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Google is rumoured to be readying the axe for its Nexus hardware line. BGR reports that Russian blogger Eldar Murtazin has claimed on Twitter that the Nexus brand will be discontinued in 2015, with the upcoming Nexus 5 smartphone likely to be one of the final launches. Google’s hardware interest …
Read More »Natal lineup to be shown at E3
We’re still waiting to discover what games will accompany the launch of Microsoft’s motion sensing Natal camera this Q4 – but the plat form holder has now pledged to reveal all this June. Microsoft works very strong with third-party developers, so we’re hoping that we’re going to get some great …
Read More »South Peak sponsors TNA tour
South Peak is sponsoring the TNA Maximum Impact Tour to promote its upcoming handheld wrestler, TNA Impact: Cross The Line. The PSP and DS game will be promoted via leafleting at the wrestling show currently touring the United Kingdom. The publisher has also arranged competitions with local press close to …
Read More »Nintendo hails strongest Xmas Wii line-up
Nintendo is convinced that Wii Fit Plus and New Super Mario Bros. Wii make up its best Christmas Wii line-up yet, and expects both titles to dominate the Top 40 well into 2010. The new releases – along with Wii Sports Resort – will be backed by the platform holder’s …
Read More »13 games for PSP Minis launch
Sony’s PSPgo has arrived at UK retail, and with it so too arrives the platform holder’s answer to the Apple App Store – PSP Minis. Those who buy the console today will have a total of 13 games to choose from in Europe, with a seven-strong selection fronting the North …
Read More »360 Games On Demand launch line-up revealed
Console gaming makes a big step toward the digital distribution age with the arrival of Microsoft’s Xbox 360 Games On Demand service next week – though the launch line-up confirms that new titles will not figure… for the time being at least. The new service will allow gamers for the …
Read More »ROUNDUP: Sony E3 press conference
With Microsoft having thrown such a great show yesterday, the pressure was on Sony to do the same tonight – a challenge it certainly rose to. It’s motion tech may be a little me-too, but seems technically sound. Where it really impressed though was with its blossoming support for PSP …
Read More »Lord of the Rings now with Warner
Emerging games publisher Warner has seen its gaming line-up receive a sizable boost in the arm with the expiration of EA’s licensing deal for the Lord of the Ring s franchise – with the rights now back with Warner-owned New Line Cinema. Variety reports that EA’s deal with New Line …
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