »Gran Turismo 6 Anniversary Edition headed to India
The Gran Turismo series celebrates its 15th anniversary this year, and it now appears that the Gran Turismo 6 Anniversary Edition will be making its way to India after all. Retailer Game4u has listed the special edition for preorder on its website. Carrying an MRP of Rs 3,799, the Anniversary …
Read More »Xbox: "We have a lot of people worrying about 360"
Xbox 360 does have a future beyond the launch of Xbox One, says Microsoft. The firm gave up very quickly on the first Xbox when it launched the 360. And compared with PS3’s line-up, there’s been a lack of 360 exclusives this year. The only exclusive titles left for 360 …
Read More »GAME reveals next-gen game trade-in program for UK
UK gamers have finally got their own next-gen game trade-in program. Retailer GAME is offering a guaranteed 40 trade-in value for a range of PS3 and Xbox 360 titles when gamers hand them over in order to upgrade to either the PS4 or Xbox One version. The titles confirmed so …
Read More »UK Xbox and PlayStation bosses both claim pole position in next-gen battle
The UK bosses of Xbox and PlayStation have both claimed that their brands and hardware are in the driving seat as we head toward the incredibly exciting upcoming Q4. Xbox fought back during Gamescom having finally nailed down its Xbox One message, and announced a FIFA 14 giveaway in a …
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