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Syfy digital has announced its set to launch Nuclear Family, an original television series, exclusively on the Xbox 360. IGN reports The show will be available via Syfy’s web app on the console, and will deliver 20 episodes kicking off at some point later today. The series revolves around a …
Read More »38 Studios assets to be auctioned off
Microsoft looking to regain Xbox 360 development kits from sale
Read More »Original Mass Effect arrives on PS3 in new Trilogy pack
All three Mass Effect games will be bundled into one retail pack this Christmas. The pack is coming to Xbox 360, PC and PS3, which means that the original Mass Effect will launch on PlayStation 3 for the first time. To coincide with the launch of the game, a special …
Read More »Kinect and Move implementation was not a distraction for FIFA 13 devs
One of the new elements in FIFA this year is the inclusion of Kinect and Move. But is this really what FIFA needs? Or are these just introductions to please the platforms holders? It could have been a distraction, but we as a team always endeavor to ensure that what …
Read More »Former CBS exec joins Microsoft to develop original Xbox content
Former CBS Television Studios president Nancy Tellem has joined Microsoft to develop original content for the Xbox brand. Tellem will work to create content as Entertainment & Digital Media president, heading up a new LA-based production studio. The move doesn’t come as too much of a surprise, with rumours swirling …
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 »EA new IP Fuse due March next year
Just when you thought Q1 next year was busy enough, EA has announced yet another promising new title for March 2013. Fuse is a new IP from the developers of Resistance and Ratchet and Clank, Insomniac. It is the studio’s first multi-platform release, with its previous games exclusive to PlayStation …
Read More »Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance still on for Western Xbox 360 launch, despite Japan no-show
The Xbox 360 version of Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance will come out in Europe, Konami has told MCV, despite it’s cancellation in Japan. Earlier today Metal Gear developer Kojima Productions said that the Xbox 360 version of Revengeance would not be getting a Japanese release. The firm said there were …
Read More »Bohemia says it would "be stupid" not to bring DayZ to Xbox Live Arcade
An Xbox 360 version of zombie survival hit DayZ is looking a certainty. Developer Bohemia Interactive is overseeing the official development of a standalone version of DayZ, which started life as a fan-made mod for its war shooter Arma II. But logic dictates, it admits, that it would be sound …
Read More »XBLA Summer of Arcade sales disappoint
Xbox Live Arcade’s Summer of Arcade promotion apparently didn’t carry the same appeal this year as it has in the past. Eurogamer’s examination of a Gamasutra report reveals generally low first week player figures for the promotion’s titles. Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater HD – 98,000 players Deadlight – 53,000 players …
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