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A special version of the Nintendo DSi will go on sale in the US on November 26th available in either orange or green. The SKU also includes a copy of Mario Party DS and comes with a suggested retail price of $149.99. It launches in time for US sales day …
Read More »Zattikka gains Monty Python licence
And now for something completely different – casual games studio Zattikka has acquired the licence to produce Monty Python titles. The first game will arrive on Facebook before other Monty Python titles on mobile devices and websites. A statement from Zattikka promised the game will be a homage to all …
Read More »PSN+ members get Killzone 3 beta
PS3 owners who have signed up to the PSN+ online service can download and play the Killzone 3 beta – for one day only. The beta allows gamers to experience the upcoming PS3 exclusive FPS before its February 2011 release. Sony made the following announcement on its European PlayStation Blog …
Read More »JAPAN: Wii sales rise 300%
Nintendo’s 25th Anniversary Mario Wii has gone down a storm in Japan during its first week on sale. The new limited edition console – which comes bundled with a WiiMote Plus, a copy of New Super Mario Bros Wii and a digital copy of Donkey Kong – helped lift week-on-week …
Read More »Namco classics head to XBLA and PSN
Namco Bandai has announced a new line of digital-only revamped arcade games for Xbox 360 and PS3. Dubbed Namco Generations, the range will include several updated classics with high-definition graphics, new gameplay features and in-game community news. The first release will be Pac-Man Championship Edition DX which arrives on November …
Read More »Wii Speak discontinued?
UPDATE: Nintendo has issued the following statement to MCV: "We’re still supplying Wii Speak and it’s still very much available should retail want to order it." The product is still listed as ‘discontinued’ on both the US and UK Amazon websites. ORIGINAL STORY: Wii Speak – which allows gamers to …
Read More »Multiformat games portal emerges
A new casual online games portal has emerged driven by a host of industry veterans. TeePee Games will allow users to pull in games from Facebook, smartphones, websites and elsewhere, and customise their own individual homepage. The company and self-titled website has already secured $500,000 in seed funding, and is …
Read More »Fable III Understone DLC announced
Microsoft has revealed details of its first add-on pack for Xbox 360 exclusive Fable III. Owners of the action RPG will be able to purchase the Understone Quest Pack for 400 Microsoft Points (around 4) on November 23rd. The DLC includes three quests that take place in a secret town …
Read More »Miyamoto hints at Wii Music 2
Wii Music 2 could be on the cards despite the Wii original not meeting Nintendo’s expectations when it arrived two years ago. Mario creator Shigeru Miyamoto has said that Nintendo is working on a new interface for Wii Music, and mentioned that Mario himself could make an appearance. In an …
Read More »Kinect Sports gets Facebook app
Microsoft has launched a Kinect Sports Facebook application that offers integration with the motion-sensing game. Developed in partnership with Rare, the Kinect Sports Facebook league allows users to compete with friends and family members who also own the game. A custom league can be created by inputting a selection of …
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