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Microsoft has revealed a slight alteration to how it markets the two tiers of membership for Xbox Live. Speaking via Twitter, Xbox Europe’s community manager Graeme Boyd stated: Just been told that ‘Xbox Live Silver Membership’ will now officially be called ‘Xbox Live Free Membership’. The times they are a-changin…” …
Read More »Problems cause FFXIV free trial extension
Publisher Square Enix has announced that it has extended the free trial period afforded to new players of the game has been extended for a further month following some negative feedback concerning the launch build the game. For those who purchased the collector’s edition and began to play one week …
Read More »Angry Birds goes free on Android
Rovio has announced that the full Android version of its Angry Birds game will make its debut on GetJar today – as a free download. The game has been a smash hit on iPhone and iPad as a paid title, and was recently launched as a cut-down Lite version on …
Read More »Dead Space Ignition goes free
Developer Visceral Games has announced that North American customers who pre-order Dead Space 2 will be entitled to download digital-only prequel Dead Space Ignition for free.Announced in July and set for release on October 13th, Ignition will otherwise cost $5 on PSN or 400 MSP on Xbox Live. EA will …
Read More »Deep Space Nine MMO on the way
A brand new free-to-play MMO based on the Deep Space Nine Star Trek universe will be released next summer, German publisher Gameforge has announced. Gamasutra reports that the game, called Star Trek: Infinite Space, is being developed by indie studio Keen Games whose former titles include Dance Dance Revolution: Disney …
Read More »Free DJ Hero to accelerate series growth
Activision is determined to make DJ Hero 2 a major seller, and is giving away the original game in order to do so. Peter Royea, the man in charge of the Hero brand, says the music sequel is his No.1 priority this Christmas. The company says giving away the original …
Read More »EA giving away MySims for free
North American food retailer Taco Bell has launched a new partnership with EA that will see MySims promoted in its large chain of restaurants. But the most interesting part of the partnership is that it will offer customers the chance to nab the full version of the PC game for …
Read More »Sony charging for PlayTV update
The next update to Sony’s PS3 digital TV peripheral PlayTV will be a premium download from PSN and not a free firmware upgrade. Later this year a host of new features will be added to the PVR device including social networking platform Chat TV, a seven-day programme guide, new listings …
Read More »Michael Jackson MMO in development
Entertainment firm SEE Virtual Worlds has announced that it is working on an MMO based on pop icon Michael Jackson. Not to be confused with the console title in the works at Ubisoft, Planet Michael is an immersive virtual space themed after iconic visuals drawn from Michael’s music, his life …
Read More »Free subscription offer for Develop magazine
MCV’s sister magazine Develop is today launching a free year-long trial subscription for its essential monthly magazine. UK games industry professionals can have Develop magazine land at their desk or doormats simply by filling out an online form here. The longstanding trade magazine this year soared past its landmark 100th …
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