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Microsoft has announced a slew of indie games coming first on console to Xbox platforms, including bizarre PC parody Goat Simulator. Chris Charla, director of Microsoft’s ID@Xbox division, introduced the games on-stage at Microsoft’s Gamescom presentation. Several of the games had trailers shown, including time-bending puzzle shooter game Superhot and …
Read More »MICROSOFT: FIFA 15 Xbox One bundle up for pre-order
A 349.99 Xbox One bundle including a digital copy of FIFA 15 has just been announced by Microsoft. The marketing will make lots of noise about the exclusive FIFA Ultimate Team Legends mode that features in the Xbox One version, with Manchester United and Denmark legend Peter Schmeichel taking to …
Read More »Activision is bringing the ‘full’ Skylanders Trap Team game to tablets
This year’s Skylanders game is coming to tablets… the exact same version that launches on consoles. It’s a big move from Activision. The kids gaming audience has split since the days of Wii and DS. Some are on Xbox 360 and PS3, many are playing online, some are still on …
Read More »GAMESCOM 2014: Watch the Sony press conference here
Sony’s Gamescom press briefing is just hours away, and you can watch the whole thing on MCV. The conference starts at 6pm UK time. With Microsoft’s briefing taking place earlier in the day, Sony will be under pressure to out-do whatever Microsoft has in store. What can we expect? Bloodborne …
Read More »GAMESCOM 2014: Watch the Microsoft press conference here
Quantum Break is expected to be the headline star of Microsoft’s Gamescom press briefing this afternoon, and you can watch it live here. It all kicks off from 1pm UK time. Will there be some surprises in store? We hope so. With Sony’s conference kicking off at 6pm there’s certainly …
Read More »Cult FMV title Night Trap seeking HD Kickstarter backing
The creators of ‘90s cult hit Night Trap have launched a Kickstarter to try and fund an HD remake of the game. Night Trap is remembered for its use of full motion video (FMV) and was one of a handful of titles that was supposed to usher in a new …
Read More »Doom co-creator Romero is working on a new FPS
One of the first person shooting genre’s founding fathers is working on a brand new FPS. Doom co-creator John Romero told Joystiq that he’s working on several games at once right now” and that: "I haven’t made a shooter since 2000. So I’m basically starting to work on another one." …
Read More »Sega proposes $1.25m payment to settle Aliens: Colonial Marines lawsuit
Publisher Sega hopes settle its way out of the Aliens: Colonial Marines lawsuit via a payment of $1.25m. Polygon reports that should the settlement be agreed upon, Sega will escape any further litigation relating to the game – but leave Gearbox fighting on. Of the proposed $1.25m payment, $312.5k is …
Read More »Call of Duty shines in Cologne as Activision bids to boost pre-orders
In Activision’s recent financials, CEO Eric Hirshberg revealed a worrying statistic. He said that Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare is ‘not immune’ to the downturn in pre-order numbers impacting the entire industry. He is right, this is not an exclusive trend that’s hurting just Activision’s market leading shooter. And let’s …
Read More »DriveClub Special Edition includes five extra cars
Sony has revealed that five additional cars will be included in the freshly-revealed DriveClub Special Edition. The €69.99 SKU will offer the Ferrari 458 Italia, Aston Martin v12 Vantage S, McLaren P1, Alfa Romeo 4C and Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG Coupe Black Series. It will also include two exclusive in-game livery …
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