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Ninja Blade coming to 360 in April
Free demo available in March 26 February 2009 14:33 GMT
Microsoft has announced that the Xbox 360-exclusive Ninja Blade will be making its way to UK shores on 3 April.

Developed by FromSoftware, a company known for their work on popular franchises like Armoured Core and Tenchu, Ninja Blade follows Ken Ogawa and his...
Nintendo brings Naruto sequels to Wii and DS
Some ninja moves coming your way in February and March 22 January 2009 17:02 GMT
If you're a beat 'em up fan, then this is apparently the moment you've been waiting for. So says Nintendo anyway, as it prepares to launch two Naruto ninja games into the European market.

Firstly, Naruto Clash of Ninja Revolution 2 will be available for the...
Street Fighter IV PS3 official joysticks unveiled
With five wireless controllers available too 4 December 2008 16:51 GMT
This pair of joysticks for Street Fighter IV bring that arcade feel to the PlayStation 3.

Mad Catz has developed both official Street Fighter IV "FightSticks", one in a regular edition, the second in a "Tournament Edition" which the company has said will only...
Street Fighter album for free on PSN
Well, on the US store at least 27 November 2008 15:38 GMT
Capcom is being very generous in the run-up to Christmas, and has decided to offer the Street Fighter Underground Remix album for free on the PlayStation Network.

This is to celebrate the release of SSFII Turbo HD Remix - at least in the States. Capcom haven't...
You're in the Movies set for 28 November UK release
Get ready to act your socks off 25 November 2008 18:14 GMT
After the release of Microsoft's "You're in the Movies" in the US last week, Microsoft is gearing up for the release of the game in the UK on 28 November.

Developed by Codemasters and Zoë Mode, the game uses the Xbox Live Vision Camera to transport players into...
Xbox releases details of Xtival 2008
Three day entertainment event on Xbox Live 25 November 2008 17:45 GMT
It seems that the Guitar Hero event on Xbox Live we told you about last week is set to be part of a bigger event called Xtival, something Microsoft is describing as a "three day non-stop party available to all Xbox 360 owners".

Starting from midday on the 28...
No SSFII Turbo HD for PSN in Europe this week
But Capcom won't say when we can expect it 25 November 2008 15:21 GMT
Any PS3 gamers waiting for Super Street Fighter II Turbo HD Remix in Europe won't be seeing it this week, Capcom has confirmed.

SSFII Turbo HD was released in the US today on the PlayStation Network, and will be available worldwide from tomorrow on Xbox Live...
Street Fighter IV dated for UK
Plus the rest of Capcom's Q1 schedule unveiled 5 November 2008 12:07 GMT
Capcom has announced its full Q1 line-up, that will see the highly anticipated Street Fighter IV hit shelves in the UK in February 2009.

The game is due for release on February 20th 2009, a week before the Wii edition of Dead Rising which is all set for release...
WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2009 Collector's Edition is PS3 exclusive
Includes Blu-ray disc with hours of extra features 27 October 2008 19:23 GMT
THQ has announced it will be releasing a WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2009 collector's edition exclusively for PlayStation 3.

The reason for the exclusive deal lies with the fact that as well as the game, the collector's edition also comes with a Blu-ray disc filled...
Street Fighter IV PC version delayed
Is in the works but will be "post-console release" 24 October 2008 17:40 GMT
If for some reason, you were waiting for Street Fighter IV on the PC, it is not set for the same "winter" release as the console versions, which we reported yesterday.

Capcom has insisted that a PC version is still in the making, but unfortunately, can't even...
Street Fighter IV coming "this winter" for consoles
But still may not be this year 23 October 2008 20:11 GMT
Anyone anticipating the release of Capcom's latest addition to the Street Fighter series, the publisher has released a few details as to when we can expect it.

Capcom has said that Street Fighter IV will be released "this winter", and that Europe can expect...
Street Fighter II Turbo HD Remix coming "very soon"
But no exact date as yet 22 October 2008 16:24 GMT
Street Fighter fans will be able to get their hands on Super Street Fighter II Turbo HD Remix "very soon", according to Capcom.

However, the publisher couldn't give an exact date as to when we can expect the game, which is being released for Xbox 360 and PS3.
Tekken 6 to get Xbox 360 release too
Will be available "at launch" alongside PS3 9 October 2008 14:16 GMT
Tekken 6 will launch simultaneously on Xbox 360 as well as PlayStation 3, Microsoft has announced today.

Speaking at the Tokyo Game Show, Xbox Live boss John Schappert said the popular fighting game would be available to Xboxers "at launch".

Previously...
Wonder Woman swoops into Mortal Kombat
Proving women can kick butt too 21 August 2008 13:35 GMT

Wonder Woman will be included in the upcoming Mortal Kombat vs. DS Universe game, that will see original Mortal Kombat fighters up against some of our favourite comic book characters.

Yes, with her sequins and big hair, Wonder Woman and three other newly...
Sony to release two new EyeToy games this year
Including a motion-sensing sword fighting game 14 August 2008 19:01 GMT
Sony has announced it will be releasing two new EyeToy: Play games for the PS2 this year.

Yes, you read that correctly. The game will be released for, and only for, the PlayStation 2 - not the PlayStation 3. Something we're sure PS3 owners will be none too happy...
Gears of War 2 goes family-friendly
Blood replaced by sparks 5 August 2008 15:58 GMT
Microsoft's third person shooter, Gears of War 2, will be able to become a family-friendly game at the click of a button.

The game will come with a parental control facility when it is released for Xbox 360 on November 7th, Microsoft has confirmed.
Phishing scam hits Xbox Live
If it's too good to be true - it usually is 5 August 2008 15:18 GMT
A new phishing scam has hit Xbox Live, and is currently making its way into gamers inboxes via their friends lists.

The scam comes in the form of a message that appears to be from one of your friends. It urges you to log on to a website for free MS points.
SoulCalibur IV charts at number one on debut
First top spot for the franchise since 2003 5 August 2008 12:14 GMT
Ubisoft and Namco Bandai’s SoulCalibur IV checked into the top spot in the official ChartTrack/ELSPA All Formats chart on its debut week.

This is the first number one in the All Formats chart for the SoulCalibur franchise since 2003 when SoulCalibur II was released...
Marvel boss confirms new Marvel vs. Capcom game
But that's about all we know 28 July 2008 14:43 GMT
Marvel Productions boss Kevin Feige has confirmed that the company is working to produce another game in its fighting series with Capcom.

When asked at Comic Con 2008 if we could expect anything more from the franchise, Feige simply replied: "Yes. And maybe...
Capcom to show new game called Flock at E3
A sheep-inspired game? Who knows... 9 July 2008 11:33 GMT
Capcom has revealed a list of titles it will unveil at this year's E3 expo.

It has the usual suspects on there that we could've guessed about - Bionic Commando, Resident Evil 5 and Street Fighter 4 - but there's also a few surprises on there as well.
Pre-order deals for Soulcalibur IV stack up
A few nice little extras 7 July 2008 18:42 GMT
Soulcalibur IV is now available for pre-order, with some pretty swanky little extras if you do.

The above is an exclusive bonus DVD in a steel book, available through GAME's pre-order promotion. There is also an art booklet included in the set, and there are...
Soulcalibur fights its way to Xbox Live
With "fully remastered" graphics 2 July 2008 9:59 GMT
This week's Xbox Live Arcade update sees the original Soulcalibur make an appearance in the download list.

The game first appeared on Dreamcast in 1999 and proved so popular that it is soon to release its fourth title in the series for Xbox 360 and PS3.
No patch for Street Fighter II beta
Gamers complain of freezing 26 June 2008 13:02 GMT
If you downloaded the Super Street Fighter II Turbo High Definition Remix beta and have been having problems with freezes, it looks like you'll just have to make do.

Gamers have been complaining on Capcom forums, suggesting the need for a patch to fix the problem.
Street Fighter II HD Beta starts today
Test out a level with Ryu and Ken 25 June 2008 13:32 GMT
For anyone that bought Wolf of the Battlefield: Commando 3 from Xbox Live recently, there's good news. The Super Street Fighter II Turbo High Definition Remix beta (good to know they're keeping the name nice and simple) is now available to download, exclusively for you.
New Street Fighter IV publicity posters
Looking good 25 June 2008 10:44 GMT
This is Street Fighter IV producer Yoshinori Ono holding up the new Japanese Street Fighter IV publicity poster.

Despite the fact it looks a little like the GTA IV "IV" poster, we quite like it. There are two different colours of the poster, with the same basic...