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Few series have deviated as little from their original formula as Pokemon, but it seems that the time has now come for a fresh approach to the globally huge IP. The Nintendo-affiliated Pokemon Company in Japan has announced on its website, as spotted by Kotaku, that an entirely new series …
Read More »Need for Speed has "turned the corner"
In an exclusive interview with MCV, EA Europe’s senior VP Jens Uwe Intat has stated that after a troubled few years the Need for Speed IP is back on track. "We’re really turning the corner in terms of product quality," the exec told MCV. "It’s back on track after years …
Read More »Shattered Memories most important Silent Hill release to date
Konami has described its upcoming title Silent Hill: Shattered Memories as a landmark entry in the survival horror series. The game is due for release on Wii, PS2 and PSP on February 5th, making it the publisher’s first major release of 2010. Early reviews for Shattered Memories have been very …
Read More »EA ‘100% committed’ to Dead Space
Electronic Arts has pledged its commitment to the Dead Space franchise despite fears that the publisher will turn away from original IP as it makes desperate moves to save money. The company recently announced it would need to cut some 1500 jobs – 900 of which are developer-related – in …
Read More »Splinter Cell 360-only until further notice
Developer Ubisoft has reportedly confirmed that its Splinter Cell series has once again become an Xbox-only franchise, silencing rumours of a possible multiplatform future for Sam Fisher. The upcoming Splinter Cell: Conviction has been known to be an Xbox 360 exclusive for quite some time, but it appears now that …
Read More »Need for Speed tops 100m sales
Popular racing series Need for Speed has now sold over 100m copies worldwide, publisher EA has revealed, elevating it into an elite group of super-franchises. Less than a handful of franchises up until now have reached that milestone, and we’re honoured actually,” EA’s VP of global marketing Keith Munro told …
Read More »Aardman signs DSiWare deal
In a move designed to expand both the DSi’s multimedia credentials and its mass-market appeal, Nintendo has entered into a deal with renowned UK animators Aardman. All the details are over on CasualGaming.biz.
Read More »UK CHARTS: Resi 5 equals series record
Capcom’s Xbox 360 and PS3 survival horror shooter Resident Evil 5 has matched the previous best chart performance for a title in the series following it’s third week at the top of the ELSPA GfK-ChartTrack All Formats Top 40. The last game in the franchise to manage three consecutive UK …
Read More »Devil May Cry series tops 10m
Having made its name on PS2 and gone on to enjoy success on both Xbox 360 and PS3, Capcom’s Devil May Cry series has now shipped 10m units worldwide. The original title, which arrived in 2001, was an energetic interpretation of the formula made popular by fellow Capcom IP Onimusha …
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