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Xbox 360 platform holder Microsoft has confirmed that its latest internal redesign of the Xbox 360 is upon us, and that it does indeed boast 256MB of internal memory inside the unit. Speaking to 360Fanboy, a Microsoft spokesperson stated: We are constantly updating the console’s more than 1700 internal components. …
Read More »Imagine confirms NRevolution closure
Bournemouth based UK magazine publisher Imagine has confirmed to MCV that it has suspended its Nintendo-focused title N•Revolution, as was rumoured last week. The decision to suspend N•Revolution has been taken because it has become increasingly obvious that Nintendo’s strategy for Wii and DS is no longer in line with …
Read More »Microsoft announces XBL Deals of the Week
Microsoft’s online mouthpiece Larry ‘Major Nelson’ Hyrb has announced that the firm is to discount one item per week on its Xbox Live Marketplace throughout the month of December. The deal begins with the Halo 3 Legendary Map Pack, which from today will be available for 400 Microsoft points – …
Read More »ATARI LIVE: Witcher on consoles confirmed
It might have not done a great job of keeping quiet on the news , but Atari has today at a press gathering in London officially confirmed that its PC RPG hit The Witcher is heading to consoles. Both Xbox 360 and PS3 will be targeted, and Atari is promising …
Read More »ATARI LIVE: New Mizuguchi Wii title on the way
Atari is to publish a brand new music title on the Wii being developed by cult Japanese studio Q Entertainment. Little is known of the game, which is currently being referred to as ‘QJ’ – but with Tetsuya Mizuguchi at the helm (who was the man behind cult hits such …
Read More »ATARI LIVE: Ghostbusters gets release date
Resurgent publishing force Atari has made a sack full of announcements at a UK press gathering today, chief of which is the predicted release date for its highly anticipated Ghostbusters title. Atari has confirmed that its upcoming retro licence, which it snapped up from former rights holder Vivendi last month, …
Read More »Square Enix: Well help Xbox 360 in Japan
Shinji Hashimoto, the producer of Square Enix’s Kingdom Hearts 2, believes that the Xbox 360 is far from done in the Far East – in fact, he believes the machine has far more to offer in the territory. Speaking to Edge Online, Hashimoto stated: We expect the Xbox 360 to …
Read More »Sequels dominate 2008 global sales charts
The age old struggle of the new IP in the games market has been highlighted once again with news that only one original title has been able to make it into the 2008 global top eight sellers list. The stats, which come from US financial site MoneyMorning, claim that Activision-Blizzard’s …
Read More »DC Universe Online a year away
One of the writers working on Sony Online Entertainment’s upcoming PS3 and PC MMO DC Universe Online has said the game will not be released for at least another year. Speaking to MTV Multiplayer, Geoff Johns stated: It launches I think in early 2010, it could be late 2009. I’ve …
Read More »Wii dominates eBay sales tables
Nintendo’s Wii has managed to trump all contenders in the annual eBay Black Friday race by becoming the most searched for product across all categories on the US arm of the popular online auction site. To see all the stats, including the average Wii sales price and a look at …
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