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Microsoft is to remove the Xbox branding from its music and video services. Xbox Music is to be renamed Groove while Xbox Video is getting the slightly less sexy new title Movies & TV. Both apps will feature as part of next week’s Windows 10 preview. Along with the name …
Read More »ESL One Frankfurt attracts over 1m viewers
Dota 2 tournament ESL One Frankfurt 2015 attracted over 1m online viewers, with numbers sharply up year-on-year. Peak concurrent viewing numbers hit 1,061,441, up 79.8 per cent from last year. Over 15,000 attended the event in person. We are immensely proud of what we were able to create in Frankfurt …
Read More »VIDEO: Take a look at what it’s like to actually play No Man’s Sky
Those wondering what the No Man’s Sky experience will be like will have a better idea after seeing the game’s latest gameplay experience. The IGN video below shows off a number of things for the first time, including the GTA-style five-level wanted system and the jetpack. It also shows off …
Read More »Accessories Update: Logitech G29 Driving Force and Turtle Beach Stealth 420X headset
MCV takes a look at the best accessories heading to UK retail. This week, Logitech takes the wheel on PS4 with the G29 Driving Force and Turtle Beach expands its Xbox One wireless headset offering Logitech G29 Driving Force The Logitech G29 Driving Force is a force feedback racing wheel …
Read More »David Braben urges VR caution
Another significant industry figure has warned that we cannot yet be certain what extent virtual reality will succeed in the market. "I’m afraid, as an industry, about VR and how it will play out. It has that slightly ‘bandwagon’ feel about it,” Elite creator David Braben told Videogamer. VR is …
Read More »Future Dragon Age: Inquisition DLC not coming to PS3 and 360
BioWare has said that any upcoming DLC for RPG title Dragon Age: Inquisition will not be released for either the PS3 or Xbox 360. However, those who already play the game on legacy hardware will now have the option of transferring their save data to either the PS4 or Xbox …
Read More »Trump wins his first Hearthstone tournament
It may be a surprise to hear that one of the most recognisable names in Hearthstone has never actually won a tournament. Until now. Jeffrey ‘Trump’ Shih this weekend won the HTC Recharged tournament, beating the likes of Cloud9’s Jan ‘Ekop’ Palys and CompLexity’s David ‘Dog’ Caero in the process. …
Read More »Future acquires online advertising and publishing platform Net Communities
Media firm Future has acquired London-based internet and advertising providing Net Communities. Net Communities clients include Polygon-owner Vox Media as well as TNW, Anandtech, Digital Trends and Tom’s Hardware. It also runs a number of B2B tech sites including ITProportal, ITReviews and ITWhitePapers. It has a monthly audience of around …
Read More »Sony leaks Journey PS4 release date – report
Sony appears to have accidentally leaked the PlayStation 4 release date of Thatgamecompany’s 2012 release, Journey. According to Sony’sDocs for PlayStationwebsite, Journey is expected out on July 21stfor PS4. The listing also includes the game’s digital manual and guides, along with a mention that the edition has been in beta …
Read More »Star Citizen executive producer departs Cloud Imperium
Star Citizen executive producer Alex Mayberry has quit his position at Cloud Imperium Games, with multiple reports stating the departure is for personal reasons. Games Beatreports Cloud Imperium founder Chris Roberts’ brother Erin Roberts will be tasked with Mayberry’s workload – including the general handling of Star Citizen’s production. Mayberryjoined …
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