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Xbox One has been cut in price to 399.99 in the UK, and will come with a copy of Titanfall. The price cut follows a tricky start for Microsoft’s new console. The machine has sold ok since launch, but has been eclipsed by its rival – PlayStation 4. The new …
Read More »Gran Turismo 5 DLC is being removed from PSN
Sony will remove all available digital content for Gran Turismo 5 in April. It had already been confirmed that the online servers for Polyphony Digital’s racer will be deactivated on May 20th. However, Sony has now confirmed that ahead of this it will be pulling all of the game’s DLC …
Read More »Duke Nukem sparks fresh court battle between Gearbox and 3D Realms
Gearbox is suing 3D Realms over its decision to announce a new Duke Nukem game. The IP was acquired by Gearbox in 2010 as part of the deal that saw Randy Pitchford’s studio rescue the game from its unprecedented stint of development hell. However, Kotaku reports that 3D Realms earlier …
Read More »Rust has made over $30m
Steam Early Access title Rust has made more than $30 million, says the game’s creator. Taking toTwitter, UK developer Garry Newman said his other title, Garry’s Mod, had also made over $30m. Rust has pipped Garry’s Mod sales by 0.34 per cent, despite having only been released on Steam last …
Read More »Dean Hall to leave Bohemia and DayZ development
The creator of one of modern gaming’s biggest and most unlikely successes is to leave his baby in the hands of its new owners. Eurogamer reports that Dean ‘Rocket’ Hall intends to quit Bohemia by the end of the year, leaving DayZ in the hands of the studio’s team. "I …
Read More »UPDATE: GAME loses landmark landlords court case
Retailer GAME has lost its landmark legal battle against a consortium of landlords. Retail Week reports that courts have ruled that Game Retail is liable to missed rent payments incurred during its period of administration 2012. It will now be forced to pay back 3m – a sum the chain …
Read More »Four new prizes up for grabs at Develop Awards 2014
New categories announced for musical composition, QA & localisation, talent investment and special prize Studio of the Year – lobbying now open
Read More »Merger talks for Dixons Retail and Carphone Warehouse
Dixons Retail and Carphone Warehouse have confirmed they are in preliminary discussions over a possible merger. The pair said in a statement: "These discussions are at a very preliminary stage and there can be no certainty that a transaction will be forthcoming. "No decision has been reached regarding the structuring …
Read More »Retailer cuts Xbox One to £399.99
Xbox One can now be had for 30 below its official RRP in the UK. Indie retailer SimplyGames is currently offering the machine for 399.99 via Play.com. That’s nearly 30 off the ‘official’ 429 price for the standalone SKU. The previous cheapest price for the machine was 409.99 from Zavvi …
Read More »Nokia reveals its X Android phones
Finnish mobile giant Nokia has, following a prolonged period of rumours, revealed three Android-based smartphones. The X, X+ and XL all use a Microsoft-centric version of Google’s OS and offers a number of other perks, such as pre-installed Skype with a month’s free call usage. The devices also hook up …
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