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Konami has announced a new entry in the Yu-Gi-Oh series that is heading to PS4 and Xbox One. Yu-Gi-Oh Legacy of the Duelist will be a digital release on PSN and Xbox Live. Konami says that the game offers fans a nostalgic journey to the memorable world of the Yu-Gi-Oh! …
Read More »Spike Lee is writing NBA 2K16’s single player story
NBA 2K16 is a sports sim, but unlike outings like FIFA and MLB, it has for a few years incorporated a story driven single player mode. And this mode is going to be written by acclaimed director Spike Lee. It will even say featuring a Spike Lee joint” on the …
Read More »Subway Surfer dev launches new endless runner Blades of Brim
Sybo is hoping to replicate the success of its hit mobile title Subway Surfer with a brand new endless runner release. Blades of Brim is now available on iOS following a simultaneous launch in 17 countries, including China. It’s built using Apple’s Metal graphics engine and can be played both …
Read More »Limbo dev Playdead delays Inside
The next game from the makers of indie hit Limbo will not be hitting its early 2015” release date. Playdead’s Inside was announced by Microsoft at E3 last year but has actually been in development since 2010. The game was due to hit Xbox One this year. "Last year we …
Read More »Destiny players raise over $1m for Nepal aid efforts
The collective efforts of Bungie, Activision and Destiny players have helped raise over $1m in aid for the relief efforts in earthquake-hit Nepal. Nepal was in April hit with a 7.8 magnitude earthquake, claiming the lives of over 8,800 people. Bungie had been selling a $30 t-shirt, along with in-game …
Read More »Nintendo UK marketing boss Shelly Pearce joins Anki
Nintendo’s UK marketing and PR director Shelly Pearce has left the platform holder after 17 years with the business. Pearce will join Anki Europe as senior marketing director. Anki is the company behind Anki Drive, which is a car game with real cars and tracks. A sort-of Mario Kart meets …
Read More »Fallout 4 reveal sends sales of series rocketing
Bethesda’s catalogue of console Fallout titles has received a huge boost in sales following this week’s reveal of Fallout 4. Videogamer spotted Amazon’s Movers & Shakers chart which has shown significant increases in the sales of many Fallout games. Sales of the PS3 version of Fallout 3: Game of the …
Read More »VIDEO: A closer look at the final Steam Controller
After a long period of development, Valve has detailed the final form that its Steam Controller will take. The joypad will launch alongside the first Steam Machines on November 10th, although pre-orders can get their hands on the hardware a month earlier. The idea powering Valve’s unique design is the …
Read More »Blizzard adding $10 hero skins to Hearthstone
Rumours of some new heroes for Hearthstone have been proved correct… in a way. Blizzard has announced the first of what will likely be nine new heroes for the game – Magni Bronzebeard. However, Magni won’t quite be a new hero in the sense many had hoped. He actually just …
Read More »Mattel brings card game Apples to Apples to iOS
Mattel has announced a digital release of its card game Apples to Apples is out now on iOS as a free-to-play offering. The game is available to download on Apple’s App Store for both iPhone and iPad devices. The launch version packs multiplayer support for up to five players, customization …
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