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Wii U to have different online services than its rivals, says Nintendo boss
0By: Muhammad Qasim Hassan | December 3rd, 2012 | Uncategorized
The new Nintendo console Wii U has already hit the market in North America and Europe, marking the start of the next-generation era. Irrespective of what the analyst had been saying ever since the console was revealed at the Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) earlier this year, Wii U has made a real solid impact in the market. That, however, has not proved to be enough to wi...
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Nintendo boss apologises over Wii U’s mandatory day-one firmware update
By: Muhammad Qasim Hassan | December 3rd, 2012 | Uncategorized
The day-one patch for Nintendo’s first-ever HD console Wii U has not gone down very well with the users. The Japan-based company’s president Satoru Iwata acknowledged the inconvenience that the console owners had to face and apologised for it. Nintendo had been boasting a host of new features for its Wii U since the past few months, which included the novel TVii service,...
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Move-Dual Shock hybrid controller patented by Sony
By: Moses Abaortae | December 3rd, 2012 | Uncategorized
The controller breaks apart to become two separate Move controllers but oddly seems to be designed with the PlayStation 3 not the PlayStation 4 in mind. The Research and Development team at Sony seem to be keeping themselves more than a little busy as they have patented a second controller concept in the space of a few months. The first concept that hit the patent boards was th...
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Rocketbirds: Hardboiled Chicken confirmed for PlayStation Vita
By: Moses Abaortae | December 3rd, 2012 | Uncategorized
The PlayStation 3 downloadable title is set to make its way onto the portable platform with a host of improvements and new features. Before anyone begins wondering if the game is an expansion or spin off of the Angry Birds games by Rovio, it would be best to put those comparisons or conclusions to rest by pointing out that it is a completely different game, developed by a compl...
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Dead Island: Riptide showcases a number of improvements
By: Moses Abaortae | December 3rd, 2012 | Uncategorized
Deep Silver seem to be focusing on polishing their upcoming follow up to Dead Island, while adding a few new features as well. The original Dead Island game raised expectations immensely with its controversial, yet profoundly impressive reveal trailer. The minute long CGI video began with a young girl running from a horde of zombies into her parents hotel room, only to turn int...
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New The Walking Dead video game stars Norman Reedus as Daryl
By: Moses Abaortae | December 3rd, 2012 | Uncategorized
The on-screen actor has provided the voice for the main protagonist of the upcoming first-person shooter game set in The Walking Dead universe by Terminal Reality. The Walking Dead may have started off a graphic novel but since then it has gone on to become a worldwide phenomenon with a hit television series by AMC and an interactive story-cum-game by Telltale, both receiving c...
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Nintendo boss confirms new 3D Zelda and Mario games for Wii U
By: Muhammad Qasim Hassan | December 3rd, 2012 | Uncategorized
Nintendo has revealed that new 3D Zelda and Mario games are in development for its first-ever HD console, Wii U. The two brands have traditionally served as the backbone for Nintendo consoles and remained one of the biggest attractions for the consumers. The Japan-based company, however, launched New Super Mario Bros. U along with the console, while deciding to leave Zelda i...
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Sony offering new PlayStation Vita bundle with PlayStation Plus subscription
By: Musa Afridi | November 30th, 2012 | Uncategorized
Patrick Chen, Associate Product Marketing Manager at Sony Computer Entertainment America, revealed the latest bundle on offer, which comes with the console, Unit 13, a memory stick and subscription to the PlayStation Plus. Sony seems to be really pushing their flailing PlayStation Vita console this holiday season...
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Metal Gear Solid series creator looks to life beyond the IP…again
By: Musa Afridi | November 30th, 2012 | Uncategorized
Hideo Kojima is one of the most respected personalities in the world of video games and is known for the Metal Gear series, which is something he wishes to build on and change. Over the years, the legendary developer has constantly announced that he is looking to bring new IPs to the world and work on something o...
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Kojima was and is still inspired by Rockstar’s Grand Theft Auto series
By: Musa Afridi | November 30th, 2012 | Uncategorized
The iconic Metal Gear creator explains one of the sources he drew inspiration from, which just happens to be another giant in the industry. Nearly everyone who is into video games has played a Metal Gear title and even more people will have played the Grand Theft Auto games. Both titles are poles apart in terms of design, genre, gameplay and pretty much every single aspect. One...
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