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Popular PC peripherals firm Razer is launching its first console products in the UK. The firm has signed a deal with distributor Realtime, which will launch the new pro gaming Xbox 360 controller – Razer Onza – at retail. The Onza has an RRP of 49.99. Yes this is their …
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Rock Band downloads hit 75m
Looking at Rock band’s boxed retail sales really is only half the story – Harmonix owner MTV has confirmed that over 75m purchases have been made through the game’s in-game digital portal. Each download on Xbox Live costs between 80 Microsoft Points (around 69p) and 240 MSP (2.06), with a …
Read More »Konami denies Castlevania CE cancellation
The Collector’s Edition of Castlevania: Lords of Shadow has not been cancelled, despite claims being made online. Retailer GAME issued this following statement via Twitter this morning: Castlevania fans! Lords of Shadow Collector’s Ed has been pulled by the publisher and is no longer happening.” Konami has now told MCV …
Read More »Best Buy charging for PS3 firmware upgrade
A New York branch on Best Buy is charging customers $30 for upgrading the firmware on their PS3 console, according to a report on DualShockers. Users of the console will know that all they have to do to upgrade the firmware themselves is plug the console into the internet, turn …
Read More »Prince of Persia 3D Trilogy confirmed
As rumoured last month, Ubisoft has officially confirmed that it is to re-make and re-release all three Prince of Persia games from the PS2 and Xbox era. Called Prince of Persia 3D Trilogy, the SKU will include The Sands of Time, Warrior Within and The Two Thrones. Each will be …
Read More »HMV: Pre-owned supports new releases
One of the UK’s leading retail execs has claimed that the vast pre-owned video games market is vital to the sale of new release titles. HMV’s UK & Ireland CEO and MD Simon Fox adds that while he understands the militant position some publishers have adopted toward the pre-owned market, …
Read More »FIFA 11 shifts 2.6m
Publisher EA has confirmed that FIFA 11 sold 2.6m units in North America and Europe between release and Saturday October 2nd. EA now reckons sales are up 29 per cent compared to FIFA 10 last year, with the game already having grossed over $150m. EA adds that the two days …
Read More »Toshiba launches glasses-free 3D TV
Toshiba has unveiled what it claims are the world’s first LCD TVs that allow viewers to watch in 3D without the need for special glasses. The new REGZA GL1 series consists of the 20-inch 20GL1 and the 12-inch 12GL1. Both products will be available in Japan from the end of …
Read More »MvC3 hoping to match SFIV sales
Just a few years ago people were predicting the death of the 2D fighting game – now Capcom hopes to build on the success of last year’s Street Fighter IV by bettering it at retail with next year’s Marvel vs Capcom 3. MvC3 has a more broadly appealing/recognizable brand with …
Read More »Super-indies still going strong
Not all independent retailers are struggling, with Grainger Games and Alworths opening new stores this week. Grainger Games will open its 40th store today (Friday, October 1st) in Liverpool. The new outlet can be found in the City Centre on Lord Street, and the opening day is being attended by …
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