Category Archives: Europe

Wed, Dec 21, 2011 | 14:58 GMT

Counting pennies? It could be worse: you could be Danish

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Next time you ready a whinge about our mutual hobby, spare a thought for gamers outside Japan, the UK and US – like Mike Bowden, whose lament for our Danish brethren is echoed across Europe.

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Tue, Dec 13, 2011 | 03:20 GMT

Tickets on sale for EVE Online Fanfest 2012

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CCP has opened ticket sales for EVE Online Fanfest 2012, which takes place on March 22-24 at the Harpa Conference Center in Reykjavík, Iceland. A special early bird pricing deal will run until January 31 to secure your entry for $100, after which you’ll be asked to cough up $125. This year’s event boasts the usual announcements and presentations from developers; competitions; tournaments; parties; pub crawls; Iceland tourist tours you can purchase with PLEX; and exclusive access to DUST 514, including new info, playable demos and a beta key. Visit the event’s website for more information.

Thanks, Massively.

Wed, Dec 07, 2011 | 14:07 GMT

Euro PS Store and Plus update, December 7 – LEGO Harry Potter, Resistance 3, Pink Knight, BF3

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Sony has updated the European end of Plus and the PS Store, and along with the Pink Knight for Castle Crashers, there’s the new Brutality Pack for Resistance 3, Muppet skins for your Sackboy,and LEGO Harry Potter: Years 5 to 7 for PSP. Back to Karkand for Battlefield 3 is out as well, and as promised yesterday, Tomb Raider: Underworld is free for Plus members starting today.

There’s a lot of nice content this week, so let’s stop tarrying with the niceties and get you updated below.

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Wed, Nov 30, 2011 | 18:23 GMT

Euro PS Store update, November 30 – Sam & Max, Dead Island bundle, NBA 2K12 Legends Showcase

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Sony has updated the European end of the PS Store, with Sam & Max: Beyond Time & Space Bundle and Deus Ex: Human Revolution as a full downloads, the NBA 2K12 – NBA Legends Showcase and tons of White Knight Chronicles II doodads. Get the update below.

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Wed, Nov 23, 2011 | 13:57 GMT

Euro PS Store update November 23 – CoD4, Daytona USA, Rayman Origins, Dead Island

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Sony has updated the European end of the PS Store with full game downloads, a nice sale, some Batman DLC, and Plus discounts. The full update is posted below.

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Wed, Nov 23, 2011 | 05:40 GMT

PlayStation 3 3D Display delayed in Europe, UK

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Sony’s dedicated 3D monitor for PlayStation 3 has fallen off the retail radar.

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Wed, Nov 23, 2011 | 02:35 GMT

European Final Fantasy XIII-2 pre-order bonus detailed

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Square Enix is letting Europeans in on the transforming weapon madness too, offering Noel’s Muramasa weapon as a pre-order bonus through “certain retailers”. It can be a sword, a spear, or I don’t even know, some sort of enormous sword thing. The new bonus comes in addition to a number of extras included in a previously detailed pre-order pack. Final Fantasy XIII-2 releases in early 2012 on PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360.

Thanks, Joystiq.

Tue, Nov 22, 2011 | 06:10 GMT

Sony announces Vodafone as Vita EU 3G partner

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Sony’s announced that Vodafone has been selected as the “preferred partner” for Playstation Vita’s 3G services in Europe.

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Wed, Nov 16, 2011 | 14:15 GMT

Euro PS Store and Plus update – UC3 skins, Trial and Unlock sale, NFS: The Run, Toki Tori

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Sony’s updated the European end of the PS Store and Plus with some nice discounts and some Killzone skins for your Uncharted 3 multiplayer characters. Get the full update below.

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Sat, Nov 12, 2011 | 21:51 GMT

Microsoft: Xbox Live gains a new user every two seconds

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Xbox Live’s head of marketing, Robin Burrowes, has said Xbox Live’s popularity has grown considerably since its launch in November 2002, and continues to grow exponentially by gaining a new user every two seconds.

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Wed, Nov 09, 2011 | 13:56 GMT

Euro PS Store and Plus update, Nov. 9 – Elite, Legacy of Kain, SR:The Third Online Pass

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Sony has updated the European end of the PS Store and Plus with quite a few goodies this week. Head on below the break and bask in the warm, lovely glow of digital content.

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Mon, Nov 07, 2011 | 23:27 GMT

Rumour – The Last Story to hit Europe in February

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Rumours suggest Nintendo of Europe is primed to release Mistwalker’s lauded Wii RPG, The Last Story, in early 2012 – with a title change.

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Mon, Nov 07, 2011 | 23:08 GMT

Terraria and Binding of Isaac to see physical release in Europe

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Independent German publisher Headup Games is brining a couple of indie gems to European retailers.

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Thu, Nov 03, 2011 | 23:29 GMT

Gameforge cancels games, lets go 20% of staff

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German browser-based games publisher Gameforge has announced a re-organisation, laying off one fifth of its staff and canceling a number of games.

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Wed, Nov 02, 2011 | 13:14 GMT

Euro PS Store and Plus update, November 2 – Hydrophobia, Uncharted Pass, DCUO, price cuts

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Sony has updated the European end of PS Plus and the PS Store, with some nice content and discounts. Become acquainted with the updates below.

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Sun, Oct 30, 2011 | 22:26 GMT

Jurassic Park Xbox 360 release delayed in Europe

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Although the PC and PlayStation 3 versions are good to go, the Eruopean launch of Jurassic Park: The Game on Xbox 360 has been pushed back.

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Fri, Oct 28, 2011 | 15:19 BST

PS3 leading 2011 EU console sales, 360 maintains US hold

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Nintendo detailed hardware units sales for the European and US markets in its first-half investor briefing this week, noting that PS3 has been the best-selling console in Europe for most of 2011. In the US, 360 is still king.

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Wed, Oct 26, 2011 | 14:12 BST

Euro PS Store and Plus update – Festival of Blood, PixelJunk Sidescroller, BF3 Online Pass

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Sony has updated the European end of the PS Store and added some new Plus content, so hurry on below the break for the listings.

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Wed, Oct 19, 2011 | 18:35 BST

PS Store now available on Sony Tablet S

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As part of the PlayStation Suite, Sony has announced the PlayStation Store for certified devices launches today starting with the Sony Tablet S in Europe and North America.

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Wed, Oct 19, 2011 | 14:02 BST

Euro PS Store and Plus update – Okabu, Rocketbirds, GT5, Deus Ex, Catwoman

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Sony has updated the European end of PS Plus and the PS Store, so hit the break and become acquainted with the content.

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