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Read More »Xperia Play nabs Lara Croft exclusive
Sony Ericsson has signed a deal with Square Enix that will see Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light released as an Android exclusive on Xperia Play. The game, which is already available on the Apple App Store, Xbox Live, PSN and PC, will mark its arrival to the Android …
Read More »Early access to Old Republic outlined
BioWare has explained how gamers will be able to play Star Wars: The Old Republic before its release date. Anyone who pre-orders the upcoming PC online RPG will be able to redeem an ‘Early Game Access’ code online to download and play it ahead of its December 22nd launch in …
Read More »Resident Evil 5 Gold Edition hits PSN
Capcom’s Move-compatible Resident Evil 5: Gold Edition will arrive on the PlayStation Network on October 4th. The download includes the original 2009 Resident Evil 5 action game, two DLC packs Desperate Escape and Lost Nightmares and two in-game costume collections. It also features a Mercenaries Reunion mode. Resident Evil 5: …
Read More »Download FIFA 12 tomorrow on Xbox Live
FIFA 12 finally arrives in the UK next Friday (September 30th) but EA Season Ticket holders have been told they can start playing tomorrow (September 24th). As of tomorrow night at 6pm Central European Time, the game will be available to download from Xbox Live. Additionally, Season Ticket holders will …
Read More »Zelda: Four Swords offered as free DSi download
Nintendo has announced that a special version of acclaimed portable multiplayer hit The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords will be offered to DSi owners as a free download. The announcement is part of the company’s 25th Anniversary celebrations for the cherished franchise. The Game Boy conversion will include new areas …
Read More »Digital chart would be ‘pointless’
Publishers do not want to share data to make a download chart, says Paul Jackson OBE. Comments from the former EA UK and ELSPA boss come in stark contrast to the message from trade body UKIE, which says the industry must unite and start sharing data. When asked what he …
Read More »Uplay Passport gaffe in North America
A printing error” has lead to some copies of Driver: San Francisco in North America being sold to customers without a Uplay Passport code. Driver is the first game to ship with the code. It is required for users to access the title’s online features. As a response, Ubisoft has …
Read More »Child of Eden offered as digital Kinect extra
With Christmas rapidly approaching, Microsoft has decided to spruce up its Kinect hardware offer. The platform holder is to shortly begin including a code that entitles buyers to download Ubisoft’s Child of Eden with every Kinect and Kinect Adventures bundle sold at retail. The new SKU will retail for the …
Read More »PES 2012 demo delayed on 360
The demo for football title PES 2012 is out now for PS3 and PC but Xbox 360 owners will have to wait until next month to play it. Konami blamed the delay from August 24th to September on unforeseen issues”. The downloadable demo allows users to take control of six …
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