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Ubisoft’s survivial horror game ZombiU is a key launch game for Wii U, but the publisher isn’t ruling out the idea of bringing it to other platforms. Speaking to IGN, a Ubisoft exec said the game could potentially be ported to Mcirosoft’s new Xbox SmartGlass technology or the cross-play between …
Read More »E3 2012: Sony rules out Vita price cut
Hopes of a PlayStation Vita price cut announcement at E3 have come and gone, and Sony reckons the price of the system will not be reduced any time soon. Oh, absolutely," Sony Worldwide Studios chief Shuhei Yoshida told Eurogamer when asked if he was happy with the current price of …
Read More »E3 2012: Dust 514 gets Vita app
'NeoCom' provides social elements and gear customisation on the move
Read More »SONY: Assassin’s Creed III hardware bundle revealed
An Assassin’s Creed III PS3 hardware bundle was announced at Sony’s E3 press conference today. Following a new trailer for the game, Sony US chief Jack Tretton announced a close partnership with publisher Ubisoft. The new bundle features a game, the console, plus exclusive DLC. It follows news that a …
Read More »SONY: Call of Duty: Black Ops Declassified comes to Vita this year
Sony revealed some extra little details about the already announced Call of Duty Vita game. The title was only mentioned briefly. But Sony US boss Jack Tretton said the game is coming this year and is called Call of Duty: Black Ops Declassified. The extra information came as part of …
Read More »SONY: Vita exclusive Assassin’s Creed coming October 30th
The full Assassin’s Creed experience is making its handheld debut on October 30th. The game has been built from the ground-up for Vita and features tie-ins with the full console version. A special Vita bundle will be launched with the game, including a white crystal Vita. Assassin’s Creed III Liberation …
Read More »SONY: 200 PSN games coming over the next 12 months
Sony says there will be 200 new PSN games available over the next 12 months. The firm pledged huge support to its digital network, revealing 12 free games being offered to PlayStation Plus members. "PlayStation Plus delivers an instant game catalogue to customers for $5 a month," says Jack Tretton. …
Read More »SONY: PlayStation All-Stars coming to Vita
Sony’s Smash Bros-rival is also coming to PlayStation Vita, Sony has announced. New characters was also unveiled at the event including Big Daddy from the Bioshock series and Nathan Drake from Uncharted. It will feature cross-play with PlayStation 3. PlayStation All-Stars: Battle Royale was originally announced for PS3 in April. …
Read More »Assassin’s Creed III: Liberation headed exclusively to PS Vita
The PlayStation Vita is set to receive its first taste of Assassin’s Creed, with the release of Assassin’s Creed III: Liberation exclusively on Sony’s handheld. According to Game Informer, Liberation will release alongside Assassin’s Creed III, which is set to hit stores on Xbox 360, PS3 and PC on October …
Read More »Crytek shuns Wii U and Vita
'It is difficult to see a market with a critical mass of players such as Vita' says Cevat Yerli
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