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Originally Posted by wraggster

EA has switched on its servers for PC MMO Star Wars: The Old Republic two days ahead of its retail release.
Customers who pre-ordered the game through the publisher’s online Origin download service have been able to access it from 12pm midday today.
The Old Republic arrives in UK stores later this week on Thursday, December 15th. It was previously scheduled to arrive on December 20th.
BioWare co-founder and GM of its MMO business unit Dr. Greg Zeschuk said: “We are extremely

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Originally Posted by wraggster

Star Wars enthusiasts have been invited to GAME's flagship Oxford Street branch for a special launch event.
The retailer will celebrate the release of EA and BioWare's Star Wars: The Old Republic tomorrow evening. While the game doesn't officially go live until December 20th, GAME has told MCV it will be selling boxed copies of the game from Thursday, December 15th.
The Old Republic is already live for those who pre-ordered the game.
Crucially, this five-day headstart for retail

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Originally Posted by wraggster

Vita owners will be able to pick up a copy of Plants vs Zombies when the Sony handheld launches on February 22nd.
Sony revealed the news in a Tweet earlier which said: “Surprise! Plants vs Zombies is coming to PS Vita. Thanks @popcap @SonyOnline.”
The tower defence strategy title joins other PlayStation Vita launch titles including Sony’s Uncharted: Golden Abyss, Namco Bandai’s Ridge Racer and PQube’s BlazBlue Extend.
Plants vs Zombies originally arrived on PC and Mac

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Originally Posted by wraggster

Nintendo has confirmed that charming Wii music game Minna No Rhythm Tengoku will be released in Europe next year, titled Beat The Beat: Rhythm Paradise.
The company's 2012 release schedule confirms a European release for the game which topped the Japanese chart on its release in July, selling almost 120,000 units in its first week on shelves. It will be released in the US as Rhythm Heaven Fever in February.

http://www.next-gen.biz/news/rhythm-...nfirmed-europe