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A new-look, cut-down version of the PlayStation Vita has been confirmed by Sony Japan. It will be released in Japan on October 10th and will cost 18,980 (122). The unit maintains the same stylings and overall design of the Vita we know, although the unit is both 20 per cent …
Read More »2014 release date confirmed for PS4 in Japan
Sony has surprised gamers from its homeland with news of a significant wait for the console to be released in Japan. PS4 will arrive in Japan on February 22nd priced at 39,980 (256) or for 43,980 (282) for those who also want a PlayStation Camera. A free digital copy of …
Read More »Rockstar: Grand Theft Auto V "feels next-generation to us"
Stop whining about a possible next-gen release for Grand Theft Auto V – Rockstar reckons the PS3 and Xbox 360 game already feels next-gen. Of course, the game won’t be able to compete with the visuals offering by the likes of PS4 and Xbox One, but the title has been …
Read More »Konami opens Metal Gear-focused LA development studio
Overtly Japanese stealth game series Metal Gear Solid is looking westward. Konami has announced the opening of a new Los Angeles based development studio. Chief amongst its residents will be a Kojima Productions team whose remit will be to work on future Metal Gear titles, including the upcoming Metal Gear …
Read More »Japanese PS4 release date to be announced next week
It’s been easy to forget amongst the launch excitement that PS4 has yet to be dated in Japan. That will all change next week, with confirmation that SCE Japan will host a press conference on Monday September 9th at 7am UK time. It is expected that the console’s launch date …
Read More »Platinum interested in 3DS Bayonetta and Okami spin-offs
With Bayonetta 2 currently in development for Wii U, developer Platinum Games has expressed interest creating in a 3DS instalment for the series. Given the chance, I’d like to make a game based on Jeanne from Bayonetta,” Resident Evil 2 and Devil May Cry veteran Hideki Kamiya told Siliconera. Something …
Read More »Cross Plane controller aims to bring Wii U tablet control to Xbox 360 and PS3
A new Kickstarter project wants to bring some of the Wii U’s key functionality to owners of rival systems. The Cross Plane works by connecting an HDMI transmitter to devices such as Xbox 360, PS3 or PC. This then delivers their output directly to a Wii U tablet-like device complete …
Read More »Hotline Miami 2 dev ponders removal of sexual assault scene
A controversial simulated rape scene in Hotline Miami 2 could be removed from the final game. Dennis Wedin of developer Dennaton has confirmed that the scene, which caused debate and upset following an evocative preview from PC Gamer, has already been cut from the demo. We’re going to work with …
Read More »NPD: US digital games spending up, but not enough to offset physical decline
Digital full game downloads and DLC spending grew 27 per cent in the US games market during Q2 2013. That didn’t stop the sector experiencing a three per cent overall decline in the video games content sector, with the total falling to $2.88bn. When hardware is added the decline increased …
Read More »Kojima backtracks on ‘erotic’ comments but Halo dev lashes out
Metal Gear Solid creator Hideo Kojima has said his use of the word ‘erotic’ in controversial comments yesterday was incorrect. The famed developer yesterday said he wanted characters in MGS5 to be more ‘erotic’ in able to sell more figures and encourage cosplayers. But Polygon reports that Kojima said via …
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