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Titan announces Wolfenstein, Dishonored and Evil Within comics

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A trio of Bethesda properties are getting the graphic novel treatment courtesy of Titan Comics. The Wolfenstein title will be a prequel to the upcoming Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus, which was announced at E3. It will star the game’s protagonist BJ Blazkowic, who leads the resistance against Nazi occupied …

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Team 17 recognised by Sunday Times BDO

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UK games stalwart Team 17 has been named as One to Recognise” by The Sunday Times BDO Profit Track 100. The BDO ranks Britain’s fastest growing 100 companies and is published by the paper each April, with an awards event taking place in June. The One to Recognise award is …

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Nintendo ‘trying to be flexible’ on crossplatform multiplayer

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One of the more surprising things to emerge from E3 was Nintendo’s inclusion in a new drive towards crossplatform multiplayer. Switch owners will be able to play alongside gamers on Xbox and PC in Minecraft and Rocket League. This sets Nintendo apart from Sony, which has so far blocked such …

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PlayersXpo unveils Ireland’s biggest ever gaming event

1 playersxpojpg PlayersXpo unveils Ireland's biggest ever gaming event

Independent News & Media has announced a brand new video games expo for Ireland. PlayersXpo will take place at the Convention Centre Dublin on Saturday October 28th and Sunday 29th and vows to be the biggest show of its kind the country has ever seen. 20,000 visitors are expected across …

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Enthusiast Gaming acquires Destructoid

1 destructoidedjpg Enthusiast Gaming acquires Destructoid

One of gaming’s most successful blogs has been acquired by Canadian website network Enthusiast Gaming. Destructoid was established in 2006 and currently attracts 5m monthly visitors, which will now add to Enthusiast Gaming’s 50m monthly users. "Destructoid has been a major gaming news brand for over 10 years and we …

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Codemasters talks Micro Machines’ return to its console roots in World Series

2 micro machines art 350jpg Codemasters talks Micro Machines' return to its console roots in World Series

Say ‘Micro Machines’ to practically anyone and they’ll come back with one of two responses: Matchbox-like miniature cars – which famously ‘come in collections of five’ – or the head-to-head driving game, which was a huge hit on both Mega Drive and the original PlayStation. Now, Codemasters is returning to …

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KeSPA and OP.GG team up for Korean League of Legends & FIFA stats database

league of legends ryze splash art 840jpg KeSPA and OP.GG team up for Korean League of Legends & FIFA stats database

KeSPA, the Korean Esports Association, has announced that it’s going to partner up with League of Legends stats outfit OP.GG to put together an offiicial database for Korean League of Legends players, and Korean FIFA pros, too. It could be a valuable tool for those looking to get up-to-date information …

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