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The NPD Group’s monthly US retail report has been released, showing overall growth for a third consecutive month thanks to the performances of the latest Grand Theft Auto and Pokemon titles. Total spend for October hit $791.1m, an increase of 5 per cent year-on year. The positive results is largely …
Read More »PS4 surpasses 1m units sold in one day
PlayStation 4 has exceeded the million units sold milestone in its first 24 hours at retail, Sony has announced. The figure only accounts for US and Canada purchases, as North America is the only territory the console has currently launched in. For comparison’s sake, the PS3 wasn’t able to move …
Read More »Steam top ten sellers chart: November 10-16
Valve has revealed Steam’s top selling titles from the past week, with Egosoft’s X Rebirth launching its way to the top spot. The space sim beat out XCOM: Enemy Within (second) and last week’s winner Call of Duty: Ghosts (third) to grab the best seat at the table. Assassin’s Creed …
Read More »VIDEO: Infamous Second Son coming in March
PlayStation 4-exclusive Infamous: Second Son will launch on Sony’s new console in March. Sucker Punch specifically announced that the game is set to arrive on March 21st, 2014. The date represents a slight delay from the studio’s previous February 2014 window. Second Son is the third title in the Infamous …
Read More »VIDEO: The Last of Us ‘Left Behind’ DLC teased
Naughty Dog has unveiled a teaser trailer showing off new DLC for The Last of Us. The ‘Left Behind’ content pack features Ellie journeying together with her friend Riley, a plotline that takes place before her adventures with Joel in the main campaign. The trailer (below) only states that the …
Read More »VIDEO: Destiny beta to launch first on PlayStation consoles
PS3 and PS4 owners will get first crack at beta testing Bungie’s Destiny, the studio has revealed. Bungie COO Pete Parsons announced the news earlier today during Spike’s PS4 All Access event. "We’re going to give first access to the PlayStation nation, PS4 and PS3 owners," Parsons said. The beta …
Read More »VIDEO: Naughty Dog reveals PS4 Uncharted game
Naughty Dog has announced a new Uncharted title is in development for PlayStation 4. The studio revealed the new title earlier today as part of Spike’s PS4 launch event. The teaser trailer (below) features the voice of a man in search of revenge for a past betrayal. Naughty Dog creative …
Read More »REPORT: Warner Bros in negotiations for Temple Run film adaptation
A big screen adaptation of Temple Run is reportedly in the works. The Hollywood Reporter’s sources claim Warner Bros. is in negotiations to adapt Imangi Studios’ endless runner franchise into a major motion picture. According to the report, the film’s story would consist of "an explorer who, having stolen an …
Read More »Splinter Cell Blacklist sells 2m copies, Rayman Legends nears 1m
Ubisoft has announced sales numbers for a pair of under-performing titles, revealing Splinter Cell: Blacklist has moved 2m units and Rayman Legends is closing in on 1m copies sold. Games Industry reports the Ubisoft provided the figures following its recent call to investors, where the publisher had warned investors that …
Read More »Nintendo 3DS December update adding Wii U Miiverse, YouTube
A major 3DS update with some significant feature additions is on the way, Nintendo has announced. The firm detailed the upcoming patch during its Nintendo Direct broadcast earlier today, revealing that support for Wii U’s Miiverse social network and YouTube will be onboard. The update will also pack an oft-requested …
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