Is the Wii U dead as EA announce they're not making games for Wii U

Nintendo Wii U heading for the bin?

EA, the world's largest games developer, has said it's not making any games for Nintendo's Wii U console just months after it's launch.

They say disappointing sales of their Wii U games have caused them to take this dramatic step. Could this be the first nail in the coffin of Nintendo's flagship console? Only time will tell...

Nordic Games to acquire THQ’s – Darksiders, Red Faction, MX vs. ATV, Titan Quest and more...

Nordic Games announce that it was one of the successful bidders in THQ´s auction process, which ended on April 15. Subject to approval of the bankruptcy court overseeing THQ’s case, Nordic Games will acquire more than 150 SKUs for a purchasing price of USD 4.9 million spanned across PC, Microsoft, Nintendo and Sony platforms.

Focus Home Interactive and Koch Media announce their 2013 games line-up - PC PS3 X360

Release Schedule
Mars: War Logs (PC) Release date: 26th April
Wargame: Airland Battle (PC) Release date: 17th May
Magrunner (PC) Release date: 21st June
Pro Cycling Manager 2013 (PC) Release date: 21st June
Tour de France 2013 100th Edition (X360 & PS3) Release date: 28th June
ObsCure (PC) Release date: 5th September
Farming Simulator (X360 & PS3) Release date: 5th September

April 2013 video game release dates

1st Dawn of Fantasy: Kingdom Wars - PC
2nd Defiance - PC PS3 X360
2nd Cities In Motion 2 - PC Mac
4th GUNDOG! - PC
4th Mazement - iOS
5th Ninja Gaiden 3: Razor’s Edge - PS3 X360

Easter weekend games links - for PC, iOS, Android and MacOS

Games – (PC)

Masters Of The World
Gravi
Fathom

A Year with Mojang - Behind the Scenes of Minecraft and Other Books Later This Year

Paradox publisher behind critically acclaimed games Crusader Kings II, War of the Roses and Magicka, today announced they are branching out to book publishing with a new e-book initiative called “Paradox Books”.

Sniper: Ghost Warrior 2 Siberian Strike DLC - PC PS3 X360

Siberian Strike, will launch for Sniper: Ghost Warrior 2 next week, available on Wednesday March 27th for Xbox LIVE Arcade for 800MP, PlayStation Network for £8,99 and Steam for £8,99.

UK X360 Games on demand price reductions

Here's a list of the latest price reduction on the Xbox 360 Games on demand range...

Sleeping Dogs - £8.99
Tomb Raider Anniversary - £8.99
Supreme Commander 2 - £8.99
The Brave: The Video Game - £8.99
GTA IV - £8.99
Deus Ex - £8.99
Mini Ninjas - £8.99
Tomb Raider Underworld - £8.99
Kane & Lynch 2 - £8.99
Dungeon Siege 3 - £8.99

British Academy Games Awards 2013

Journey wins 5 awards Danny Wallace wins first BAFTA The Walking Dead plus Unfinished Swan get two each.

XBLA Deal of the Week: NiGHTS and Fighting Games!

NiGHTS into … fighting games? It’s true! NiGHTS into Dreams along with four classic arcade style fighting games are on sale for XBox Live Arcade’s Deal of the Week.

QuakeCon 2013 date and information released

QuakeCon will bring thousands of gamers from around the world together for the ultimate video game festival and party. QuakeCon 2013 is open to the public and attendance is FREE thanks to the support of id Software and Bethesda Softworks, the QuakeCon volunteer staff, and the 2013 event sponsors and exhibitors.

Capcom-Unity Prize Giveaway

Capcom revealed details on a new promotion for Capcom-Unity, the official community website for the company. As part of the biggest prize giveaway to date, a free Capcom game will be given away every weekday from February 11, 2013 through the end of 2013.

Link to new Indie games on PC iOS Android Mac

Flick the Fish on iOS

PC Retail + Mac Retail
Masters of the World - Geopolitical Simulator 3 http://www.masters-of-the-world.com/new_features.php?langue=en

Nintendo downloads for end of January including The Cave demo

Nintendo eShop on Wii U
The Cave – Demo Version – The Cave is a new adventure game from Monkey Island and Maniac Mansion creator Ron Gilbert and Double Fine Productions, the award-winning studio behind Psychonauts and Brütal Legend.

Epic Mickey Developer Junction Point closed by Disney

If you loved the Epic Mickey 1 and 2 titles then this is bad news as their parent company Disney has pull the plug.

WiiU announcement - Xenoblade secret project, Yarn Yoshi, 3D Mario, Super Smash Bros 4 and Zelda Wind Waker HD

Yoshi Yarn

Yoshi gets his own game after 15 years since his last solo outing and it's made from material.

PlayStation Plus adds Sleeping Dogs, F1 Race Stars, Quantum Conundrum, WipeOut 2048 and Lumines Electric Symphony this February - PS3

Sony has announced the February line-up for PlayStation Plus (PS Plus) including the critically acclaimed Sleeping Dogs. The new titles will be available to subscribers from 6th February, from which point fans can also take advantage of a special discount of over 30% on the 90 day membership.

Call of Duty Black Ops 2 tops UK games chart

ChartTrack UK games chart - Week ending 26 January 2013

1 CALL OF DUTY: BLACK OPS II - ACTIVISION
2 FIFA 13 - EA SPORTS
3 FAR CRY 3 - UBISOFT
4 DmC Devil May Cry - CAPCOM
5 ASSASSIN'S CREED III - UBISOFT

Top 30 games sold in Japan in 2012

Top 30 games sold in Japan in 2012

01 Pokémon Black/White 2 DS
02 Animal Crossing: New Leaf 3DS
03 New Super Mario Bros. 3DS
04 Dragon Quest Monsters: Terry’s Wonderland 3D 3DS
05 Resident Evil 6 PS3

Deep Silver (Koch Media) buy Metro and Saints Row from THQ Liquidators...

Koch Media announce it has acquired the rights for Metro and Saints Row from THQ. Plus the Chicago-based development studio, Volition from THQ as the liquid assets in closed auctions this week. Deep Silver, Koch Media's publishing powerhouse will develop and market Saints Row and the Metro franchises.