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The mobile version of Mojang’s indie hit Minecraft has received a significant update for iOS and Android devices. Minecraft Pocket Edition 0.3.0 adds a crafting interface similar to the PC version. Players can now build new items and materials, which most would agree is a big part of Minecraft (hey, …
Read More »Max Payne 3 PC pre-order bonuses and specs revealed
Several new bits of info has arrived for the PC version of Rockstar’s upcoming effort Max Payne 3. The PC version will support DirectX11 ‘including tessellation, as well as a number of additional advanced graphics options. ‘ Players will have to wait until May 29th for their shot at it …
Read More »Kingdom Hearts 3D Dream Drop Distance hits Europe in July
Square Enix has revealed a Europe/PAL territories release date for Kingdom Hearts 3D [Dream Drop Distance]. The 3DS title will arrive on July 20th in the aforementioned regions, ahead of the July 31st target in North America. The reveal was originally made via a shown at Europe’s Nintendo Direct presentation …
Read More »Batman: Arkham City GOTY announced alongside Harley Quinn DLC
Warner Bros has announced a Game of the Year edition for Batman: Arkham City, revealing a new DLC add-on for the title as well. The just revealed Harley Quinn’s Revenge pack is set-up to be the game’s final chapter, featuring new story content and the option to play both as …
Read More »Marketing survey points to Rayman Origins sequel
New info has surfaced regarding a potential sequel to Ubisoft’s Rayman Origins via a leaked survey. An anonymous Kotaku reader shared images pulled from marketing firm Arkenford’s survey hinting at a new Rayman Origins title. Ubisoft is reportedly a regular client of the company. The shots show that the the …
Read More »Steam top ten sellers chart: April 15-21
Valve has released Steam’s top sellers chart for the week ending on April 21st. For the second week in a row, dungeon crawler Legend of Grimrock claims the top spot. The Witcher 2 Enhanced Edition jumps to the second spot, with Skyrim keeping a tight grip on the third. Newcomers …
Read More »PS3 price drops occur at select retailers
Two high profile retailers have dropped the price of the PS3 from $249 to $199. Amazon currently offers the 160GB Playstation 3 system at the reduced tag. GameStop is also offering the console at the same price, but bundles in a free copy of Batman: Arkham City or Mortal Kombat: …
Read More »Marvel vs Capcom 2 hitting iPhone this week
An iOS version of Capcom’s fighting mash-up sequel Marvel vs. Capcom 2 is heading to the App Store this week. The Capcom Unity Blog reveals the port will arrive this Wednesday, April 25th and will include the full 56-character roster. Curiously it’ll only be available for iPhone and iPod Touch; …
Read More »Risen 2 console version delayed
Deep Silver has announced a delay for the PS3 and Xbox 360 versions of their pirate RPG Risen 2. Console owners will have to wait until July31st in US/Canada and August 3rd in Europe for the semi-open world title. The title was originally to arrive this week for the two …
Read More »Kirby 20th anniversary collection announced, coming to Wii
A Kirby anthology collection is in the works for the Wii, Nintendo has revealed. The announcement came yesterday via the Nintendo Direct event in Japan. The compilation is being put together in celebration of the Kirby franchise’s 20th anniversary. The company had little more to offer then the announcement itself, …
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