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Borderlands 2 is heading to PS Vita – alongside a hardware bundle packaging the game with the new, slimmer Vita. Sony’s John Koller announced the news at California PlayStation event this week, adding that a Vita Borderlands 2 hardware bundle will launch alongside the game this spring. The package includes …
Read More »Yoshi’s New Island 3DS XL bundle lands next month – report
Nintendo is reportedly dialing up a Yoshi’s New Island 3DS XL bundle for the game’s launch next month. IGN reports on UK retailer Base’s listing for the package in question, as well as confirmation that North America will receive the bundle as well. The report points out that Base’s listing …
Read More »Flipkart lists Wii U limited edition consoles at Rs 39,990
Flipkart is now selling two variants of the Wii U at the same price as the PlayStation 4 – Rs 39,990. These aren’t just the standard Wii U consoles though – the retailer has listed the Legend of Zelda: Wind Waker HD Limited Edition bundle and the Mario & Luigi …
Read More »Rumour: India launch for Xbox One in October, Halo 5 in 2015
A supposed Microsoft insider over at NeoGAF has been revealing all sorts of secret information on the company’s Xbox One plans, including details of the India launch. NeoGAF member ntkrnl, whose credentials have been verified by the website’s administrators, has claimed the Xbox One will launch in India in October, …
Read More »Nexus phone and tablet line could be scrapped by Google
Google is rumoured to be readying the axe for its Nexus hardware line. BGR reports that Russian blogger Eldar Murtazin has claimed on Twitter that the Nexus brand will be discontinued in 2015, with the upcoming Nexus 5 smartphone likely to be one of the final launches. Google’s hardware interest …
Read More »Amazon to launch console this year – report
A games-focused under-the-TV entertainment system will be launched by Amazon in 2014, a new report has claimed. VG247 claims to have word from multiple sources” that a $300 machine will be launched this year that offers the streaming and download of games, music, movies and TV content”. It will run …
Read More »Game4u begins PS4 exchange promotion, offers Rs 9,000 for PS3, Xbox 360
Game4u has a trade-in offer for those looking to move up from PS3 or Xbox 360 to the PS4. The retailer is offering up to Rs 9,000 in store credit when you trade in your old PS3 or Xbox 360 across all its retail stores. A post on Game4u’s Facebook …
Read More »Alienware to release new Steam Machines every year and they can’t be upgraded
If you thought buying a Steam Machine would take away the hassles of PC upgrades and quickly outdated hardware, Alienware has some news for you. One of the 14 manufacturers revealed by Valve at CES 2014 to be working on Steam Machines, Alienware has told Trusted Reviews that it plans …
Read More »PS3, Xbox 360 price cuts internationally in February, says analyst
We normally wouldn’t put too much stock into analyst predictions, but when a console price drop is the topic of discussion, any sliver of hope is welcome. Games industry analyst Michael Pachter has said on Gametrailers’Bonus Round that publishers have been putting pressure on Sony and Microsoft to effect price …
Read More »UK games market returns to growth… sort of
The UK physical games market has grown for the first time in five years. The combined number of games, accessories and consoles sold in 2013 are down seven per cent year-on-year, but revenue generated from these products is up seven per cent over 2012 to 2.04bn. This is mostly down …
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