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Is this the end? With Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain now finally out worldwide, Konami and series’ creator Hideo Kojima have released what is described as a ‘debriefing’ video. The first half of the short is actually little more than self-congratulatory praise-mongering, with various bods associated with the …

Sony has revealed a list of new features set to arrive alongside the forthcoming PS4 3.00 firmware update, including an increase in online storage space and the ability to livestream to YouTube. In a post on thePS Blog, Sony’s John Koller announced those opted into PS4’s beta testing system will …

EA has announced a beta for Star Wars Battlefront will arrive in early October. The beta testwill launch simultaneously on all platforms, and will feature the Walker Assault on Hoth scenario – a 40-player multiplayer battle revolving around the Rebel Alliance and the Empire. Walker Assault will give players the …

Amazon users in the US now have the option to purchase Wii U and 3DS digital downloads, thanks to Nintendo’s new space on the online retailer. The storefront currently carries 61 titles between Nintendo’s current console and handheld, including Mario Kart 8, Splatoon and Super Smash Bros. The partnership with …

The New 3DS XL’s little brother is finally getting a release in the states. Whereas the platform holder released both the New 3DS and New 3DS XL in the UK in February, only the larger of the two devices was released in the US. Now the smaller device will be …

A series of tweets by Minecraft creator Markus Persson has highlighted the developer’s struggles in trying to adjust to his newfound wealth. Microsoft last year acquired Minecraft maker Mojang for $2.5bn, with Notch himself netting somewhere in the region of $1.5bn. He used some of the money to buy a …

Hardcore shmup specialist Cave could be about to have its extensive library released on Steam. A new website called Caveshmups.com carries the slogan Steam can’t dodge these bullets” as well as the name of publisher Degica. That company is behind a string of Japanese releases on Steam including fellow shmups …

Square Enix has accompanied the announcement of the Deus Ex: Mankind Divided release date with the announcement of a tiered pre-order system. The game itself will be released on February 23rd, although it might arrive a little earlier depending on what happens between now and release. That’s because an earlier …

Microsoft’s fancy new Elite controller isn’t the only high-spec addition to a new Xbox One bundle on the way later this year. The Xbox One Elite Bundle will indeed contain the console’s new controller, boasting a host of customisation options and top-end materials. It commands a premium price, too, carrying …

Not for the first time Apple is said to be ready to position the next iteration of Apple TV as a living room games device. It’s always seemed like the logical next step for the hardware, but minor revisions to the hardware have been and gone without any meaningful attempt …