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Over two million PS3 owners have downloaded the music streaming app VidZone. And the team behind the service say they are helping to attract thousands of new users to the platform – even giving comparable services like Spotify a run for their money. More than two million users have signed …
Read More »Half-Minute Hero lands in February
Rising Star Games has announced it will be releasing Half-Minute Hero in Europe on February 12th. The Marvelous-developed PSP-exclusive RPG will cater to fans of old-school gaming with its retro-inspired visuals and fast-paced gameplay. Half-Minute Hero challenges players with a series of quests that must be completed within a strict …
Read More »iSlate unveiling set for Jan 27th?
Apple has sent out hundreds of press invitations for a mysterious event on January 27th – and most expect it to be the day when the computing giant at last reveals the much-rumoured iSlate tablet Mac. Furthermore, it seems that the invitations have been sent out to the games press …
Read More »Is the PlayStation Wand called ‘Arc’?
With brands such as Wii and Natal already trading off their recognisable names, Sony’s still anonymous motion controller is in desperate need of a title – and rumours are suggesting that ‘Arc’ is the moniker being lined up. VG247 claims to have the information on good authority from a concrete …
Read More »And the average games biz salary is
Last week we asked readers of mcvuk.com and develop-onlinet.net to respond to an extensive salary survey. Hundreds took part, revealing details on their career and 2010 job prospects. Here we analyse the answers and offer topline insight into the jobs market, and comparing the results to our 2009 survey. For …
Read More »JAPAN: Dragon Quest tops 2009 chart
Very much in keeping with Japan’s penchant for RPGs, Square Enix’s Dragon Quest IX has emerged as the best selling game of 2009 in the country with sales over 4m units throughout the year. Hot on its heels is the new Pokemon outing, sales of which hit 3.382m units and …
Read More »WiiWare and DSiWare TV ads arrive
Platform holder Nintendo has silenced any critics that have accused it of failing to back its new digital services to kicking off a huge three week TV advertising campaign in the UK. With the first TV spots airing last night, the new campaign is already running during prime time TV …
Read More »Microsoft negotiating ESPN deal?
The New York Times is reporting that Microsoft has been holding behind-closed-doors chats with US sports broadcaster ESPN with a view to brining streaming live sport to Xbox Live. The service, if it ever comes to fruition, will work on a subscription basis, it is being claimed. It appears that …
Read More »DSi goes pink in February
A pink iteration of Nintendo’s DSi will arrive on the UK High Street on February 12th, the platform holder has confirmed in its latest release schedule. It will launch as part of the Nintendo Presents Style Boutique bundle. Nintendo also confirmed that it will for the time being continue to …
Read More »DSi goes pink in February
A pink iteration of Nintendo’s DSi will arrive on the UK High Street on February 12th, the platform holder has confirmed in its latest release schedule. It will launch as part of the Nintendo Presents Style Boutique bundle. Nintendo also confirmed that it will for the time being continue to …
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