Assassin’s Creed gets official clothing line

By: Eddie Makuch Next week, gamers can not only pick up Assassin’s Creed III at retail, but they can also dress themselves in clothing based on the franchise.Musterbrand has launched an official Assassin’s Creed clothing line, which offers various cardigans, coats, and long- and short-sleeve shirts. The most expensive offering is the “AC DNA Coat” (at right), which sells for £162, or about $260. Other items included in the … Continue reading Assassin’s Creed gets official clothing line

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Capcom envisions ‘unique’ Resident Evil game for Wii U

By: Eddie Makuch Resident Evil 6 skipped a launch for the Wii U, but a future entry in the series could land on Nintendo‘s upcoming high-definition console. Resident Evil Revelations director Koushi Nakanishi told the Official Nintendo Magazine that the Wii U offers numerous untapped possibilities for the franchise. “The Wii U certainly looks like it will enable creators to come up with all kinds of never-before-seen gameplay ideas,” Nakanishi said. … Continue reading Capcom envisions ‘unique’ Resident Evil game for Wii U

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Disney working on ‘Toy Box’ console game

By: Eddie Makuch Disney appears to be pouring its efforts back into console gaming. A new console game with “extensive mobile and online applications” is in development at the company, Disney Interactive co-president John Pleasants told The New York Times. This project is currently codenamed “Toy Box.” Its gameplay involves various Disney and Pixar characters interacting with each other. No further details were shared. Disney … Continue reading Disney working on ‘Toy Box’ console game

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ACIII DLC includes tyrannical George Washington campaign

By: Eddie Makuch How would history be different if George Washington succumbed to the allure of infinite power? Ubisoft’s Assassin’s Creed III will answer that question through downloadable content called “The Tyranny of King George.” A single-player campaign delivered through three episodes, the content tasks players will dethroning Washington and returning freedom to the colonies. Ubisoft had no qualms about altering history, according to executive … Continue reading ACIII DLC includes tyrannical George Washington campaign

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Nintendo: Miiverse is Wii U’s ‘killer app’

By: Eddie Makuch Nintendo has long touted the Wii U’s new tablet-like GamePad controller as a feature that will set the system apart from the competition. However, in a new interview with the Wall Street Journal‘s AllThingsD, Nintendo of America president Reggie Fils-Aime said the system’s new Miiverse social network stands to be the console’s “killer app.” “I think that [Miiverse] will pleasantly surprise people,” … Continue reading Nintendo: Miiverse is Wii U’s ‘killer app’

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Miyamoto, Retro working on ‘fantastic’ Wii U games

By: Eddie Makuch The Wii U will launch with 52 games by April 2013, but there’s more in the pipeline, at least two of which are from well-respected Nintendo studios and the Mario creator himself. Speaking during the latest installment of Game Trailers TV, Nintendo of America president Reggie Fils-Aime said new Wii U projects from Shigeru Miyamoto and Metroid developer Retro Studios are in … Continue reading Miyamoto, Retro working on ‘fantastic’ Wii U games

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Wii U will be region-locked – Report

By: Laura Parker, Associate Editor Nintendo has reportedly confirmed the Wii U will be region-locked. The publisher made the original statement in the Japanese gaming magazine Famitsu (as reported by GameSpot sister site CNET), seemingly confirming the Wii U–just like the Wii and 3DS before it–will not allow gamers to play titles imported from other regions. Nintendo’s region-locking policy has been in place since the … Continue reading Wii U will be region-locked – Report

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Bayonetta 2 Wii U Exclusive

By: Mark Walton Bayonetta 2 will be a Wii U exclusive, Nintendo revealed today. Platinum Games, creator of the original Bayonetta, will be taking up development duties once more, with the game set for release in March 2013. Nintendo also revealed that Platinum Games’ Project P100 has been renamed The Wonderful 101. The game is also a Wii U exclusive, but no release date has … Continue reading Bayonetta 2 Wii U Exclusive

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Bethesda has no plans for Wii U

By: Eddie Makuch Bethesda had a minimal footprint on Nintendo’s popular Wii console (its only US release was Star Trek: Conquest), and it does not appear that the Elder Scrolls and Fallout publisher has more ambitious plans in place for the Wii U. In a new MCV interview (via Videogamer), Bethesda marketing executive Pete Hines said the company mantra has been, and continues to be, … Continue reading Bethesda has no plans for Wii U

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Nintendo Wii U pricing, release date revealed?

By: Christopher MacManus | CNET | Plugged In We still don’t officially know when the Wii U arrives or how much it costs, but a substantial rumor emerged today concerning Video Product Distributors — a wholesale media distribution company that works with companies such as Amazon and Newegg — supposedly listing on its intranet three Wii U bundles along with a November 11 release date. … Continue reading Nintendo Wii U pricing, release date revealed?

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