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A new, authentic” Brothers in Arms game is in the early stages of development, Gearbox Software president Randy Pitchford has announced. We haven’t announced that yet, but I’m really excited about where that’s going. We’ll announce these things in due course. There’s a lot of neat things we have going …
Read More »LittleBigPlanet, Motorstorm developers hint at new games
We’re less than ten days away from Sony’s PlayStation Meeting 2013, where the company is widely expected to unveil the PlayStation 4, and two of Sony’s UK studios have hinted at new game announcements. Coincidence? We think not. Media Molecule, known for the LittleBigPlanet games, is currently working on Tearaway, …
Read More »Sniper: Ghost Warrior 2 Limited Edition priced for India
The Sniper: Ghost Warrior 2: Limited Edition is the only SKU of the game that will be released in India, distributor Origin Games has announced. The Limited Edition features O-card packaging and includes two pieces of DLC: The Vintorez in-game sniper rifle for use in multiplayer modes Major Vladic as …
Read More »Sony: PS3 still has a long life
With all the buzz surrounding the impending announcement of the PlayStation 4, Sony has reassured investors and analysts that there’s still plenty of life left in the PS3. The PS3 is currently in its sixth year, and judging by how long the PS2 lasted and taking Sony’s famous ten-year life …
Read More »Preorder God of War: Ascension at Game4u, receive boxer shorts, and more
Game4u is going all out with its preorder campaign for God of War: Ascension, offering five preorder bonuses if you get in early enough. Everyone who preorder Kratos’ latest rage-filled adventure from the retailer will receive the Mythological Heroes DLC and an Omega Neckchain, which is exclusive to Game4u. Over …
Read More »Hungama, Gameshastra enter into joint venture
Hungama and Gameshastra have entered into a joint venture to create games for the Indian audience across multiple platforms. The venture will combine Hungama’s strengths in content development for digital platforms with Gameshastra’s prowess in console and iOS/Android game development to create games based on Hungama’s original and licensed IP. …
Read More »Rayman Legends headed to Xbox 360, PS3; delayed to September
Rayman Legends, which was revealed as a Wii-U exclusive and was scheduled for release this month, is set to got multi-platform. The successor to the brilliant Rayman Origins has been pushed back to September and will now release simultaneously for Wii-U, Xbox 360 and PS3. We heard from many Xbox …
Read More »Ouya to follow mobile model; new one every year
Android-based, Kickstarter-backed home console Ouya isn’t even out yet and its makers are already planning annual revisions of the device. The plan mimics hardware trends seen in the smartphone and tablet markets, and the company plans to take advantage of newer technologies and lower costs to up the console’s performance …
Read More »Next Assassin’s Creed game to feature new protagonist, setting
In a surprise move, Ubisoft has revealed that the next Assassin’s Creed game will feature a new protagonist and a new setting, and will be created by a new team. Assassin’s Creed 3 released last year and featured new hero Connor Kenway, with the game set during the American Revolution. …
Read More »Next Xbox requires always-online activation to deter used sales – report
Microsoft is implementing some stringent security measures to deter used-game sales, a new report has suggested. Edge has learned from sources with first-hand knowledge of the new Xbox that the console will require an always-online connection for games to be played in a bid to curb used-game sales, similar to …
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