Category Archives: Europe

Fri, May 24, 2013 | 12:45 BST

Xbox One: “Europe is critical” says Microsoft’s Spencer

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Xbox One is not a US-centric console, Microsoft Games Studio’s vice-president Phil Spencer has stressed, and has called Europe ‘critical’ to the company’s success moving forward.

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Wed, May 22, 2013 | 16:21 BST

EU PS Store and Plus update, May 22 – Men’s Room Mayhem, Ratchet & Clank QForce, more

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Sony has updated the European end of the PS Store and PS Plus with 50% off Men’s Room Mayhem for Plusers, MotoGP 13 pre-orders, a demo for Call Of Juarez: Gunslinger, Far Cry 3′s Free Map Editor, and the availability of DC Universe Online Ultimate Edition. The Red Son skin pack and Red Son Scenario Unlock for Injustice: Gods Among Us is also available alongside Batgirl and the Killing Joke Skin Pack.

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Sat, May 18, 2013 | 18:41 BST

Nintendo Direct – Sonic: Lost World exclusive to Wii U, 3DS

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Nintendo Direct sessions for North America and Europe contained quite a bit of interesting information on the firm’s upcoming Wii U and 3DS titles for summer. During the event, the biggest take away was when Nintendo president Satoru Iwata announced that the next three Sonic titles to be released from SEGA will be exclusive to Nintendo systems.

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Wed, May 15, 2013 | 15:26 BST

EU PS Store and Plus update, May 15: DUST 514, Manhunt, Resident Evil: Revelations demo

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Sony has updated the European end of the PS Store with demos for Resident Evil: Revelations, Terraria, Mad Dog 2: The Lost Gold, and Star Wars Pinball. You can also pick up the Psycho character for Borderlands 2, pre-order FUSE, download DUST 514, and all other sorts of goodies. Get your full update below.

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Tue, May 14, 2013 | 21:59 BST

GDC Europe 2013 session submission up 25%, 275 talks being considered

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GDC Europe organizers have announced the 2013 show will has had 275 talks submitted for the event, which is up 25% on last year’s total. While the first lectures will be announced later this week, those wishing to attend should know that registration is now open. GDC Europe takes place August 19-21 in Cologne, Germany – just ahead of Gamescom which takes place August 21- 25.

Thu, May 09, 2013 | 16:35 BST

US and UK PlayStation Charts: Guacamelee! tops on PSN

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Sony has released the April 2013 PSN Top Sellers charts for both the US and UK, and Guacamelee! topped the US combined charts and the PSN chart in Europe.

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Wed, May 08, 2013 | 14:44 BST

EU PS Store update, May 8: Sine Mora for Plus, Fuse demo, Remember Me pre-orders

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Sony has updated the European of the PS Store with the Fuse demo, Sine Mora for Plus members, God Of War: Ascension DLC, the Soul Sacrifice soundtrack and more. Get updated below.

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Wed, May 01, 2013 | 15:41 BST

EU PS Store and Plus Update, May 1: Machinarium, Soul Sacrifice, Zombie Tycoon 2, more

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Sony has updated the European end of the PS Store with free PS Plus games Hitman Absolution, Catherine, and Malicious. Far Cry: Blood Dragon has also landed on the service, has a trial available, and is 10% off for PS Plus folks. Soul Sacrifice will land on the service May 3, and

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Wed, Apr 24, 2013 | 15:22 BST

EU PS Store update, April 24: Thomas Was Alone, Zone of the Enders HD, Draw Slasher

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Sony has updated the European end of the PS Store. Get the goods below.

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Wed, Apr 17, 2013 | 17:39 BST

EU PS Store update, April 17 – Worms sale, Soul Sacrifice demo, Dishonored – The Knife of Dunwall

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Sony has updated the European end of the PS Store with a sale on Worms, a demo for Soul Sacrifice, the Journey Collector’s Editions and more. Your full update is below.

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Thu, Apr 18, 2013 | 08:38 BST

Nintendo Direct: EarthBound, Pikmin 3, A Link to the Past

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Nintendo hosted Nintendo Direct sessions in both North America and Europe today, announcing a new installment in the Mario Party series for 3DS, release dates for Mario & Luigi: Dream Team, the Virtual Console release of Earthbound or Mother 2 if you will, and a 2014 release for Bravely Default: Flying Fairy in the west.

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Wed, Apr 17, 2013 | 14:22 BST

Soul Sacrifice screenshots get you prepped for today’s beefy demo

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The demo for Soul Sacrifice lands on the European end of the PS Store today, once the update goes live. To keep you sated until then, have a look at some screenshots below. You can find out all about the demo, and how your time with it transfers over to the full game through a previous post on the matter. The Vita exclusive arrived in the US on April 30 and in Europe on May 1.

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Wed, Apr 17, 2013 | 14:06 BST

EU PS Plus May update adds Catherine, Sine Mora, Malicious, Velocity Ultra

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Sony has added three new PS3 games and two for PS Vita to PlayStation Plus for May in the way of Catherine, Sine Mora and Velocity Ultra.

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Wed, Apr 10, 2013 | 15:45 BST

EU PS Store and Plus update, April 10 – Guacamelee, MGR: Revengeance DLC, more

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Here is your PS Store update. It’s a bit sparse this week. Stand outs include the release of Guacamelee!, DLC for MGR: Revengeance, the Anarchy Reigns Bayonetta Pack, and a few others. Full update below.

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Tue, Apr 09, 2013 | 08:06 BST

NIS America to publish more Atlus games in Europe after new deal

Atlus will be bringing more of its titles to European shores following a deal with publisher NIS America. It seems fans of series like Etrian Odyssey, Shin Megami Tensei and much more will have a lot to look forward to in future.

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Tue, Apr 09, 2013 | 07:43 BST

Dr Kawashima’s Devilish Brain Training pushed back

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Dr Kawashima’s Devilish Brain Training will miss its expected April 12 release date, Nintendo Europe has confirmed. A representative told NintendoLife the delay is designed “to optimise the best possible launch timing of this title within the European market”. A new release date is promised soon. The 3DS title is known as Brain Age: Concentration Training in North America, where it released in early February.

Wed, Apr 03, 2013 | 15:45 BST

EU PS Store and Plus Update, April 4 – Injustice demo, Voodoo Chronicles, Okami HD

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Sony has updated the European end of the PS Store and PS Plus. Hit up the break for the full update.

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Fri, Mar 22, 2013 | 16:07 GMT

Code of Princess hits eShop in Europe next week

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Code of Princess will release next week in Europe has part Nintendo’s weekly update. So, come March 28, you can nab the Agatsuma RPG through the eShop for €29.99 on 3DS. Thanks Nintendo Life.

Fri, Mar 22, 2013 | 13:45 GMT

PS Plus April content for Europe includes Thomas Was Alone, Okami HD, The Cave, more

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Joe Danger 2, Dead or Alive 5 and Metal Gear Solid HD Collection are already available for download to PS Plus members, but come April 3, lucky subs will be getting Okami HD, Lord of the Rings: War in the North, and The Cave.

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Thu, Mar 21, 2013 | 18:22 GMT

Nintendo removes restrictions on the sale of 18+ games through European eShop

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Nintendo has removed its restrictions on the sale of 18+ rated through the eShop in Europe.

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