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iPhone 4 set for June 22nd reveal?

iPhone 4 set for June 22nd reveal?

There was once a time when the announcement of a fourth iteration of the iPhone this summer was an inevitable as a disappointingly rainy British summer. Then the lack of ...

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Apr 14th 2010 at 3:10PM in News
iPad launch delayed until May

iPad launch delayed until May

The international launch of the much-hyped Apple iPad has been pushed back by one month, meaning UK consumers will be unable to get hold of the device until the end ...

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Apr 14th 2010 at 2:54PM in News
3DS could hurt DSi XL sales

3DS could hurt DSi XL sales

The announcement of the Nintendo 3DS could have damaged any chance the DSi XL had in the global market, one analyst has claimed.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Mar 30th 2010 at 4:51PM in News
PlayStation launches in Philippines

PlayStation launches in Philippines

The PlayStation 3 has officially arrived in the Philippines in a move that highlights Sony’s growing aspirations in the fractured Asian market.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Mar 30th 2010 at 2:12PM in News

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Two God of War SKUs confirmed for UK

Two God of War SKUs confirmed for UK

Sony has at last nailed down a UK release date for the much-wanted God of War Collection.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Mar 22nd 2010 at 4:59PM in News
iPad launch line-up will be games heavy

iPad launch line-up will be games heavy

44 per cent of the apps currently being tested on iPads are games, according to analytics firm Flurry. That's based on its monitoring of usage of apps containing its analytics ...

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Mar 22nd 2010 at 4:31PM in News
OnLive offers MicroConsole assurance

OnLive offers MicroConsole assurance

With the PC and Mac versions of OnLive expected to arrive in the US on June 17th, the firm’s COO Mike McGarvey has reaffirmed the company’s intention to bring ...

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Mar 15th 2010 at 3:44PM in News
Sony 3D glasses to cost £90

Sony 3D glasses to cost £90

Electronics giant Sony is expected to release its first commercially available 3DTVs in the UK market this June – but as is the case with all early adopters, those wishing ...

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Mar 11th 2010 at 3:42PM in News

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MW2 DLC dated on Xbox 360

MW2 DLC dated on Xbox 360

Amidst the huge aura of uncertainty that currently surrounds the Modern Warfare arm of the Call of Duty franchise, Infinity Ward has nailed down a March 30th release date for ...

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Mar 10th 2010 at 11:54AM in News
FFXIII becomes HMV’s biggest launch

FFXIII becomes HMV’s biggest launch

An estimated 2,000 RPG fans flocked on HMV’s flagship Oxford Street store last night to mark the release of one of this generation’s most anticipated titles – Final Fantasy XIII.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Mar 10th 2010 at 10:36AM in News
PS3 Motion Control details incoming

PS3 Motion Control details incoming

With much of the world’s games industry gearing up for GDC in San Francisco this week, the number of rumours doing the rounds is rapidly increasing – and there’s plenty ...

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Mar 8th 2010 at 2:42PM in News
US: iPad finally dated

US: iPad finally dated

Apple has announced that its iPad tablet will go on sale in the US on Saturday 3rd April. That's the Wi-Fi-only model - the Wi-Fi + 3G model will go ...

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Mar 5th 2010 at 5:13PM in News

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Don’t hold your breath for PS4

Don’t hold your breath for PS4

The five-year console lifecycle is over – so anyone already turning their attentions to the possible features of PS4 can forget it, according to SCEA CEO Jack Tretton.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Feb 26th 2010 at 1:51PM in News
Nintendo calms Wii 2 talk

Nintendo calms Wii 2 talk

At its media summit in America yesterday Nintendo once again reiterated Nintendo’s stance that either a Wii HD or Wii 2 is nearing release.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Feb 25th 2010 at 11:14AM in News
Mario Galaxy 2 UK date revealed

Mario Galaxy 2 UK date revealed

Further to its confirmation of a North American release date yesterday, Nintendo has just this moment confirmed a UK release date of June 11th for Super Mario Galaxy 2.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Feb 25th 2010 at 10:50AM in News
US: DSi XL dated, priced

US: DSi XL dated, priced

Nintendo has confirmed the North American launch details for the super-sized DSi XL handheld.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Feb 24th 2010 at 5:33PM in News

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Microsoft quiet on Ross' Natal claims

Microsoft quiet on Ross' Natal claims

Platform holder Microsoft has refused to clarify comments made by BBC presenter Jonathan Ross that appeared to confirm an October launch for the Xbox 360 motion-sensing camera Natal.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Feb 23rd 2010 at 11:16AM in News
Jonathan Ross touts Natal release date

Jonathan Ross touts Natal release date

Having spent the day getting to grips with Microsoft’s Project Natal yesterday, comments from outspoken TV presenter Jonathan Ross point to a possible October release date for the anticipated Xbox ...

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Feb 23rd 2010 at 10:39AM in News
HMV gets FFXIII official launch event

HMV gets FFXIII official launch event

Square Enix has announced that the official UK launch event for Final Fantasy XIII in the UK will take place at HMV’s flagship Oxford Street store in London on the ...

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Feb 18th 2010 at 12:53PM in News
ModNation Racers coming to PSP

ModNation Racers coming to PSP

Sony has confirmed that ModNation Racers will be released on PSP as well as PS3 later this year.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Feb 5th 2010 at 2:47PM in News
Square spends millions to fulfil Fantasy

Square spends millions to fulfil Fantasy

Millions of pounds will be spent on the marketing campaign for Final Fantasy XIII, MCV understands.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Feb 5th 2010 at 10:31AM in News
iPad given UK date

iPad given UK date

Apple has confirmed that the iPad, the latest addition to the tech giant’s fashionable product line, will begin shipping in the UK next month.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Feb 1st 2010 at 1:22PM in News
Sony delays Motion Controller

Sony delays Motion Controller

PlayStation platform holder Sony has confirmed that its upcoming PS3 Motion Controller will not now be launched until the autumn.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jan 20th 2010 at 6:48AM in News
Vietnam welcomes PlayStation

Vietnam welcomes PlayStation

Sony’s Asian aspirations have been given a fresh boost with news that SCE Asia has officially launched the PS3, PS2 and PSP in the Socialist Republic of Vietnam.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jan 19th 2010 at 4:22PM in News
Is the PlayStation Wand called 'Arc'?

Is the PlayStation Wand called 'Arc'?

With brands such as Wii and Natal already trading off their recognisable names, Sony’s still anonymous motion controller is in desperate need of a title – and rumours are suggesting ...

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jan 19th 2010 at 12:05PM in News