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Read More »Worrying signs from THQ as it scraps guidance, shuns investor Q&A
THQ may have reported better than expected sales for its last quarter, but the signs are anything but positive for the troubled publisher. Sales for the quarter ending September 30th reached $91.8m, beating expectations. But that’s where the good news ends. Darksiders II sales stand at 1.4m copies, far below …
Read More »Wikipad suffers sudden, indefinite delay
The game-focused Wikipad tablet has missed its intended launch date at US retailer GameStop. The device looks to differentiate itself from its competitors by including a detachable gamepad. However, Wikipad’s makers have said they pulled the product due to a last minute opportunity to enhance” it. No new launch date …
Read More »Sony "temporarily postpones" new PlayStation Store rollout
Technical problems with the new-looks PlayStation Store yesterday have lead to its postponement in the UK. The new-look digital storefront, which was demoed only last week, was supposed to roll out yesterday. And it did, for a while at least. However, a host of complaints from users including problems with …
Read More »Rayman Legends slips to 2013
The Wii U has lost one of its most promising launch titles. Ubisoft has confirmed that Rayman Legends will now miss its previous November 30th release date and instead arrive in the New Year. Rayman Legends will launch worldwide in the first quarter of 2013,” a Ubisoft spokesperson told MCV. …
Read More »‘Yields could delay Xbox 720 beyond planned September 2013 launch’
Microsoft will have to solve a major tech headache if it wishes to hit its planned September 2013 launch for the Xbox 720, if new reports are to be believed. Tech site SemiAccurate reports that a chip designed for use in the console, dubbed ‘Oban’, is providing lower-than-usual yields. (Manufacturing …
Read More »Sony puts hold on PS3 DVR release
New PS3 DVR hardware Nasne has missed its proposed release in Japan today after Sony suddenly put a hold on the product”. Andriasang reports that Japanese retailer Famicom Plaza broke the news, speculating that the last-minute decision was perhaps due to a discovery of a bug in the device’s software. …
Read More »The Amazing Spider-Man on PC pushed back to August
The PC version of The Amazing Spider-Man tie-in will land a month and a half after both the film and console versions release, Activision has announced. The official website states the game will be sold via Steam starting on August 10th. All other versions of the game launched as of …
Read More »Mass Effect 3 Extended Cut on PS3 in Europe delayed by a week
Mass Effect 3’s Extended Cut DLC will not arrive when expected for PS3 owners in Europe. The PS3 version of the free content will now arrive for Europe regions next week, on July 4th reports CVG. The add-on expands on the endings of Mass Effect 3 through additional scenes and …
Read More »Far Cry 3 moved back to late 2012
Ubisoft has announced adjusted release dates for Far Cry 3. Originally set for September, the publisher has revealed the title now won’t be available until the holiday season. The game will arrive in Europe, the Middle East and Africa on November 29th, while North America will get a December 4th …
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