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There’s yet another problem with one of the special edition versions of Batman: Arkham Knight. Last week it was reported that the game’s 169 Batmobile Edition has been cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances that greatly compromised the quality of the Batmobile” vehicle that was the star of the bundle. Now …
Read More »Miyamoto blames high price and tablets for Wii U struggles
‘After Wii U, we're hoping that next time it will be a very big hit’
Read More »LEGO Jurassic World claims No.1 spot in second week on shelves
After debuting in second place last week, LEGO Jurassic World claims the top spot. Sales of Warner’s plastic dinosaur title rose three per cent week-on-week, likely driven by the huge success of the film, as well as the wide audience it appeals to. It is the first LEGO title to …
Read More »Shenmue 3 could hit extra platforms; Suzuki says $10m would deliver open world
Could Shenmue 3 be released on Xbox One? That all depends on how you interpret a new addition to the game’s Facebook page. As added to the FAQs today: Currently we are planning development only for PC (Windows) and PS4. Other platforms have not been decided yet. If other platform …
Read More »Crytek adds Oculus support with CryEngine 3.8.1
New point release also introduces new OpenGL renderer, Android and Linux support
Read More »Price and tablets to blame for Wii U’s struggles, Miyamoto claims
Nintendo design legend Shigeru Miyamoto has openly discussed the Wii U’s market struggles, blaming the machine’s high RRP and the rise of tablets for its inability to take off. The price point was one that ended up getting a little higher than we wanted,” the developer told NPR. But what …
Read More »1TB PS4 arriving next month as Sony unveils console redesign
There’s a new PS4 on the way, although the changes are all to be found below the hood. Sony has confirmed that a new design will start rolling out in Europe, America and Asia toward the end of this month. The redesigned console is 10 per cent lighter than the …
Read More »Bethesda: Fallout Shelter for Android will hopefully arrive in a few months
Bethesda has confirmed an Android version of Fallout Shelter is in development, but not to expect it any time soon. A post on the company’sTwitter accountreveals the first mobile spinoff of the Fallout franchise will arrive for Android hopefully in a few months,” following the game’s iOS launch earlier this …
Read More »Altus bringing 3DS JRPG The Legend of Legacy to North America
Atlus is publishing a western release of Furyu’s JRPG The Legend of Legacy, though the version appears to be limited to North America for the time being. The game will release both at physical retail shops and digitally this holiday season for $40 in the US and $50 in Canada. …
Read More »This War of Mine heading to iOS and Android tablets next month
PC hit This War of Mine will arrive on iPads and Android tablets next month, developer 11 Bit Studios has announced. The tablet version was originally revealed for iOS in March, with the latest announcement confirming the game will launch simultaneously on Apple’s App Store and Google Play. This War …
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