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Free-to-play 3DS puzzle game Pokemon has been downloaded over 1m times, Nintendo has said. The game represents somewhat of a new direction for Nintendo. Although not the company’s first F2P game, it does more closely mirror some of the practices more common to smartphone titles such as pay-to-play time limiting …
Read More »There’s an iOS version of Mortal Kombat X on the way
Warner Bros has announced that there will also be a smartphone version of upcoming fighter Mortal Kombat X. Mortal Kombat X: Mobile is due out in April, although it’s not clear if it will arrive on April 14th alongside the console and PC release. It’s a very different beast to …
Read More »Dead or Alive community reacts angrily to suggested sexy costume ban
A Dead or Alive tournament organiser has imposed a new set of suggested restrictions on the character costumes it will permit to be used at its events. Free Step Dodge says the move is designed to stop the over-sexualised design of many of the series’ characters detract from the gameplay …
Read More »OGA forecasts growth for PC and smartphones, decline for consoles and handheld
The Open Gaming Alliance has predicted that while the PC gaming will continue to grow through 2019, the console and handheld markets will decline in value. The numbers were revealed in a preview of its upcoming seventh annual research report, which is compiled by DFC Intelligence and will be released …
Read More »Frank Underwood swaps triple-As for indie games in new House of Cards
Viewers of Netflix’s House of Cards are accustomed to the gaming habits of fictional US politician Frank Underwood. Underwood has throughout the series been frequently seen playing PlayStation consoles and, in particular, Call of Duty. He also openly covets a PlayStation Vita in one episode. With the arrival of series …
Read More »Accessories Update: Snakebyte Python 6600V and MOGA Hero Power
MCV takes a look at the best accessories heading to UK retail. This week, we check out Snakebyte’s Python headset and a new controller for Android systems Snakebyte Python 6600V Virtual 7.1 Headset Players looking for more immersive audio can experience 7.1 surround sound with the latest headset from accessories …
Read More »Microsoft cuts Sunset Overdrive Xbox One bundle to £279.99
A 500GB white Xbox One with Sunset Overdrive can now be had 279.99 directly from Microsoft. As spotted by Videogamer, the bundle is advertised as being available while stocks last” and represents a 50 saving over the bundle’s normal RRP. Microsoft is still selling the vanilla Xbox One for 329.99, …
Read More »Wii U exclusive Stealth Inc 2 making its way to other platforms
Curve Digital’s Stealth Inc 2 is getting released on PS4, Xbox One, PS3, Vita, PS3 and PC this April. The game was originally announced as a Wii U exclusive back in May 2014, and arrived on Nintendo’s console last autumn. The best thing about making a sequel is the opportunity …
Read More »The first SteamVR Vive game is… Job Simulator
Some play games to escape from the daily grind, but this doesn’t appear to be the market being targeted by the first game confirmed for SteamVR. Owlchemy Labs has confirmed that it is working on a game called Job Simulator. The title is set in 2050 at a time when …
Read More »PlayFab raises $7.4m in funding
Series A round led by Benchmark, whose general partner Mitch Lasky is joining the PlayFab board
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