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Project Natal: EA, Ubisoft, Konami and others sign up
Come out in force of controllerless gaming 24 September 2009 6:38 GMT
Microsoft has said that it has signed big name publishers like EA and Activision to create new games for it's yet to be released Project Natal.

Talking at the Tokyo Games Show in Japan, Microsoft confirmed that publishers actively working on games for “Project...
PES 2010 for Wii due this Autumn
Kickoff happening shortly 8 July 2009 15:39 GMT
Konami has announced that the Wii version of Pro Evolution Soccer (better known as PES) 2010 will be released this autumn, shortly after the other consoles.

PES 2010 adds a game balance system for both attacking and defence that reduces the stamina available...
Konami details PES 2010
"The most exhaustive raft of new features in the series’ history" 8 April 2009 11:01 GMT
Konami has announced details of what gamers can expect from its latest edition of PES later in the year, as it continues its fight against EA's Fifa series.

Although not expected to hit a console near you anytime soon the games' publisher has said that the forthcoming...
Brand new England kit debuts on PES 2009
Now available for free download 28 March 2009 17:15 GMT
This is the brand spanking new England kit available for free download to Pro Evo 2009 from, well, right now actually.

If you're watching the England v Slovakia game right now, you'll probably have noticed the kit has just made its debut on the real pitch as...
PES 2009 to debut new England strip
Get it at kick off on 28 March 25 March 2009 17:46 GMT
Konami has announced that football fans playing Pro Evo Soccer 2009 will be able to download a free version of the new England strip to kit their team out.

Umbro is set to unveil the new kit on 28 March when England take on Slovakia at Wembley, and as the official...
VIDEO: Metal Gear Solid Touch trailer
The MGS franchise makes its debut on the iPhone 24 February 2009 16:37 GMT
Konami Mobile has released a video that gives us a sneak peak into some of the gameplay we can expect from Metal Gear Solid's debut on the iPhone and iPod Touch.

Metal Gear Solid Touch covers the final chapter in the saga of Solid Snake, and will see players...
Konami developing game based on Saw movies
How gory will the game be? 6 February 2009 12:49 GMT
Konami is reportedly preparing to bring the gory movie franchise Saw to the gaming world, after penning a deal with film studio Lionsgate.

The game is apparently set to be released alongside the sixth instalment in the film series, due out this October.
Konami announces Wii Balance Board game
Throws together a crazy mixture of marbles and ants 13 January 2009 16:52 GMT
Konami has announced a new game due out later in the year that will utilise the Wii Balance Board.

Called Marbles! Balance Challenge, the skill-based action title will see gamers trying to help an ant called Anthony save his colony by locating the mythical "Golden...
WipEout and Metal Gear Online demos coming
Early Christmas presents on Christmas Eve 22 December 2008 10:54 GMT
Demos for WipEout HD and Metal Gear Online are coming just in time for Christmas, with Sony and Konami respectively announcing they will be releasing the game teasers on 24 December.

From WipEout HD you can expect one track, which you can play as many times...
Konami to release all-new Metal Gear Solid for iPhone
As well as revamped Silent Hill and Frogger 17 December 2008 13:49 GMT
Konami has announced it is to bring three of its most popular games to Apple's iPhone and iPod Touch platforms, including an all-new version of Metal Gear Solid.

The publisher will release Metal Gear Solid Touch, Silent Hill: The Escape and Frogger for the...
Xbox Live Silver members to get free online multiplayer
Eight games in new December initiative 6 December 2008 10:18 GMT
Microsoft has launched a new Xbox Live initiative that will see Xbox Live Silver members able to access online multiplayer for free in a select number of games.

Dubbed "Friendship is Free", eight games will have the free online multiplayer offer available until...
Metal Gear Solid 5 heading for Xbox?
Cryptic website hints it may no longer be PS3-exclusive 5 December 2008 16:35 GMT
Konami has set up a teaser website for the next Metal Gear Solid outing that certainly more than hints at an Xbox debut for the once PS3-exclusive game.

The image shown on the website is that of an upside down exclamation mark, a plus symbol, a regular exclamation...
GTi+ Club dated for December release on PS Store
Remake of arcade original "updated and enhanced" 19 November 2008 17:24 GMT
Konami has announced its updated and enhanced version of arcade-favourite GTi Club is set for release for PS3 on December 4th.

Available direct from the PlayStation Store, GTi Club+ Rally Cote D’Azur boasts all-new HD visuals and widely expanded gameplay elements.
Metal Gear Solid 4 sells over 4 million copies worldwide
But still no hope for Xboxers 10 November 2008 10:48 GMT
Metal Gear Solid 4 has sold 4.33 million copies around the world.

It's a figure that Konami should be happy with - the sales of the PS3 exclusive made up 38% of Konami games sold between April and September this year.

By contrast, only 1% of Konami...
Metal Gear Online hits 1 million members
Konami celebrates with free in-game points 4 November 2008 10:32 GMT
Konami has announced that Metal Gear Online, the multiplayer component of MGS4 launched in June, now has more then one million members signed up to play.

As a thank you, Konami is going to be giving out free in-game points between 25th November and 9th December.
Custom-made MGS4 PS3 puts Sony's efforts to shame
Complete with Hideo Kojima autograph 22 October 2008 13:29 GMT
Well this certainly puts Sony's limited edition Metal Gear Solid 4 PS3 to shame.

This custom-made PS3 has been designed by the clever folk at Morpheon Mods and is now for sale on eBay.

Aside from the laser-cut, stainless steel MGS4 marquee, the...
Will Metal Gear Solid 4 stay PlayStation exclusive?
Konami PR suggests company "looking into" Xbox version 20 October 2008 11:12 GMT
The rumours as to whether Xbox will snatch another PS3 exclusive from its rival are buzzing more than ever, following some comments by Japanese Konami PR Yoshitaka Arai.

Speaking recently of whether we'll ever see Metal Gear Solid 4 on Xbox 360, Arai confimed...
Best Game 2008 nominations
For the The Vodafone Pocket-lint Gadget Awards 13 October 2008 11:30 GMT
Here are the nominations for Best Game in The Vodafone Pocket-lint Gadget Awards:

Burnout Paradise
Nintendo Wii Fit
GTA IV
Metal Gear Solid 4
LittleBigPlanet

The Pocket-lint awards are the longest running gadget awards in...
PES 2009 demo dated
Sneak peek two weeks before full release 29 September 2008 14:42 GMT
Pro Evo Soccer fans can get a sneak peek at the game's 2009 installment ahead of its official release on 17th October.

A playable demo of PES 2009 for will be available for PS3, Xbox 360 and PC on 2nd October, which will offer a full five-minute Exhibition multiplayer...
Konami issues apology for Metal Gear Online issues
But admits there is no permanent solution 21 July 2008 15:50 GMT
Konami has issued a public apology to players of Metal Gear Online, after the release of the Gene Expansion pack caused huge technical problems.

The levels of traffic to the site after its release caused login problems, and Konami were forced to the close the...
Metal Gear Solid 4 soundtrack released
16 tracks for your listening pleasure 7 July 2008 13:42 GMT
Konami Digital Entertainment has released a soundtrack for Metal Gear Solid 4, and here are the first pictures of what to expect, along with full track listing.

Scored by long-term Metal Gear associate and Hollywood artist, Harry Gregson-Williams, the 16-track...
Microsoft releases Xbox 360 DRM transfer tool
Move your downloaded content to a new console 27 June 2008 16:26 GMT
Microsoft has released a licensed content transfer tool for the Xbox 360 that will allow consumers to transfer purchased downloaded content from Xbox Live from one console to another.

The new tool is available from the Xbox 360 website, and requires the use...
Top Spin 3 demo on Xbox Live
If Wimbledon isn't enough for you 26 June 2008 20:19 GMT
If you're a tennis fan, and Wimbledon has had you glued to the TV, then a rather well-timed tennis game, Top Spin 3, has just released a demo on Xbox Live that might take your fancy.

Available on all territories, there is a fairly impressive player roster from...
Zavvi offers tempting 360 bundle
Get Guitar Hero III for free 26 June 2008 17:00 GMT
If you've been waiting to take the plunge and buy an Xbox 360, then Zavvi may well have the deal that will push you over the edge.

Zavvi has just kicked off its sale, both online and instore, and have got an offer on a rather attractive Xbox 360 bundle.
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.