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There’s yet another PS4 hardware bundle available in the UK, this time from Very.co.uk. As spotted by Videogamer, the SingStar Ultimate Party bundle includes a console, controller, copy of the game and a PlayStation Camera for 399.99. There’s no need for microphones this time, of course, as the game allows …
Read More »Amazon posts $544m Q3 operating loss as Fire Phone bombs
Online retail leader Amazon has posted an operating loss of over half a billion dollars for Q3 2013. The total of $544m is over 20 times more than the loss posted in the same period last year. Net losses reached $437m – up ten times year-on-year. Revenues, however, grew 20 …
Read More »Codemasters announces Micro Machines-a-like Toybox Turbos
‘Retro table top racing’ is to make a return on PS3, Xbox 360 and PC with Codemasters’ new title Toybox Turbos. Although the publisher doesn’t reference the Micro Machines IP by name, it does say that the title features gameplay that reflects Codemasters’ fondly remembered miniature racing titles of the …
Read More »Improving Xbox One install times are ‘high on priority list’
Xbox boss Phil Spencer admits that the reasons behind Xbox One’s lengthy installation times remain a little unclear, although he’s determined to address them. Spencer told IGN, as reported by GameSpot, that while the Xbox One in some instances installs games faster than PS4, for many titles the installation times …
Read More »‘Season Pass’ feature hits PSN marketplace
PS3 owners will soon be able to buy entire series of TV shows for a single lump sum on PSN. The digital marketplace’s Video Unlimited section will as of today allow people to buy access to specific TV series, even if some episodes have yet to be released. Once purchased …
Read More »NCsoft confirms layoffs as mobile and tablets are targeted
A number of developers have lost their jobs amidst a restructuring at MMO makers NCsoft. Today we announced a restructuring of key operations within NC West,” an official statement confirmed. As a result of this restructuring, we are implementing staff reductions across our Western operations with the exclusion of ArenaNet. …
Read More »Assassin’s Creed: Unity’s PC specs demand powerful machine
Ubisoft has confirmed some pretty demanding minimum requirements for PC owners looking to play Assassin’s Creed: Unity. When it comes to processors the minimum spec is either an Intel Core i5-2500K (3.3GHz), AMD FX-8350 (4.0GHz) or AMD Phenom II x4 940 (3.0GHz). The recommended CPUs are the Intel Core i7-3770 …
Read More »Microsoft shipped 2.4m Xbox consoles in its last quarter
2.4m Xbox consoles were shipped to retail in the quarter ending September 30th. Microsoft’s initial wording appeared to suggest that the number represented consoles sold to consumers, but it has since been confirmed that this is not the case. It has not been specified how many of that number were …
Read More »ESL app arrives on Xbox One
An app dedicated to eSports specialist Electronic Sports League (ESL) is now available on Xbox One. It allows users to watch live eSports events either on the TV or on a second screen. Gamers can also use it to find potential opponents and swap contact information so they can connect …
Read More »Hearthstone producer making GAME appearance tonight
The executive producer of Blizzard’s card battle Hearthstone is making a UK retail appearance tonight. Hamilton Chu will arrive at GAME’s Westfield Stratford store tonight (October 23rd) from 5pm-8pm to sign posters and answer questions. It’s all designed to promote GAME’s upcoming Fireside Gatherings events that are scheduled for next …
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