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Logitech Announces 2012 CES Lineup
Logitech is kicking off CES in style and high definition with two new products which will be showcased at the 2012 International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas next week; The Logitech HD Pro Webcam C920 and the Logitech Cube mouse.
EA and Bioware Announce New Pre-Order Gear for Mass Effect 3
Electronic Arts and Bioware today revealed some new goodies available to players who pre-order the upcoming finale to the mega-hit franchise, Mass Effect 3. The items will be available via a DLC code which will be included with your purchase of the game as a reward to those who ordered early.
Calibur11 Achieves $8 Million In Sales With Vault
Calibur 11 announced today that sales of their cozy console creation, the Vault, achieved over $8 million dollars in sales for 2011; Selling through 155,000 units in just seven months. Read On »
Nintendo 3DS Sales Surpass 4 Million Units
In a press release posted today, Nintendo announced that their 3DS handheld has surpassed the 4 million mark, selling more units in its first nine months than their flagship console, the Wii.
2011 A Year Of Videogames in Review
Having heralded in the New Year with new games, consoles, and adventures to look forward to, Wanderson75.net decided it was high time to look at what this past year brought to the world of gaming and technology. Even a cursory glance would remind us that 2011 was a bit of a rollercoaster ride, providing a myriad of emotions ranging from excitement and anticipation (announcements of next generation consoles and handhelds) to outrage and disgust (major game services being hacked), a sense of loss (at Steve Jobs death), or even incredulous hilarity (the recent Ocean Marketing debacle). Here are some of the more noteworthy items, in our most humble opinion: Read On »
Developers Embrace the Festive Season with Holiday-Themed Add-ons
It’s the season of giving, and many game developers have embraced it by giving their fans holiday-themed add-ons. The Christmas/winter themes range from simple backgrounds (in-game and menu options) to full-blown makeovers of gameplay and storylines. Here are some of Wanderson75.net’s favourites:
Trion Worlds Notifies Users Of Breach
You would think that even hackers would take a break during the holidays. Unfortunately, that’s not the case. Trion Worlds has sent out a notification to its users of a breach in their account database. The email reads as follows: Read On »
Square Enix To Bring Kingdom Hearts To Nintendo 3DS
Square Enix has just announced the upcoming release of their latest title in the Kingdom Hearts saga: Kingdom Hearts 3D [Dream Drop Distance]. The newest addition to the KH library will be appearing on the Nintendo 3DS in North America and Europe.
Nintendo Confirms – Wii U Will Be Available At CES 2012
Wanderson75.net has just confirmed via email with a Nintendo spokesperson that the Wii U will in fact be available at the 2012 CES. Per the spokesperson:
“Nintendo of America, working with the 2012 International CES management, will offer demos of the upcoming Wii U console to members of the media who did not see the system at the 2011 E3 Expo. However, Nintendo will not have a booth at CES, nor does it plan to include any games, experiences or information beyond what was available at the 2011 E3 Expo. Production and development efforts remain on track for the Wii U launch, which will take place between the start of the 2012 E3 Expo in June, and the end of 2012. ” Read On »
Square Enix Members Service Suspended After Breach Detected
Just when you thought the gaming industry was once again safe from hackers, another breach has been made public. Square Enix, maker of the Final Fantasy series and the publisher responsible for the resurrection of the beloved Deus Ex, Tomb Raider and Hitman franchises has discovered a breach in their security. As a precaution, they have shut down their Square Enix Members service and have begun investigating the matter.
