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I wrote this story this morning. And I took no pleasure in writing it. Let’s be clear about something though – the likelihood is that GAME and Gamestation will be fine. It needs to change, lean down a bit. But I’m sure it will survive. The scare this morning is …
Read More »Epic voices SOPA unease, despite ESA backing
Gears of War and Infinity Blade developer Epic Games has publically stated that it does not support America’s Stop Online Piracy Act in its current form. This puts the studio directly at odds with the Entertainment Software Association – of which Epic is a member – which earlier this week …
Read More »ESA reaffirms SOPA support
The Entertainment Software Association (ESA) has reiterated its uncategorical support for America’s controversial Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA). If implemented, SOPA will allow both the US government and copyright holders to apply for court orders to close down or block access to websites deemed to be hosting copyrighted content. However, …
Read More »Key publishers missing from UMD Passport scheme
The initial list of games available as part of Sony’s UMD Passport offer suggests that some key publishers have not yet signed up for the service. The scheme was set up to allow PSP owners intending to upgrade to Vita to preserve their current collection of UMD titles. Those who …
Read More »Wii U could support two tablets after all
Nintendo engineers are working hard to upgrade Wii U so that it can simultaneously support two tablet controllers, sister site Develop understands. Nintendo and development partners had previously indicated that only one tablet controller could work with the system, due to technical limitations. But Develop’s source, speaking on the condition …
Read More »3D support confirmed for Halo Anniversary
Having previously downplayed the significance of 3D visuals in the games market, Microsoft has announced further first-party support for the tech. CVG reports that the platform holder showed off a 3D build of upcoming Xbox remake Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary at Gamescom the week before last. 3D support had already …
Read More »iGEA supports MCV Pacific launch
The Interactive Games and Entertainment Association (iGEA) has announced its support for MCV Pacific’s launch in Australia and New Zealand welcoming the focus on local trade news and information. Ron Curry, CEO of the iGEA said: We couldn’t be happier to see MCV begin to report on local, trade focused …
Read More »Halo remake supports Kinect
Almost as an aside in an interview with GamesSpot, Microsoft Game Studios boss Phil Spencer has confirmed that Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary Edition will support Kinect. As a first-party, we believe that Kinect will be important to all genres of games," he stated. "Be it racing games with Forza, combat …
Read More »Kinect to feature in all MS Xbox games
Microsoft has for the first time said that it envisages a time when every firth party game produced for Xbox 360 will incorporate some level of Kinect functionality. "It’s not a mandate that everything we do in first-party has to support Kinect right now," Microsoft Game Studios’ boss Phil Spencer …
Read More »Kinect support for Ghost Recon
Boxart for Ubisoft’s Ghost Recon: Future Soldier released on Xbox.com yesterday appeared to confirm Kinect support for the game. As spotted by CVG, the banner of the game says "Better With kinect", suggesting optional support for the peripheral. However, the art was quickly removed and replaced with a version omitting …
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