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Publisher Ubisoft has announced the opening of two new triple-A development studios is Berlin and Bordeaux. They will between them create around 100 new jobs within the first year, with both studios assisting in developing new triple-A games for some of Ubisoft’s biggest franchises”. Ubisoft is no stranger to having …
Read More »Twitch announces premium subscriptions
Twitch’s existing $4.99 subscription is to be supplemented by two higher subscription tiers. The streaming service will offer $9.99 and $24.99 subscriptions, which are being pitched as a way to support streamers you love". In return subscribers will get stuff like exclusive emotes. As we build this program, our goal …
Read More »SNES Mini is in the pipeline, report claims
The recently discontinued NES Mini will be followed by the release of a SNES Mini. That’s according to Eurogamer, which has word from a source close to Nintendo that a miniature version of the Super Nintendo Entertainment System is planned for release this Christmas. The planned SNES is also one …
Read More »Ninjas in Pyjamas extend their partnership with Twitch in new deal
In revealing the deal, NiP’s CEO Hicham Chahine has said: “At Ninjas in Pyjamas, we value long-term partnership. And it is with this spirit we have decided to stay on Twitch with our live streaming content.” “The agreement gives us the opportunity to reach our established streaming audience for the …
Read More »Gear VR and Daydream global addressable market now 191m
The addressable market for Gear VR and Google Daydream headsets has now reached 191m worldwide. That’s according to the latest figures from Newzoo, whose Global Smartphone and Tablet Tracker has estimated how many mobile devices are currently compatible with both bits of hardware. In February, 184.4m devices worldwide were compatible …
Read More »Three new 10th anniversary iPhones to launch this year, report claims
Apple will usher in the 10th anniversary of the iPhone with three new handsets this autumn. That’s according to Bloomberg, which says that the top-end model will boast a brand new design including a curved screen that covers almost the entirety of the device’s front. Full edge-to-edge displays are very …
Read More »Origen fined by Riot Games for failing to comply with German employment law
The fine comes for the team failing to abide by German employment rules when handing out contracts. An internal investigation by Riot back in March revealed that Origen had given both its substitute players and head coach contracts that didn’t comply with agreements for social security, taxes, and healthcare that …
Read More »Analyst predicts that a Switch Mini is on the cards
The Nintendo Switch has only been out for a little over a month, but already one analyst has said that it believes a new iteration could be in the works. As reported by Bloomberg, Citigroup says that despite the Switch’s early success, Nintendo is locking out a large part of …
Read More »1TB PS4 Slim finally arrives in the US
US gamers are finally able to buy the PS4 Slim with 1TB of internal storage. Sony’s redesigned PS4 launched in both 1TB and 500GB flavours when it arrived in the UK, but for some reason the 1TB model has been missing from the American lineup until now. Best of all, …
Read More »Tickets go on sale for StandUp for GamesAid
One of the year’s best charity nights is now under a month away. StandUp for GamesAid returns to London’s The Comedy Store on May 8th, and you can grab your tickets right now on the club’s website. This is the fifth year the event has now run. The night will …
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