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After launching Euro 2012 as an expansion to FIFA 12, EA Sports will once again go the standalone physical route for its next tournament release – 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil. The big surprise, however, is that the game will only release on PS3 and Xbox 360, skipping PS4, Xbox …
Read More »Batman: Arkham series to star in animated spin-off
The popular Batman: Arkham series is to form the basis of an animated movie. CBR reports that Warner has three animated DC films in the works – Justice League: War and one other from within the official Justice League arc and then one other, non-cannon movie – that’s the Arkham …
Read More »EA Mythic defends Dungeon Keeper and IAPs
Developer aware of controversy and is working on fine-tuning game based on player feedback, says producer
Read More »UPDATE: Physical release for FIFA World Cup game on PS3 and Xbox 360
EA has at last announced EA Sports 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil. However, the surprise is that the game is getting a physical release and is only scheduled for PS3 and Xbox 360. In June last year EA Sports boss Andrew Wilson described its digital-only Euro 2012 expansion for FIFA …
Read More »Oculus to co-publish EVE Valkyrie
Virtual reality specialist Oculus has announced its first official publishing partnership – EVE Valkyrie. The former demo-turned-game is a space combat title set in the EVE universe. Think of an X-Wing simulator in a virtual reality machine and you’re on the right track. The CCP title has now been confirmed …
Read More »Six biggest PC games of the next three months
PC GAMING WEEK:Here are some of the biggest PC titles set to hit stores in the next few months. Thief Publisher: Square EnixDeveloper: Eidos MontralRelease date: February 28th Square Enix’s reboot of the classic stealth series is sneaking onto PC at the end the month. South Park: The Stick of …
Read More »EA Mythic downplays Dungeon Keeper criticism
I think any time you re-make anything that is much beloved and has a great sense of nostalgia for people are going to be very protective of it.” That’s according to EA Mythic’s Jeff Skalski who has in an interview with TabTimes stuck up for recent iOS re-release Dungeon keeper. …
Read More »The future of PC gaming revealed in the latest MCV
From the arrival of Steam Machines to the digital takeover, we detail everything you need to know about the market in MCV’s PC Gaming Special. We kick off the issue with an overview of the modern PC gaming scene as the sector’s leading players talk us through the need for …
Read More »Flappy Bird is generating $50k in ad revenue every day
The chances are that by now you’ve probably heard of Flappy Bird It’s a basic (but seemingly addictive) mobile game that’s been consuming users’ lives having dominated the top of the App Store and Google Play for the past month. It’s sudden rise to popularity is particularly interesting considering it …
Read More »The Elder Scrolls Online priced for India
The first ever Elder Scrolls game to feature multiplayer – The Elder Scrolls Online – is set for release in India on PC and PS4. Bethesda’s Indian distributor E-xpress Interactive has announced that the PC version will retail at Rs 3,499, with the PS4 version priced Rs 4,799. The PC …
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