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It will be augmented reality, and not virtual reality, that will prove to be the next big technological leap, the director of The Lord of the Rings movie trilogy has said. Peter Jackson, who sits on the advisory board of American AR startup Magic Leap, told Wired that the technology …
Read More »Smite streamer leaves Hi-Rez after live suicide rant
Streamer Brandon ‘DM Brandon’ Nance has announced his decision to quit the scene shortly after he embarked on a controversial rant about the morality of suicide. Eurogamer reports that the outburst followed a $5 donation on his stream from a viewer who added that watching Nance’s streams had helped them …
Read More »Three weeks on top in Japan for Yo-Kai Watch
New Yo-Kai Watch title Sangokushi has claimed its third No.1 in the Japanese charts according to data from Famitsu. Sales of the 3DS title fell by 64 per cent week-on-week, a slightly higher drop than the 57 per cent the week before. In second place is Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker …
Read More »What developers can learn from tabletop games designers
Following the translation of its retro-inspired card game Boss Monster into the world of VR, co-founder of tabletop publisher Brotherwise Games Chris O'Neal explains what the increasing collision between virtual and physical titles means for both gaming worlds
Read More »Sign your game with Channel 4 at Interface
Channel 4 is the latest firm to sign up for our upcoming Interface event, giving devs the chance to secure a publishing deal with the broadcaster’s new games arm. Interface will take place at St Mary’s Church, Marylebone, London on Thursday, May 5th. The event centres around a private one-to-one …
Read More »Get a publishing deal with Channel 4 at Interface
All 4 Games attending May 5th, seeking new titles to sign
Read More »Hearthstone changes and expansion arrive next week
Everything changes in the world of Hearthstone next week. Blizzard has confirmed that expansion Whispers of the Old Gods will be released on April 27th in Europe and April 26th in the US. The DLC also marks the arrival of the new Standard and Wild playmodes that represent the biggest …
Read More »The Foundry launches Cara VR toolset
Nuke firm creates plug-in for 360-degree video content in virtual reality titles
Read More »Under three weeks until Stand Up For GamesAid 2016
UK games industry charity comedy night Stand Up For GamesAid is returning in less than three weeks. Tickets for the event – which is taking place at London’s The Comedy Store on Monday, May 9th – cost just 15 (12 plus booking fee). This is one of the industry’s most …
Read More »Nomination period for eSports Industry Awards closes on May 6th
Want to have your say in who is considered for the inaugural eSports Industry Awards? You need to get your nominations in before Friday, May 6th. There are 18 categories at this year’s show that celebrate this fast-growing and innovative sector. These are: Best Streaming Platform eSports Commercial Partner of …
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