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Having been without a release date since its announcement, the PC version of Gears of War Ultimate Edition is available right now. Microsoft has chosen to make the game both a Windows Store and Windows 10 exclusive, meaning Steam-only buyers and those yet to upgrade to the company’s latest OS …
Read More »Discover the Windows 10 features every game developer should know
Intel Developer Blog: Learn how Microsoft's latest OS has been geared towards devs
Read More »EGL hosts first CoD World League Challenger LAN this weekend
The European Gaming League will host the first European LAN for Call of Duty’s World League Challenger Division this weekend in London. The Truman Brewery is set to become a busy place for gaming enthusiasts as PC Gamer takes over the other half of the building for their Weekender expo …
Read More »Spencer: We didn’t stop revealing Xbox sales figures to hide something
Xbox boss Phil Spencer has insisted that Microsoft did not make the decision to stop confiding Xbox One sales figures in an effort to hide to truth about its performance. Having spoken about the company’s desire to further unify its games operations across Xbox and PC, The Guardian reports that …
Read More »Microsoft says it wants to further blend PC and Xbox One, hints at console hardware upgrades
Xbox boss Phil Spencer has confirmed that Microsoft’s games strategy is to blend its Xbox and PC operations into a single gaming ecosystem. Recent announcements such as the PC version of Quantum Break and, just today, Forza Motorsport 6: Apex, have angered some of the Xbox userbase, who feel that …
Read More »MCV Awards 2016 Finalists: Marketing Team
As we countdown to the MCV Awards 2016, which takes place in London on March 3rd, we profile each of the finalists for the Marketing Team category 2K The 2K team began the year with new IP in the form of Evolve, moving on to The Handsome Collection before the …
Read More »Rocket League physical release coming from 505 Games
505 Games has signed up as the exclusive worldwide publishing partner for the physical version of Psyonix’s Rocket League. A Collector’s Edition of the game will be released on PS4 and Xbox One in Q3 2016. The game launched digitally on PS4 and PC last July and arrived on Xbox …
Read More »PlayStation TV discontinued in Europe and US
Sony has confirmed the official discontinuation of its PlayStation TV microconsole in two territories. The platform holder told GameSpot that shipments of the device were stopped for both Europe and the Americas at the end of 2015. However, despite reports to the contrary yesterday, shipments will continue in Asia for …
Read More »PS4 is getting PC remote play
Sony has said that it intends to introduce PC remote play to PS4 in the near future. The functionality won’t be included in the upcoming 3.50 system update, but is in development and will, according to Sony, be released soon”. Also on the horizon is Dailymotion live streaming support. This …
Read More »Limited edition Skylanders toys will raise awareness for autism
Activision has teamed up with charity Autism Speaks to release a number of limited edition Skylanders Superchargers toys designed to raise awareness of the condition. The blue and white miniatures will carry the ‘Light it up Blue’ branding that will be seen throughout April’s Autism Awareness Month. Four will be …
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