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Cult PC developer Egosoft has at last confirmed what appears to be a firm release date for X Rebirth. The epic space exploration sim is scheduled for release on PC in North America on November 15th. The studio has also released a highly impressive trailer for the game that can …
Read More »Cerny: Sony needed tough critique during PS4 pre-production
Lead architect actively sought strong voices that would put him 'through the wringer'
Read More »Renaissance man: Mark Cerny and the origin of PS4
Coder. Producer. And now console designer. Develop meets the man behind PS4
Read More »Indie title Below is only a timed Xbox One exclusive
One of the key indie titles revealed at Microsoft Xbox One E3 show is not in fact exclusive to the console. Developer Capybara, which is also the creator of Sword & Sworcery and Clash of Heroes, has revealed that the game is only a timed exclusive on Xbox One and …
Read More »Now Southampton FC strikes gaming deal with EA Sports
Yes, the author of this piece is a Southampton fan. But that doesn’t mean the story will be in any way biased or overly enthusiastic. Anyhow. EA’s recent agreements with footballing minnows Manchester City, Barcelona and Liverpool have been eclipsed this morning with the news that the mighty Southampton FC …
Read More »Is Amazon the next to enter the Android console market?
Word on the digital street this morning is that retail giant Amazon could be on the verge of a spectacular entry to the console market. GameInformer reports that ‘sources’ have told it Amazon is currently developing an Android based console that is due for release by the end of the …
Read More »Free-to-play FIFA World announced for Brazil and Russia
The FIFA brand is to be released in free-to-play form for the second time. Hot on the heels on IP such as Need for Speed and Battlefield, FIFA World has been confirmed and is on the way to the Brazilian and Russian markets. It’s based on the current code used …
Read More »FIFA World: EA announces free-to-play FIFA for PC
Following in the footsteps of Need for Speed: World, EA is now launching a free-to-play FIFA game for PC, titled FIFA World. FIFA World is currently in closed beta and is only available for Russia and Brazil. The game’s website states that an English language version is months from release. …
Read More »Hartsman returns to Trion as CEO
Former chief creative officer is back at MMO studio just months after departure
Read More »Arma 3 worldwide release dated
Bohemia Interactive has confirmed Arma 3 will launch next month, announcing a release date of September 12th. The confirmation follows the studio’s reveal that its PC tactical shooter sequel’s campaign wouldn’t make its September launch, instead arriving as three free downloadable episodes at a later date. The launch will be …
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