Konami Announce Metal Gear Solid: Snake Eater 3D Comes To The USA On 21st February

Konami announce Metal Gear Solid: Snake Eater 3D is set to come out across the USA on the 3DS on 21st February. The game does have Circle Pad Pro compatibility, but won't be bundled with it.

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Nintendo Announce The Netflix Channel Is Out Now On The UK Wii Shop Channel For Free

Nintendo have announced the Netflix channel is out now in the UK and Ireland for free from the Wii Shop Channel. subscription to Netflix starts from £5.99. as well as movies, Netflix offers TV Shows, including shows from BBC.

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Sony Announce XOS College Sports and SEC Digital Network Apps Are Coming To The USA PSN From Today

Sony have announced College Sports are coming to the PS3. XOS College Sports and SEC Digital Network apps are coming to the PSN Store from today in the USA. Sony have provided some details on the XOS App:

• Pre-game analysis from the XOS Digital Studio during the week
• Post-game highlights immediately after the game as well as a “Game of the Week” extended highlight
• Full games are available to purchase and watch the next day
• Classic games and documentaries dating back to the 1950’s
• Free daily programming including “SEC Today,” “SEC In The Paint,” “Game Day Central,” and weekly coaches teleconferences

Source: USA Playstation Blog

Microsoft Announce Kinect For Windows Is Coming To 12 Countries From 1st February For $249

Microsoft have announced Kinect for Windows, the PC Version of Kinect, is set to come out across 12 countries on 1st February. these countries are United States, Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Mexico, New Zealand, Spain, United Kingdom. The suggested retail price is $249. Hardware will be limited at first, but it will become available through a variety of resellers and distributors. 

Later in 2012, Microsoft have announced Kinect for Windows will offered to Qualified Educational Users at special academic pricing, planned to be around $149. Microsoft have released this new Kinect trailer showing how the device has evolved from a gaming peripheral to how it can be used on PC.

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Kinect for Windows has been specially designed and therefore has some unique features. the USB cable will be shortened and the cameras and sensors have been designed to see objects as close as 50cm away. this is called Near Mode.

Release Source: MSDN Blog 
Hardware Source: MSDN Blog

Capcom Have Released A New Asura's Wrath Trailer Detaling The Demo

Capcom have released a new trailer for Asura's Wrath. this trailer details the demo, showing the 2 playable "Episodes" you get in the demo.


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Konami Announce Metal Gear Solid: Snake Eater 3D Comes To The UK On 8th March, Will Use Circle Pad Pro

Konami have announced Metal Gear Solid: Snake Eater 3D comes out in the UK on 8th March. they have also announced the game will make use of the Circle Pad Pro 3DS Accessory.

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Sony And Netflix Announce They Are Bringing A Netflix App To The PS Vita

Sony and Netflix have announced they are working together to bring Netflix to the PS Vita. this was announced during Sony's CES Press Conference. during the conference they admitted they are working hard to bring Netflix to the PS Vita in time for its 22nd February release. the USA Playstation Blog says the app is coming to the USA, but during the Press Conference it was also announced it would come to the UK. it would be safe to say its coming to the USA first and if it's not out in the UK at launch, it'll be out shortly afterwards (Netflix is out now on the PS3 across the UK so a PSV effort for the UK makes sense).

Source: USA Playstation Blog