Homebrew News

Originally Posted by wraggster

In January, Chillingo put out a PlayStation Minis version of the megahit Angry Birds. Then, in July, it was replaced by one published by original developer Rovio, with better load times and other improvements; however, since it was sort of a new game by a new publisher, players couldn't just update to the new one without paying for a second copy of Angry Birds.

PSN Stores finally got word of a kludgy solution,

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Originally Posted by wraggster

Indie studio Big Block Games is developing an RPG from prototype to final build in 14 days to help gaming charity Child's Play. Those that donate to the charity during development are given various perks including the ability to name a monster in the game and a DRM-free copy of the final product, with special awards for the highest donors. The team is extensively blogging about its work during its frantic fortnight, and is uploading builds and documentation as development progresses. At the time

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Originally Posted by wraggster

Xbox is kicking off its Gears of War 3 campaign with a bang – literally.
The third instalment in the 13m selling shooter series – out Tuesday, September 20th – will receive a huge marketing campaign consisting of store takeovers, print activity, first-of-its-kind live TV ads and special graffiti art made by triggering explosions.
“We’re incredibly excited about the launch of Gears of War 3,” said Xbox’s UK sales and marketing director Stephen McGill. “Yes, it’s the

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Originally Posted by wraggster

Rising Star Games has released a new batch of screenshots from Harvest Moon DS: Grand Bazaar.
Our US readers might be thinking, "Why would they do that for a game released over a year ago?" If you're Japan that would be over two-and-a-half years ago.

It's because the game's only just preparing for its UK release. Rising Star Games finally picked up UK publishing rights

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Originally Posted by wraggster

It would seem that the Move Pack: Rise of the Cakeling isn't the only treat on its way to LittleBigPlanet fans.
A teaser image posted on the official LBP forums (pictured) hints: "Something awesome is coming...", but offers no clues as to what it might be and when more will be revealed.

Even the image itself was called 'Sorrynohintsinfilename'. Thanks, Media Molecule.

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