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The drop in trade price on the Nintendo DSi confirmed by Nintendo yesterday should see the handheld sell for around 119.99 going forwards. Unlike its competitors, Nintendo does not set RRPs for its products, meaning retailers are free to sell the machine for any price they see fit. However, from …
Read More »DSi price falls to £119.99
The drop in trade price on the Nintendo DSi confirmed by Nintendo yesterday should see the handheld sell for around 119.99 going forwards. Unlike its competitors, Nintendo does not set RRPs for its products, meaning retailers are free to sell the machine for any price they see fit. However, from …
Read More »Develop Awards finalists revealed
One-man teams and giant 200-strong studios will battle it out for 21 accolades at July’s Develop Industry Excellence Awards. The finalists for the popular summer awards show for European games developers are today unveiled (see full list, below), and over 80 companies from across Europe are competing. Indie developers, outsourcers, …
Read More »Develop Awards finalists revealed
One-man teams and giant 200-strong studios will battle it out for 21 accolades at July’s Develop Industry Excellence Awards. The finalists for the popular summer awards show for European games developers are today unveiled (see full list, below), and over 80 companies from across Europe are competing. Indie developers, outsourcers, …
Read More »Forget motion 3D to dominate E3
Natal and Move may be highly anticipated, but publishers have told MCV they are gambling on 3D to wow the world at this month’s E3. Nintendo will reveal its 3D handheld at the LA-based event, Sony will showcase a vast line-up of 3D titles including Gran Turismo 5, while MCV expects …
Read More »Online Pass is great value for money
EA Sports president Peter Moore says the publisher’s controversial Online Pass allows the firm to deliver more and better digital content. Online Pass has proved divisive as it forces players who have bought a second-hand game to spend an extra $10 to unlock the online mode. Consumers that buy games …
Read More »Doctor Who game goes live
The BBC’s much discussed Doctor Who game has gone live three days ahead of its planned release date. The first instalment, dubbed City of the Daleks, was originally planned to go live on June 15th but can be downloaded right now for the PC on the BBC’s website. The Mac …
Read More »EA: BFBC2 wont beat MW2 this time
Publisher EA has conceded that Battlefield: Bad Company 2 won’t outsell its direct rival Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 this time out – but its believes the foundations have been laid for future success. The company spoke quite openly about its aspirations for the title upon its release earlier …
Read More »Rock n Roll focus for Guitar Hero 6
Activision says Guitar Hero 6 will see the franchise return to its rock ‘n’ roll roots. The latest in the record-breaking music series is due to arrive before the end of the year on multiple formats, along with a new DJ Hero title. UK brand manager Jon Edney told MCV: …
Read More »Rebrand for Mamba after Lace merger
Publisher Mamba is now known as Lace Mamba Global.The firm has rebranded following its merger with the distributor as it makes a bid to move from budget PC products to console games. Lace Mamba Global’s Jason Codd told MCV: Our objective is to offer premium games products in both download …
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