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Sony Computer Entertainment president Kazuo Hirai wants PlayStation Vita to turn a profit within the next three years, reports Reuters. He also said he expects sales of the company’s new handheld to outsell the PSP. Jack Tretton, president of SCEA, has said PlayStation Vita will arrive in Japan this year, …
Read More »E3 2011: Blackwater is Kinect-enabled FPS
505 Games is hoping to reinvent the modern shooter with its new Kinect exclusive, Blackwater. Developed by Zombie Studios and produced by Pantierra, Blackwater introduces engaging, controller-free abilities to the FPS genre through Kinect’s motion sensing abilities – though a traditional controller can also be used. The Blackwater team is …
Read More »E3 2011: Xbox Summer of Arcade detailed
Microsoft has unveiled the line-up for this year’s Summer of Arcade promotion, which it uses to showcase a select ensemble of new and imaginative Xbox Live Arcade releases. The promotion starts in July, bringing a new XBLA title for five consecutive weeks. This year’s Summer of Arcade games will be …
Read More »Is E3 still relevant in an evolving market?
As they open proceedings these days with their increasingly lengthy, increasingly hyped and increasingly pivotal press conferences, that’s not unfair. But the more defining stories these days aren’t what the specialist press is obsessed with, but what’s going on amongst the third-party publishers. The increasingly platform agnostic publishers, that is. …
Read More »E3 2011: Ridge Racer drifting to PSVita
Namco has announced that a new Ridge Racer is currently under development for the PlayStation Vita. Ridge Racer for PSVita is the newest instalment of the beloved arcade racing series, which has launched alongside every Sony console to date. The new title is being co-developed by Namco Bandai Games Inc …
Read More »SONY: Medieval Moves shows off improved Move functionality
Medieval Moves: Deadmund’s Quest is coming to PS3 and PlayStation Move this autumn. Created by Zindagi Games, the makers of best-selling Move title Sports Champions, Medieval Moves is a fantasy, action adventure. Unique motion control functionality allows players to seamlessly transition between throwing projectiles, sword fighting and archery for an …
Read More »SONY: Move gets Carnival Island
Sony and Magic Pixel Games are bringing carnivals into the living room with Carnival Island. Developed for PlayStation Move, the game features over 35 gesture-based games, including minibowl, ring toss, throwdown and frogbog. Explore the island alone or with friends, completing challenges to earn tickets redeemable for in-game prizes and …
Read More »SONY: Q-Games go retro with PixelJunk SideScroller
Q-Games are launching a new side-scrolling shooter on PSN this summer. PixelJunk SideScroller is based on the unlockable stages from PixelJunk Shooter 2, and sees the series going for a deliberately retro look. The game features a complex and dynamic fluid simulation system, which fills the game world with flowing …
Read More »E3 2011: Leisure Suit Larry bounces back
A remake of the original Leisure Suit Larry is on the way from its creator, Al Lowe, and Replay Games. Leisure Suit Larry in the Land of the Lounge Lizards will be coming to desktop, tablet and mobile devices this summer. This new release improves the 1991 remake’s 16-color EGA …
Read More »E3 2011: Wii 2 to be called Nintendo?
The successor to the Wii, currently known as Project Cafe, Wii 2 or Wii HD, may in fact be called ‘Nintendo’, that’s according to Game Informer. The US specialist publication speculates that a philosophy in simplifying naming conventions is the reason Nintendo’s next console will simply be called ‘Nintendo’ or …
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