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Mark Healy, the co-founder of LittleBigPlanet developer Media Molecule, has said that discussions have taken place concerning a possible PSP outing for his upcoming platform release, though adds that nothing has been decided as of yet. Speaking to Eurogamer, Healy stated: There’s definitely scope for a PSP version. We’ve had …
Read More »DSi digital content shop announced
After the huge successes the firm has enjoyed with both its retro Virtual Console service and original software shop WiiWare, Nintendo has now confirmed that a similar store for DS owners is being lined up. Users will use the same points scheme currently employed on Wii to pay for downloads, …
Read More »Punch-Out Wii and GameCube re-releases confirmed
Alongside the news of a brand new multimedia re-visioning of the DS (as exclusively confirmed by MCV yesterday), Nintendo has also announced that a Wii version of its popular boxing title Punch Out is in development. Also confirmed is a sequel to Treasure’s cult classic Sin and Punishment, though it’s …
Read More »Is Nintendo prepping new hardware range?
Momentum is growing behind rumours that Nintendo is preparing to unveil updates to both of its market leading consoles. Talk of a redesigned DS has been doing the rounds for quite some time, and the latest murmurings suggest that a new handheld boasting two touch screens, an integrated digital camera …
Read More »EA cancels Command & Conquer Tiberium
Nearly a year after EA first announced its Command & Conquer themed FPS Tiberium , the US publisher has confirmed that the project has been cancelled – and it seems that some of the developers working on the game face the prospect of losing their jobs. An official EA statement …
Read More »Thrustmaster feels The Force on Wii
Whilst the world is still waiting for the Star Wars lightsaber game that we all dared to dream of when the Wii was first unveiled in 2005, Thrustmaster has moved to abate the appetite of would-be Jedi’s the world over with the unveiling of its new ‘Glow Saber’ accessory . …
Read More »XBLA enjoys most successful ever month
Microsoft has confirmed that August was the most successful month it’s ever had for its Xbox Live Arcade service – and has also announced that a brand new instalment to the famous R-Type series is on the way. August saw a string of critically acclaimed titles arrive on Microsoft’s gaming …
Read More »EA signs 300 director Zack Snyder
Not content with having Hollywood and global gaming legend Steven Spielberg on its cards , publisher EA has now signed a deal to work with acclaimed director Zack Snyder. Variety reports that Snyder has signed a three game deal with EA. The publisher is understood to be retaining full ownership …
Read More »PES 2009 demo dated
Japanese developer and publisher Konami has confirmed that it is to release a demo of the upcoming Pro Evolution Soccer 2009 on October 2nd (this Thursday) – the day before the European release of EA’s FIFA 09. The demo will offer a five-minute exhibition match with a choice of teams …
Read More »WHATS NEW October 3rd 08
October is nearly here, and along with the official arrival of autumn and the hideousness of travelling home from work in the dark, it also means that Q4 has arrived – and with it comes an explosion in the activity in the games release schedules. At least that’s the plan. …
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