• May 2013 - The Announcement of the Xbox One

    Its Now May 2013 and the Next Gen Console race is hotting up. Today May21st we have the announcement of the New Xbox One and details coming in all the time of the PS4. If your a fan of mobile phones then im sure you have already brought a Samsung Galaxy S4. If your after a WiiU then Target are selling the console at a decent £240.

  • September 7th, 2012

    Wikipad costs $499 at GameStop starting October 31, gives Android a gaming costume 

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    Published on September 7th, 2012 23:20
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    When we first caught wind of the Wikipad at CES, we picked up the distinct scent of vaporware. In the months since, we've seen the ten-inch tablet with detachable controls get games via Gaikai and fromPlayStation Mobile, plus an impressive list of specs. And now we know it'll cost $500 and will officially be available on October 31st exclusively at GameStop. Of course, you don't have to wait until then to call dibs on your Halloween treat, as those willing to plunk down five bills early can reserve one via pre-order starting tomorrow. That's quite a chunk of change, especially considering the cost of othergamified Android tablets, but it does have an impressive set of internals, and it's tough to put a price on having Jelly Bean out of the box, right?
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    Apple's iPhone 5 could sell 10 million in first week, says analyst 

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    Published on September 7th, 2012 22:58
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    Piper Jaffray analyst Gene Munster estimates a healthy first week for Apple
    Apple is expected to reveal its iPhone 5 at an event on September 12, and analysts are already speculating how big the newest iPhone could sell. Piper Jaffray analyst Gene Munster estimates that the new phone could sell between 6 to 10 million units assuming an expected release date of September 21.
    "We believe that if the 21st is the actual ship date, Apple could sell six million to 10 million iPhone 5s in the final week of September barring supply issues," Munster said in a note obtained by AllThingsD.
    Apple is already expected to report iPhone sales of 22 to 23 million for the third quarter, but Munster believes the iPhone 5 could push that number between 26 and 28 million units.
    In contrast, Samsung has announced that its flagship Galaxy S III smartphone has reached 20 million sales units in 100 days. Samsung was able to throw its weight around and have the same model of the Galaxy S III released on every carrier, much like Apple with its iPhones.
    "The GALAXY S III has enjoyed tremendous attention and popularity since its launch in May, and we are thrilled with its success," said JK Shin, President and Head of IT & Mobile Communications Division at Samsung Electronics. "I would like to express my sincere appreciation to customers who have chosen the GALAXY S III. We will never stop providing the latest smart mobile technologies to help users live a life extraordinary."
    In addition, Microsoft and Nokia showed off the Windows Phone 8-powered Lumia 920 and Lumia 820 this week. The phones mark both companies' push into a market controlled by iOS and Android. A market Windows Phone 7 was unable to find a sizable place in.

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    August NPD: Darksiders 2 on top, totals still down year-over-year 

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    wraggster
    Published on September 7th, 2012 22:53
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    The NPD Group has released its latest monthly report on US retail, showing Darksiders 2 claimed the software crown amidst another month of decline for the market.
    Total retail spending was down 20 per cent year-over-year, at $515.6m compared to 2011’s $647.2m.
    Hardware sales were down 39 per cent, bringing in $150.6m compared to the $248.4m made last year. Xbox 360 sold nearly 200k units to stay atop the category for its 20th straight month.
    PS3 and 3DS don’t have anything to frown about either according to NPD’s Anita Frazier.
    “Of the platforms that were on the market last August, none realized a year-over-year sales increase. However, compared to July 2012, the 3DS and the PS3 both experienced unit sales increases in August,” Frazier explained.
    Software came in at at $237.7m, down nine per cent compared to last August’s $261.8m take. Not so bad, especially if you keep in mind these numbers omit earnings from digital sales, microtransactions and subscriptions.
    “One factor contributing to the softness we have seen in retail content sales so far in 2012 has been the decline in the sheer number of new titles. This, however, was not the case in August because there were more new titles when compared to last year; titles with sales that were significantly better than last year’s launches,” Frazier added. “So, what we’re seeing impact August results is the domino effect of the light release schedule from earlier in the year. That lack of new releases has had a significant impact on subsequent month’s sales.”
    As far as individual products go, Darksiders 2 finished ahead of a power pair of 3DS titles. New Super Mario Bros. 2 grabbed the runner-up spot ahead of Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance.
    Nintendo has chimed in with retail numbers for both of the aforementioned titles. NSMB2 sold over 240k units, and Dream Drop Distance moved over 180k units.
    Top-selling software August ‘12

    1. Darksiders 2 (PC, PS3, Xbox 360)
    2. New Super Mario Bros. 2 (3DS)
    3. Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream, Drop Distance (3DS)
    4. NCAA Football 13 (PS3, Xbox 360)
    5. Lego Batman 2: DC Super Heroes (3DS, DS, PC, PS3, Vita, Wii, Xbox 360)
    6. Sleeping Dogs (PS3, Xbox 360)
    7. Transformers: Fall of Cybertron (PS3, Xbox 360)
    8. Batman: Arkham City (PC, PS3, Xbox 360)
    9. Call of Duty: Black Ops (DS, PC, PS3, Wii, Xbox 360)
    10. The Amazing Spider-Man (3DS, DS, PS3, Wii, Xbox 360)

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    First step toward Vita piracy as homebrew hack reports emerge 

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    Published on September 7th, 2012 22:45
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    The PlayStation Vita’s security protocols have been breached.
    The hacker who cracked Amazon’s Kindle, Yifan Lu, claims to have constructed a working loader that is able to run some very basic unofficial code on the handheld.
    While the playing of PSP homebrew on Vita has been working for some time, this is the first time that brand new software has got successfully up and running.
    And despite the nobility of these early developments, it’s hard to deny that news like this is often the first step toward something altogether more sinister – piracy.
    As always, the hack’s creator has defended his work, claiming that he is not responsible for what others may do with the inroads he has created.
    Indie developer Wolfgang Wozniak asked: “Your exploit doesn't do anything, yes, yes, I know. But it's an open door. Not for you, but for people who want to destroy us.”
    To which Lu replied: “Again, I apologize, but what can I do about what others may possibly do in the future? I would be glad to do anything in my power.”

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    Happy Birthday! 25 years of Final Fantasy 

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    wraggster
    Published on September 7th, 2012 22:42
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    It’s one of Japan’s biggest gaming exports and has sold over 100 million units worldwide. In January 2007, it was listed as the third best-selling video game franchise in the industry. It’s branched from role-playing games to tactics, action, MMORPG, third-person shooter, fighting and rhythm genres. And it’s just about to celebrate its 25th anniversary.
    The series has been both commercially and critically successful and is synonymous with quality, innovation and visuals. It’s also a huge brand that goes beyond games and into merchandise, jewelry, perfume, concerts, soundtracks and even movies. It is, of course, Final Fantasy.
    In its 25th year, Square Enix has already released two games, Final Fantasy XIII-2 and Theatrhythm Final Fantasy, digitally re-released the most popular entry, Final Fantasy VII, for PC and Square Enix announced it was rebuilding its latest MMORPG after disappointing fans. What else does the firm have planned for this mammoth franchise?
    “We’re preparing to unveil a Final Fantasy exhibition here in Japan,” said Square Enix’s senior executive managing officer Shinji Hashimoto. “Plans for anniversary projects in Europe and America are also underway and we’d like to extend an invitation to all our fans to celebrate this special year with us.”
    There’s already a teaser site online hinting at a possible new entry to the Final Fantasy XIII series, the PS3 exclusive Final Fantasy Versus XIII is still in development and there’s surely something more to that impressive tech demo from this year’s E3.
    What’s impressive is that an essentially Japanese franchise has managed to gain commercial success worldwide.
    “Perhaps it’s the avid enthusiasm the creators have invested in the Final Fantasy titles and the desire to realise exciting new elements in the series which has captured the imagination of players everywhere.
    “There could be a variety of different factors involved as to why it’s done well in Europe especially. A couple of important points to consider would be carefully localising the game and ensuring there is as little difference as possible in the release dates across Japan, Europe and America.”
    With the launch of Final Fantasy XIII-2, DLC was introduced for the first time in the main series adding costumes, new story sections and bosses to fight in the game’s coliseum area but it didn’t always go down well with fans.
    “Each batch of DLC we released for Final Fantasy XIII-2 was received differently by players. However, this helped us to learn and deliver better results. Our goal now is to pay strict attention to user needs while planning future DLC releases.”
    Final Fantasy has a reputation for being a very pretty franchise. But Hashimoto hopes there’s more to Final Fantasy’s legend. “Although we talk about Final Fantasy as a franchise, it’s important to consider the different producers and directors behind the games, all of whom have left their mark by evolving the series in their own ways.
    “The tactical style featured in Final Fantasy XII’s battle system or the fast-paced fighting found in XIII have all contributed to the many assets that have accumulated and allow the series to flourish up to now. We intend to continue with this evolutionary approach to keep taking the series forward.”
    New Final Fantasy continues to come thick and fast, and with its stunning E3 tech demo, it appears Final Fantasy will stay in the leading for a while to come.
    “The tech demo we revealed at E3 is one indicator of the direction the series is taking. I believe we have continued to explore every possibility for advancing the series while always scrapping and rebuilding the Final Fantasy design,” Hashimoto added. “This is also something very unlikely to change in the future.”

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    Kindle Fire HD To Be Released October 26th 

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    wraggster
    Published on September 7th, 2012 08:20
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    Yesterday Amazon announced to the world the Kindle Fire HD and a new improved Kindle Fire, well today Amazon UK have confirmed that on October the 25th both new Kindle Fires will be coming to the UK, the new kindle Fire will be priced at £129 whilst the higher spec Kindle Fire HD will go for £159/£199 depending on how much storage you want, heres some details on both:

    Kindle Fire HD


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