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Microsoft’s time in the sun may be short at Gamescom, but expect it to make plenty of noise. CVG reports that Microsoft Studios boss Phil Spencer confirmed on the Major Nelson podcast that the company is going to have a really short stage presentation with some news talking about some …
Read More »INFOGRAPHIC: Some very large Call of Duty numbers
Activision has just sent out an infographic detailing a history of the Call of Duty series’ multiplayer mode. It says that a total of 100m people have played Call of Duty – which, as it handily points out is more than the populations of EU nations such as the UK, …
Read More »Sony DADC launches new digital distribution service for publishers
Publishers and retailers have been offered a helping hand in entering the increasingly complicated digital distribution space. Sony DADC has (via some of the longest sentences we’ve ever seen in a press release) announced Genba, which it describes as a new digital game supply chain channel and media platform to …
Read More »William Hill offers odds on Grand Theft Auto V outselling GTA IV
Reckon Grand Theft Auto V will outsell Grand Theft Auto IV? Then one UK betting agency wants a word. William Hill is offering odds of 4/6 that GTA V will sell over 11m copies in its first month on sale or 11/10 on it falling short of that number. That …
Read More »Disney unveils Toy Story play set for Disney Infinity
A third play set expansion for Disney Infinity has been announced and it’s based on cult movie IP Toy Story. The SKU includes Buzz Lightyear and Jessie figures, while Woody is to be made available as one of a range of lone figure releases that also includes Wreck-It Ralph and …
Read More »OPINION: It’s time to stop being ridiculous about Xbox One
The evil bastards! They want us to be connected to the internet ALL THE TIME? Indies can’t self-publish? They’re not giving us a free headset? Kinect needs to be plugged in for it even to turn on? HANGING’S TOO GOOD FOR ‘EM! Well, firstly I still find it very hard …
Read More »AMD Hawaii GPU to undercut Nvidia’s GTX 780 – report
If all the rumours surrounding AMD’s new line of graphics cards are to be believed, this Q4 is going to be a bloodbath in the graphics card sector. Fudzilla reports that AMD’s new Hawaii GPU, which AMD last week confirmed it will be unveiling in September, will retail for a …
Read More »VIDEO: Thomas Was Alone dev reveals Volume
Mike Bithell, the creator of indie hit Thomas Was Alone, has unveiled his second solo game. It’s called Volume and is already being pitched by some parts of the press as ‘Minecraft meets Metal Gear Solid’. [REDACTED] Does not kill. That would be far too easy,” the first details read. …
Read More »Nintendo of America begins selling refurb 3DS and DSi hardware
The American arm of Nintendo has introduced a new way for consumers to get their hands on a cut-price 3DS. The NoA site has begun selling refurbished 3DS consoles. Prices start at $119.99 for a standard 3DS and $169.99 for the 3DS XL. Refurbed DSi’s are available for $99.99. Some …
Read More »VIDEO: Microsoft explores new Xbox One controller
A new video from Microsoft details some of the improvements made in Xbox One’s new joypad. There’s lots of details in the seven-minute clip, offering an insight into not only the structural design of the device but also the thoughts that led to some of the changes. For instance, Microsoft …
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