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The Apple App Store now offers an ‘Indie Game Showcase’ page, highlighting noteworthy iOS titles developed by indie studios. Shacknews points to the new App Store landing, which currently features Device 6 – along with developer Simogo’s other titles, such as Beat Sneak Bandit, and a few of the dev’s …
Read More »Spencer: Microsoft working toward ‘renewed focus on Windows and PC gaming’
Microsoft is working to develop a "renewed focus on Windows and PC gaming," according to MS Studios head Phil Spencer. Polygon reports from a Q&A last week during GDC, where Spencer revealed PC gaming is on the company’s priority list in 2014. "I think Valve’s an incredible company," he said. …
Read More »Steam top ten sellers chart: March 16-22
DayZ is back on top of this week’s best sellers chart on Steam. The early access hit beat out Payday 2 (on discount) and previous winner South Park: The Stick of Truth in sales over the past seven days. Bioshock Infinite also reemerged in seventh, thanks to a 75 per …
Read More »More than 50 Unity games coming to Wii U
GDC 2014: A further 17 titles already approved and will be released in next two months
Read More »New streaming karaoke game SingOn heading to PS3
SingStar is getting a rival on PS3. It’s called SingOn and uses streaming technology that allows users to access its song library. It comes with a variety of payment options including three and 48 hour passes for 2.99 and 5.99 respectively. A one-year pass will be available for 49.99. The …
Read More »VIDEO: Assassin’s Creed Unity officially confirmed
Ubisoft has confirmed the next game in the Assassin’s Creed series. It’s called Assassin’s Creed Unity and it’s due out on next-gen machines at some point in the future, presumably this year. This time there will be no current-gen version. Instead, it is understood PS3 and Xbox 360 will get …
Read More »Sony hopes to be "closer to full PS4 supply" by early summer
PS4 may not be freely available in all current regions until this summer. We’re struggling to keep up with demand,” PlayStation boss Andrew House told The Wall Street Journal. Conservatively, as we get into the early summer months, we’ll be closer to a full supply situation.” Demand is said to …
Read More »GAME begins selling Battle.net gift cards
UK retailer GAME has added to its already extensive digital cards offer with the introduction of Battle.net credit. Sold in denominations of 15, the credit can be redeemed via Blizzard’s online games service for titles such as Starcraft II, Diablo III, Hearthstone and World of Warcraft. Bringing Battle.net gift cards …
Read More »Far Cry 4 out H1 2015, set in Himalayas – report
Ubisoft will release a new entry in the Far Cry series in the first half of next year, a new report has claimed. Eurogamer says it has confirmed that Far Cry 4 will be set in the Himalayas, as has been previously suggested by Superannuation. Both Far Cry and Far …
Read More »Activision closing UK studio The Blast Furnace
Publisher will shut down mobile developer this month
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