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Sony has confirmed that the NGP will definitely be backwardly compatible with games for the original PSP – as long as they have received a digital release. Andriasang reports that the compatibility will be powered by software emulation and not by any dedicated on-board circuitry. However, as was seen with …
Read More »Rock Band DLC abandons older titles
Owners of either Rock Band or Rock Band 2 will not be able to download any future releases on the title’s in-game app store. Effective as of October 26th 2010, all DLC releases will work exclusively with Rock Band 3 only. Owners of the new game will be able to …
Read More »Sony lists Move titles
Platform holder Sony has detailed its exact Move slate both now and for the weeks ahead – and it shows just how much owners of the motion-sensitive controller have to look forward to. Currently available offerings include Sports Champions, Brunswick Pro Bowling, Toy Story 3, The Shoot, Lord of the …
Read More »iPad will play iPhone games
Apple confirmed today that its new tablet device, the iPad, will be compatible with iPhone games without the need for modification. Apple CEO Steve Jobs unveiled the new device at a special one-off event at the Yerba Buena Center for the Arts Theater in San Francisco, California. The iPad is …
Read More »Cyberbike pedals onto Wii
Nintendo started the revolution with its Balance Board, and EA expanded on the formula with the inclusion of resistance bands and leg strap in its Sports Active bundle – but Bigben has taken things a step further with the inclusion of an actual exercise bike with its fitness offering. Cyberbike …
Read More »R4 cards dont work on DSi
It has emerged that the R4 card, a SD-card based device that allows DS owners to play pirated and homebrew software on their Nintendo handhelds, does not work with the upcoming DSi. Though there has been no confirmation, it is likely that the move was a deliberate one from Nintendo. …
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