Gamecca Magazine March 2012

Gamecca Magazine March 2012

The March 2012 issue of Gamecca Magazine is now available. Check it out here!

Vita Dominates UK Software Sales

While South African sales figures are not yet available, it is interesting to note that those who wondered whether the PS Vita would perform well in terms of sales have something to take note of, in the UK at least.

The Road to Absolution

Eidos are working hard on the highly anticipated next instalment in the Hitman series, subtitled Absolution. As part of the build-up, they are releasing videos to cast a little more light onto the shadowy world of Agent 47. And we have two of them to show to you...

This first video is the first in the International Contract Agency Files series, and highlights the character of Diana Burnwood, 47’s long-time handler. It features art by comic artist Ben Oliver, and provides an interesting view of this character.

The second video is an interview with Marsha Thomason, the actress that provides the voice of Diana Burnwood.

Vita Hits the Streets!

Ster Kinekor, the official distributor of PlayStation products in South Africa, are kicking off the PS Vita's arrival on our shores with an industry event at the swanky Randlords in Braamfontein, Johannesburg.

3DS Sets New Record

Naysayers point to slow sales of the Nintendo 3DS in Japan as proof that the device is… well, any number of critical statements could work there. But they can stop doing that right about now, because the unit has managed to break sales records in that country.

And the Nominees Are...

The BAFTA Awards, probably the world’s only ‘official’ awards organisation that takes video gaming seriously, have released their nominees for the next round.

Sony Refutes Claims That Vita Is Losing 3rd Party Support

A report in the Nikkei yesterday has sent the rumour mill into overdrive, claiming that major Japanese publishers are pulling support for the PS Vita in favour of the 3DS.

Remedy Hopes Pirates Will Buy Into Future Products

After nearly two years, Alan Wake, the popular XBox survival horror, has made its way to the PC, through both digital and retail distribution.

The Blackwatch Box

Radical Software have announced something that was totally expected – the Prototype 2 Blackwatch Collector’s Edition.

THQ have officially announced the release date for Darksiders 2, slated as the 29th June for the PC and consoles.

Nudge Nudge, Wink Wink

In what could be considered a stunning failure in innuendo and cryptic messaging, a producer at Bioware, Mike Gamble, has stated that you shouldn't get rid of your Mass Effect 3 save files.

Blade Play

Soulcalibur has, as a franchise, managed to bring something different to the fighting game genre. Check out our brief history of the series.

PSN to be Rebranded

In an apparent drive to unify their online media services under one brand, Sony will be changing all PSN accounts to Sony Entertainment Network accounts on Wednesday. But the only real change will be the name; account status will not be affected, and users will not have to take any action to make sure their account is still valid.

Gamecca Magazine February 2012

The February 2012 issue of Gamecca Magazine is now available for free browsing and downloading.

No 2012 Xbox Announcements?

Microsoft has denied that a new Xbox console will see the light of day in 2012, and that the company will not be competing with Nintendo’s Wii U.

Wii U for Christmas?

Nintendo fans can rejoice in the knowledge that the newest console offering from the massive game makes, the Wii U, will be under a whole bunch of Christmas trees at the end of 2012.

Growing Origin

It seems that Electronic Arts are more than a little serious about their digital delivery system, Origin. The have just signed deals with 11 more publishers to distribute titles via the platform.

More Next Box Rumours...

Another rumour regarding the next iteration of Microsoft’s Xbox console has arisen. This time around, gaming website IGN reports that the new system will go on sale late in 2013.

Resident Evil 6 to support six-player online co-op

It seems as though Xbox unwittingly unveiled one of the biggest secrets in gaming so far, by adding the information that newly-announced Resident Evil 6 will support six-player online co-op play. The information was posted on Xbox.com’s marketplace listing for the title - which has been promptly removed.

Syphon Filter 4 out in 2012?

British gaming magazine Play claims that PlayStation 3-exclusive Syphon Filter 4 will be launching in the winter of 2012, (the end of the year).

The latest issue also claims that Syphon Filter 4 will be officially announced in February, together with God of War 4.