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Naughty Dog’s The Last of Us: Remastered has debuted at the top of the UKIE GfK Chart-Track All Formats Top 40. The game is the fifth biggest release of 2014 to date and also the fourth ever biggest on PS4, just behind InFamous: Second Son. The school summer holidays and …
Read More »Yes, No Man’s Sky will come to PC after timed PS4 exclusivity
Any doubts over a PC release for space simulator No Man’s Sky appear to have been quashed. GameSpot reports that in the latest issue of Edge Hello Games’ Sean Murray has confirmed that yes, the game will be a timed exclusive on PS4 and that yes, it will then release …
Read More »Stalled Dead Island movie back on track
Deep Silver has partnered with feature film production company Occupant Entertainment in an effort to get the previously stalled Dead Island movie adaption back on track. Deadline reports on Deep Silver’s new agreement with Occupant, with confirmation direct from the movie studio regarding the validity of the deal. "Deep Silver …
Read More »Monopoly Legend of Zelda edition arrives next month
Monopoly publisher USAopoly is creating a special Legend of Zelda-themed edition of the tabletop game set to release in September. GameStop is currently taking pre-orders for the customized board game, offering exclusive bonuses for those who do. The package includes a standard Monopoly board altered to include locations and characters …
Read More »Steam top ten sellers chart: July 26 – August 2
Divinity: Original Sin has once again grabbed the top spot on Steam’s top ten sellers, with DayZ surging back to the runner-up position on this week’s list. Chart regular Counter-Strike: Global Offensive has also be on the rise over the last few weeks. The game has consistently ranked in the …
Read More »Ultima Forever to terminate this month
EA has said that iOS MMO title Ultima Forever will be permanently shut down on August 29th. This was a very difficult decision for us to make,” a statement read. We’ve seen the game through ups and downs, and hope that you’ve enjoyed playing it every bit as much as …
Read More »No domestic Brazilian league teams for FIFA 15
The Campeonato Brasileiro will not feature in EA’s upcoming FIFA 15. The publisher has announced the failure to reach an agreement for the licence for the Brazilian domestic league, although the national team will still feature. Due to some changes in the ways players are licensed in Brazil domestic leagues, …
Read More »Why game age ratings are more complicated than they seem
Ian Morris Editor of family gaming website Everybody Plays, discusses the challenge for parents buying games their kids can actually play… What do Harvest Moon, Brain Training, and Mario and Luigi: Dream Team Bros have in common? They all carry a shiny PEGI 3+ rating on the box, despite being …
Read More »Elite: Dangerous standard beta kicks off, bringing price of entry down to £50
Frontier’s Elite: Dangerous can now be played for a price resembling the cost of a normal console release. That’s despite the fact it’s a PC game. But still, the now live 50 standard beta is significantly cheaper than the 200 alpha from earlier in the year or the 100 premium …
Read More »Retail release confirmed for Killer Instinct on Xbox One
Xbox One fighting outing Killer Instinct is making the switch from digital to retail. The game was a launch title for Microsoft’s machine but has until now only been available digitally. However, a boxed release in the US is confirmed along with a discount $19.99 price and September 23rd release …
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