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Read More »GameStick launch dated for September 30th
PlayJam's Android microconsole will hit store shelves at the end of the month
Read More »Wikipad gets UK price and release date
Games-focused Android tablet Wikipad has finally got itself a confirmed price and release date in the UK. The device will arrive on UK shelves on September 27th and will retail for 249.99. Its USP is the detachable controller housing that offers traditional console controls. It also boasts all the tablet …
Read More »Google slashes £80 off the price of the Nexus 4
The highly regarded Nexus 4 Android smartphone has had its price cut in the UK. Google has chopped 80 off both the 16GB and 8GB versions of the handset, meaning they can be had for just 199 and 159 respectively. Unlike many smartphone deals, these prices are for users to …
Read More »Konami-developed Star Wars card game hits iOS and Android next month
Konami is developing a free-to-play mobile card battle game based on the six Star Wars films, which is set to arrive next month on mobile devices. Polygon reports Star Wars: Force Collection will launch as a free-to-play offering on both iOS and Android smartphones and tablets. The game packs cards …
Read More »Warhammer 40,000 card battler on the way
Just when you thought there were no more licensing opportunities left for Warhammer 40,000, Games Workshop went and found another. The tabletop giant has signed a deal with HeroCraft to develop a card battling game based on the IP that will be free-to-play. It’s due for release on PC, iOS …
Read More »That Dragon, Cancer an Ouya exclusive
Game about childhood cancer committed to Android console after investment from company
Read More »That Dragon, Cancer becomes an Ouya exclusive
Daring indie title That Dragon, Cancer has been confirmed as being an exclusive for Ouya. Kotaku reports that the game, which tackles the sensitive subject of a family coping with the strains of childhood cancer, has committed itself exclusively to the Android platform after receiving investment from the company. If …
Read More »Tiny Mogul Games announces endless runner Shiva
Tiny Mogul Games has just announced its new game, Shiva, a colourful side-scrolling endless runner that also allows the players to rewind time. Set over multiple time periods, Shiva lets players unlock new weapons and power-ups as well as customise their characters with new gear. The game also throws challenges …
Read More »Amazon working on Android console
Device rumoured to be on target for Black Friday launch
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