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The tools are in place to ensure 3DS has a very merry Christmas, says Nintendo. The platform holder showed off its blockbuster Q4 3DS line-up – which includes Super Mario 3D, Mario Kart 3D, Resident Evil and Metal Gear – to press and retail at a showcase last month. And …
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Mastertronic launches Just Sims label
A range of simulation games has been released under Mastertronic’s new Just Sims label. The first eight titles are available now, and include Towing Simulator, Tank Simulator and Heavy Freight Simulator. The games retail for a budget price of 9.99 each. Mastertronic’s sales director James Cato told MCV: There is …
Read More »DIY bundle packs head to High Street
Imp Gaming’s latest range will enable retailers to create their own stylish game and accessory bundles. The new Gamer Twin Packs each include one of the peripherals specialist’s Wii or PlayStation Move shells, including the Wii Wheel, Wii Pistol, Pro Pistol and Machine Gun. But instead of bundling these devices …
Read More »FEATURE: Unity at Develop Conf – how to make games scale from mobile to high-end PC
[Sponsored feature] How games can scale across the spectrum of platforms
Read More »Foundation 9 studio sold to Glu in $28m deal
Smurf Village creator Blammo also joins Glu as the mobile giant expands fast
Read More »No EA Season Ticket for PS3
The new EA Sports Season Ticket digital game download service will not arrive on PS3 in the UK and Europe. EA says it has not reached an agreement with Sony, which means for now the service will only go live on PS3 in North America, Australia and New Zealand. Those …
Read More »New EA scheme lets gamers download FIFA 12 before it hits shelves
Consumers will be able to download FIFA 12 days before the game hits store shelves, EA Sports has confirmed. It’s a part of EA Sports’ new ‘Season Ticket’ service which charges users an annual fee of 2,000 Microsoft Points or $24.99 in exchange for a range of digital benefits. As …
Read More »GMA 2011: Sega, OnLive, Green Man and The Games Tribe sign as sponsors
Four more games companies have backed this year’s Games Media Awards in association with Grainger Games. These include Sega, cloud gaming service OnLive, digital distributor Green Man Gaming and media company The Games Tribe. They join a range of sponsors for the Games Media Awards 2011 in association with Grainger …
Read More »EB Games votes for a national classification system
EB Games has told MCV that it believes a national classification system like the rest of the entertainment industry is best for Australia. After the Australian state and territory Attorneys-General reached an ‘in principle agreement’ last month to introduce an R18+ classification, problems began to arise concerning the ability for …
Read More »Currys and PC World headline i43
Multiplay’s next gaming event will feature electronics retailers Currys and PC World as headline attendees. The pair will be selling a wide range of games, peripherals and components throughout i43 from brands such as Antec, ASUS, Kingston, nVidia, Intel, Mad Catz and Roxio. i43 is the latest iteration in Multiplay’s …
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