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Details of Microsoft’s next major Windows release are rumoured to be unveiled at the firm’s annual Build conference in April this year. According to Microsoft blogger, Paul Thurrot, Windows 9 (codenamed ‘Threshold’) will see a full return of the Start menu and is planned for release in April 2015. The …
Read More »Rayman Legends release date leaps forward on next-gen
Ubisoft’s critically applauded platformer Rayman Legends will arrives on PS4 and Xbox One earlier than expected. The publisher has confirmed that the game will now be available on February 21st, a week earlier than previously expected. This means it will no longer have the share the limelight with Square Enix’s …
Read More »Far Cry The Wild Expedition compilation releases next month in the UK
A new Far Cry compilation has been announced by Ubisoft for release in the UK on Valentines Day. It’s called Far Cry: The Wild Expedition and contains Far Cry Classic, Far Cry 2, Far Cry 3 and Far Cry 3: Blood Dragon. It will be released on PS3, Xbox 360 …
Read More »Alien: Isolation joins the Wii U no-show list
Creative Assembly’s upcoming survival horror outing Alien: Isolation looks unlikely to be making the jump to Wii U. When asked about the possibility on Twitter, the game’s official Twitter account replied: Right now, we don’t have plans to put the game on Wii U.” What makes it all the sadder …
Read More »VIDEO: Sega officially announces Alien: Isolation
After months of rumours, Sega has now officially fessed up to the existence of Alien: Isolation. The game, developed by Creative Assembly, is a first-person survival horror that draw direct inspiration from the 1979 movie original that began the series. The game is due for release on PS4, Xbox One, …
Read More »Spencer admits it "didn’t feel good" to delay Xbox One in Euro markets
Microsoft Studios boss Phil Spencer has spoken about his disappointment at his company’s decision to postpone the launch of Xbox One in some territories. "I wish we had the global coverage that we originally announced when we stood on stage at E3," he said told OXM. "I stood on stage …
Read More »VIDEO: First trailer for LEGO The Hobbit
Warner has released a first-look video of its upcoming LEGO The Hobbit. The game will be based on both last year’s The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey and recent release The Hobbit: The Desolation Of Smaug. As you would expect it features a host of recognisable faces including Gandalf and Bilbo …
Read More »VIDEO: Backers get hands on playable Elite Dangerous code
Supporters of Frontier Development’s Elite Dangerous are now able to get their hands on a playable chunk of the game. The alpha offers a small taste of what the full game will offer, focusing on the mechanic that sees players redistributing power through three channels – weapons, engines and shields. …
Read More »Final Fantasy X/X-2 HD Remaster dated on Vita
Square Enix has confirmed a release date for Final Fantasy X/X-2 HD Remaster for PlayStation Vita. The game will arrive on Sony’s handheld the same day as it arrives on PS3 in Europe – March 21st 2014. Both games will also be available in a single SKU, too, with the …
Read More »Minecraft finally arriving on PS3 this week
The long-awaited release of Minecraft on PS3 is just hours away, Mojang has confirmed. The game will hit PSN for PS3 on Wednesday (December 18th) in Europe. It will be available in the US tomorrow (December 17th). A Vita version of the game is in development but will not be …
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