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Troubled GAME Group scrabbling for survival?
A sudden rush of rumor regarding the state of business at struggling UK retailer GAME has set the Interwebs alight, and caused the leading videogame chain to scrabble for traction amid a mire of associated speculation. According to various reports on the subject, GAME has apparently “lost credit assurance with most of its publishers” and, [...]
Nintendo announces Pearl Pink 3DS and free Wi-Fi
With Valentine’s Day fast approaching, chances are you’re wondering what to get for that special someone in your life in order to properly quantify your affections. If so, then the gloriously girly Pearl Pink edition of the Nintendo 3DS portable videogame console might be just what you’re looking for. Set to hit retail on Feb. [...]
100-year-old granny endorses powers of Nintendo DS
The wide-ranging casual appeal of the Wii and DS has become the stuff of entertainment-based legend—not least because of Nintendo’s efforts to focus its underpowered current-gen consoles towards those beyond the usual demographic age range. And so, with homed pensioners everywhere supposedly keeping their spirits high and joints supple by playing Wii Sports, we once [...]
Nintendo: Wii U will NOT support DVD or Blu-ray
Although Nintendo is finally attempting to increase the all-encompassing appeal of its Wii brand by throwing more processing and graphics power at the upcoming Wii U, the console won’t be the home entertainment platform some fans were hoping for. Moreover, Nintendo of America’s vice president of corporate affairs, Cindy Gordon, has this week confirmed via [...]
Splash Damage lures Marc Fascia from Ninja Theory
Business news: Fans of Splash Damage and/or Ninja Theory will be keen to learn that the former has poached gameplay programmer Marc Fascia from the latter as it continues its steady talent pool expansion. According to Splash Damage founder and chief executive officer Paul Wedgwood, the London-based studio sought to add Fascia to its roster [...]
Yawn: Another Super Mario confirmed for 3DS
Japanese gaming titan Nintendo—ever the forward-thinking software pioneer—is set to bring a wondrous new side-scrolling action epic to its groundbreaking stereoscopic 3DS handheld console. According to Andriasang, said game will revolve around a somewhat rotund Italian plumber called Mario and will see the unflinchingly enthusiastic hero and his iconic hairy top lip bounding across the [...]
GAME unveils ‘Fun for a Fiver’ rental scheme
If you consume videogames like you consume air, the following news will be music to your ears—and, more importantly, your gently steaming bank account. Specifically, UK videogame retailer GAME has this week announced a new scheme that will enable customers to essentially rent individual titles for two weeks for just five of the Queen’s English [...]
Nintendo promises to deliver ‘proper’ Wii U launch
Looking to avoid the same flat reception that met its 3DS portable console, Nintendo has boldly pledged to make sure the launch of its hugely anticipated Wii U system truly hits the mark. That’s according to Nintendo president Satoru Iwata, who this week said the lack of compelling launch software that hamstrung the 3DS will [...]
Dodgy controls? Kid Icarus: Uprising includes free gameplay stand
Double-barreled Kid Icarus: Uprising tidbits today following news that Nintendo’s upcoming 3DS adventure will not only hit U.S. and European retail outlets on March 23, it will also come with a free gameplay-enhancing console stand. Why, you might ask, is Nintendo including the pictured stand accessory with Kid Icarus and not some other major title—or [...]
Nintendo announces free Wi-Fi at UK airports
Good news for Nintendo 3DS owners facing long delays in uncomfortable departure ‘lounges’, after Nintendo announced a partnership that will deliver free Wi-Fi to a host of British airports. The deal in question has been struck with Boingo Wireless and will see wireless connectivity rolled out at major transport hubs such as London Heathrow, London [...]