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There may be some sort of optional motion control element in the PS4 version of Grand Theft Auto V. GTAforums spotted the game’s pre-order page on the European PSN store which included the line "a PlayStation Move navigation controller or Wireless Controller will be required for motion control features". Also …
Read More »Driveclub’s PS Plus Edition has been delayed
Evolution has said that it is delaying the release of the free PS Plus edition of Driveclub as it struggles to get the servers for the paid game working correctly. We are seeing a lot of activity and new social behaviours right now, but unfortunately this is pushing the servers …
Read More »YouTubers required to be positive in return for Shadow of Mordor review code, report claims
Persuading viewers to purchase” and putting FCC disclosures at the bottom of the video description are among the many requirements asked of YouTubers who wanted to review Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor. That’s according to a new video from Jim Sterling in which he reveals a long list of demands made …
Read More »Apple ups iPhone 6 Plus manufacturing due to stronger than expected demand
The ratio of iPhone 6 Plus to iPhone 6 manufacturing has been shifted in favour of the former, a report claims. Digitimes says that Apple has enjoyed greater than expected demand for its super-sized iPhone and has a result shifted some of the resource previously dedicated to the iPhone 6 …
Read More »Samsung warns of 60% operating profit drop
Slowing sales of Galaxy smartphones could lead to a disastrous financial quarter for the world’s biggest mobile phone and TV manufacturer. The BBC reports that Samsung expects operating profit to be down 60 per cent year-on-year at 2.5bn for the three months ending September. The Galaxy series has started to …
Read More »Hugh Laurie joins LittleBigPlanet 3 voice cast
Hugh Laurie will be joining Stephen Fry on the voice cast list of upcoming PS4 and PS3 title LittleBigPlanet 3. Laurie is voicing antagonist Newton, while Fry returns as the game’s iconic narrator. It’s not nearly as different as I might have thought ten years ago; storytelling is storytelling, whatever …
Read More »Vib Ribbon re-release confirmed on PS3 and Vita
The return of Vib Ribbon has now been officially confirmed. Sony filed a trademark for the retro title earlier this month and has now revealed that the cult PSOne rhythm action game will be re-released digitally on PS3 and Vita next week at a price attractive to both Vibri virgins …
Read More »Super Smash Bros Wii U and Amiibo dated for UK, six new figures announced
Nintendo has announced a UK release date for both the Wii U version of Super Smash Bros and its toys-to-life Amiibo figures. The Wii U title will arrive on December 5th. Amiibo, however, will launch a week earlier on November 28th when 12 figures will hit stores – Mario, Peach, …
Read More »Future is closing Official Nintendo Magazine
Nintendo and Future have announced the closure of Official Nintendo Magazine. Its last issue – number 114 – will go on sale on October 14th. The mag first arrived in the UK in 2002, with Future assuming publishing duties from EMAP in 2006. Nintendo will continue to speak directly to …
Read More »Disney brings over 20 games to Steam
A number of Disney titles have appeared on PC for the first time, with the company releasing some 21 titles on Steam for the first time. Headline titles include Epic Mickey 2, excellent racer Split/Second, Toy Story 3 and Pure. All of the titles are currently on sale for ten …
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