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Nintendo to turn 3D mainstream with 'biggest launch ever'

Nintendo to turn 3D mainstream with 'biggest launch ever'

Nintendo's biggest UK launch ever will push 3D into the mainstream when its new handheld arrives on March 25th.

James Batchelor
by James Batchelor
on Jan 21st 2011 at 11:00AM in News
3DS LAUNCH: Did you miss anything?

3DS LAUNCH: Did you miss anything?

Nintendo held special preview events for the highly anticipated 3DS in Amsterdam and New York today, detailing the company’s Western launch plans for the 3DS.

James Batchelor
by James Batchelor
on Jan 19th 2011 at 4:34PM in News
3DS LAUNCH: March 25th launch for UK

3DS LAUNCH: March 25th launch for UK

Nintendo’s hotly anticipated 3DS will land on UK shelves on March 25th.

James Batchelor
by James Batchelor
on Jan 19th 2011 at 3:13PM in News
Eight games named for 3DS launch

Eight games named for 3DS launch

Nintendo has confirmed that eight titles will launch with the 3DS in Japan on February 26th.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jan 10th 2011 at 8:42AM in News

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3DS to be 2011’s ‘landmark’ hardware hit

3DS to be 2011’s ‘landmark’ hardware hit

Big things are expected for Nintendo’s highly-anticipated 3DS handheld when it arrives in March.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Dec 22nd 2010 at 9:00AM in News
Euro 3DS announcement next month

Euro 3DS announcement next month

Platform holder Nintendo will reveal its launch plans for new handheld the 3DS at a media event in Amsterdam on January 19th, MCV believes.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Dec 16th 2010 at 10:10AM in News
WoW Cataclysm launches worldwide

WoW Cataclysm launches worldwide

Many PC gaming fans have endured a sleepless night to be amongst the first to experience the third expansion to MMO behemoth World of Warcraft: Cataclysm, which launches worldwide today.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Dec 7th 2010 at 8:18AM in News
GAME details Cataclysm event

GAME details Cataclysm event

Retailer GAME has released more details about its official UK launch event for World of Warcraft: Cataclysm, which will take place on the night of Monday December 6th at ...

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Dec 1st 2010 at 11:48AM in News

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PSP Phone due in February?

PSP Phone due in February?

New launch details surrounding the rumoured PSP Phone have emerged suggesting the device will arrive next February.

Dominic Sacco
by Dominic Sacco
on Nov 25th 2010 at 2:11PM in News
GAME hosting WoW Cataclysm launch event

GAME hosting WoW Cataclysm launch event

Video games specialist GAME will host the official launch event for Blizzard’s World of Warcraft: Cataclysm on the night of December 6th.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Nov 22nd 2010 at 3:36PM in News
Wii 2 ruled out for 2011

Wii 2 ruled out for 2011

With Xbox 360 and PS3 currently doing everything they can to catch Nintendo’s Wii as it continues to lose momentum in the market, Nintendo of America president Reggie Fils-Aime ...

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Nov 15th 2010 at 8:24AM in News
Kinect goes on sale in the UK

Kinect goes on sale in the UK

After all the talk and all the hype, Microsoft’s Xbox 360 Kinect is finally on sale in the UK.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Nov 10th 2010 at 9:16AM in News

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GAME becomes official Kinect launch event partner

GAME becomes official Kinect launch event partner

Retailer GAME will host the official UK launch event for Microsoft’s Kinect next Tuesday night (November 9th) at its Oxford Street store, it has been confirmed.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Nov 4th 2010 at 4:08PM in News
High Street ready for Kinect launch frenzy

High Street ready for Kinect launch frenzy

Leading retailers are planning special Kinect charts and in-store demo areas to celebrate the peripheral’s arrival next week – despite a complete sell-out nationwide.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Nov 1st 2010 at 2:14PM in News
US: Dance Central recalled

US: Dance Central recalled

Publishers MTV and Microsoft have recalled all copies of Kinect title Dance Central in North America.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Nov 1st 2010 at 11:31AM in News

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GAME reveals Fable III midnight event

GAME reveals Fable III midnight event

Retailer GAME has revealed concrete details of its official Fable III launch event to be held at its flagship Oxford Street store in London this Thursday (October 28th).

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Oct 26th 2010 at 2:26PM in News
Kinect marketing spend = $500m

Kinect marketing spend = $500m

The New York Post is reporting that Microsoft is spending $500m on what it calls “a major movie-style marketing blitz” to accompany the launch of Kinect next month.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Oct 18th 2010 at 4:21PM in News
MS confirms Kinect launch titles

MS confirms Kinect launch titles

ORIGINAL STORY: Platform holder Microsoft has confirmed that there are 17 titles ready to arrive alongside its motion-sensing camera Kinect on November 4th.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Oct 18th 2010 at 3:22PM in News
Konami dates DanceEvolution

Konami dates DanceEvolution

Publisher and developer Konami has confirmed that DanceEvolution will be one of Kinect’s launch titles and will arrive at UK retail on November 10th.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Oct 18th 2010 at 12:30PM in News
WiiMote Plus gets UK date

WiiMote Plus gets UK date

Nintendo has confirmed that the WiiMote Plus will be launched in Europe and the UK on November 5th.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Oct 15th 2010 at 4:53PM in News
Busting the Q4 new IP myth

Busting the Q4 new IP myth

Christmas can be a dark time for games.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Oct 12th 2010 at 4:27PM in News
Windows Phone 7 gets Euro date

Windows Phone 7 gets Euro date

Platform holder Microsoft has finally announced a firm date for the European launch of its Windows Phone 7 platform – October 21st.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Oct 11th 2010 at 4:37PM in News
FIFA 11 week one sales hit 821k units

FIFA 11 week one sales hit 821k units

EA’s FIFA 11 sold a staggering 821,000 units in its opening weekend in the UK, MCV can reveal.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Oct 4th 2010 at 1:46PM in News
FIFA 11 enjoys record UK launch

FIFA 11 enjoys record UK launch

As well as claiming the top spot in the UKIE GfK Chart-Track All Formats Top 40 this week, FIFA 11 has also set a new sales benchmark for the ...

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Oct 4th 2010 at 11:36AM in News