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The Canadian launch of PlayStation 4 is turning out to be the most successful console release in the country’s history. SCE Canada head Steve Turvey told Games Industry that PS4 blew away results from previous game-related retail releases in the country, at least tripling average numbers. The launch was a …
Read More »Raspberry Pi sells 2m units
Credit card-sized computer Raspberry Pi has reached 2m units sold, according to its developer. A post on the hardware’s official blog reveals the milestone was reached earlier than expected. "We calculated that we might, if we were lucky, reach the second million around January 2014, or slightly afterwards – we …
Read More »MLG.tv network to broadcast major eSports events
Major League Gaming has announced MLG.tv, a new eSports internet-broadcast network that will showcase events around the world. TechCrunch reports the network will stream broadcasts in HD (up to 1080p) as well as carry a studio show that features both news and highlights. The weekly recap show, entitled eSports Report, …
Read More »Limited edition white Ouya arriving in time for the holidays
A limited edition all-white Ouya is in the works and will be available ahead of the new year, makers of the microconsole have announced. Along with the new exterior design, the LE Ouya also boasts double the storage over the original release at 16GB. The new hardware will be available …
Read More »NPD October: Overall growth led by Grand Theft Auto V, Pokemon X & Y
The NPD Group’s monthly US retail report has been released, showing overall growth for a third consecutive month thanks to the performances of the latest Grand Theft Auto and Pokemon titles. Total spend for October hit $791.1m, an increase of 5 per cent year-on year. The positive results is largely …
Read More »PS4 surpasses 1m units sold in one day
PlayStation 4 has exceeded the million units sold milestone in its first 24 hours at retail, Sony has announced. The figure only accounts for US and Canada purchases, as North America is the only territory the console has currently launched in. For comparison’s sake, the PS3 wasn’t able to move …
Read More »Steam top ten sellers chart: November 10-16
Valve has revealed Steam’s top selling titles from the past week, with Egosoft’s X Rebirth launching its way to the top spot. The space sim beat out XCOM: Enemy Within (second) and last week’s winner Call of Duty: Ghosts (third) to grab the best seat at the table. Assassin’s Creed …
Read More »VIDEO: Infamous Second Son coming in March
PlayStation 4-exclusive Infamous: Second Son will launch on Sony’s new console in March. Sucker Punch specifically announced that the game is set to arrive on March 21st, 2014. The date represents a slight delay from the studio’s previous February 2014 window. Second Son is the third title in the Infamous …
Read More »VIDEO: The Last of Us ‘Left Behind’ DLC teased
Naughty Dog has unveiled a teaser trailer showing off new DLC for The Last of Us. The ‘Left Behind’ content pack features Ellie journeying together with her friend Riley, a plotline that takes place before her adventures with Joel in the main campaign. The trailer (below) only states that the …
Read More »VIDEO: Destiny beta to launch first on PlayStation consoles
PS3 and PS4 owners will get first crack at beta testing Bungie’s Destiny, the studio has revealed. Bungie COO Pete Parsons announced the news earlier today during Spike’s PS4 All Access event. "We’re going to give first access to the PlayStation nation, PS4 and PS3 owners," Parsons said. The beta …
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