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James started his career in video games as News Editor on Nintendo Life. Since leaving in 2012 to join Nintendo of Europe, James has risen through the ranks to become NoE's Senior Product PR & Corporate Communications Manager.
News Virtua Tennis 4 Move Footage Shows a Lot of Balls
Murray vs. Federer in action
Sega says Move is the most accurate way to play Virtua Tennis 4, and the tail end of this new footage shows the game's first-person viewpoint in action with PlayStation Move. Graphically the game appears superb, with excellent presentation and character models, although it's worth bearing in mind this footage is...
News Guerilla's Move Groundwork Started with On-Rails Killzone 2
Quickly abandoned
Guerilla Games' Killzone 3 looks set to raise the bar for motion-controlled shooters, but how did the company set about sketching out ideas for its pointer-based system? Lead programmer Tommy de Roos explained to Ars Technica that the studio began its experiments with past title Killzone 2, looking to create an on-rails version of...
News SEGA: Move is the Most Accurate Way to Play Virtua Tennis 4
So come out swinging
As Sega's flagship sporting franchise, Virtua Tennis 4 isn't just coming to Move: you'll also be able to play Virtua Tennis 4 on Kinect and Wii as well, but the game's producer Mie Kumagai believes Move has the edge. In an interview with Computer and Video Games, Kumagai explained that only Move offers the precision of a hand...
News Anti-Hacking Patch Coming to Modern Combat: Domination
So play nice
You can't beat a cheap first-person shooter, especially one with Move controls, but not everyone in Modern Combat: Domination is interested in playing fair. Since the game's release in January several gamers have exploited the game, but developer Gameloft is about to roll out a patch that, it hopes, will put an end to these hacks. The...
News Killzone 3 Dev: "Shooters Will be Played Like This in the Future"
Sees bright future
Many Move owners have been putting the controller through its paces in the Killzone 3 multiplayer beta, and developer Guerilla Games is so happy with the controller's prowess it foresees a big future for pointer-controlled first person shooters. Principal programmer Tommy de Roos of Guerilla Games spoke to CVG about the...
News MLB 11 The Show Only Supports Move in Home Run Derby Mode
That's all, folks
As the latest entry in Sony's flagship baseball series, it's no surprise that MLB 11 The Show will support the company's flagship motion controller, PlayStation Move. When MLB 11's Move support was announced it was thought only the game's Home Run Derby mode would be playable with Move, denying pitchers the chance to use Move's...
News Ubisoft Gives Move a Striptease with We Dare
You read that right
If you've got Move and want a party with your family, Start the Party, Buzz the Ultimate Music Quiz and TV Superstars pretty much have you covered, but what if you want a party that's a little less clean-cut? Ubisoft is about to have you covered with We Dare, coming to European PlayStation Movers this Friday. While the game blurb...
News SOCOM 4 Confirmed for 3D, Beta Coming with Killzone 3
War gets beta
It's wall-to-wall betas on PlayStation 3 at the moment: just as many gamers are ripping through the Move-enabled Killzone 3 beta, Zipper Interactive is bringing a beta of upcoming shooter SOCOM 4: U.S. Navy Seals to PlayStation 3 owners soon. For a limited time, copies of Killzone 3 will contain access to the beta, which will be made...
News My Fitness Coach Club Gets Europe Sweaty on February 18th
Hits North America in March
Ubisoft has so many fitness franchises it's probably struggling to keep up with their names itself: Wii owners have played My Fitness Coach and Your Shape, and Kinect gamers have probably played Your Shape: Fitness Evolved, but the company's about to take its first steps onto PlayStation Move with My Fitness Coach: Club...
News Channel the Spirit of David Bowie with Let's Dance on Move
Put on your red shoes
It's a wonder there haven't been more dedicated dance games on Move considering the proliferation of the genre on other consoles, but that under-developed genre is about to get one more entry in the form of Let's Dance, as leaked by Play.com. The game's product page reveals absolutely nothing about the game, other than its...
News 2K Sports, Your Top Spin 4 Mullet Technology is Really Something
Agassi comes to life
Next month you can take Move to the court with Top Spin 4, 2K Sports' latest update in its long-running tennis series that's set to include some of the greatest players of the game. Bjorn Borg, Boris Becker, Pete Sampras and more all feature in the trailer below, but the real focus is the pre-order bonus version of Andre Agassi...
News New Dungeon Defenders Screenshots Explode with Colour
Not your usual grimy grind
Upcoming Move-enabled PlayStation Network title Dungeon Defenders – also known as DunDef – is coming together well in anticipation of its release on the PlayStation Store later this year. Developer Trendy Entertainment just sent over some brand new screenshots, along the game's announcement trailer, for you to feast...
News Brand New PlayStation Move Heroes Screenshots Whip In
See a raccoon with a laser whip
How much more needs to be said about PlayStation Move Heroes? Six of Sony's top characters – Sly, Bentley, Ratchet, Clank, Jak and Daxter – uniting for the first time in a Move-exclusive adventure. You likely already know if you're going to buy it or not, but these screenshots might entice you into keeping a...
News LittleBigPlanet 2's Move Update Will Bring New Levels Too
Not just a motion add-on
We don't know when LittleBigPlanet 2's Move update will find its way to our consoles, with Media Molecule only giving a vague "in a few months" release window, but at least we have a little more idea of what the pack will actually include. Just a little, though. In an open chat on Facebook, as reported by...
Out Today Killzone 3 Multiplayer Beta (Global)
Get it while it's hot
The much-anticipated, Move-enabled multiplayer beta for Killzone 3 is on its way to PlayStation Network users across Europe and North America today. Take to the battlefield in the Frozen Dam level in one of three online game modes – Guerrilla Warfare, Warzone and Operations, or the offline Botzone gametype. You'll only be...
News Killzone 3 Multiplayer Beta Delayed Until Tomorrow
Just a little longer
If you missed out on the PlayStation Plus and invite-only beta for Killzone 3, today was supposed to be your chance to wage war on Helghan, but the beta's seen some last minute technical hitches and now won't launch until tomorrow. From 10am Pacific Standard Time tomorrow, you'll be able to battle in the game's Frozen Dam level...
News Funky Lab Rat Gets a Sneaky Price Cut in Europe
Cheap and cheesy
Funky Lab Rat is a Move-enabled platform puzzle game featuring Diego, the titular rodent who must escape a laboratory using his powers of telekinesis and time control, of course. If it's taken your fancy, and you live in Europe, you can now grab it for a chunk less change than before, as it's received a price drop in this week's...
News This Yoostar2 Trailer is Ready For its Close-Up Now
Name that film
Every year, around Oscar season, cinema goers marvel at the acting talents of big name icons whilst often thinking, "I could do better than that". Well, Yoostar2 is going to give you the chance to put your money where your popcorn-filled mouth is, with its unique take on movie karaoke. The idea is simple: using the...
Rumour We Could See Fan-Made Move Games Come to PC
Make your Move
While Microsoft's Kinect has gained itself quite a reputation for the number of hacks and unofficial applications developed by academics, amateur programmers and the frankly bored, but PlayStation Move has missed out on similar functionality. However, that situation may change in future, judging from this snippet from a Game...
News Get to Grips with Tiger Woods PGA Tour 12's Caddies
Tea, caddie?
Tiger Woods PGA Tour 12: The Masters is hoping to improve on the Move controls patched into Tiger Woods PGA Tour 11, with EA aiming for an increase in realism with a new first-person view. Another feature that could make the game a touch more real is the inclusion of caddies to carry your clubs on the fairway. The video below should...
News Killzone 3 Cinematics Look Even Better From Behind the Scenes
Make with the boom boom
Players jumping into Killzone 3 may recognise a few familiar voices among the 70 minutes of cutscenes that drive the story forward. Malcolm McDowell and Ray Winstone will be among the voices guiding you through the war on Helghan, and this behind the scenes video from Guerilla Games shows the motion capture process that put...
News Swords & Soldiers is Half-Off Until Tuesday, You Know
Army sale
You already knew that Tumble is half-price as part of Sony's 11 for 2011 price promotion, but you may not have known that Swords and Soldiers has already had its cost cleft in two, now on the PlayStation Store in North America for just $4.99. In our Swords & Soldiers review we gave the game a well-deserved 9/10 rating, and if that's...
News Toys 'R' Us Gets Exclusive PlayStation Move Heroes Bundle
Demo expected before launch
Toys 'R' Us brought home an exclusive EyePet bundle a few months ago, and the critter obviously behaved itself as the company is back to bring a new exclusive bundle for upcoming title PlayStation Move Heroes. When the game launches in North America on March 22nd you'll be able to pick it up in a bundle containing a...
News New Top Spin 4 Screenshots Look Smashing
Developer diary hits the 'net, too
At the moment, Move owners eager for a game of tennis only really have the option of Racket Sports, which is only slightly preferable to cutting off your own arm with a credit card. Soon they'll be spoilt for choice, with Sega's Virtua Tennis 4 hitting the court later this year, and 2K Sports' flagship Top Spin 4...
