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A full sequel to 2012 sci-fi strategy reboot XCOM: Enemy Unknown has been officially revealed. Developed by Enemy Unknown creator Firaxis Games and published by 2K, XCOM 2 will take place 20 years from now on an Earth where aliens have already conquered humanity, as opposed to Enemy Unknown’s attempt …
Read More »Softbank raises Supercell stake to 73%
Early investor Accel Partners sells all its shares in the studio
Read More »Australian dev receives $17k Unreal Dev Grant
Musicians working together to create narrative driven title
Read More »Twitch bans AO-rated streaming as Hatred arrives on Steam
Streaming platform Twitch has said that users will not be permitted to stream Adults Only (AO) rated games on its service. The ban applies to all games rated AO by the ESRB in the US, regardless of the region in which they are purchased or played. The decision was made …
Read More »No FIFA game for handheld or Nintendo this year
EA will not release this year’s FIFA 16 on handheld or Nintendo systems, it seems. "With regards to FIFA 16 there isn’t a Vita or 3DS version," EA told Pocket Gamer. "We don’t have any further detail on the mobile version but will be sure to share with you when …
Read More »Monster Hunter X out on 3DS this year in Japan
Capcom has announced the next instalment in the popular Monster Hunter series. Monster Hunter X (or Monster Hunter Cross, as it seems to also be referred to) is due out this winter in Japan and is a 3DS exclusive. A Western release has not yet been announced, but an arrival …
Read More »Indie publishers should be partners, not predators
Two years into Rising Star Games’ evolution from traditional to leading indie publisher, the firm’s developer relations man Martin Mathers asks why some firms still see indie developers as cattle to be slaughtered rather than partners to be celebrated The times, they are a-changin’ – a great song, certainly, but …
Read More »Windows 10 gets a release date
Microsoft has said that Windows 10 will be released on July 29th. The new PC operating system will be offered a free upgrade for owners of Windows 7 and Windows 8.1. Launch features include the Cortana (of Halo fame) digital assistant, the company’s Internet Explorer replacement Microsoft Edge and the …
Read More »Nvidia reveals the GeForce GTX 980 Ti
Fancy the graphics performance of the Titan X for 300 less than the RRP? That seems to be what’s on offer from Nvidia’s latest card, the GTX 780 Ti. Until now there has been little reason to opt for a GTX 980, with its little brother the GTX 970 offering …
Read More »DriveClub server upgrade paves road for PS Plus Edition launch
Developer Evolution has said that the PlayStation plus version of DriveClub IS on the way and that upcoming upgrades to the game are a further step in making it possible. On Monday June 1st there will be a significant server upgrade and Game Update 1.16 will be available at the …
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