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Digital codes for PlayStation Network titles are now available to buy at the Amazon video game store. The line-up includes games for both PSP and PlayStation 3, with 200 titles already available. Amazon already sells WiiWare and Xbox Live Arcade titles through its website. We are excited to expand our …
Read More »No Tekken PS3 bundle for UK
Sony UK has confirmed that a Tekken 6 bundle for the PS3 will not be heading to UK shelves. Dutch gaming site NextGamer reported a new SKU featuring a 250GB PS3 Slim and a copy of Namco Bandai’s Tekken 6 would be heading to Europe in December. However, a Sony …
Read More »Ratchet and Clank special edition revealed
Sony has revealed its Ratchet and Clank: A Crack In Time special edition. The set is available exclusively in Europe, while UK gamers will have to pick up their copy from GAME. The Collector’s Edition comes with a 3D lenticular cover, an artbook and a PSN voucher that allows gamers …
Read More »No UK delay for EyePet
Sony has confirmed EyePet is still on track for a UK release before Christmas. Kotaku reports that the US edition of the PlayStation Eye-based pet simulator has been delayed until 2010 for additional polish. However, a Sony spokesperson has told MCV the game will still arrive on UK shelves on …
Read More »WRC returns to gaming
Italian publisher Black Bean has captured the rights to the hair-raising World Rally Championship and has announced its intention to resurrect the franchise some time in 2010. Milestone, the studio behind racing hits such as SBK Superbike and MotoGP, is currently handling development of a title for Xbox 360, PS3 …
Read More »F1 2009 out on November 20th
UK publisher Codemasters has revealed that the Wii and DS versions of anticipated racer F1 2009 will be released in the UK on November 20th. The pair will be released in other PAL territories a day earlier and will cross the line at US retail on November 17th. Unlike previous …
Read More »Dead Space sequel confirmed
Dead Space developer Visceral Games has confirmed it is currently working on a sequel to the sci-fi horror title for Xbox 360 and PS3. The studio posted a job advertisement on Linked in for a lead combat designer, which revealed the game is almost ready for full production. The game …
Read More »Garland and Serkis sign up for Enslaved
In a move likely to challenge the view that games are oblivious to the power of considered narrative, UK developer Ninja Theory has tapped up acclaimed writing talent for new game Enslaved. Enslaved is the follow-up to PS3 title Heavenly Sword. It is a post-apocalyptic action-adventure title, according to the …
Read More »FIFA 10 demo breaks EA records
EA has revealed via the FIFA Blog that its Xbox 360, PS3 and PC demo for the upcoming FIFA 10 has been downloaded more than previous demo the publisher has released. The demo went live a few weeks ago – and what a reception,” producer David Rutter stated. In the …
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British-based GC maestros Digi-Guys break their silence on the WarDevil project
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