Category Archives: North America

Thu, Feb 14, 2013 | 16:19 GMT

Naruto, Rabbids, and more land on eShop in North America

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The Nintendo news continues this morning with new downloadable offerings for North America. As previously reported, Wii U Street is a free download today, and you can also pick up a demo for Naruto: Powerful Shippuden. There’s more, though, so head below for the full update.

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Tue, Mar 12, 2013 | 15:13 GMT

Donkey Kong Country Returns to 3DS – Nintendo Direct

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Two Nintendo Directs aired simultaneously in Europe and North America today. The big news? Western release dates for Animal Crossing New Leaf and Donkey Kong Country Returns 3D for 3DS.

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Fri, Feb 08, 2013 | 15:13 GMT

ZombiU Deluxe Set announced for Wii U

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Nintendo has announced a ZombiU bundle for North America. Called the ZombiU Deluxe Set, the Wii U bundle comes with the game along with the black deluxe system and gamepad, a Pro controller, and a digital copy of Nintendo Land. It will run you $390 and releases on February 17.

Wed, Feb 06, 2013 | 19:48 GMT

PS3 and PS Vita charts January: The Unfinished Swan tops US, Saints Row 3 big in the UK

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Sony has posted its PlayStation Store charts for Europe and North America. The NA chart combines full PSN and PS3 downloads, while the European charts are separate. Full results are below.

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Thu, Jan 31, 2013 | 19:34 GMT

God of War: Ascension Legacy Bundle contains garnet red PS3, all games in series

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A garnet red PS3 system is coming to North America as part of a limited edition God of War: Ascension Legacy Bundle containing all games in the series, Sony has announced.

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Fri, Jan 25, 2013 | 13:02 GMT

Violent game research bill reintroduced to US congress

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Senator Jay Rockefeller reintroduced his controversial bill to US congress yesterday – which calls for further research into the impact of violent games on children – after it failed to pass earlier this month.

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Thu, Jan 24, 2013 | 14:25 GMT

Balloon Fight, The Cave, Shadow Wars, more arrive on North American eShop

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Balloon Fight, The Cave, Funky Barn, Ghost Recon: Shadow Wars, and a demo for Brain Age: Concentration Edition have landed on the North American Nintendo eShop. There’s more though, so head below for your weekly update.

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Sat, Jan 19, 2013 | 00:49 GMT

Sony provides update on US PlayStation Network maintenance

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Sony has provided and update to the maintenance period for PlayStation Network. The service went down yesterday for an upgrade, and was supposed to be back up last night. However, Sony has said to expect the service to remain offline until 9.00pm PST/12.00am EST tonight. Those who signed into the service five days prior to the start of maintenance may be able to play games online and use select apps during the down time. Service downtime to apply an update in Europe is scheduled for Thursday, February 2.

Thu, Jan 17, 2013 | 17:47 GMT

Classic White PS3 Instant Game Collection Bundle for North America announced

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Sony has announced a bundle featuring the Classic White PS3 for $299.99. The Classic White PS3 Instant Game Collection Bundle comes with a 500GB hard drive and a one-year membership to PlayStation Plus, and the Instant Game Collection which features LittleBigPlanet 2, inFAMOUS 2, Ratchet & Clank: All 4 One, Uncharted: Golden Abyss, Gravity Rush, WipeOut 2048 and more. It will land in stores January 27. Video is below.

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Thu, Jan 17, 2013 | 21:33 GMT

Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate, more dated by Nintendo

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Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate has been given a release date, and a demo is coming soon. Lego City Undercover, Luigi’s Mansion: Dark Moon, and Need for Speed: Most Wanted have also been given a solid date, along with many more titles on Nintendo systems. The massive release list is below the break, along with a few extra nuggets to make your day brighter.

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Thu, Jan 10, 2013 | 14:02 GMT

Fire Emblem Awakening DLC, StreetPass and SpotPass detailed

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Details on Fire Emblem Awakening features such as StreetPass and SpotPass have been released by Nintendo of America.

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Wed, Jan 09, 2013 | 17:26 GMT

PS3 and PS Vita charts December: Journey tops US, Far Cry 3 a hit in the UK

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Sony has posted its PlayStation Store charts for Europe and North America, and as usual, you’ll notice a difference between the two regions in the popularity contest. The NA chart combines full PSN and PS3 downloads, while the European charts are separate. Full results are below.

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Thu, Jan 03, 2013 | 20:21 GMT

Game consoles are third largest category of connected devices in the US – NPD

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The latest NPD report cites game consoles as the third largest category of online devices connected to the Internet by residents of the United States. Figures in the report show 425 million web-connected devices in US American homes, 39 million of which are game consoles. The figures are interesting because the most recent US census report shows 315 million people live in the country – meaning there are 110 million more devices connected online than there are residents. Other connected devices used are as follows: desktops/laptops (183.8 million), smartphones (133 million), 31.8 million tablets, 16 million online HDTVs, 12.9 million connected Blu-ray players, and 8.5 million streaming media boxes. Thanks, GI International.

Thu, Jan 03, 2013 | 17:33 GMT

Wii U holiday hardware and software sales at GameStop “below expectations” – analyst

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Sterne Agee analyst Arvind Bhatia has said in his latest investor note that sales of Wii U hardware and software at GameStop were below expectations over the holiday period.

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Thu, Jan 03, 2013 | 14:37 GMT

Nintendo Downloads NA: Unchained Blades, Code of Princess, more

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Nintendo has released a new batch of downloadable content and games for the North American eShop. Hit up the break to become updated.

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Thu, Dec 13, 2012 | 15:54 GMT

Nintendo Downloads NA: Crimson Shroud, Adventure Time, Arkham City

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Crimson Shroud, Adventure Time: Hey Ice King why’d you steal our garbage?!!, Batman: Arkham City Armored Edition, and a Rayman Legends demo are available for download through Nintendo’s eShop in North america this week. There’s more though, so hit the break for your full update along withe the launch trailer fro Crimson Shroud.

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Tue, Dec 11, 2012 | 16:07 GMT

The Walking Dead now available at North American retailers

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The Walking Dead is now available for purchase from North American retailers on PC, PS3, and Xbox 360, Telltale has announced. Previously only available as a digital download, the retail version of the game series sells will run you $29.99, and compiles entire first season of the game, which debuted in April. The Walking Dead is also available to download for Mac through the Telltale Online Store and other digital outlets as well as the App Store.

Thu, Dec 06, 2012 | 16:32 GMT

PS3 and PS Vita charts November: US loves The Walking Dead, UK prefers Assassin’s Creed 3

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Sony posted its PlayStation Store charts for Europe and North America, and you’ll notice a vast difference between the two regions as far as popularity. Where as NA combines full PSN and PS3 downlaods, the European charts are separate. Find out how your flavor of the month fared below.

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Thu, Dec 06, 2012 | 15:25 GMT

Nintendo Downloads North America: Fractured Soul demo, Harvest Moon 3D, more

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Demos for Fractured Soul and FIFA 13, Scribblenauts Unlimited, LEGO Lord of the Rings, and Harvest Moon 3D: A New Beginning are just some of goodies available in North America through Nintendo. Get your updates below.

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Wed, Dec 05, 2012 | 18:21 GMT

Nintendo Direct NA – Pikmin 3, Luigi’s Mansion, Fire Emblem dates confirmed

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The North American Nintendo Direct presentation discussed Nintendo the firm’s 2013′s Wii U and 3DS release slate. Get the details below.

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