Transformers: Fall of Cybertron not available on PC in Australia

Neither Autobots nor Decepticon will be rolling out across gaming's entire hardware spectrum, as Activision has announced that Transformers: Fall of Cybertron won't see a release on the PC platform in Australia.

A media release sent by Activision heralding the game's launch was sent to outlets, before an updated version was offered minutes later. In its revision, PC was removed from the available platforms, the change highlighted by a simple note: 

"Please be advised that TRANSFORMERS: FALL OF CYBERTRON will not be available on PC in Australia."

The PC is no stranger to the-platform-is-dead naysaying, while Australia has experienced its share of region-specific knocks. However, it's disappointing to see a hefty one-two punch come from a publisher such as Activision on a title with such wide appeal.

We've reached out to Activision for additional comment, and will update this story when we know more.

Source : gamesradar[dot]com

Jet Set Willy 360 Release Date

The classic ZX Spectrum game Jet Set Willy is to be relaunched as Jet Set Willy 360 on Xbox 360.

The game will become available on August 24 as an Xbox Live Indie game available on Xbox Live. A Windows Phone version will also be released on the same date.

Jet Set Willy is the sequel to 1983's Manic Miner, and tasks you with tidying up Willy's house following a huge party in order to gain access to his bedroom. The game arrives courtesy of developer Elite Systems, who is apparently also considering bringing more classic re-releases to Microsoft's console.

Elite MD Steve Wilcox explained, "The release of Jet Set Willy 360 as an Xbox Live Indie Game and as a Windows Phone game is the next exciting step in bringing classic ZX Spectrum games to a new audience, via new devices and platforms and in the process restoring some order to the market.

"We began doing this some 22 months ago with our ZX Spectrum: Elite Collection Apps for iOS devices and in the intervening period there have been more than 100,000 paid instances. The release of Jet Set Willy 360 follows the positive reception and a successful launch of Manic Miner 360 as an Xbox Live Indie Game and as a Windows Phone game. It’s expected to be followed by more classic ZX Spectrum Games."

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