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Dynasty Warriors 8 Empires will receive a stripped-back free-to-play version alongside its full retail release, Tecmo Koei has revealed. The company has announced that Dynasty Warriors 8 Empires Free Alliances Version will launch next month through the PlayStation Network. The free-to-play take on the game allows players to use Edit …
Read More »OPM latest firm to partner with MCV Awards 2015
Recruitment partner OPM has signed on as Gift Partner for this year’s MCV Awards. "We are happy to sponsor the MCV Awards again this year," said Kim Parker Adcock, OPM managing director. "It is always a fantastic event so we’re just proud to be involved. "Good luck to all nominees …
Read More »Halo: Nightfall webseries heading to DVD and Blu-ray next month
Microsoft Studios will bring Halo: Nightfall to DVD and Blu-ray next month, the company has announced alongside the release of a new trailer. Originally aired episodically on Xbox Live, the Ridley Scott-produced Nightfall will be combined into a feature-length film for a physical release on March 17th. Microsoft has confirmed …
Read More »Warhammer 40,000 gets the MOBA treatment
Games Workshop’s Warhammer 40,000 is getting another video game outing – this time as a PC MOBA. Due out in 2016, Warhammer 40,000: Dark Nexus Arena fromWhitebox Interactive twill have its beta premiered at PAX East next week. It will star all of the usual brand staples such as Marines, …
Read More »Capcom confirms no local co-op for Resident Evil Revelations 2 on PC
The PC release of Resident Evil Revelations 2 does not support offline co-op play, and players aren’t happy with Capcom’s duplicity on the matter. Unlike the PlayStation and Xbox editions of the game, Revelations 2 can only be played in single player. Capcom failed to mention this prior to the …
Read More »God Eater 2 bursts New 3DS’ bubble in Japan, as PS4 and Vita take hardware chart top spots
The release of the next entry in Bandai Namco’s God Eater franchise has shaken up the Japanese retail charts. According to the latest data from Famitsu, the Vita edition of action RPG God Eater 2 Rage Burst was the top-selling game of last week, selling more than 221,000 copies. The …
Read More »Fast & Furious to star in free standalone Forza spin-off
Microsoft is launching a free version of Forza based on Universal’s Fast & Furious series. AP reports that Forza Horizon 2 Presents Fast & Furious will feature cars and missions inspired by the films and depict events that take place before the upcoming film. It will be built using the …
Read More »Made with Marmalade: No need for native
Developers discuss the merits of cross-platform tools such as Marmalade over native development
Read More »Dragon Quest Heroes confirmed for PS4 in Europe
Square Enix has confirmed a European and North American release for Dragon Quest: Heroes. The game is released on PS4 and PS3 in Japan this week, but will be a PS4 exclusive in the West. It will be released physically and digitally. Dragon Quest Heroes is a spin-off to the …
Read More »Sid Meier’s Starships is out next month
Developer Firaxis has confirmed a release date for Sid Meier’s Starships. The game will be released on PC, Mac and iPad on March 12th, PC Gamer reports. It has a US price of $15, with the UK price having yet to be announced. The game, announced last month, is being …
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