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Platform holder Nintendo has stated that its highly anticipated fitness sequel Wii Fit Plus will be released in North America on October 4th. In addition, the hardware manufacturer is also brining some new colour options to both its handheld and home console range. All the details are over on CasualGaming.biz.

Sony has announced plans to release retooled versions of its God of War PS2 games for the PS3 – and has signed up US independent studio Bluepoint to help with the conversion. The games were originally developed by SCEA’s Santa Monica Studio. The new versions of God of War 1 …

Ubisoft has announced Assassin’s Creed producer Jade Raymond will take up the post of studio head. Reporting to Ubisoft Toronto and Montreal CEO Yannis Mallat, Raymond will oversee day-to-day operations of the outfit. I’m excited to have Jade managing our Toronto studio,” said Mallat. The full story is on Develop.

In a move that boosts iPhone’s gaming platform credentials arguably more than any other before it, Rockstar Games has revealed plans to release two new titles for the iPhone – specifically, adaptations of two games developed by its Develop Award-winning Leeds studio. The firm is lining up both upcoming title …

Rare’s approach to project Natal may not be as game-centric as initially believed. A recent recruitment ad campaign revealed that the UK developer is looking for new staff that are not particularly versed in game design. Your experience in games design is not necessarily important,” it read. The full story …

Despite the region’s traditional hostility to first person shooters, it seems as if publisher Square Enix is to publish Activision’s Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 in Japan. The hint comes from a new splash page on the Square Enix website. Though the game is not named specifically, a large …

Accessories giant PDP is set to publish its first video game following the acquisition of In2Games last year. The firm will release Squeeballs Party on DS, Wii and iPhone this Christmas, with other versions due in 2010. And the company is throwing its marketing muscle behind the title with a …

The UK weekly video games market value continues its August slide, slipping to under 15 million for the first time in three months. According to MCV calculations, based on this week’s Gfk-ChartTrack/ELSPA weekly report, the UK market dropped to 14.8 million for the week ending August 22nd, a five per …

Microsoft has clarified yesterday’s confusion regarding the upcoming integration of Twitter and Facebook on Xbox 360, admitting that Silver Xbox Live members will not be able to access the service on an ongoing basis. Facebook and Twitter on Xbox Live will be free to Gold members, with a free trial …

Nintendo HAS hired Warner Bros’ anti-piracy boss to crush UK retailers that continue to sell DS piracy equipment. Neil Boyd, who leaves his role as Warner’s director of anti-piracy in Europe, this week warned stores that if they continue to stock R4 cartridges they face permanently damaging their relationship with Nintendo – …