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Wii platform sequel Super Mario Galaxy 2 will be released in North America on May 23rd, Nintendo has confirmed. The release date is even earlier than the mid-summer prediction muttered earlier today and will delight the platform holder’s legion of loyal fans. Though the game – which was originally conceived …
Read More »US: DSi XL dated, priced
Nintendo has confirmed the North American launch details for the super-sized DSi XL handheld. The machine will arrive at retail on March 28th and will cost $189.99. The DSi currently retails for around $169.99 in the US, with the DS Lite costing approximately $129.99. The US launch comes over three …
Read More »Split/Second: Velocity dated
Disney Interactive Studios has announced that Split/Second: Velocity will launch in Europe on Friday, May 21st. The explosive racing game has received a swathe of positive press reports since it was officially unveiled last year, and the title even claimed the Game Critics Award for Best Racing Game at last …
Read More »Mid year release for Mario Galaxy 2
The wait for Super Mario Galaxy 2 looks to be a far shorter one than many had expected, with news that the already highly anticipated platformer is being lined up for a summer release worldwide. Joining it will be the curiously titled 2D action title Metroid: Other M. The news …
Read More »iPhones Street Fighter IV detailed
Capcom’s iPhone adaptation of combo-heavy 2.5D brawler Street Fighter IV will be released on the App Store next month and will cost $9.99, the publisher has announced. Speaking with GamePro, the company also confirmed that the game will feature just eight characters – less than half of the 19 that …
Read More »Microsoft quiet on Ross’ Natal claims
Platform holder Microsoft has refused to clarify comments made by BBC presenter Jonathan Ross that appeared to confirm an October launch for the Xbox 360 motion-sensing camera Natal. Following a hands-on with the device, Ross said on Twitter last night that Microsoft has until October and if they get it …
Read More »Jonathan Ross touts Natal release date
Having spent the day getting to grips with Microsoft’s Project Natal yesterday, comments from outspoken TV presenter Jonathan Ross point to a possible October release date for the anticipated Xbox 360 peripheral. The news is roughly in line with news obtained by MCV last year suggesting that Microsoft is preparing …
Read More »Peggle arrives on Euro PSN
The long-awaited arrival of the 60m+ selling action puzzle series Peggle on the European arm Sony’s PlayStation Network is finally upon us, publisher Sony Online Entertainment has announced. The standalone original title costs 6.29 to download off PSN with expansion pack Peggle Nights coming in at 3.19. Both games can …
Read More »Konami confirms N3II UK release
Having last month confirmed its intentions to publish Ninety-Nine Nights II in Japan, Konami has now signalled its intentions to publish the game in the UK and Europe. Question marks had been hanging over the series’ future in the UK after Microsoft – publisher of the first game – handed …
Read More »Perfect Dark XBLA dated
Microsoft has confirmed that Rare’s much wanted retro re-release Perfect Dark will be released on Xbox Live Arcade on March 17th at a price of just 800 Microsoft Points. While staying true to the original, the game has received an HD overhaul and will support online multiplayer. Microsoft has also …
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