The redesigned handheld will be bundled with Borderlands 2. We Brits got it last week, and Japan's had it in six snazzy shades for months. Now, Sony has officially announced PS Vita Slim is to launch in the US. In a different approach to other territories, Sony is planning to package the svelte companion to … Continue reading PS Vita Slim for North America in spring
Flappy Bird developer removes game from app stores
Vietnamese indie developer Dong Nyugen appears to be getting himself in a flap over the sudden attention his smartphone self-flagellation simulator, Flappy Bird, has received over the last few weeks. Far, far too much attention. Nyugen's very public Twitter breakdown over the weekend ended with his removal of the game from Google Play and Apple's App … Continue reading Flappy Bird developer removes game from app stores
Sonic Boom – game announcement trailer
Guile theme goes with everything. There's a new Sonic the Hedgehog game coming from SEGA, headed exclusively to Nintendo consoles in 2014. Developed by Big Red Button Entertainment for Wii U and Sanzaru Games for 3DS, Sonic Boom is based on an upcoming animated TV show. This time, Sonic is taking fashion tips from Uncharted's … Continue reading Sonic Boom – game announcement trailer
Far Cry Classic hits PSN and XBLA in February
Put on your loudest Hawaiian shirt. Jack's back. It's been almost a decade since the first appearance of Crytek's Far Cry on PC or, as we like to call the game here at Overworld Towers: Tom Selleck Overdrive. To pay tribute to that wondrous island misadventure, the game's original publisher Ubisoft has joined in with … Continue reading Far Cry Classic hits PSN and XBLA in February
Star Wars: The Old Republic – Galactic Starfighter trailer
Laugh it up, fuzzball. Aah, the vastness of space. Graceful, serene and all-too-easily filled with Star Destroyers ready to pummel worlds down to a fine powder. Good job BioWare has just made its Galactic Starfighter expansion for Star Wars: The Old Republic free-to-play. The Old Republic is a surprisingly enjoyable massively multiplayer RPG from BioWare, … Continue reading Star Wars: The Old Republic – Galactic Starfighter trailer
Transformers Universe – Test Your Metal trailer
Oomph-timus Prime. It's been more than a little while since we heard anything about Jagex's browser-based multiplayer Autobot versus Decepticon smash-fest, Transformers Universe. So long, in fact, that we were totally surprised when a sweeter-than-Energon trailer promoting the game's upcoming move into closed beta appeared. Robots in disguise indeed. Jagex describes Transformers Universe as a … Continue reading Transformers Universe – Test Your Metal trailer
The Wolf Among Us Season Pass not working for Xbox Live
Microsoft issues download codes for affected gamers. If you bought a Season Pass on Xbox Live for The Wolf Among Us then DO NOT try to download the second episode, Smoke & Mirrors, just yet. You will be charged again. Don't fret though, because there's already a workaround. Telltale Games' latest installment in its stylish … Continue reading The Wolf Among Us Season Pass not working for Xbox Live
Pokemon Bank arrives in Europe and Australia
The delayed Pokemon Bank app has finally gone live in Europe, Australia and New Zealand on the Nintendo eShop. Heavy demand put on Nintendo's servers by the Japanese launch meant that Pokemon Bank slipped from an intended late December release date in other regions. Future availability of the app in North America is still unclear. … Continue reading Pokemon Bank arrives in Europe and Australia
Angry Birds Star Wars updated with Hoth levels
Rovio's empire strikes back once again. by CJ Wheeler Less than a month after release Angry Birds fans and Star Wars diehards are getting exciting new content. Search your feelings, and your app updates, and you'll find 20 free new levels on the icy Rebel world of Hoth. The Imperial assault on the Wampa homeworld … Continue reading Angry Birds Star Wars updated with Hoth levels
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