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Konami has confirmed that PES 2015 will be released on PS4. It has not, however, confirmed its release on Xbox One. Specifically, having confirmed the PS4 version on Twitter it then went on to answer a question about possible releases on Xbox One and Wii U by saying: "We don’t …
Read More »Nintendo dominates Japan’s Christmas software sales
It was certainly a Merry Christmas for Nintendo in Japan. NintendoLife reports that Famitsu figures show that eight of the country’s Top Ten best selling games for the period between December 23rd and December 29th were games for Nintendo systems, with 3DS outing The Legend of Zelda: Link Between Worlds …
Read More »Are Microsoft, Sony and Nintendo really opening up to indies?
Force of Habit's Ashley Gwinnell looks at the offerings from the big three console manufacturers, and what they should be doing to really help 'true' indie developers
Read More »Microsoft could reduce Xbox One price "faster than forecasted"
The Xbox One could see a reduction in RRP earlier than previously anticipated, according to one US analyst. "We think ‘winning’ is important to both companies," Wedbush Morgan’s Michael Pachter told investors. "It is possible that Microsoft will reduce Xbox One pricing far faster than we have forecasted. Should hardware …
Read More »Nintendo apologises for festive eShop outage
New Wii U and 3DS owners were unable to purchase digital content for their new machines for much of the Christmas break. The problems began on Christmas day and persisted for the best part of a week. Nintendo was even forced to postpone the launch of Pokemon Bank and Pokemon …
Read More »REVIEW OF THE YEAR: Wii U’s tough year
2013 has been a mixed year for Nintendo. On the one hand, 3DS has sold well and the platform holder has published some of the finest games in its history. Then there has been Wii U. After a lacklustre launch, Nintendo’s home platform has struggled for momentum. A lack of …
Read More »Puzzle & Dragons enjoys strong console debut in Japan
GungHo’s console debut for its popular smartphone IP Puzzle & Dragons has enjoyed a tremendous first week in Japan. The 3DS title debuted to week one sales of 543,630 units according to Media Create. On the hardware front it was another week of growth for Wii U which seems to …
Read More »VIDEO: Wii Sports Club adds golf minigame
Nintendo’s Wii Sports Club will add golf to its roster at some point today, the firm has announced. The news came via the info bonanza that was today’s Nintendo Direct conference, with the company specifically stating the game will begin distributing online later in the day. The new addition to …
Read More »Incoming Nintendo Direct focused on spring 2014 lineup
Nintendo has announced it will put on a new Nintendo Direct online presentation this week. The company plans on revealing release and other info regarding Wii U and 3DS games set to launch during the spring 2014 window. No games were specifically mentioned, but Wii U’s Mario Kart 8 is …
Read More »The battle for indies: How platform holders are adapting to the revolution
With the full trio of next generation consoles now upon us, Develop asks how the rise of small developers has changed the landscape forever
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