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It looks like the game streaming properties of Windows 10 will swing both ways. It has already been revealed that the new operating system will allow the streaming of Xbox One games to PC, but now Microsoft has said that it is also working on allowing the streaming of PC …
Read More »Xbox designers’ card game Kickstarted in less than 20 minutes
Exploding Kittens raises more funding than Oculus Rift
Read More »Dying Light’s physical release delayed by one month, DLC offered for free
The boxed version of Dying Light will arrive a month later than the game’s digital release. It was announced earlier this week that the physical game would be delayed, and now developer Techland has said it will arrive in Europe, Australia, Asia and the Middle East on February 27th. The …
Read More »APPOINTMENTS: Fresh changes at Nintendo UK
There have been a number of changes in Nintendo’s UK team. Social media and community manager Jonathan Town and product manager Vanisha Kavia are leaving Nintendo UK this January. We are sorry to see Jonathan and Vanisha leave the Nintendo family, they have both been valuable members of the UK …
Read More »Xbox designers enjoy record Kickstarter success with card game Exploding Kittens
A new card game created by two Xbox designers has set the world of crowdfunding alight. Exploding Kittens is co-created by former Xbox chief design officer Elan Lee, former Xbox Entertainment principle art director Shane Small and The Oatmeal creator Matt Inman. Having sought just $10k in funding the game …
Read More »Understanding eSports: Britain’s battle to join the eSports big leagues
Fish and chips. Red postboxes. Cups of tea. eSports? While a stadium full of gamers, eyes glued to an intense Dota 2 match, may not currently recall images of Wembley Arena or The NEC, that could soon be set to change, as Britain’s pro-gaming sector increasingly vies for a spot …
Read More »First screens of Milestone’s new racing IP Sébastien Loeb Rally Evo revealed
The first screenshots from Italian racing developer Milestone’s new IP SbastienLoeb Rally Evo have been unveiled. The screens below depict the Swedish stage from the upcoming new racer title. They also show off the technical fidelity of Milestone’s new proprietary game engine. The developer promises extra details in this new …
Read More »Tim Schafer leads new VP line-up for charity Special Effect
Legendary developer Tim Schafer is among the new vice presidents of UK charity Special Effect. The Double Fine Productions CEO joins MP Tom Watson, the BBC’s Kate Russell, Mastertronic’s Andy Payne, UKIE boss Jo Twist and TIGA boss Richard Wilson in the new line-up. I am amazed and inspired by …
Read More »How much are you worth? Find out with the results of MCV’s 2015 Salary Survey
More than 850 games industry professionals – from retail to development – took part in this year’s annual salary survey. We study the results Last year’s UK average games industry salary was a drop of more than 1,500 compared with 2013’s figure. But at 29,000, the number is broadly in …
Read More »Tekken X Street Fighter still in development
Harada confirms crossover brawler was supposed to be released much earlier
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