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Bethesda has unveiled the vocal talent for the latest Elder Scrolls title, including Christopher Plummer, Max Von Sydow, Lynda Carter and Joan Allen. Von Sydow, known for his roles in The Exorcist and Minority Report, can already be heard as the narrator in the official trailers for The Elder Scrolls …
Read More »INTERVIEW: EMI and Tubby Games
Music games are among the biggest sellers on the market, and yet few are the result of a direct collaboration between games publishers and record labels. But renowned music firm EMI is taking to the stage with Now! That’s What I Call Music: Dance and Sing, its first – and …
Read More »Kinectimals teams up with Build-A-Bear Workshop
Microsoft has penned a partnership with innovative toy outlet Build-A-Bear Workshop to bring additional characters to its upcoming Kinect pet simulator. Starting from October 14th, the retailer will stock four new characters to coincide with next month’s release of Kinectimals Now With Bears. The four collectible bears will retail at …
Read More »Now! plots digital move for 2012
The first retail title has yet to reach shelves, but the team behind Now! That’s What I Call Music are already preparing digital releases for next year. World renowned music label EMI and fledgling publisher Tubby Games told MCV that they are working on downloadable content and full download titles …
Read More »Activision: Social networks a "necessity" for gaming
Services like Call of Duty Elite will become a necessity for future blockbuster games, says Activision. The publisher’s VP of digital Jamie Berger posits that, while Elite is currently positioned as an optional extra for consumers, social networks will one day be essential components to the biggest releases. We believe …
Read More »Screen defect could delay iPhone 5
Those looking forward to the next iteration of Apple’s world-conquering smartphone might have to wait a little longer. DigiTimes reports that the eagerly awaited iPhone 5 may be delayed after a problem has been detected with some of the device’s touch panels produced by Wintek. The site’s sources claim a …
Read More »Vita/PSP cross-platform multiplayer confirmed
PlayStation Vita owners will still be able to enjoy multiplayer games with PSP owners across an ad-hoc connection. A Sony website states that anyone who downloads a PSP title on their Vita via PSN will still be able to use the multiplayer functions with both other Vita users and those …
Read More »What’s Out Today?
Codemasters’ F1 2011 is in pole position as a convoy of new releases race onto UK shelves. This year’s iteration of the best-selling racer builds on the phenomenal success of F1 2010. Highlights include revamped online multiplayer modes, a co-op championship mode and updated rosters. Meanwhile, 505 Games steps into …
Read More »‘Live’ Gears of War ads kick off tomorrow
Microsoft will be running unique ‘live’ TV ads throughout the next week to promote Gears of War 3. As detailed by MCV earlier this month, the advertisements will show off game footage complemented by live statistics of how many people are playing online as the ad airs. The ads start …
Read More »Nintendo readies Go Vacation for Christmas holidays
Wii owners can escape the cold this winter with a new sports compilation that hits shelves on November 4th. The summer-themed Go Vacation features 50 activities, ranging from sports mini-games to dance-based challenges. These games also vary depending on which resort players choose. So surfing and scuba diving can be …
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