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Superhero brawler Injustice: Gods Among Us is headed to PS4, PS Vita and PC, with a bunch of bonus content in the form of the Injustice: Gods Among Us Ultimate Edition. The Ultimate Edition will also be available for PS3 and Xbox 360, but there’s no mention yet of an …
Read More »Microsoft accuses AdAge reports of misinterpretation
Having found itself once again at the heart of a PR maelstrom yesterday, Microsoft has distanced itself about reports regarding Xbox One’s advertising platform. MCV reported yesterday that Xbox marketing boss Yusuf Mehdi told a marketing summit audience that Xbox One would offer advertising partners a huge new trove of …
Read More »United Front announces new Sleeping Dogs game Triad Wars
Sleeping Dogs co-developer United Front Games has announced Triad Wars, a new title based in the same universe as the hit open-world action adventure game. The studio officially confirmed the news yesterday, following last week’s appearance of the title’s trademark filed by publisher Square Enix. "We’re super-excited that it’s another …
Read More »PS4 Link app arrives on Vita with next firmware update
Sony’s Playstation 4 companion app will arrive for Vita onboard the device’s next firmware update. Engadget reports on Sony president Shuhei Yoshida’s announcement of the new app’s planned arrival on Sony’s handheld, though there’s no mention of when the accompanying Vita update will actually release. Originally announced as Playstation App, …
Read More »Official Angry Birds theme park opens in China
A theme park based on Rovio’s Angry Birds series has opened in China. Kotaku translates a report stating that the park’s grand opening to the public took place last week. The park ran a soft launch in late September, and officially opened on China’s National Day (October 1st). The theme …
Read More »State Of Decay hits 1m copies sold
Undead Labs’ hit zombie survival game State of Decay has surpassed 1m copies sold. Games Industry reports on the milestone, which counts both the XBLA release as well as the Steam Early Access version on PC. "As we said at the half million mark, we are humbled by your continuing …
Read More »DualShock 4 compatible with Windows
Sony brings its controller to the PC as Valve moves into the living room
Read More »Creative Skillset games industry survey deadline nears
Creative Skillset is asking game industry professionalsto provide feedback on matters affecting the sector. Members on the industry panels will be asked to complete a maximum of four surveys a year, all of which can be accessed online. Topics will cover issues such as skills gaps in the UK and …
Read More »Simply Games says PS4 upgrade offer is "largely a retailer-led initiative"
Online retailer Simply Games has confirmed to MCV that it’s PS4 pre-order upgrade plan has not been forced upon it by Sony. The company has been contacting customers who have pre-ordered a PS4 telling them that they must upgrade to a more expensive bundle to secure their machine. We are …
Read More »Killzone maker: Next-gen game production effort has ‘quadrupled’
First-party studio says the production effort has stepped up significantly for next-gen titles
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