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It may have stolen the show at E3, but retailers aren’t banking on 3DS to launch in Europe this side of Christmas. No one is doubting that Nintendo’s new handheld – described by one buyer as a ‘major step forward in handheld gaming’ – will impress when it arrives. But …
Read More »Retail calls for sub-£100 Kinect
The message is loud and clear: retailers say Microsoft’s Kinect needs a mainstream-friendly price if it is to befriend mainstream consumers. The 360 device was the other major hardware reveal at E3 last week. As MCV revealed last year, the device is due in November. However, Microsoft still refuses to …
Read More »Dance Central heading for PS3?
Harmonix’s motion-sensitive music title Dance Central could be heading to the PS3. Many believed the game to be exclusive to the Xbox 360 but the developer’s co-founder Alex Rigopulos claims it is possible to bring the game to PlayStation Move, according to Kotaku. Rigopulos also said there was no chance …
Read More »Mario Galaxy 2 nears 1m US sales
Super Mario Galaxy 2 has sold nearly 1 million units in the US. The game has shifted over 900,000 copies since its release one month ago. Nintendo revealed the impressive sales figure in a Q&A on their Investor Relations site, according to 1up. The platform holder also announced New Super …
Read More »RETAIL BIZ: Metal Gear tops PSP charts
Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker has debuted at No.1 in the PSP charts this week. The Konami stealth action game put an end to 2010 FIFA World Cup’s seven-week stint in the top spot and is the first PSP title to reach No.1 since April. 2010 FIFA World Cup, ModNation …
Read More »Game Trading Technologies ramps up
The second hand games reseller believed to be behind Best Buy’s fresh tirade on the US pre-owned games market has filed an S-1 for common stock offering as it looks to boost the mass-market credentials of the sector. Game Trading Technologies is a fast-growing business that deals with the acquisition, …
Read More »UK CHARTS: Red Dead undefeated
Rockstar’s Red Dead Redemption has held onto the top spot of the All Formats Charts for a fifth consecutive week. The game outsold every other title this week, despite a 24 per cent drop in sales. Super Mario Galaxy 2 remains in second, although a 29 per cent drop in …
Read More »OPINION: Fingers (and eyes) crossed for 3DS
Nope, I haven’t actually seen one yet – but excitement for the Nintendo 3DS echoed so audibly around the world from LA that no one is doubting its potential. It seemingly does everything; along with all the usual DS functions, it’s got an array of control mechanisms, an intense level …
Read More »E3 2010: Brink delayed until next year
Brink will not be released until 2011. VG247 reports that a Bethesda PR claimed the sc-fi shooter has been pushed back from its original autumn 2010 release window – a date given after an earlier delay. No reason was given for this setback, The game is being developed by Splash …
Read More »MS silent on Xbox 360 price drop
With US retailers currently discounting current stocks of the Xbox 360 Elite and Arcade to make room for the redesigned Xbox 360 250GB, Microsoft has refused to be drawn on whether the UK will see similar price drops on the current machines. We have nothing further to announce at this …
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