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A new High Definition Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater game will be available to download next summer. Skateboarding star Tony Hawk made the announcement at the Spike Video Game Awards this weekend, after hinting about a new game last week. The download-only title will cost ‘less than $20′ and include elements …
Read More »Asda introduces £98 HD TV
UK supermarket chain Asda is selling a 19-inch HD-ready TV for under 100 this Christmas. The Luxor TV also comes with built-in Freeview giving buyers access to 50 channels and 24 radio stations.It’s the latest deal from Asda following its 40 Blu-ray player it promoted last month. Asda is also …
Read More »New cloud gaming firm materialises
Watch out OnLive and Gaikai – a new rival says it can be the dominant force in cloud gaming. California-based Approxy believes it can better both thanks to its technology, which it claims can stream 1080p 3D stereoscopic games, protect publishers from hacks and save them money. The service allows …
Read More »Exclusive Metal Gear Collection SKU vanishes from Zavvi
The Metal Gear Solid Ultimate Collection, which was revealed as a Zavvi worldwide exclusive in August, has mysteriously vanished from the retailer’s website. When the SKU was announced Zavvi said that in addition to MGS2, MGS3 and Peace Walker, the Ultimate Collection would also offer a digital version of the …
Read More »2003’s Rayman 3 getting HD update
Ubisoft has announced that Rayman 3 is being remade in HD and will receive a digital release on Xbox Live Arcade and PlayStation Network. The game was originally released in 2003 on PS2, Xbox, GameCube and PC. As well as 720p HD visuals, this new version will also run at …
Read More »Jak and Daxter Collection arriving in February
Sony has given its Jak and Daxter Collection a February release date in Europe. The SKU will include HD versions of three PS2 titles – Jak and Daxter: The Precursor Legacy, Jak II and Jak 3. The remastering efforts are being handled by Mass Media, which is working closely” with …
Read More »Sly Cooper HD Collection getting individual PSN release
Sony is to release the three titles included in its Sly Cooper HD Collection as individual downloads on the PlayStation Network, Siliconera reports. The retail SKU contained three games – Sly Racoon, Sly 2: Band of Thieves and Sly 3: Honour Among Thieves. All three have been given a full …
Read More »Jak and Daxter Collection confirmed
Sony has at last confirmed that it will indeed release a Jak and Daxter HD Collection on PS3. There’s no word yet on a possible release date. The release is far from the first of its kind for Sony, which has already revisited a number of PS2 IPs on PS3 …
Read More »Metal Gear Solid HD finally gets a UK release date
Konami has at last confirmed a concrete release date for the Metal Gear Solid HD Collection in the UK. The PS3 and Xbox 360 SKU will be released on February 3rd. The package will contain HD remakes of Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty, Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake …
Read More »Battlefield 3 will be ‘standard def’ on HDD-free Xbox 360s
Though Battlefield 3 will undoubtedly offer a real graphical treat, DICE has warned that those without a hard drive on their Xbox 360 will not receive the same visual experience as HDD-owning users. The game gives players the option of installing a hi-res texture pack stored on the second disc. …
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