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UPDATE 1: MCV has been told that the listing is a mistake. Expect it to change shortly. UPDATE 2: Twitter user MrXBlob claims to have been told by Tesco on the phone that any orders placed for the 3DS will not be honoured. He has also received an order cancellation …
Read More »Wii Pokémon RPG ruled out
The Nintendo Wii will not be home to a traditional Pokmon RPG game any time soon. The series’ developer GameFreak has said that core Pokmon titles will continue to be released on handheld consoles only. An announcement made during a Nintendo investor call last month said that new Pokmon games …
Read More »Nintendo outlines Q1 Wii, DS releases
3DS may be mere weeks away, but Nintendo certainly hasn’t forgotten its established formats. The platform holder’s latest release schedule lists some of the key new titles for Wii and DS, encompassing a mix of first-party and third party games, according to CVG. Wii highlights include Kirby’s Epic Yarn and …
Read More »Big names sponsor 2011 MCV Awards
Publishers, platform holders, retailers and more have signed up to endorse this year’s MCV Industry Excellence Awards. Sega has sponsored the Pre-Event Drinks for 2011, while Codemasters will support the Awards as Gold Partner. Ubisoft dance title Michael Jackson: The Experience will end the evening on a high note as …
Read More »Amazon and Tesco offer 3DS for £197
The price of the hotly anticipated Nintendo 3DS has dropped even further today, with Tesco slashing its pre-order price to 197. The offer is only available until tomorrow, but customers who order the device can use a voucher code to save 20 on their purchase, knocking the price down from …
Read More »Carmack: Can handhelds survive mobile world?
id Software co-founder says developers must follow demands of market
Read More »Nintendo issues warning on cheap apps
iPhone and Android catalogue 'drives value of games down'
Read More »Reggie discusses App Store ‘risk’
With the 3DS looking to hike the accepted High Street RRP of handheld gaming software when it launches in the UK next month, Nintendo of America president has attacked the low-price mentality promoted by Apple’s App Store. I actually think that one of the biggest risks today in our industry …
Read More »3DS locked in for Midlands MCM Expo
Nintendo 3DS will be playable at this year’s Midlands MCM Expo. Consumers will be able to get some hands-on time with the eagerly-awaited device and try out its unique 3D functionality for themselves at the show, which runs from February 19th to February 29th. Nintendo 3DS is not just about …
Read More »Major retailers cut 3DS price
More retailers have cut the price of the Nintendo 3DS ahead of its March launch. Sainsbury’s has listed the handheld console at 199.99 on its website – which comes with 1,000 nectar points – while Dixons is selling it for 199. The latter is charging buyers a 10 deposit. Last …
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