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In news that will surely be welcomed be fans of the machine, EA has stated at its Gamescom press conference that Mass Effect 2 will finally be released on PS3 in January 2011. The series has long enjoyed console exclusivity on Xbox 360, but talks has been doing the rounds …
Read More »EA: Sims 3 on console dated
Publisher EA has confirmed that The Sims 3 will be released on Xbox 360, PS3, Wii and DS on October 26th. The series is one of the most popular ever devised on PC and it will be fascinating to see how this appeal manages to carry over into the console …
Read More »Heavy Rain sales hit 1.5m worldwide
Heavy Rain has smashed Sony’s sales expectations by shifting 1.5 million units worldwide, says developer David Cage. Speaking at GDC Europe in Cologne, the Quantic Dream founder said the title would sell 2m units before the year is up. Back in April, Cage predicted the game would only sell 1.5m …
Read More »Move-ready Flight Control is coming
Developer Firemint has confirmed that its hugely popular iPhone game Flight Control is heading to PlayStation 3, complete with Move support, stereographic 3D functionality, and HD visuals. As reported by MCV, Flight Control HD was rumoured late in July to be due a PSN release. The Move-ready edition of the …
Read More »Crysis 2, Rage dated
Release dates have been announced for what could be two of 2011’s biggest titles – Crysis 2 and Rage. EA has announced that Crytek’s technically impressive console FPS Crysis 2, which was recently delayed from its autumn 2010 release window, will now be released in Europe on March 25th. It …
Read More »Formula One 2010 dated
F1 2010 has been given the chequered flag by Codemasters to hit UK stores on September 24th. The publisher-developer revealed the date in a new trailer posted on the official F1 website. It features a range of in-game video footage and gameplay shots of the upcoming racing title. F1 2010 …
Read More »LucasArts pulls PSP Force Unleashed II
Sequel to popular Star Wars title canceled on Sonyâ??s handheld
Read More »4oD targeting PS3 launch
Sony’s PS3 could be set to receive another online boost via the support of another major UK TV broadcaster, according to reports. Channel 4 has reportedly already held talks with Sony over the possible introduction of its IPTV service 4oD on the PS3. Negotiations are said to be ongoing, with …
Read More »Batman Arkham City named
It may still be a long way off, but at least we’ve now got a name for Warner Interactive’s follow-up to last year’s surprise hit Batman: Arkham Asylum – it’s called Batman: Arkham City. Developed by Rocksteady Studios, Batman: Arkham City builds upon the intense, atmospheric foundation of Batman: Arkham …
Read More »Modern Warfare 2 demo finally lands
Activision has at last released a demo of smash hit FPS Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2. The download, which includes the entire Cliffhanger level, is now available to download for free on both Xbox Live and the PlayStation Network. However, it’s unlikely that there are many people left who …
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