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It’s not even out until Friday, and already retailers are moving to drastically undercut the RRP of Sega’s upcoming console shooter Vanquish. ShopTo.net is currently the lowest, offering both the Xbox 360 and the PS3 versions of the game for just 27.85. Zavvi has also gone low, offering the Lenticular …
Read More »US: Xbox 360 shines in September
The Xbox 360 remained the star hardware performer in North America last month, making good on Microsoft’s recent claims that there’s been a mid-generation leadership change” in the console market. It sold 483,989 units in September – a 37 per cent year-on-year increase. It was the only console to see …
Read More »First Halo Reach DLC dated
Microsoft has confirmed that the first DLC for Halo Reach will be released via Xbox Live on November 30th. Called The Noble Map Pack, it includes three new multiplayer environments and will cost 800 Microsoft Points (around 6.85). It will also offer a further 250 Achievement Points. Here’s Microsoft’s description …
Read More »Medal of Honor to break records
Ahead of its release in Europe tomorrow, EA has told MCV that Medal of Honor is on track to shatter all previous sales records for the cult FPS war series. The publisher is, in particular, anxious for gamers to get to grips with the multiplayer side of the game, which …
Read More »Crazy Taxi remake dated
Sega has confirmed that its HD remake of cult arcade racer Crazy Taxi will be released in the UK on November 24th. The game will cost 800 Microsoft Points on Xbox Live and 6.29 on PSN. Although essentially the same as the Dreamcast original released in 2000, the new version …
Read More »Venus Williams signs up to Sports Active 2
Following its signing of football legend and global celebrity icon David Beckham to front its promotional campaign for EA Sports Active 2 in the UK and Europe, EA has announced that tennis star Venus Williams is to act as brand ambassador for the US campaign. The game, which is in …
Read More »XNA gets Windows Phone makeover
Having officially lifted the lid on its ambitious Windows Phone 7 plans to the global tech media yesterday, Microsoft has quietly re-branded its indie dev operations to incorporate its new portable gaming aspirations. Anyone now visiting the home page of the XNA Creators Club, the home of Microsoft’s indie games …
Read More »XNA re-branded for Windows Phone 7
Creators Club becomes App Hub in the wake of Windows Phone 7 launch
Read More »UK CHARTS: PES fails to topple FIFA
Konami’s PES 2011 has entered the UKIE GfK Chart-Track UK Top 40 in second spot in its debut week, failing to shift last week’s No.1 FIFA 11 from the top position. Last year PES 2010 managed to secure the top spot upon its release on October 23rd, though its arrival …
Read More »Xbox 360 dash update gets more new features
Microsoft has announced a number of extra changes that are on the way in the next Xbox 360 dashboard update due out on November 4th. Chief amongst the additions in a reworking of the codec powering voice chat. This will provide improved audio quality for those chatting with friends while …
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