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Out of nowhere, Insomniac Games has announced a new Ratchet & Clank game. It’s coming to PS3, and it’s coming this year. You’d think that with Insomniac working on a new exclusive IP with Microsoft for the Xbox One – Sunset Overdrive, its relationship with Sony would be put on …
Read More »Steam summer sale gets underway
There’s no better way to take your mind off rising PC game prices than a Steam sale. Steam’s Summer Sale is now underway, offering huge savings on dozens of games each day from now until 22nd July. New games will go on sale each day, so make sure you check …
Read More »OPINION: Why it’s hard to argue with EA’s decision to raise PC game prices in India
A lot has been said about EA’s increased PC game prices in India thanks to the#EAPCIndiacampaign. While the intention behind it was to establish an open platform rather than simply an outlet for people to complain, the majority of opinions expressed have been negative. In amongst all those dissenting voices, …
Read More »PS Plus ‘massively inflated’ Thomas Was Alone audience, says creator
Mike Bithell, developer of the award-winning indie game Thomas Was Alone, has shared on his positive experience with Playstation Plus – saying player uptake has been amazing” since the game’s participation in Sony’s program. Speaking with Joystiq, Bithell revealed the game sold really well” since launching in April. Playstation Plus …
Read More »Oculus Rift CEO open to PS4 and Xbox One compatibility
Oculus Rift CEO Brendan Iribe hopes Sony and Microsoft are paying attention to the growing VR/AR space, stating that he’d love to see the two develop headsets of their own or employ the Oculus Rift itself. Iribe spoke withOXM during the Develop conference, explaining that while the company is currently …
Read More »Rumour: Microsoft to allow indies to self-publish
Microsoft may be in the midst of revising its policies against self-publishing XBLA games on Xbox 360 and Xbox One. An unidentified European studio with a long and proven track record,” told Gamereactor that it’s currently in talks with Microsoft regarding self-publishing on Xbox Live. The updated policy allows the …
Read More »Epic founder expects photorealistic games within ten years
Develop Conference: Graphics will be 'indistinguishable' from reality, says Sweeney
Read More »Complete Microsoft restructure sees new boss for Xbox
Microsoft has announced a major restructure of its business that sees Julie Larson-Green head up Xbox hardware and studios. The chaneges have abandoned the company’s divisional structure, which means an end to the ‘Entertainment and devices’ division, and will instead focus on ‘functions’ such as engineering, marketing, finance, research and …
Read More »Sweeney: We’re reliving gaming’s past at four times the pace
Develop Conference: Epic founder says the industry has returned to its roots
Read More »Xbox One is a "justifiable business expense"
Being journalists in the games industry, it’s fairly easy for us to argue that we should have consoles in the office. It doesn’t work but it’s easy to argue. However, there are those in non-games related jobs who might want a next-generation console in the office for those cheeky lunchtime …
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