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Supermarket chain Tesco has announced that Tottenham Hotspur and England midfielder Scott Parker is to attend a launch event for FIFA 12 at one of its Hertfordshire stores. Parker, who signed for Spurs at the end of the transfer window, will be at the Cheshunt Extra store at the Brookfield …
Read More »PES 2012 review roundup
Konami’s latest entry in the Pro Evolution Soccer series may not be out until October 14th, but with the embargo now lifted the first reviews have started to appear online. PES 2012 then has a combination of qualities from the series’ recent history. It’s definitely a step away from the …
Read More »Cage open to possible Sony acquisition
The founder of Paris studio Quantic Dream says he already feels loyal to Sony and would be tempted if the PlayStation company ever made an acquisition offer. David Cage told Develop that the studio has signed another exclusivity deal with Sony. He said the studio was building something exciting, something …
Read More »Where’s cheapest? FIFA 12 price roundup
FIFA 12 and Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3. If you’re looking for cut-price deals on triple-A games on the High Street this Q4, you need look no further. But it’s EA’s turn first, with the release of FIFA 12 in the UK at midnight tonight. Tesco appears to be …
Read More »Pre-order Arkham City, get OnLive console free
Want to grab the newest games console on the market and access to the highly anticipated Batman: Arkham City for just 27? Of course you do. And that’s exactly what OnLive is offering its customers in the UK. Echoing the deal it is currently running on Saints Row: The Third, …
Read More »Sonic joins The Simpsons
Sega’s spending big on Sonic this Christmas, with the hedgehog’s next adventure sponsoring The Simpsons. Sonic Generations will appear around the hit series across Sky 1, Sky HD and Sky Anytime. It’s the longest Sonic campaign ever, running from October 1st to December 31st. It’s on air every single day …
Read More »Supermarket prices revealed – FIFA 12 falls to £25 at Tesco
Tesco has broken cover and announced its FIFA 12 price – and perhaps surprisingly it has once again gone for that magic 25 price point. But unlike in 2009, when FIFA 10 was available for 24.97 no strings attached, this year there is a condition. The deal will only be …
Read More »Forza 4 getting 250 racing wheel
Those wishing to maximise their Forza 4 experience will want to see a brand new, officially licensed steering wheel that will launch alongside the game. Fanatec’s CSR Wheel was constructed in conjunction with Forza developer Turn 10. It’s made from aluminium, offers force feedback via a silent belt drive and …
Read More »Amazon reveals Kindle Fire tablet PC
While competitors to Apple’s iPad continue to stumble, one company with the potential might to mount a serious challenge has finally stepped up the plate – Amazon. The company, which has already enjoyed amazing success with its Kindle e-reader has today revealed the Amazon Kindle Fire tablet PC, Bloomberg reports. …
Read More »Ofcom receives 25 complaints about ITV’s Arma II gaffe
Broadcast regulator Ofcom has received 25 complaints following ITV’s Arma II gaffe in a documentary about the IRA. It emerged yesterday that a short video clip sourced from a fan-made Arma II video was presented in a documentary as proof of the IRA shooting down a helicopter. ITV has since …
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