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A pink version of Nintendo’s 2DS handheld will be released in the UK in May. The SKU is currently available to pre-order from Nintendo’s online shop for 109.99. It will be released alongside Kirby: Triple Deluxe on May 16th. Interestingly the SKU is not currently being listed by any other …
Read More »PS4 survey mentions reputation system, cross-platform chat
Sony seems to be considering the introduction of an Xbox-like reputation system on PlayStation. That’s according to a survey sent out to users, as reported by VGX, which asks about the appeal of a range of possible future features. Included on the list is a player reputation system based on …
Read More »Pitchford teases next-gen Gearbox title, gets grumpy when it is reported
It’s logical to presume that Borderlands developer Gearbox is working toward a next-gen reveal. But with no official confirmation being offered, it’s only right that comments from Gearbox boss Randy Pitchford pointing to a ‘probable’ announcement later this year are reported, right? "We’re working on next-gen. Platforms TBD," Pitchford told …
Read More »Sky will post you a DVD copy of digital film purchases
We’re accustomed to free digital copies coming bundled with DVDs and Blu-ray, but now Sky is to approach things from the other direction. TechRadar reports that the TV network will in the coming weeks begin offering customers who buy a digital film for their Sky box a physical copy of …
Read More »Amazon introduces Metacritic ratings to game product listings
Some Amazon customers are now being presented with Metacritic ratings in certain video game product listings. Polygon reports that the addition is only showing up for users in some regions, while an Amazon forum thread adds that the feature is only appearing on certain products. When it does appear, the …
Read More »EA apologies for ‘unacceptable’ and ‘stupid’ Frostbite Wii U jibes
Peter Moore has publicly apologised for April Fools tweets sent out by the official DICE Frostbite account that mocked the Wii U. MCV yesterday reported that Frostbite joked that it had added support for Wii U since it is the most powerful Gen4 platform”. The tweets have since been removed …
Read More »DICE Frostbite April Fool taunts Wii U
Developer DICE has in an almost cruel April Fool taunted Wii U owners with a mock announcement of support for the console. The engine behind titles such as Battlefield 4, Need for Speed: Rivals and Dragon Age: Inquisition has famously been ported to almost all platforms except Wii U. Its …
Read More »SCEJ opens Chinese strategy department
Sony Computer Entertainment Japan Asia has opened a new business group specifically to focus on its Chinese console strategy. Polygon reckons that a Japanese language press release from SCEJ confirms the news. The China Strategy Department will be headed up by SCEJ’s existing China strategy boss Takehito Soeda. Yesterday it …
Read More »Bethesda says Elder Scrolls Online subscription charge ‘was a mutual decision’
The implementation of a monthly subscription fee for the upcoming The Elder Scrolls Online was not forced upon Bethesda by parent company ZeniMax. It would be fair to say it was a mutual decision,” Bethesda’s global marketing and PR boss Pete Hines told Games.On.Net. It wasn’t like they decided it, …
Read More »Batman: Arkham Origins Blackgate delayed on Wii U
The Bat’s uneasy relationship with Nintendo’s home console continues. Warner has announced that while Batman: Arkham Origins Blackgate Deluxe Edition remains on target for Xbox 360 and PC today and PS3 tomorrow, the Wii U SKU has been pushed back. It’s now due out at some point later in April”. …
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