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Warner Bros Australia has confirmed that Lord of the Rings: War in the North has received an Australian classification and local pricing. The co-op action RPG has been rated MA15+, avoiding the ban hammer, and will be released with an RRP of AUD$79.95 for PS3 and 360, and $69.95 for …
Read More »Lord of the Rings: War in the North due in November
Warner Bros has confirmed the latest action RPG set in the Tolkien universe will be on shelves before the year is out. The Lord of the Rings: War In The North will be released for PS3, Xbox 360 and PC in November, and is expected to carry a BBFC rating …
Read More »Warner publishing Lollipop Chainsaw
Lollipop Chainsaw will be published by Warner Bros Interactive Entertainment outside of Asian territories. The game is the latest title from Grasshopper Manufacture, the Japanese studio led by quirky developer Goichi ‘Suda 51’ Suda. It was originally announced last month, and will be handled by Warner as part of a …
Read More »Warner reveals Batman: Arkham City Collector’s Edition
Batman fans will be able to get their hands on a special Collector’s Edition when Arkham City arrives this October. The Collector’s Edition will include a custom Batman statue, a collectible art book, the game’s soundtrack and a bonus DC Universe animated movie, Batman: Gotham Knight. It will also grant …
Read More »Monolith building download-only Batman shooter
Fear studio to apply its FPS expertise to 'multiplayer-focused' title
Read More »Warner Bros signs long-term Unreal Engine deal
Rocksteady and NetherRealm to use Epic tech exclusively until 2014
Read More »Warner announces Mortal Kombat tournament
Warner Bros is running a UK Mortal Kombat tournament to promote the upcoming game. Kicking off on Monday, March 14th, the competitions challenges fans to compete at various GAME and Gamestation stores around the country. The finalists with battle in a special Fight Arena at this year’s The Gadget Show …
Read More »Facebook clarifies Warner movie service
Facebook has clarified that it has not partnered with Warner Bros to bring movies to its site. Instead, the initiative is based on an app that Warner is testing via the social network, using Facebook Credits to allow users to purchase or rent its films. The service was announced this …
Read More »Facebook signs Warner movie partnership
Facebook and Warner Bros have announced a partnership that will see the latter’s movies made available for rental or purchase with Facebook Credits. The first flick covered by the new deal will be The Dark Knight, with more to be added in the coming months. Rentals will give users access …
Read More »AUSTRALIA: Warner disputes MK ban
Warner Bros Interactive Entertainment Australia has appealed against the decision to ban Mortal Kombat from sale in the country. Last week the Australian Classification Review Board labelled the upcoming Xbox 360 and PS3 fighter too violent to receive an MA 15+ age rating. Australia currently doesn’t have an 18 certificate …
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