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Final Fantasy publisher Square Enix has announced a barrage of games it will be showcasing at this year’s E3. A range of key titles will make an appearance at the event fronted by PS3 and PC MMO Final Fantasy XIV, and the digital download-only Lara Croft and the Guardian of …
Read More »New UK publisher emerges
A brand new UK games publisher will launch its first title in a matter of weeks. Oxford-based Ant Games will release titles across all genres and formats – including Xbox 360, PS3, Wii, PC, DS and PSP – at both retail and digital avenues. Post-apocalyptic PC MMO Fallen Earth will …
Read More »New UK publisher emerges
A brand new UK games publisher will launch its first title in a matter of weeks. Oxford-based Ant Games will release titles across all genres and formats – including Xbox 360, PS3, Wii, PC, DS and PSP – at both retail and digital avenues. Post-apocalyptic PC MMO Fallen Earth will …
Read More »Argos sees Wii web hike
Argos has revealed that visits to its website made from Nintendo Wiis have doubled year-on-year, making it the third most popular web browsing device to the retailer. The home catalogue store said visits to Argos.co.uk from Wii consoles increased from 465,000 in 2008 to 805,000 last year. This means the …
Read More »Argos sees Wii web hike
Argos has revealed that visits to its website made from Nintendo Wiis have doubled year-on-year, making it the third most popular web browsing device to the retailer. The home catalogue store said visits to Argos.co.uk from Wii consoles increased from 465,000 in 2008 to 805,000 last year. This means the …
Read More »Next Deus Ex dated for 2011
The third title in the Deus Ex series has been given a release window of early 2011 as revealed by Square Enix in a new trailer. The publisher has already began an online marketing campaign promoting the title ahead of its full E3 reveal next week. Deus Ex: Human Revolution …
Read More »Next Deus Ex dated for 2011
The third title in the Deus Ex series has been given a release window of early 2011 as revealed by Square Enix in a new trailer. The publisher has already began an online marketing campaign promoting the title ahead of its full E3 reveal next week. Deus Ex: Human Revolution …
Read More »LOTR Online goes free-to-play
Online RPG The Lord of the Rings Online will receive a major update this Q3 allowing gamers to play the title entirely for free. The MMO currently adopts a subscription-based payment model which costs players 8.99 per month. New gamers also have access to a ten-day free trial. From this …
Read More »LOTR Online goes free-to-play
Online RPG The Lord of the Rings Online will receive a major update this Q3 allowing gamers to play the title entirely for free. The MMO currently adopts a subscription-based payment model which costs players 8.99 per month. New gamers also have access to a ten-day free trial. From this …
Read More »Def Jam Rapstar due in November
Good news for music fans – the Guitar Hero of the Hip Hop world, Def Jam Rapstar, will ship to stores in time for Christmas. Konami has announced a November 5th release date for Def Jam Rapstar which will be available on Xbox 360, PS3 and Wii. The publisher also …
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