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Konami has officially announced a June 12th launch date for Metal Gear Solid HD Collection in North America. Retailers previously listed the US date, along with word of a ‘late June’ release for the Vita port in European markets. The new version lets players sync save files with the PS3 …
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Two special editions for Borderlands 2
2K Games has unveiled two special edition SKUs for upcoming action RPG Borderlands 2. The Deluxe Vault Hunter’s Collector’s Edition includes a Marcus Kincaid bobblehead, a hardback art book, sticker set, digital comic download and some additional in-game DLC. It will retail for 64.99. The Ultimate Loot Chest Limited Edition, …
Read More »Max Payne 3 midnight launch at Games The Shop
Indian specialist games retailer Games The Shop will hold a midnight launch for Rockstar Games’ latest release, Max Payne 3, in Mumbai. The launch will take place at Games The Shop’s Oberoi Mall store located on the Western Express Highway in Goregaon East, Mumbai. All those who visit the store …
Read More »GameStop slashes hardware prices – Wii for £49.97
Online only UK retailer GameStop has slashed the price of pre-owned consoles on its website. As a result a second hand Xbox 360 Slim 250GB machine can be had for just 129.97 – that’s a 70 saving over its new price. A pre-owned PS3 Slim 250GB has been cut to …
Read More »Max Payne 3 – where’s cheapest?
Rockstar’s Max Payne 3 hits the UK High Street tomorrow – and retail has pegged it as a significant release fit for the discount treatment. HMV is selling the game for 37.99 outright or for just 7.99 if you trade-in either Starhawk, The Witcher 2 or Resident Evil: Operation Raccoon …
Read More »Moshi sequel will offer new take on the franchise
Developer Mind Candy has confirmed it is hard at work on the sequel to the record-breaking Moshi Monsters: Moshling Zoo. The firm says the next title will offer a ‘new take’ on the online kids phenomenon when it arrives this year. It follows news that Moshling Zoo has toppled Nintendo’s …
Read More »EA’s Soren Johnson departs for Zynga
Former Civilization and Spore designer discloses reasons for leaving
Read More »Blockbuster offers extra credit for Max Payne 3 buyers
Rockstar’s Max Payne 3 is out this Friday (May 18th) and retailer Blockbuster has announced a new trade-in deal for the game. Beginning this Friday and running through to Sunday May 20th, customers will get an additional 50 per cent credit value for any games traded-in against the new release. …
Read More »INTERNATIONAL FACTFILE: Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia is home to a video game market that continues to offer new opportunities. Gaming is becoming mainstream, and research firm Catapult Business Solutions reports that console sales are still growing year-on-year – particularly on Xbox 360 and PS3. However, like many territories around the world, Saudi Arabia is …
Read More »Licensed 4U reels in Big Fish deal
Some of the world’s biggest casual games are coming to 3DS and DS, courtesy of UK publisher Licensed 4U. The company has signed a deal with Big Fish Games to publish its titles, including 13 titles for 3DS this year. Big Fish’s most popular brands include Hidden Expedition, Mystery Case …
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