Mario Tennis Open review
Nintendo adds colour-matching to its spin on the sport.
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Cave cans Vita games as COO resigns
Andriasang reports that the latest issue of Japanese gaming magazine Famitsu lists Cave's two Vita projects as cancelled. Announced at last year's Tokyo game show but never seen in the flesh, one was a shooter, the other a social game. More >
Localising Ni No Kuni for the west
The western version of Level 5 and Studio Ghibli's RPG appears to be much more than a quick Google translation.
3Sony share price tumbles in US and Japan
Sony's share value has plummeted following the company's announcement yesterday that it had lost £3.6 billion over the prior fiscal year. More >
Soul Sacrifice Vita trailer
Here's the first look at Soul Sacrifice, Marvelous AQL's Vita action game on which Capcom legend Keiji Inafune is lending a hand. More >
Sony confirms Vita sales figures
The figure was revealed by new CEO Kaz Hirai during an investor call following the release of the company's annual results, which showed total Sony losses of £3.6 billion. More >
1Sony hit with £3.6 billion loss
PlayStation division loses £1.8 billion, but Sony expects to return to profit next year.
3Sony reveals Inafune's Soul Sacrifice for Vita
Sony has revealed Soul Sacrifice, Mega Man creator Keiji Inafune's first game since leaving Capcom. The Vita title is being developed by Japanese studio Marvelous AQL and Sony Computer Entertainment Japan. More >
Miyamoto: Vita needs games
"It's a very hi-spec machine, but I don't see the combination of software and hardware that makes a strong product."
7Velocity review
Invention and an enviable learning curve mean that FuturLab’s PS Mini shooter is simply unmissable.
6Iwata defends Nintendo's download pricing
Nintendo president Satoru Iwata has defended plans to price digital versions of 3DS and Wii U games in-line with their boxed counterparts, claiming digital software has the same intrinsic value. Responding to a question during a Q&A following the the Japanese company's financial results briefing last week, Iwata said that he felt consumers saw value in different things, and should have options to choose from. More >
9Sega reveals Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed
Sega has today announced Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed, a new racing game developed by Split/Second developer Sumo digital featuring Sega's cast of characters. Rather than Sonic & Sega All-Stars Racing's karts, however, drivers each get their a character-specific transforming vehicle that switches between car, plane and boat modes depending on the terrain. More >
2Nintendo confirms day-one download release for Wii U games
Satoru Iwata pledges that belated digital push will result in "expanded business suitable for the long term".
Nintendo confirms first annual loss in 30 years
Though results significantly better than initial predictions; forecasts return to profit next year.
Is Vita's biggest drawback Sony itself?
With sales at an all-time low in Japan, Steven Poole considers the prospects of Sony's loveable handheld.
11StarDrone Extreme review
Beatshapers blends pinball and puzzle games to underwhelming effect.
1Nintendo launches location-based download service
Users can access the service using one of 25,000 WiFi hotspots across the UK, which can be found by visiting hotspot.nintendo.co.uk; the Nintendo Zone icon will then flash when it is in range of a WiFi signal. More >
Skype headed to PS Vita
The app, a free download from the PlayStation Store, supports the Vita's front and rear cameras, and can run the background - so players can receive calls while playing a game, and return to the action once the call is finished. More >
3DS firmware update due this week
The update will enable users to create folders on the 3D handheld's home menu to better organise their games and apps. Each folder can hold up to 60 icons. More >
New Super Mario Bros 2 announced for 3DS
Iwata unveils "pick-up-and-play" side-scroller, due in Europe this August.
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