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The UK will be awash with the colour red to ensure consumers are well aware of Nintendo’s bright new 3DS. Over 6,000 UK locations will be ‘painted red’ around the launch of the Metallic Red 3DS which hits shelves today, with six-sheet and 48-sheet posters advertising the new colour. Nintendo …
Read More »We Sing Rock out October 28th
Nordic Games’ latest karaoke title We Sing Rock will hit shelves next month exclusively on Wii. The title will feature 40 rock anthems, music videos and a range of solo and multiplayer modes. It will arrive on October 28th in the UK. It includes songs from artists such as Coldplay, …
Read More »New Mortal Kombat film in the works
New Line Cinema has teamed up with Warner Bros Interactive Entertainment to produce a new Mortal Kombat film due in 2013. Los Angeles Times reports that Warner’s New Line Cinema label is aiming to produce the film next year. It’s really important that we show we can bring our game …
Read More »Xperia Play nabs Lara Croft exclusive
Sony Ericsson has signed a deal with Square Enix that will see Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light released as an Android exclusive on Xperia Play. The game, which is already available on the Apple App Store, Xbox Live, PSN and PC, will mark its arrival to the Android …
Read More »Early access to Old Republic outlined
BioWare has explained how gamers will be able to play Star Wars: The Old Republic before its release date. Anyone who pre-orders the upcoming PC online RPG will be able to redeem an ‘Early Game Access’ code online to download and play it ahead of its December 22nd launch in …
Read More »Jonah Lomu tackles retail on October 14th
The next Rugby Challenge title will launch a week ahead of the World Cup final on October 14th, Alternative Software has announced. Jonah Lomu Rugby Challenge is officially endorsed by the New Zealand rugby star, and the game’s publisher expects it to perform not just around the World Cup but …
Read More »A4T enters Japanese peripherals market
Acessories4Technology is bringing its 4Gamers PS3 accessories to Japan. The company says it is one of the first peripherals firms to bring its products to the Land of the Rising Sun, after signing a deal with Sony Computer Entertainment and a distribution partner. Products include the Stereo Gaming Headset CP-Pro, …
Read More »Resident Evil 5 Gold Edition hits PSN
Capcom’s Move-compatible Resident Evil 5: Gold Edition will arrive on the PlayStation Network on October 4th. The download includes the original 2009 Resident Evil 5 action game, two DLC packs Desperate Escape and Lost Nightmares and two in-game costume collections. It also features a Mercenaries Reunion mode. Resident Evil 5: …
Read More »Nintendo and retailers sued over Wii Remote
The owner of a laser-pointing presentation remote is taking Nintendo and several retailers to court over the Wii controller. Gamasutra reports Technology manufacturer UltimatePointer claims the Wii Remote has infringed its patent for Upoint – a laser-pointing device designed for presentations. The firm is seeking damages, court costs and royalty …
Read More »QA Spotlight: Babel Media
Babel Media’s VP of sales and marketing Keith Russell tells MCV about the state of the QA sector and a potential move to Montreal. What are your thoughts on the relationship between publishers and QA firms? What works well and what needs improving? We tend to work on the project …
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