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Merchandise brand Joystick Junkies has continued its expansion by opening a brand new website. Gaming fans can browse and buy goodies based on a number of different brands on computers and mobile devices. In addition to launch its new site, the firm has signed a partnership with Warner Bros to …
Read More »Report: Multi-platform Lego The Hobbit due out next year
A Lego version of Peter Jackson’s three-part film adaption of The Hobbit will arrive next year across all major platforms, according to what appears to be leaked promotional material. Polygon reports on a pair of photos (below) from the instruction booklet included in the upcoming Hobbit Lego sets. One of …
Read More »Warner is bundling all three Batman Arkham games
As of next week UK gamers will be able to get their hands on all three Batman games in a single SKU. It’s called the Batman: Arkham Collection Edition and includes, as you would expect, 2009’s Arkham Asylum, 2011’s Arkham City and the recently released Arkham Origins. It will be …
Read More »REPORT: Warner Bros in negotiations for Temple Run film adaptation
A big screen adaptation of Temple Run is reportedly in the works. The Hollywood Reporter’s sources claim Warner Bros. is in negotiations to adapt Imangi Studios’ endless runner franchise into a major motion picture. According to the report, the film’s story would consist of "an explorer who, having stolen an …
Read More »New Lord of The Rings game Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor revealed
Warner Bros has a new Lord of the Rings game in the works for current and next-gen consoles. As revealed by GameInformer, it’s called Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor and is being developed by FEAR, Condemned and Guardians of Middle-earth creators Monolith Productions. It depicts events set between those of The …
Read More »Warner Bros launches biggest LEGO campaign for Marvel
Think the LEGO franchise is just for kids? Warner Bros is spending more money than ever before on LEGO Marvel and are targeting older gamers. The game has already featured ahead of the TV show Marvel Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D, which targets the 16 to 34-year-old male audience. It has also …
Read More »Warner Bros spends big on Batman: Arkham Origins
Forget PS4 and Xbox One, one of the biggest marketing campaigns of Christmas will be for a current-gen game. Warner Bros has revealed a huge advertising push behind its new Batman title – Arkham Origins. It includes a blockbuster TV campaign, events, drinks promotions with Kick, plus heavyweight online, digital …
Read More »Quebec invests in WB Montreal
$63 million project to help studio add 100 jobs
Read More »Batman: Arkham Origins gets discount on Wii U
Warner Bros has confirmed that the Wii U versions of Batman: Arkham Origins will retail for less than it does on other consoles. The game has a US RRP of $60 on Xbox 360 and PS3 but will cost just $50 on Wii U. Kotaku reports that the difference stems …
Read More »Read our exclusive interview with Warner Bros’ Olivier Wolff in the latest MCV
Warner Bros’ Olivier Wolff talks exclusively to MCV about Batman, profitibility and becoming a games industry super-power in the latest edition of MCV. It is yet another issue rammed with news and features, Rockstar and retail reveals its 100m haul, Wii U begins its marketing fight-back and we ask: Who …
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