Sony responds to April 2012 NPD
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Sony Computer Entertainment America (SCEA) has offered its two cents on April 2012’s NPD report, highlighting growth for PlayStation Vita on the back of new software and social applications.
Once again the electronics giant opted not to divulge any sales figures for its products, though did issue a positive response to last month’s figures, which saw Microsoft once again take the hardware crown with Xbox 360.
Speaking in a statement issued today, SCEA’s Sr. Director of Corporate...
Tecmo Koei targets one million sales for Dead or Alive 5
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Tecmo Koei has said it aims to sell one million copies of its upcoming beat-‘em-up Dead or Alive 5.
The brawler, which features crossover appearances by Virtua Fighter characters, is scheduled for a worldwide release in September 2012 for PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360. It’ll also feature paid downloadable content.
Speaking of DLC, the company revealed that consumers were only too happy to shell out for post-launch pleasures, with Dynasty Warriors costumes raking in 250 million yen, while...
Peter Moore: Gamers still reluctant to buy digital goods after PSN hack
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EA Sports’ Chief Operating Officer Peter Moore has said that a large portion of gamers are still hesitant to divulge their credit card details for online purchases in wake of the PlayStation Network hack.
Chatting at the Bank of America Merrill Lynch 2012 Global Technology Conference this week (via Gamasutra), Moore pointed out that traditional retail still remains an important component in EA’s business, as many consumers are still reluctant to take the digital plunge.
"We love...
Prototype 2 tops U.S. April software sales
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The NPD Group has revealed that bloody open-world sequel Prototype 2 was the best-selling game in North America for April 2012.
Developed by Radical Entertainment, Prototype 2 managed to beat out competition from Star Wars Kinect, as well as fending off new releases such as Mario Party 9 and The Witcher 2: Assassin of Kings.
Said NPD analyst Anita Frazier: “I think what the new physical retail content sales reflect a very light release schedule in terms of the amount of compelling new games.
"Last...
Here comes the new Men in Black: Alien Crisis trailer
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Activision has pumped out a new trailer for upcoming movie tie-in Men in Black: Alien Crisis for your viewing pleasure.
Check it out below.
Due out on PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 and Wii, Alien Crisis sees players suited and booted as trainee agent Peter Delacoeur, who is tasked with unearthing a nefarious alien plot to destroy earth. The PlayStation 3 version will be compatible with the Sharpshooter peripheral to maximise the efficiency of your alien-blasting antics.
Men in Black: Alien Crisis...
Resident Evil 6 to sell 7 million, predicts Capcom
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Capcom has forecast sales of seven million for upcoming horror sequel Resident Evil 6.
The figure comes as part of the company’s predictions for its FY2013 line-up, though doesn’t include the PC version of the game. Resident Evil 6 launches on October 2, 2012 for PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360.
Elsewhere, the Japanese publisher predicted two million sales for DmC: Devil May Cry (TBA 2012), the hack-n-slash reboot from developer Ninja Theory, while RPG Dragon’s Dogma (May 22, 2012) is...
Ubisoft preps deployment for Ghost Recon: Future Soldier DLC
Posted by PSU on May 10, 2012 | Leave a Comment
Ubisoft has announced the preparation of the first downloadable content coming for its upcoming release Ghost Recon: Future Soldier.
"Arctic Strike" is the first DLC that will be coming to the yet-unreleased Ghost Recon game, which will include new maps, a new mode, new weapons, and a Guerilla mode co-op game. This new content will arrive July 3 for $9.99. Though it’s a bit disconcerting to see that DLC is already established before launch, the DLC will launch over a month after the...
Watch the Max Payne 3 launch trailer a week early
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Max Payne 3 hasn’t actually been released yet, however, that didn’t stop Rockstar from today releasing the game’s official launch trailer.
Max finds himself in São Paulo, Brazil, protecting the family of a wealthy man in hopes to leave his troubled past behind. Of course, things never go Payne’s way, and he finds himself having to fight his way through drug addiction, as well as thugs susceptible to bullet-time.
See the trailer below.
Max Payne 3 will launch on PlayStation...
Check out Harley Quinn (literally) in latest Arkham City DLC trailer
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Batman: Arkham City will be seeing its final piece of DLC, titled Harley Quinn’s Revenge, on May 29.
The new trailer, shown below, gives us a clear look at Harley’s new getup – less color, more black, a veil, and dark hair. It’s almost as if she’s mourning a loss or something…
Players will alternate between Batman and Robin in this roughly two-hour DLC pack, to put an end to Harley’s revenge scheme.
Harley Quinn’s Revenge will hit PlayStation Network...
First gameplay trailer for Assassin’s Creed III released
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A new trailer for Assassin’s Creed III surfaced today, providing a deeper look at the new hero and some gameplay. Connor is trapped between two worlds, donning the mantle of the Assassin in a fight for justice against the Templars. He must defend the land against those who would infringe upon freedom–and who doesn’t like freedom?
Assassin’s Creed III is set against the American Revolution in the late 18th century. The new protagonist is of Native American and English...
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