Gaming
BBC iPlayer launches on Xbox LIVE
The BBC and Microsoft have announced the launch of the BBC’s popular video-on-demand service, BBC iPlayer, on Microsoft’s Xbox LIVE free platform. BBC iPlayer is now available on every major gaming platform in the UK.
Pre-purchase programme for Guild Wars 2
NCsoft, publisher and developer of massively multiplayer online games (MMOs), has revealed the Pre-Purchase programme for Guild Wars 2, the most anticipated online role-playing game scheduled for release in 2012.
Free to play to take on AAA console games
InnoGames’ chief marketing office Volker Dressel will argue that free to play games are on the cusp of giving AAA console games a run for their money at the F2P Summit in London on 28 March.
Sony offers the chance to be a part of gaming history
New competition launched to create your own character in Uncharted 3: Drake’s Deception on PlayStation 3.
Slick cases for the Sony PlayStation Vita
WaterField Designs, an innovative leader in custom laptop sleeves, and designer bags and cases for digital gear, introduces three stylish cases to protect the Sony PlayStation Vita portable gaming console: the sleek, leather and nylon PS Vita Case, the soft and light PS Vita Suede Jacket, and the PS Vita Gear Pouch Pro.
City of Heroes Issue 22: Death Incarnate
NCsoft and Paragon Studios launch City of Heroes Issue 22: Death Incarnate. As the first major free update to City of Heroes Freedom since launching as a successful Free-To-Play title, Issue 22: Death Incarnate introduces new powers and costumes, exclusive VIP content, expanded endgame features and reintroduces Dark Astoria, a zone corrupted by evil magical forces.
March Madness slides into Day 5 with Madness Freeroll Day
So Far March Madness has seen players triple loyalty points, win free spins, a lucky player has won a mystery prize and an extra 10% casino deposit bonus has been handed out. Day 5 has more madness in store and players will be able to get free entry into the March Madness tournament.
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The Angry Birds are going into space!
Samsung and Rovio announced a collaboration for the upcoming Angry Birds Space game launch.
Hoppin’ Chicken makes a free comeback for iOS and Android
NCsoft has announced the release of the newest update for Hoppin’ Chicken. Initially released on the iOS App Store last November as ‘iHop – Getaway Chicken’, the pick-up-and-play title returns with extra gameplay modes, purchasable booster items and a new name. In addition, iOS and Android players alike can now enjoy Hoppin’ Chicken on mobile devices worldwide, completely free.
Guild Wars 2 gameplay piques gamers’ interest
NCsoft and ArenaNet announce that signups for the next closed beta test for Guild Wars 2 reached one-million signups in just over 48 hours.
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Zumba Fitness Rush exclusively on Kinect for Xbox 360
505 Games along with Zumba Fitness, have announced that Zumba Fitness Rush, the most technologically advanced, feature-rich addition to the Zumba Fitness video game franchise, will launch exclusively on Kinect for Xbox 360 on 24th February in Europe, distributed under license from Majesco Entertainment.
Ryanair.com new home for poker and betting fans
Ryanair has announced its partnership with 888, one of the world's most popular online gaming entertainment providers.
Sony PlayStation Vita launches in the UK
The eagerly anticipated Sony PlayStation Vita (PS Vita) has been launched in stores throughout Europe, the US, Africa, the Middle East and Australasia.