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A few short gameplay snippets of the still unconfirmed From Software title Project Beast have been posted online. They were compiled be NeoGAF and combine all of the leaked gameplay to date, although it amounts to less than 20 seconds. What we ‘know’ of the game is based purely on …
Read More »CryEngine monthly subscription now available on Steam
The subscription model of Crytek’s CryEngine is now available to purchase on Steam, the digital distributor has announced. Access is available in three different subscription tiers: $9.90 USD/EUR per month (1 month) $9.00 USD/EUR per month (3 months) $8.33 USD/EUR per month (6 months) Crytek revealed plans for its engine’s …
Read More »Mortal Kombat poster points to franchise’s next entry – rumour
An announcement for a new Mortal Kombat game could be on the horizon, according to a purportedly leaked teaser poster. A post on Reddit shows what appears to be an official poster – displaying the traditional dragon logo above the words Who’s Next?” Series co-creator Ed Boon appears to have …
Read More »PSN Instant Game Collection to offer two titles per platform per month from June
Sony’s successful Instant Game Collection is being stepped up from June. Starting on June 4th Sony will be offering PlayStation Plus subscribers free access to two games per platform per month across PS4, PS3 and Vita. The deal kicks off with access to Pixeljunk Shooter Ultimate and Trine 2 on …
Read More »Former SCEA boss Tretton joins AI start-up
Former SCEA president and CEO Jack Tretton has joined the advisory board of AI start-up Genotaur. "This is a very exciting time for us at Genotaur as we develop new products and scale our business, focusing initially on implementation within the computer entrainment business,” said Genotaur CEO Tony Simpson. Jack’s …
Read More »uPlay’s Watch Dogs troubles affecting Xbox Live
The early technical struggles of Ubisoft’s Watch Dogs appear to have created a domino effect that is causing trouble on all major gaming networks. An Xbox Live status alert has been issues regarding social and online gaming functions on Xbox One and Xbox 360, and the blame is being placed …
Read More »FIFA 14 World Cup expansion delayed
EA’s free FIFA 14 Ultimate Team: World Cup DLC will not be released today as planned. The PS4, Xbox One, PC, PS3 and 360 content had been due to arrive today alongside the World Cup Kick-Off mode on PS4 and Xbox One. Knowing that our players have been so excited …
Read More »World of Tanks: Xbox 360 Edition rolling into retail
Wargaming has announced it is to introduce a boxed edition of World of Tanks: Xbox 360 Edition. The Combat Ready Starter Pack is set to launch this August for 15.99 and will provide new players with everything they need to get started in shooter. Included in the boxed edition is …
Read More »Read how the UK games market reached its highest point for six years in the latest MCV
The latest MCV is available now and we reveal how the UK games market jumped dramatically with growth across almost every category. In collaboration with UKIE, the study reveals how the market rose by 20 per cent in the last 12 months alone to reach its highest point in six …
Read More »Scottish F2P developer Outplay raises $5m
Bubble Burst and Monster Legacy developer to invest in new staff
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