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Sony’s PS4 exclusive InFamous: Second Son has broken new records for the series. Sony Australia has revealed that the game shifted 1m units in its first nine days on sale, making it the fastest selling game in the five-year-old series. The 1m number includes both digital and physical sales. It’s …
Read More »MCV AWARDS: PlayStation will match every GamesAid Tenner donation on the night
All 10 donations made to GamesAid in the room at the MCV Awards tonight will effectively be doubled, thanks to Sony PlayStation. The format-holder has said it will match every single 10 donated to tonight’s GamesAid Tenner drive. Every year attendees to the MCV Awards (plus other events including the …
Read More »Sony officially details The Last of Us: Remastered
The extensive additions to the PS4 version of The Last of Us have at last been revealed by Sony. The PlayStation Blog says that The Last of Us: Remastered will offer 1080p visuals, higher resolution character models, improvements to shadows and lighting and upgraded textures. Naughty Dog’s creative director Neil …
Read More »Console racer The Crew will use microtransactions
Ubisoft’s upcoming racer The Crew will allow gamers to pay for car upgrades using real-world cash. The required currency used for such purchases can also be won in-game. "We can confirm that performance parts can be unlocked through progression as well as microtransactions," a Ubisoft representative told Videogamer. "All content …
Read More »VIDEO: New trailer for The Evil Within
Shinji Mikami’s much anticipated The Evil Within is the subject of a brand new trailer, which you can see below. The game is the latest creator from Resident Evil mastermind Shinji Mikami, whose name was made with hits such as Resident Evil, RE2, RE3, RE4 and Code Veronica, as well …
Read More »Layoffs at Sega Europe hit Sonic and mobile teams
An unspecified number of job losses have hit Sega’s London-based European office. "Sega is in the process of consolidating certain functions of the Sonic and Mobile departments within Sega of America, where the management and production for those areas of the business reside," a spokesperson told Polygon. "As part of …
Read More »Pitchford explains next-gen no-show for Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel
The relative install bases of current and next-gen has been pegged as the reason for the lack of PS4 or Xbox 360 release for Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel. "Currently there is, between PS3 and Xbox 360, over 150m installed units worldwide – probably 170m is more realistic," the boss of the …
Read More »Don Bradman Cricket landing in the UK this week
Delayed sports title Don Bradman Cricket 14 will be released on PS3 and Xbox 360 this week. The game will hit both formats on April 11th. It is understood it will be released both physically and digitally. Don Bradman Cricket 14 will deliver the most realistic gameplay and promises to …
Read More »2K Australia developing Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel on PS3, Xbox 360
2K Games has revealed a brand new Borderlands game. It’s called Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel and it’s due out this autumn on PS3, Xbox 360 and PC. 2K Australia is the main developer, although Gearbox is named as co-developer. It takes place between the events of the first and second Borderlands …
Read More »Dark Souls II and 3DS win March chart battles in Japan
From Software’s Dark Souls II was the best selling game in Japan throughout March, the latest Famitsu data reveals. It sold over 309k units, which was 100k more than its closest rival Mario Party Island Tour. The 3DS was the month’s best-selling console with unit sales of over 188k units …
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