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Danish block building specialist LEGO has revealed an intriguing alternative to Nintendo’s standard WiiMote – the Play & Build Remote. As is probably obvious, being a LEGO product the twist here is that users are able to build their own accessory. Well, partially at least. The unit comes more or …
Read More »UK CHARTS: Harry Potter takes top spot
Warner Bros Interactive has finally conjured up the spot of magic needed to usurp long-term chart-topper Red Dead Redemption from the top of the ELSPA GfK Chart-Track All Formats Top 40. Rockstar’s free-roaming Western title had until this week enjoyed a five-week spell in command of the software charts. However, …
Read More »Warner pens LEGO Universe deal
It has been confirmed that Warner Bros Interactive will be the exclusive retail distributor for upcoming PC MMO outing LEGO Universe for all outlets outside of official LEGO channels. The game itself, a family-friendly online multiplayer title based on the popular Danish toy brand, is due out some time in …
Read More »Warner pens LEGO Universe deal
It has been confirmed that Warner Bros Interactive will be the exclusive retail distributor for upcoming PC MMO outing LEGO Universe for all outlets outside of official LEGO channels. The game itself, a family-friendly online multiplayer title based on the popular Danish toy brand, is due out some time in …
Read More »LEGO Potter a blockbuster event
Warner’S various divisions have united to make LEGO Harry Potter: Years 1-4 a major summer hit. The game has been developed by Traveller’s Tales and is set to recreate the success of previous smashes such as LEGO Star Wars and LEGO Batman – but the publisher believes the Potter-inspired adventure …
Read More »Emergent deal for LEGO Universe
LightSpeed platform in use for LEGO MMO project
Read More »LEGO Harry Potter due in June
Warner Bros has announced LEGO Harry Potter: Years 1 – 4 will be released in the UK on June 25th. The game was originally slated for a vague May launch, but the publisher’s latest release schedule shows that it has been pushed back by a month. LEGO Harry Potter is …
Read More »LEGO extends TT Games deal
New agreement will see popular LEGO titles stick with UK studio until 2016
Read More »LEGO extends Warner games deal
Publisher Warner Interactive has struck a new deal with Danish toy giant LEGO that will see it popular line of adventure titles delivered by the publisher through to 2016. Warner-owned TT Games’ successful string of LEGO titles to date includes the likes of LEGO Star Wars, Indiana Jones, Batman and …
Read More »Lego licences Unity for browser gaming
Platform to be used in developing content for Lego website
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