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It’s a stunning acheivement for the critically-acclaimed shooter, which has become a firm fan’s favourite online. We’re delighted with the performance of COD4,” said Activision marketing director David Tyler. It’s been exceptionally well received by both consumers and retail. It’s a great start to 2008 and we’re all looking forward …
Read More »Merscom inks WiiWare/XBLA dev deal
Signs Gabitasoft for unannounced online games released in 08
Read More »BioShock 2 to be prequel?
After the huge critical and commercial success that was 2K Games’ Xbox 360 and PC hit BioShock, a second game is more or less a given – and the first rumours about the project are now emerging. CVG claims that it has heard that BioShock 2 will in fact be …
Read More »Microsoft: 360 to celebrate record year
Microsoft’s games chief Don Mattrick has told staff via a memo, that was subsequently leaked by notorious Xbox insider Dean Takahashi, that the Xbox 360 can win the current console battle after enjoying the most profitable year ever seen in gaming. The memo read: According to US NPD data through …
Read More »Sony Online picks Gamebryo
Emergentâ??s engine to power PlayStation Network software
Read More »First talk of Xbox 3 emerges
With all three main home consoles having just enjoyed their first clear Christmas on the market together, the first rumours of what could be planned for the next next-generation of consoles have seemingly begun. US games mag EGM claims that a secret first party Microsoft game was recently scrapped for …
Read More »CES 2008: Manufacturers react to Warners Blu-Ray backing
In a massive blow to Toshiba’s HD-DVD hi-def disc format, content giant Warner Bros has announced that it is to release future HD movie content exclusively on Sony’s Blu-Ray format, with production of Toshiba’s HD-DVD discs to cease by May. Warner chairman and CEO Barry Meyer said of the decision: …
Read More »March release on the cards for Haze?
Days after an SCEA release schedule sparked hope in the hearts of PS3 owners everywhere by announcing a January 15th release date for Ubisoft’s futuristic FPS Haze, it now appears that a March arrival is on the cards. Whilst the French publisher is sticking to its previous Q1 release date, …
Read More »Xbox 360 shifts 17.7m worldwide
Microsoft has revealed a new set of figures following a bumper festive period, according to Reuters . As well as reaching the 17.7m mark in terms of worldwide console sales, the platform holder confirmed that it has shifted 4.3m units in the last three months. On top of the hardware …
Read More »360 Ultimate to be unveiled next week?
This week has already brought talk of a new HD-DVD equipped Xbox 360 that some say will be unveiled by Microsoft and Toshiba at next week’s CES technology show in Las Vegas, but Stuff claims to have the complete scoop on the new machine, which it claims will be called …
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