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Microsoft sold 5.2m Xbox 360 consoles in the quarter ending December 31st – 13 per cent down on the 6m units it sold in the same period in 2008. The number brings the console’s worldwide sales total to 39m units. 7.3m consoles were shipped in the period, down on the …
Read More »FIFA World Cup game kicks off
With Fabio Capello’s England team targeting success at this summer’s World Cup, EA has officially announced its licensed video game tie-in – FIFA World Cup South Africa. It will be released in Europe and Asia on April 30th for Xbox 360, PS3, Wii and PSP. The North American release date …
Read More »Praise heaped on Mass Effect 2
The first reviews of Mass Effect 2 have gone live ahead of Friday’s UK release of EA’s long-awaited RPG sequel – and all signs point to BioWare’s latest becoming one of the highest rated titles of all time. According to reviews aggregator Metacritic, Mass Effect 2 is currently the second …
Read More »Dead Rising 2 confirmed for 2010
Arguably the most exciting news to stem from Capcom’s recent information-flurry is the confirmation that zombie sequel Dead Rising 2 will be out some time this calendar year – in Japan at least. However, the publisher hasn’t mentioned a timeframe for the game’s arrival in Western markets, which in itself …
Read More »Monster Hunter MMO for Xbox
Its Western impact may remain limited for the time being, but Monster Hunter is one of gaming’s key franchises in Japan – and hot on the heels of the brand’s Wii debut last year the series is now heading to Xbox 360. Capcom has confirmed that it is to port …
Read More »MS hypes 360s biggest year ever
With Xbox 360 entering its fifth year on the market, the pressure is on Microsoft’s machine to keep up its strong momentum – something that Microsoft Game Studios’ corporate VP Phil Spencer believes won’t prove a problem. 2010 is shaping up to be the biggest year ever for Xbox 360,” …
Read More »FFXIII Collectors Edition announced
Square Enix has lifted the lid on the Final Fantasy XIII Limited Collector’s Edition which will be released for both Xbox 360 and PS3 on March 9th. The SKU includes a copy of the game, a CD soundtrack, three exclusive art prints and a hardback book entitled ‘The World of …
Read More »Front Mission Evolved targets UK
The latest instalment in the Front Mission series is targeting a spring release in the UK, Square Enix has confirmed. Front Mission Evolved is being developed by Double Helix Games and promises to bring Hollywood-style production values to the franchise. Huge levels of customisation are promised, as is online multiplayer. …
Read More »Tiger Woods PGA Tour 11 tees off
Tiger Woods himself may be in a period of hibernation following his widely reported festive frolics, but the EA gold steam train carries on nonetheless with confirmation that Tiger Woods PGA Tour 11 will be released this summer. The game is in development for Xbox 360, PS3, Wii and iPhone …
Read More »Alan Wake on track for spring
Microsoft’s Xbox 360 exclusive Alan Wake is still on track for a worldwide release this spring, developer Remedy Entertainment has reiterated. The confirmation comes from CFO Mika Reini who was speaking in a live web chat, as spotted by Videogamer. The exec went on to stress that the studio very …
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