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Call of Duty, Assassin’s Creed, Halo – all will be outsold by Bungie’s Destiny this year, according to Cowen Research analyst Doug Creutz. VentureBeat reports that the company’s data on game pre-orders points to sales of between 10-15m units this year – which by implication means that either a fantastic …
Read More »Early Access games arrive at retail with boxed release for Planetary Annihilation
Kickstarted strategy title Planetary Annihilation is now available to buy at GAME – despite the fact it’s still in development. The SKU was spotted by Reddit but can also be seen on GAME’s website, where both the final game and the Early Access version can be had for 39.99. That’s …
Read More »Develop Awards 2014 – The Finalists: Tools – Design & Creativity
In the first of our two tools awards, we look at the shortlisted tech that improves the look and feel of games
Read More »Miyamoto: Nintendo is its own genre
One thing Nintendo is rarely accused of is having its finger on the pulse – but there’s a good reason for that. Essentially, it plays by its own rules, according to Nintendo’s legendary development boss Shigeru Miyamoto. Nintendo isn’t one simple element of an overall gaming industry,” he told The …
Read More »Ouya agitates developers once again with All-Access Pass subscription trial
A new all-you-can-eat access service for Android console Ouya has caused consternation amongst developers. The company has unveiled a new All-Access Pass which for a one-off payment of $59.99 grants users access to over 800 games available for the platform. Ouya has stressed that this is not an annual subscription …
Read More »Here are the six Indian competitors for the GT Academy global finals
After two days of competition, the first ever India qualifiers for GT Academy concluded over the weekend in Jaipur, with six Gran Turismo 6 players getting the opportunity to compete against others from around the world at the world-famous Silverstone circuit in the hopes of becoming a professional race driver. …
Read More »Dota 2 tournament The International boasts $10m prize pool
The International 2014, this year’s rendition of Valve’s official Dota 2 tournament, has garnered more than $10m for its prize pool. The game’s official site currently shows the pool at $10,120,673, with more than half of the amount raised in around five weeks time. The figure is driven by Dota …
Read More »Steam Early Access success Rust being rebuilt from ground up
Facepunch Studios’ Steam Early Access hit Rust will undergo a total revamp, as the current version is being scrapped entirely for one with new code that will significantly alter the game. Speaking with PCGamesN, Rust developer Garry Newman – also known for creating Garry’s Mod – explained the logic behind …
Read More »Summer Games Done Quick raises $700k for Doctors Without Borders
Last week’s online speed run fundraising event Summer Games Done Quick received $713k in donations, organizers Speed Demos Archive have announced. The event’s selected charity, Doctors Without Borders, will receive 100 per cent of the proceeds. SGDQ was just the latest in the budding Games Done Quick campaign, a series …
Read More »VIDEO: FIFA 15 trailer highlights visual upgrades
A new EA video detailing some of the graphical upgrades on the way in FIFA 15 suggests that the game will be a visual treat. Player builds promise a new level of detail and likeness, all of which is enhanced by a new lighting model. Clint Dempsey certainly looks suitably …
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