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DriveClub director Paul Rustchynsky has insisted that there’s no danger of the planned microtransactions detracting from the player base’s experience. Last month it seemed as if Rustchynsky had ruled out any possibility of the game using IAPs, only for it to be confirmed that earlier this month that microtransactions will …
Read More »Report: Samsung making virtual reality headset
Mobile and electronics firm wants to beat Oculus Rift and Project Morpheus to market, sources claim
Read More »Samsung developing virtual reality headset – report
Galaxy mobile device maker Samsung is apparently working on its own VR headset, with the company reportedly aiming to beat both Oculus Rift and Sony’s Project Morpheus to market. Engadget reports Samsung is pushing to announce the headset in 2014, in route to the firm’s ultimate goal of having the …
Read More »PES Manager out now on iOS and Android
Konami has released a PES-branded badge collecting football title on smartphones. It’s called PES Manager, although it’s actually a version of existing Japanese title World Soccer Collection S. It features over 1,500 licensed player badges and a 3D match engine. It’s all along the same lines as FIFA’s Ultimate Team, …
Read More »IAP promo codes appear on iOS
iOS developers may soon be allowed to release promo codes that unlock virtual currency to be used for in-app purchases. Electronic Arts has been the first to take advantage of this, issuing codes for Real Racing 3’s gold. Previously, Apple has only allowed developers to release codes for full game …
Read More »Titanfall companion app available on iOS and Android
EA has released a companion app for multiplayer shooter Titanfall on both iOS and Android. As well as offering an assortment of info regarding the game’s universe, characters, weapons and maps it also allows player to track their stats from the console and PC game. It will also connect with …
Read More »Oculus swoops for Google Glass engineer
Recruitment drive continues at VR firm
Read More »Puzzle & Dragons generates 10x the ARPU of Clash of Clans
GungHo’s hit title making average revenues per user of $11.89
Read More »Thomas Was Alone coming to iPad
Popular indie title Thomas Was Alone is launching on iPad today. The BAFTA-winning game has been a smash hit on PC, PS3 and Vita, and now the game is coming to tablets courtesy of Bossa Studios. Last month, the title’s creator Mike Bithell announced via Twitter that it had sold …
Read More »ME Awards 2014 adds brand new categories
Event returns for its ninth year on Thusday, November 13th
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