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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 …
Read More »Deus Ex: Mankind Divided gets release date, tiered pre-order reward system
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 …
Read More »New controller and SSHD to feature in Xbox One Elite Bundle
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 …
Read More »Next Apple TV to position itself as a games machine, report claims
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 …
Read More »Resident Evil Origins Collection out next year
Capcom is bundling two of its digital Resident Evil remakes onto disc. Resident Evil Origins Collection will include two games – Resident Evil HD, which was released on consoles earlier this year, and Resident Evil 0, which is due out on PS4, Xbox One and PC in early 2016. The …
Read More »Gears of War Ultimate Edition debuts at No.1 as quiet summer release period ends
Microsoft’s Xbox One remaster of Xbox 360 title Gears of War shoots straight to No.1 this week in the All Formats Top 40. The Xbox One-exclusive is the highest charting title of a number of new releases. Sony’s PS4-exclusive survival horror title Until Dawn debuts in second play ahead of …
Read More »Uncharted 4 has a release date, and it’s likely sooner than you expected
Did you fear that the wait for Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End would be a long one? Well, we have good news. Sony has announced that the game will be released on March 18th, which is certainly far earlier in the ‘spring 2016′ release window than most expected. The platform …
Read More »Cashplay Partner with Multiplay to Provide Mobile eSports Tournaments at Insomnia55
Cashplay, the global mobile eSports platform, is partnering with UK-based Multiplay to provide real money mobile tournaments for the expected 40,000 gaming fans attending this weekend’s 55th edition of the Insomnia Gaming Festival. Read more at GamaSutra >>>
Read More »Valve feels its strongest form of communication with Dota 2 players is software
After deciding toskip the Diretide event during Halloween 2013and failing to reveal the decision to Dota 2 players, Valve promised it would communicate better with players in the future. When it comes down to it though, the company feels software is the best form of communication. Read more at VG24/7 …
Read More »Ashton Kutcher invests in eSports betting pioneer Unikrn
Unikrnannounced earlier this summer that it raised $7 million in venture capital from Dallas Mavericks owner andShark Tankstar Mark Cuban. Now, another celebrity investor is joining the Seattle-based eSports betting platform:Ashton Kutcher. Read more at GeekWire >>>
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