Existing partnership won't extend into hardware distribution, says Sky. by CJ Wheeler Rumour spread across the games and tech press this week that Microsoft and Sky were in talks to offer Xbox One subsidised with Sky TV packages. Sky, which debuted its own Now TV streaming service in 2012 across devices including Xbox, has since issued a statement … Continue reading Sky won’t be launching a subsidised Xbox One for Microsoft
PS4 pre-order goes live on Amazon UK
It's the same uncertain price as Xbox One. by CJ Wheeler Amazon UK got ahead of itself earlier this week by listing Microsoft's new Xbox One entertainment console for pre-order -- at a fairly staggering £599.99. Now the online retail colossus has added Sony's PlayStation 4 to its pre-order list for exactly the same price. PS4 … Continue reading PS4 pre-order goes live on Amazon UK
Xbox One pre-order now live on Amazon
High prices handwaved with pre-order price guarantee. by CJ Wheeler Microsoft officially launched their next console last week, the Xbox One. No prices were confirmed at the time. We're now starting to get some possible idea of what gamers can expect to pay for the console, controller and games - and it's at the high end. … Continue reading Xbox One pre-order now live on Amazon
Legend of Zelda Oracle of Ages and Oracle of Seasons confirmed for European eShop
A pair of classic Game Boy Color Zelda games for 3DS! by CJ Wheeler Thanks to Zelda, everybody knows it's dangerous to go alone. So Nintendo fans living in Europe can breathe easy knowing that they can always team up with The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages and The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons for … Continue reading Legend of Zelda Oracle of Ages and Oracle of Seasons confirmed for European eShop
EA engineer tweets Wii U is “crap”
Yet another games industry faux pas on Twitter. by CJ Wheeler A Senior Software Engineer for EA has tweeted his damning opinion about Nintendo's Wii U console. "The WiiU [sic] is crap." began Bob Summerwill, formerly of UK-based PlayStation developers Psygnosis. Summerwill tweeted several times to comment on EA's decision not to develop for Wii U, IGN UK … Continue reading EA engineer tweets Wii U is “crap”
Nintendo Direct teases Wii U summer releases
Pikmin 3 and The Wonderful 101 release dates confirmed - and Sega goes exclusive with Nintendo for Sonic: Lost World. by CJ Wheeler It's been a tough ride for Wii U so far but Nintendo is upping the ante with some much desired first-party titles and a coup to tempt Sega fans. After a lot of … Continue reading Nintendo Direct teases Wii U summer releases
Wii Mini: Why gamers should put their money where their mouth is
Wii Mini has been getting negative press since its announcement, but is it actually the last gasp of old-school gaming? by CJ Wheeler The cheap and cheerful version of Nintendo's successfully mainstream, and now retired, Wii console launched in the UK on Friday. Wii Mini was revealed as a surprise Canadian exclusive at the end … Continue reading Wii Mini: Why gamers should put their money where their mouth is
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