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Microsoft has confirmed its plans to release downloadable apps and games for its new Zune HD device, but only a few titles have been announced, and they won’t be available until November. The Zune HD went on sale in the US yesterday, alongside new Zune software. The relevant section of …
Read More »New iPhone-based home console arrives
A new format is heading to shelves this Christmas that merges the likes of plug-and-play TV games, iPod functionality and motion sensitive gameplay. The iGame Family, a TV games dock from UK IT service providers Elonex, will be available to retailers from September 21st and works as both an iPod …
Read More »Koch has big plans for Risen
Koch Media believes its upcoming RPG Risen can become an on-going series. The original IP is due for release under the distributor’s Deep Silver publishing label for PC and 360 on October 2nd. It has been developed by German developer Piranha Bytes, which is best known for its Gothic RPG …
Read More »Aardman signs DSiWare deal
In a move designed to expand both the DSi’s multimedia credentials and its mass-market appeal, Nintendo has entered into a deal with renowned UK animators Aardman. All the details are over on CasualGaming.biz.
Read More »Sony quiet on PS3 MW2 bundle
PlayStation 3 platform holder Sony has told MCV that it has nothing to say concerning the possibility of a PS3 hardware bundle to accompany the upcoming release of Activision’s Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2. Microsoft this morning lifted the lid on a surprise 250GB Xbox 360 bundle arriving alongside …
Read More »HOLLAND: Nedgame shuns PSPgo
Leading Netherlands-based retailer Nedgame is currently carrying a detailed explanation on the front page of its site explaining the many reasons why it won’t be stocking Sony’s new PSPgo – and imploring customers to shun it too. The main reasons cited include the €80 price difference, the inflexible price of …
Read More »Kotick turns $50 into $500
With increasing development costs putting upwards pressure on new releases to maximise their sales potential, Activision Blizzard boss Bobby Kotick has explained that modern releases can now make ten time the revenue that they used to. In the last cycle of videogames you spent $50 on a game, played it …
Read More »Batman sneaks onto PC this week
It’s topped the charts and won almost universal critical acclaim following its release on consoles – and now Eidos’ Batman: Arkham Asylum is preparing to woo PC gamers. The publisher has confirmed that the game will be released this Friday – September 18th. Arkham Asylum also supports Microsoft’s Games for …
Read More »Roland Rat sniffs out games deal
Publishers are being urged to take a chance on a Roland Rat game, after a US IP agency snapped up the rights to the classic 1980s television character. The Sharpe Company announced it had acquired the licence for the fluffy presenter last month, with a review to relaunching him as …
Read More »It’s official – Zune HD does gaming
Following the release of a promo video yesterday that hinted at a gaming-orientated future for Microsoft’s new portable multimedia player the Zune HD, the Xbox platform holder has finally broken its silence and spoken openly about its gaming aspirations for the device. However, Microsoft is not yet planning on opening …
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