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Ubisoft will publish No More Heroes 2: Desperate Struggle in the US. Rising Star Games holds the publishing rights for the game in the UK and Europe, with the title due for release in 2010. Both publishers were responsible for releasing the original game in their respective territories, which went …
Read More »MICROSOFT: Crackdown 2 confirmed
Microsoft has unveiled the sequel to its award-winning Crackdown. The game’s trailer was briefly shown during the platform holder’s pre-E3 press conference, and is due for release in 2010. Crackdown 2 brings back its trademark open world gameplay but with revamped cooperative and competitive multiplayer modes We know that your …
Read More »MICROSOFT: Bungie reveals Halo Reach
Bungie has broken silence on its secret Xbox 360 project, Halo Reach. Speaking at Microsoft’s E3 event in Los Angeles, Bungie’s Joe Staten revealed that Reach will land on the Xbox 360 in 2010. Furthermore, those who purchase a copy of upcoming Halo title ODST will be allowed to take …
Read More »MICROSOFT: Epic unveils Shadow Complex for 360
Epic Games has announced new IP Shadow Complex for Xbox Live Arcade. The game is set to combine elements of exploration and combat, similar to Nintendo’s Metroid Prime and Konami’s Castlevania franchise. The project is headed-up by Gears of War creator, Cliff Bleszkinsi, and was unveiled at Microsoft’s Pre-E3 press …
Read More »MICROSOFT: Microsoft secures Modern Warfare 2 DLC
Two downloadable packages for Infinity Ward’s Modern Warfare 2 are set to be timed exclusives for the Xbox 360. John Schappert – Microsoft’s Vice President of Interactive Entertainment, Software and Services – made the announcement at the company’s E3 press conference in the packed Galen Centre in Los Angeles. The …
Read More »MICROSOFT: Exclusive Beatles Rock Band DLC on Xbox Live
Microsoft has announced Xbox Live exclusive downloadable content for The Beatles: Rock Band. The song, All You Need Is Love, will be the first track on offer through Xbox Live, and was announced during Microsoft’s Pre-E3 press conference. The Beatles: Rock Band will be available on multiple platforms worldwide on …
Read More »UK games market continues to rise
The UK video games market’s weekly value continues to rise this week following a slew of new releases, including Guitar Hero: Metallica, Virtua Tennis and Infamous. According to MCV calculations, based on today’s Gfk-ChartTrack/ELSPA weekly report, the UK market has hit 22.8 million for the week ending May 30th, with …
Read More »UK CHARTS: UFC keeps its grip on the top
UFC 2009: Undisputed has racked up its second consecutive No. 1, despite seeing sales slide 42 per cent. The fighter is part of an unchanged Top Three, with Pokmon Platinum holding on in second place and EA Sports Active remaining in third. In terms of new releases, Activision Blizzard’s Guitar …
Read More »Epic to release PS3-exclusive horror title?
Epic Games’ long-rumoured horror title could be unveiled at E3 this week, reports VG247. According to the rumours, the game is being developed by Gears of War creator Cliff Bleszinski, and will be released exclusively for Sony’s PlayStation 3. The game has been on the radar since November last year, …
Read More »Eminem and Jay-Z sign up for new game
Rap superstars Jay-Z and Eminem are to feature in Activision’s upcoming DJ Hero. The game, which is due at the end of the year on PS3, PS2, Xbox 360 and Wii, is already set to feature songs from the Beastie Boys, KRS-One, Blondie, N.E.R.D, Gorillaz, DJ Shadow and DJ AM. …
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