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Debates continue to rage about how well the Wii U’s visuals stack up against Xbox 360 and PS3, but new information looks good for Nintendo’s machine. The official website for New Super Mario Bros U confirms that the game will run in full 1080p HD”. Nintendo had previously suggested that …
Read More »Nights Into Dreams and Sonic Adventure 2 arriving next month
Sega has confirmed that its two upcoming digital releases will arrive on console next month. Both Nights Into Dreams and Sonic Adventure 2 will be released on PlayStation Network and Xbox Live for 6.49 and 800 Microsoft Points respectively. The Nights HD reworking will also include the rare Christmas Nights …
Read More »Konami scraps Silent Hill HD patch due to "tech and resource issues"
The issue of gamers’ consumer rights has once again hit the headlines after another publisher abandoned plans to patch a product that has already been sold to consumers. Konami has announced that despite releasing a patch for the PS3 version of Silent Hill HD Collection, it has abandoned plans to …
Read More »Final Fantasy III HD coming to Ouya
Square Enix’s Android remake of Final Fantasy III is coming to crowdfunded console Ouya. As translated by Squareportal, the game will release as part of the launch line-up for the hackable system in March 2013. The title will also be released in HD to take advantage of Ouya’s High-definition resolution …
Read More »Sonic Adventure 2, Yakuza HD revealed
Three further HD revisions of back catalogue titles have been confirmed by Sega. Joystiq reports that an Xbox Live Arcade and PlayStation Network port of 3D Dreamcast platformer Sonic Adventure 2 was revealed at the San Diego Comic Con this weekend. A tentative release date of autumn was also mentioned. …
Read More »Halo 2 Anniversary in development – report
Microsoft-owned developer 343 Industries is reportedly working on yet another HD-revamp of a past Halo title. The latest issue of OXM, as reported by CVG, claims that the studio is currently beavering away on Halo 2 Anniversary. With Halo 4 pencilled in for a November 6th release, a possible Halo …
Read More »Ubisoft XBLA bundle now looks a cert for retail
Retailer Amazon has more or less confirmed a new triple-play retail SKU from publisher Ubisoft. Called the Ubisoft Xbox Live Hits Collection, the bundle includes retro remake Beyond Good and Evil HD, strategy title From Dust and artistic platformer Outland. Amazon is selling the title for 17.99, pointing to a …
Read More »Okami HD getting exclusive PS3 release
Capcom’s visually gorgeous PS2 adventure title Okami is getting an HD makeover exclusively for PS3. The Zelda-like title sees gamers assume the role of sun goddess Amaterasu, who has inhabited the form of a wolf. The game world has been transformed into a colourless, lifeless landscape. Players then use their …
Read More »RE Chronicles HD Collection dated on PSN
Capcom has confirmed a June 27th release for Resident Evil: Chronicles HD Collection on PSN. The download contains former Wii titles Resident Evil: The Umbrella Chronicles and The Darkside Chronicles and will cost 21.99. Both have been spruced up with HD graphics, both PlayStation Move and joypad support as well …
Read More »Metal Gear Solid HD dated on Vita
The PlayStation Vita version of Metal Gear Solid HD Collection will be released in the UK on June 29th. Sadly, this means European gamers will have to wait a few weeks for the game to make the trip across the Atlantic – it’s released in the US on June 12th. …
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