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Having released in Japan last year, PS4 exclusive Yakuza 6: The Song of Life will release in Europe and Americas next year, physically and digitally. Sega’s new entry in the Yakuza franchise will hit shelves on March 20th, 2018 and is the most technologically advanced Yakuza title to date,” the …

Loot Crate has partnered with Activision for a one-time limited edition merchandise box to celebrate the launch of Call of Duty: WWII, which releases on November 3rd. Developed in collaboration with Activision, the special crate will include Call of Duty: WWII-themed items, including apparel, gear and other collectibles. The box …

Splatoon 2 has beaten Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy to No.1 in the US last month, making it the best-selling title of the July, according to the latest data from NPD. Splatoon 2 was one of three Nintendo titles in the Top Ten best-selling games last month, allowing Nintendo to …

The Chinese internet giant up year-on-year in a quarter with heavy UK investment

Tespa is expanding its college esports work, working in conjunction with game developers Psyonix and Blizzard. In the broadest sense, Tespa is looking to offer more prizes, competitions and membership options for competitors, while also running more broadcasts for fans. Tespa will be continuing to run Overwatch, Hearthstone and Heroes …

Following the demise of the social VR network due to lack of investment, there may be rebirth on the horizon

In partnership with Facebook, Supercell uses te AR Studio tool on the platform to allow the builder to appear in AR

Sold Out the digital and physical publisher today announced that industry marketing veteran, Sarah Hoeksma is joining the team as marketing director. Hoeksma has previously spent time with Ubisoft and EA before her tenure at Eidos and Square Enix Europe where she headed up brand marketing across the company’s Western …

We think it’s fair to say that the UK games industry was largely opposed to Brexit. While the EU wasn’t everyone’s cup of tea, the alternative is far less palatable – businesses like to make plans and that’s kind of tricky when the currency is volatile. Your staff might want …

This year’s Golden Joystick Awards will take place on November 17th at an all-new venue, event organiser Future Publishing has announced, with comedian Danny Wallace making a return to hosting duties. Situated this year at London’s Bloomsbury Big Top, over 25 award categories will be up for grabs this year, …