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EA says NPD stats "totally irrelevant"; NPD defends itself

It’s an irrelevant measure on the industry. It’s totally irrelevant. We don’t even really look at it internally anymore.” Those are the thoughts of EA Labels boss Frank Gibeau, who claims that the current perception of a games industry in trouble is mistaken. "I think one of the problems with …

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Analyst predicts iPad mini launch this October

Apple with this October launch an iPad Mini to rival Google’s new Nexus 7, a US analyst has predicted. The new device, Pacific Crest analyst Andy Hargreaves told CNet, will boast a 7.85 inch screen, carry 8GB of internal storage and retail for $299. Hargreaves predicts sales of 10m in …

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Assassin’s Creed III Limited Edition announced for North America

Ubisoft has revealed a Limited Edition of Assassin’s Creed III exclusive to North America and Latin America. The extras-enhanced version of the upcoming title will release on both Xbox 360 and PS3, while a Digital Deluxe Edition with its own share of goodies is currently in the works for the …

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Total War: Rome II invades in 2013

Sega will release the next instalment in its critically acclaimed, multi-million selling Total War series next year. Total War: Rome II will take the franchise back to one of its most popular and often requested settings. The PC title will once again challenge players to lead vast armies in massive …

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The PC at E3: the show you missed

The PC doesn’t matter at E3… if you’re looking for razzmatazz, that is. For an audience of online fans the show business begins on Monday when Microsoft takes to the stage, and ends on Tuesday when Nintendo finishes at the Nokia Theater. But when the press conferences close, and you …

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THQ signs Gem as UK distributor

Gem has been signed as the exclusive UK distribution partner for THQ. The publisher’s titles were previously handled by Advantage but will switch to Gem starting with the release of Darksiders II on August 21st. "We are delighted to have appointed Gem Distribution to work as an extension of our …

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Resident Evil 6 Collector’s Edition exclusive to Game4U

The Resident Evil 6 Collector’s Edition will be available exclusively at Game4U, the specialist retailer has announced. The Collector’s Edition will be available for PS3 and Xbox 360, and will be priced at Rs 10,450. The contents include: Resident Evil 6 Game Zombie Steel Book Hardback artbook Avatar DLC code …

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James Bond Skyfall tie-in is DLC-only

007’s latest cinematic adventure will not be heading to retail. Activision has revealed that the Skyfall segment of upcoming shooter 007 Legends won’t be on the disc. Instead it will be released as DLC. The publisher has previously announced 007 Legends will feature a single-player campaign that ties in classic …

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Flipkart, Game4U score exclusive Resident Evil 6 Steelbook Edition

The Resident Evil 6 Limited Steelbook Edition will be available in India exclusively via retailers Flipkart and Game4U. The Steelbook Edition will be available for both Xbox 360 and PS3 versions and will be priced at Rs 3,799. The standard edition will retail for Rs 3,499 and is also available …

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505 Games titles now available for preorder

Nine titles from 505 Games, who recently tied up with Origin Games to release its games in India, are now available for peeorder. While the games will only be in stores in early July, they are now available for preorder at Flipkart and Origin’s own retail stores at Inorbit Mall …

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