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Friday, July 29, 2011

Nintendo post $324m loss as iPad now the fastest growing video game platform

EA games have said that Apple's iPad is now the fastest growing video games platform - that's bad news for Nintendo who posted a $324m loss and says it will slash the price on it's 3DS console.



The First Gate to Vindictus Europe Unveiled! - PC

NEXON Europe launches a brand new teaser website for the much anticipated free-to-play Action MMORPG Vindictus Europe, which will be released in Europe this autumn. Besides letting you in on the game’s dark and haunting story and the varied set of heroes, the website introduces a gameplay trailer that gives you a deeper insight on the upcoming online sensation.


Game Factory Interactive (GFI) 50% off publisher's titles at GamersGate from August 1st to 7th - PC

One of the leading Russian game publishers and developers, participates with its core games in the grandiose Summer Game Sale which will be held the following week, August 01-07, on the GamersGate!


X-Men Destiny - Milo Ventimiglia Behind-the-Scenes game trailer - DS Wii X360 PS3

A new breed of mutant heroes will invade game consoles next autumn in X-Men: Destiny, from Marvel Entertainment and Activision. The all-new original video game casts players as new mutant recruits in a rich, branching storyline that features a deep element of choice and gives players ultimate control of their destiny.


Cabelas Survival Shadows of Katmai HD video game teaser trailer - PS3 Wii X360

Witness the drama unfold as players take the role of bush pilot Logan James after he survives a horrific plane crash that leaves him in a remote corner of the Alaskan high country. Injured, isolated and in the middle of a hostile wilderness, Logan is cut off from all hope of rescue and it's up to players to guide him to safety in his epic battle against deadly predators and the frigid elements of nature.


Put on your kilt 7sixty go Scottish on GAMEFLY’S - PCDirect2Drive

7sixty and Firefly Studios have a wee treat in store for canny PC owners that download the highly-anticipated castle-building game Stronghold 3 from GameFly’s Direct2Drive.com. Only a foolish knave wouldnae want to pre-order to make sure they get Scotland's Edinburgh Castle as an exclusive single-player level, along with a free download of the original Stronghold. You ken it makes sense. Ahem...before we irritate everyone in Scotland, we’ll stop with the Scottish slang.


Ubisoft games sale Up to 75% off a load of Ubigoodies at Get Games, plus strategy discounts too - PC

With the whole of France off to the Cote d’azur for August, we managed to catch Ubisoft on their way out the door and put together a host of digital awesome with up to 75% off. We think playing games is better than getting sunburn!


League of Legends Tryndamere Demonblade teaser poster - PC

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An update and a special offer for DOFUS: Battles - iPhone iPod

The game will temporarily be sold at £0,69 / $0,99 on iPhone as well as iPad.


King of Fighters XIII - Pre-orderers to receive a four-CD soundtrack compilation - PS3 X360

At participating retailers while supplies last, fans who reserve KOF XIII will receive a 4-CD soundtrack compilation with music spanning the 15+ year history of the famed series, certain to be one of the best collectible extras in franchise history. Fans are strongly advised to reserve their copy as soon as possible at participating retailers to guarantee themselves the bonus soundtrack compilation!



Kinect StarWars HD video game trailer - X360

Kinect Star Wars brings the Star Wars Universe to life like never before. Harnessing the controller-free power of Kinect for Xbox 360, Kinect Star Wars allows fans to physically experience training as a Jedi, using the Force and battling with a lightsaber. Using full body motions, players can live out the ultimate Star Wars fantasy, no controller required.


City of Heroes Freedom HD video game trailer - PC


Fighting Fantasy: Talisman of Death coming to PlayStation minis

The first instalment of the legendary 16m selling Fighting Fantasy series of gamebooks will at last be coming to PlayStation minis on the 17th of August 2011 (SCEE) and the 16th of August 2011 (SCEA), when Laughing Jackal will be releasing the PlayStation minis version of the controversial Fighting Fantasy: Talisman of Death. A brand new trailer showing the game in action can be seen here.


Metro: Last Light Return to the ruins of post-apocalyptic Moscow - PC PS3 X360

Metro: Last Light will immerse the player in the haunting, desolate ruins of post-apocalyptic Moscow, one of the most richly detailed and beautifully realised gaming worlds of modern times. Developer 4A Games will deliver a terrifying, atmospheric single-player adventure that fuses thrilling combat with exploration and survival horror to create a unique, memorable experience.

First-Ever Call of Duty United Kingdom Championship Will Commence This August in London: Warriors Only Need Apply

On Sunday 7th August, the finest Call of Duty clans across the UK will go to war for a highly-coveted prize—the privilege of representing Britain’s best at the first ever Call of Duty XP fan celebration in Los Angeles, California on 2nd-3rdSeptember, 2011.


Navy Force Browser-based nautical MMO strategy enters closed beta next month

The naval-warfare game will be the fifth title available under the well established Game321 brand, joining a catalogue of popular MMO's that includes Fairy Story Online, DD Tank, Caesary, and the well received Pockie Ninja.


Angry Birds fly into China Rovio elaborates on new games, merchandise and China plans in ChinaJoy 2011

Rovio Entertainment, creator of Angry Birds, the video game for mobile platforms that has become a worldwide phenomenon, today announced the opening of corporate and marketing operations in China.

El Shaddai: Ascension of the Metatron HD trailer and news- PS3 X360

El Shaddai: Ascension of the Metatron is a breath-taking combat title for PlayStation 3 and the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, and tells the story of a lone warrior tasked with saving the human race.

Generator Rex: Agent of Providence - PS3 X360 Wii DS 3DS

First look at the box design for the new game...

X360 Dance! It’s Your Stage Heading to PlayStation 3 Move, Wii and PC!

Dance! It’s Your Stage will be heading to the Playstation 3 (with full PS3 Move support), Nintendo Wii (with full Wii balance board support) and PC (with full Xbox 360 controller and Dance Mat support) on September 30th!