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Bayonetta destroys the competition and tops Japanese chart

6. Nov 2009, 11:40

Now eyeing the U.S. and European markets. Image: SEGA.
Having already been awarded 40/40 by highly respected review outlet Famitsu, the PlayStation 3 edition of the game has sold some 135,242 units in its first week of sale, which resulted in the eponymous gun-toting and blade-slashing Bayonetta easily securing top spot on the Japanese chart. ... more


EA details Collectors' Edition of Mass Effect 2

5. Nov 2009, 14:40

Tinned entertainment. Image: EA/BioWare.
While certainly a far cry from the ridiculous fully functioning night-vision goggles bundled with the Prestige Edition of Activision’s Modern Warfare 2, the frontline Mass Effect 2 offering from Electronic Arts still easily eclipses the standard ‘case-disc-manual’ retail format.

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Sony introduces five new PSP hardware bundles

5. Nov 2009, 11:40

Fresh bundles of old stock about to tempt Japan. Image: Sony.
Fancy buying into Sony’s handheld gaming platform but thus far unmoved by the hardware on offer? If so, you’re ears may be pricked following news that Sony is looking to ramp up consumer temptation with no less than five brand new PlayStation Portable (PSP) bundles.

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Xbox Live gets incentive-based rewards scheme

4. Nov 2009, 18:35

Xbox Live gets a little fresh gleam. Image: Microsoft.
With rumours circulating that Xbox Live membership could yet become more expensive, the American software giant is making moves to spur consumer interest in its multimedia haven of videogame demos and downloads, trailers, movies and television shows. ... more


Fallout and Call of Duty sweep the 27th Golden Joysticks

2. Nov 2009, 05:50

Fallout 3 secures Game of the Year at this year's Golden Joysticks. Image: Golden Joysticks.
As ‘Game of the Year’ whispers begin to gather momentum regarding the quality software releases of the last 12 months, the 27th annual Golden Joysticks have this weekend seen Bethesda Softworks’ sprawling RPG epic Fallout 3 scooping the event’s most coveted gong.

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SEGA confirms January arrival for Bayonetta

30. Oct 2009, 15:45

Sassy, sexy, and import friendly. Image: SEGA.
With stylish action adventure Bayonetta quickly establishing itself as one of the most eagerly awaited videogames on the release horizon, publisher SEGA has finally confirmed the bespectacled heroine’s arrival for both the United States and Europe.

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Nintendo confirms 'DSi LL' for November 21 arrival

29. Oct 2009, 15:45

Bigger is better? Image: Nintendo.
Following initial rumours that emerged earlier in the week, gaming giant Nintendo has today confirmed that a fourth-generation of its market-leading DS handheld will indeed hit retail stores this coming November 21. ... more


Video: Modern Warfare 2 includes controversial terrorist attack gameplay

29. Oct 2009, 15:15

A storm of bullets, a storm of controversy. Image: Infinity Ward/Activision.
A fresh wave of controversy has sprung up around Modern Warfare 2 after leaked PlayStation 3 game footage revealed mission content where players actively cut down innocent civilians while attacking an airport alongside Russian ultra-nationalist terrorists.   ... more


Report: Revamped Nintendo DSi to sport larger screens

27. Oct 2009, 15:00

Report: Revamped Nintendo DSi to sport larger screens
Despite having cornered the market when it comes to handheld videogame platforms, Japanese game legend Nintendo is reportedly planning to further strengthen the positioning of its DS console by unleashing yet another version.

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Convoluted Netflix streaming confirmed for PlayStation Network

26. Oct 2009, 18:12

Netflix content streaming soon on PSN. Image: Sony.
Having found considerable success through Microsoft’s Xbox Live videogame and multimedia platform, home entertainment specialist Netflix is looking to further extend its online reach by making its popular streaming service available through Sony’s PlayStation Network (PSN).

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