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Konami has announced that its Kinect dancing game, Dance Masters, will come to Europe this November. Now named DanceEvolution, the game is set to go head-to-head with Harmonix’s Dance Central. The title is on show at Gamescom in Cologne. As an expert in the rhythm-based genre with games such as …
Read More »Michael Jackson, Just Dance 2 tracks revealed
Ubisoft has revealed a handful of tracks that will be playable in the eagerly awaited Michael Jackson: The Experience. The upcoming dance game based on the late King of Pop’s career will feature some of his most popular hits, including ‘Bad’, ‘Beat It’, ‘Billie Jean’, ‘Earth Song’, ‘The Girl is …
Read More »Ubisoft announces Fighters Uncaged
Ubisoft has announced Fighters Uncaged, a fighting game developed exclusively for Kinect. The game will be released in November and pits Xbox 360 owners against a variety of fighters in a series of tournaments of competitions. The Kinect controller recreates their real-life attacks in-game and the title even teaches players …
Read More »Portal 2 appearing in Feb
Half-life and Left 4 Dead developer Valve has reportedly revealed a February 9th 2011 release date for its PC and console puzzle FPS Portal 2. CVG also reports that Office writer and comedy actor Stephen Merchant has been drafted in as the voice of the ‘Buddy Sphere’ Wheatley in the …
Read More »Where on Earth is the PSP2?
MCV wasn’t alone in keeping a particularly close eye on Sony’s Gamescom briefing last night in the hope that Sony would use the venue to at last reveal all about the still mysterious PSP2. But, despite persistent rumours and many developers having admitted to recently signing PSP-related NDAs, yet again …
Read More »Gamescom 2010 opens its doors
It’s finally here, Gamescom 2010 has opened its doors to press and retail. The opening day’s festivities began with a special Gamescom press conference, and Konami, Koch and NCSoft are all set to unveil their latest products today It follows last night’s blockbuster announcements from EA, Sony and Microsoft. MCV …
Read More »Hollywood stars land at Gamescom
A host of stars from Hollywood and the world of sport will be attending this year’s Gamescom. VIP guests range from the Harry Potter series’ Weasley twins, Oliver and James Phelps – already spotted at EA’s press conference yesterday – to Formula One driver Adrian Sutil. Also due to attend …
Read More »SONY: Linkin Park takes to the stage
Sony and EA recruited Linkin Park’s Mike Shinoda to demonstrated Medal of Honor at Gamescom today. The rapper – who is also the lead in rap band Fort Minor – demonstrated new mode Gunfighter to the assembled trade, media and partners at Sony’s press conference. The mode allows gamers to …
Read More »SONY: Virtua Tennis 4 gets Move, 3D support
Sega’s Virtua Tennis 4 will support both Move and 3D functionality on PS3, it has been confirmed at Cologne. The use of the motion controller will allow for precise control of the angle of the racquet as well as the speed and spin of the shot. It also becomes the …
Read More »SONY: New Ratchet and Clank announced
Ratchet and Clank: All For One has been unveiled by Sony. The game is being developed by Insomniac’s North Carolina office, with studio director Chad Dezen demonstrating the game during Sony’s Gamescom press conference. The title allows gamers to control Ratchet, Clank, Quark and Nefarious seperately, and players must work …
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