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Puzzle platformer Little Nightmares will be released both physically and digitally on April 28th on PS4, Xbox One and PC, publisher Bandai Namco has announced. There will be two editions of the game to buy at launch – the standard version plus a limited Six Edition, which is exclusive to …
Read More »Resident Evil 7: Everything you need to know, release date, price, season pass, merchandise and pre-order deals
It’s been four years since we last sunk our teeth into a numbered Resident Evil game, but the latest entry in Capcom’s survival horror series, Resident Evil 7: Biohazard, is finally just a few short weeks away from release. After the glut of big winter releases in 2016, it’s more …
Read More »Fils-Aime opens up about the lack of a Switch bundle game
The Nintendo Switch doesn’t have any bundled games as it would have made the console too expensive, Nintendo of America honcho Reggie Fils-Aime has revealed. Speaking in an interview with GameSpot, Fils-Aime said the company wanted to give consumers as much choice as possible when it came to choosing which …
Read More »3DS still "has long life in front of it," says Reggie, and Switch will not replace it
Nintendo of America boss Reggie Fils-Aime has said the 3DS still has a long life in front of it,” and that the company will continue to support its now six-year-old handheld console alongside the upcoming Switch. Speaking in an interview with Wired, Fils-Aime re-iterated that the Switch won’t be a …
Read More »Bits and Pixels announce new games licensing agency
Say hello to Bits and Pixels, a brand-new video games licensing agency based in London. Founded by Sandra Arcan and Su-Yina Farmer, the boutique licensing agency aims to deliver bespoke, intelligent brand extension for some of the world’s most iconic and beloved gaming franchises. It will also deliver branded products …
Read More »Swery opens new indie studio
Japanese developer Hidetaka Swery” Suehiro has opened a new indie studio in Osaka, marking his long-awaited return to game development. The studio, named White Owls Inc, will focus on video games, VR and books, but it looks as though Swery will also be branching out to work on other projects …
Read More »Nintendo Switch launch titles confirmed, Zelda, 1-2 Switch, Just Dance, Skylanders and Bomberman headline Day One
Nintendo has finally confirmed its Day One launch slate for the Nintendo Switch. Launching on March 3rd, there will be a total of five games for the Switch on its opening day, with a further three games releasing over the month of March. The headline act, of course, is The …
Read More »System 3’s Constructor headed for Nintendo Switch
UK developer System 3 has announced it’s bringing its iconic city builder title Constructor to the Nintendo Switch. The launch will mark the 20th anniversary of the title, which originally launched on PC in 1997. Constructor will arrive on Switch on March 3rd, making it one of the few UK …
Read More »Zelda: Breath of the Wild UK release date confirmed for March 3rd
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild will be arriving in the UK on March 3rd 2017. Nintendo confirmed the game’s release date in its worldwide Switch Presentation event this morning, cementing its place as one of the shining stars of the Switch launch line-up. It will also join …
Read More »Zelda, Mario, Skyrim and FIFA headline Switch games line-up
Nintendo has announced the full launch line-up for its brand-new console, the Nintendo Switch. Over 80 games in development, and it looks to be one of Nintendo’s most varied launch line-ups yet. Headlining the release schedule is The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. In the months after release, …
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