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Holy Two Million Units Sold, Batman
While the August NPD numbers show Batman: Arkham Asylum had sold 593,000 copies, those numbers don’t include the two weeks of September we’ve had since then. Factor those in and the game’s sold almost two million copies. The figure was disclosed as part of an LA Times report on some restructuring going on at DC…
By Luke Plunkett Published September 11, 2009 -
Sony: PS3 Sales Up 300%
If you feel you can stomach more sales “percentages” in lieu of sales “figures”, then Sony’s boast today of a 300% increase in PS3 sales is something you could maybe look into. “Our top retailers have reported a 300% lift in PS3 hardware sales and an increase of 140% in total hardware revenue across the…
By Luke Plunkett Published September 10, 2009 -
Crackdown 2 Has Helicopters, Zombie Monsters
That Crackdown 2-themed issue of Game Informer we told you about yesterday is already finding its way into people’s hands, meaning we’re now armed with the knowledge that Pacific City ain’t what it used to be. While the basic layout of the city remains the same as that of the first game, things this time…
By Luke Plunkett Published September 10, 2009 -
European Ghostbusters Release Slips Again
Thanks to a messy, silly publishing deal between Atari and Sony, Ghostbusters is only out in PAL territories on PS3 and PS2. All other versions have had to wait. And now, will be waiting even longer. The 360, PC, DS and Wii versions were supposed to be out in October, but now won’t be out…
By Luke Plunkett Published September 10, 2009 -
DIY Left 4 Dead Figure Leaps From The Shadows
It’s DIY Valve Action Figure Week this week at Kotaku, as hot on the heels of yesterday’s lineup of Team Fortress 2 toys comes this fan-made Hunter from Left 4 Dead. And doesn’t he look…hungry. User Guncannon from Hong Kong’s Toysdaily community is the man to thank for this treat, which even has front-hoodie blood…
By Luke Plunkett Published September 10, 2009 -
Gran Turismo’s Love Affair With European PSPs Continues
Europe’s already got one up over America when it comes to Gran Turismo on the PSP, with early PSPgo adopters getting GTPSP for free. So did they really need a couple of fancy limited edition packs as well? Pictured above, the Gran Turismo PSP: Collectors Edition is a European deal which includes a “special rainbow…
By Luke Plunkett Published September 10, 2009 -
Tatsunoko vs Capcom Gets A New Character
Capcom’s Tatsunoko vs Capcom: Ultimate All-Stars is going to be a little different when it’s released in the US. Like, it’ll have online play. And new characters. The first of those characters has been revealed, and it’s Tekkaman Blade, from…Tekkaman Blade, which Americans may know better as Teknoman. With four new characters promised, that’s one…
By Luke Plunkett Published September 10, 2009 -
Courtney Love Will Have Her Revenge On Activision
Creeped out by Kurt Cobain’s appearance in Guitar Hero 5? Upset, even? You weren’t the only one. Courtney Love, Cobain’s widow, is furious, and is satisfying her fury by threatening Activision with legal action. Posting on her – what else – Twitter account, Love wrote: For the record this Guitar Hero shit is breach of…
By Luke Plunkett Published September 10, 2009 -
Nier Is Now a 360 “Exclusive”?
Looks like Square Enix may be publishing another Xbox 360 “exclusive”, with the announcement today that the previously multi-format Nier (now known as Nier Gestalt) will now only be released on Microsoft’s console. Or at least, that’s how it’s being loosely reported in the Japanese media, with a fresh batch of screens for the game…
By Luke Plunkett Published September 10, 2009 -
PSP Firmware 6.00 Is So, So, So Out
Go plug your PSP into something. If it’s the right thing, you’ll be able to upgrade your PS3 to firmware v6.00, allowing you to do a few things you couldn’t previously do on your PSP. Like…enjoy having a few more XMB background colours to choose from! And sleep easy knowing that the console’s security has…
By Luke Plunkett Published September 10, 2009 -
PC Sales Charts: They Are The Champions, My Friends
The PC world went MMO mad last week, with both the Steam and Direct2Drive charts topped by the same two massively multiplayer online titles. Champions Online came in at #1 on both charts, while Aion’s strong pre-release sales continued, ending up in second place on both charts. PC Digital Download Charts For The Week Ending…
By Luke Plunkett Published September 10, 2009 -
Report: Sony To Put 3D Hardware Inside The PS3
According to a Sony rep speaking with Cnet, “over the following two or three years” Sony will begin installing hardware inside the PS3 that will enable the console to display games in 3D. Now, before we go any further, this information was supplied to Cnet by a Sony rep at the recent IAF consumer electronics…
By Luke Plunkett Published September 10, 2009 -
250GB PS3 Slim Looking More Likely
Almost lost admist the hub-bub of the PS3 Slim‘s launch was the rumour that the machine would also be available in a larger, 250GB flavour. Well, that’s looking a little more likely today, thanks to some European retailers. Speaking with Eurogamer, “a trusted retail source” has revealed that next month, a 250GB model of the…
By Luke Plunkett Published September 9, 2009 -
Left 4 Dead 2 Boycotters…Flown To Valve To Play The Game
A couple of the internet’s squeakiest wheels – the Left 4 Dead 2 boycotters – have been singled out by Valve for special attention. And not the “hobbling sticks to the legs” kind, either. The “fly to Valve HQ” kind. Yes, in an attempt to talk their super-fans down from the ledge, Valve arranged for…
By Luke Plunkett Published September 9, 2009 -
FIFA 10 Demo Hits This Week, And Next Week
It’s that time of year again. Singing in the stands, jumpers for goalposts, and the impending release of yet another version of EA’s annual football juggernaut (and single biggest-selling title), FIFA. To give you a taste of the changes included in this year’s update – most important of which is full 360-degree dribbling – EA…
By Luke Plunkett Published September 9, 2009 -
Happy Birthday Dreamcast! Here’s A New Game
Time to celebrate/mourn, Sega fans, for today is the tenth anniversary of the Dreamcast’s launch in North America. How time flies! And to mark the occasion, Dreamcast owners have a new game to look forward to. It’s called Rush Rush Rally Racing. Don’t expect Metro Street Racer; this looks more like Mega Drive Street Racer.…
By Luke Plunkett Published September 9, 2009 -
Team Fortress 2 Action Figures Are Credit To Creator
For all Valve’s expertise in the software field, the studio has always lagged behind in one crucial area: merchandise. In particular, action figures, and in particular, Team Fortress 2. Well, Half-Life as well, but people have done that. And it’s “people” – not Valve – that are behind these Team Fortress 2 figures. Sure, they’re…
By Luke Plunkett Published September 9, 2009
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