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Activision has delayed Tony Hawk: Ride until December 4th in the UK. The game was originally scheduled for release on November 20th. Tony Hawk: Ride is a re-boot for the series, and launches in just a few territories this year – including the UK. The game is priced at 99.99 …
Read More »Warner signs up to Brand Licensing Europe
Lego and Warner Bros Interactive Entertainment are sponsoring the first ever Interactive Game Zone at next week’s Brand Licensing Europe. The two firms will be using the sponsorship to push Lego Rock Band, which is due for release in late November on Microsoft’s Xbox 360, Sony’s PlayStation 3 and Nintendo’s …
Read More »Inafune: Natal will ‘open game possibilities’
Capcom guru says new Microsoft controller will 'stir up our creative spirits'
Read More »Project Natal: Key dev support signed
Tokyo Game Show used to prove Microsoft has appeal with global studios
Read More »Netflix coming to all consoles
Netflix has revealed it aims to bring its service to all formats in future, expanding on its successful partnership with Xbox 360. While the rentailer currently provides downloadable films through Microsoft’s console, the company’s CEO Reed Hastings has stated it hopes to arrange similar deals for Wii, PS3 and more, …
Read More »AUSTRALIA: Xbox 360 Elite price cut
The recommended retail price of an Xbox 360 Elite has been cut by AUS $100 in Australia. The high-end version of Microsoft’s console will now retail for AUS $449 in all stores throughout the territory, according to IGN. The Arcade’s RRP will remain at AUS $299, while the last units …
Read More »Lord of the Rings dev confirms $20m console MMO
GDC Austin '09: New Turbine title aims for Xbox 360 and PS3, production now at 18 months
Read More »Nintendo spends big to rule Xmas
Nintendo UK is banking on its biggest ever Christmas campaign to see off the threat from a freshly-discounted Xbox 360 and PS3 this Q4. The platform holder has signed family TV favourites Ant and Dec to head up its Christmas campaign and future marketing endeavours, MCV can reveal. Sources close …
Read More »Another 250GB Xbox 360 announced
Following yesterday’s Modern Warfare 2 bundle announcement, Microsoft has revealed a second 250GB special edition console – this time for its highly anticipated racer, Forza 3. This Forza Motorsport 3 Super Elite Bundle will be racing to all UK stores on October 23rd, and comes with the aforementioned 250GB hard …
Read More »Modern Warfare 2 Xbox 360 revealed
Microsoft has announced a limited edition Modern Warfare 2 Xbox 360 console complete with 250 GB hard drive. The machine will be made available exclusively through GAME and Gamestation, and boasts a warzone design, two wireless controllers, an Xbox 360 headset and a standard copy of Modern Warfare 2. The …
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