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Ubisoft has revealed more details on the PC version of Assassin’s Creed 4: Black Flag, which releases later this month. As with Splinter Cell: Blacklist, Ubisoft has worked with Nvidia to ensure that Black Flag is optimised for the current generation Geforce GTX graphics cards. PC gamers with Geforce GTX …
Read More »GamesAid auctioning off White Commemorative Edition Xbox One console
UK video games charity GamesAid has a very special item on auction for those pondering an Xbox One Purchase. The Xbox One White Exclusive Launch Team Commemorative Special Edition is normally only available to members of the console’s launch team. It comes with an exclusive Launch Team Achievement and has …
Read More »Steam Machine prototype unveiled
Valve has revealed the prototype design of its upcoming Steam Machine hardware. In an article by the Seattle Timesshowing off images of the official prototype, Valve designer Greg Coomer reiterated the company’s intent to take over the living room with its new hardware—adding that the PC space’s transition to the …
Read More »PS4: Sony reveals more PAL region release dates, still no India details
Sony has announced the PlayStation 4 launch dates for more countries in the PAL region, including the Middle East, but there’s still no word on an Indian release date. As part of the PlayStation 4 FAQ on the PlayStation Blog, Sony has listed the release dates for various countries in …
Read More »Blockbuster promises next-gen console pre-order refunds
Troubled UK retailer Blockbuster WILL refund customers who have paid for PS4 or Xbox One pre-orders. Having announced its intention to re-enter administration yesterday, the chain’s Twitter feed was responding to pre-order enquiries with what could easily have been interpreted as non-committal statements. However, it has now categorically stated that …
Read More »300MB day one patch needed to activate key PS4 features
A host of functionality for Sony’s PS4 will only be available to users once they have downloaded a 300MB patch. Amongst the features that will be locked until the patch is installed are Remote Play, gameplay sharing and broadcasting, multiple user login, voice commands, online multiplayer and even DVD and …
Read More »CM Storm launches budget backlit keyboard-mouse combo
CM Storm has launched The Devastator keyboard-mouse combo, featuring a backlit keyboard and optical mouse at a budget price. The MS2K mouse features a low-profile design and on-the-fly DPI switching (800/1200/2000). The MB24 membrane-based keyboard features laser-etched, textured keycaps. The keyboard sports dedicated multimedia keys and blue LED backlighting, with …
Read More »2DS drops below £100 at UK retail
Nintendo’s handheld console 2DS has dropped below the 100 barrier at several UK retailers. Having arrived in the UK on October 12th at 109.99, a drop to below 100 was always inevitable as Christmas approached, although perhaps some would have thought retail would have waited longer than ten days. Sainsbury’s …
Read More »GameStop Black Friday leak shows Zelda: Link Between Worlds 3DS XL
The recently unveiled The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds 3DS XL bundle is set to launch in North America, according to an upcoming GameStop advertisement. Kotaku points to a leaked image of the US retailer’s Black Friday promotions, which lists the handheld bundle for $219.99. The bundle was …
Read More »Nvidia announces Batman Arkham Origins, Assassin’s Creed 4, Splinter Cell bundles
Nvidia has revealed three ‘holiday bundles’ for its range of graphics cards, whereby each card will be undled with two or more upcoming games. Depending on the card purchased, customers will get download codes for Splinter Cell: Blacklist and Assassin’s Creed 4: Black Flag, with Batman: Arkham Origins being also …
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