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After the reveal of the Switch yesterday Nintendo showed off a massive list of development partners including some big third parties. The full list consists of 48 different partners, including the likes of Activision, Ubisoft and EA. Bethesda is also on the list, but don’t want to confirm that Skyrim …
Read More »Skyrim may not make it to the Nintendo Switch after all
Despite being featured in the reveal for Nintendo’s Switch, Skyrim may not be coming to the new console. Yesterday Nintendo decided to give us the first look at its new Switch console with a three minute video that showed off all of its fancy new features. One of the sections …
Read More »Microsoft’s gaming revenue declined 5% in Q1 2017
Microsoft’s gaming revenue declined 5% in the first quarter of the 2017 financial year, with the company blaming lower console revenue. In the detailed breakdown of finances for Q1 2017 Microsoft revealed that its gaming division hasn’t been doing so well recently, with a massive 5% drop in revenue when …
Read More »MCV, Develop and eSports Pro: New editors, new events, and new sites for Newbay’s expanding video games division
Newbay’s video games division has four new senior editorial staff working across the market leading MCV and Develop titles, as the firm expands its presence in the events space and moves into new territory with the imminent launch of eSports Pro. MCV will be headed up by Seth Barton, a …
Read More »Star Trek: Bridge Crew delayed to March 2017
Ubisoft has delayed its VR exclusive title Star Trek: Bridge Crew into 2017. Star Trek: Bridge Crew will now launch on March 14th 2017. It was originally due to launch this year. In order to deliver the best game experience possible at launch, we have decided to push the release …
Read More »Nintendo Switch: The Known Knowns, Known Unknowns and Unknown Unknowns
There is nothing in this industry that stimulates as many opinionated hot takes as Nintendo. Covering Nintendo always feels a bit different to covering other companies. Of course, all brands – be they PlayStation, Xbox, Apple or Ouya… OK, maybe not ALL brands – have their advocates. It’s impossible to …
Read More »Nvidia working with Nintendo on new Nintendo Switch console
Hybrid console will use a new Tegra processor, might not have touchscreen
Read More »Nintendo NX revealed as the Nintendo Switch
Codename NX shows detachable screen and controller for mobile use and big third party support
Read More »Nintendo reveals the Switch
After months of waiting and rumours Nintendo has finally revealed the NX, which is now known as the Nintendo Switch. The three minute video showed off the new console, revealing that it is indeed a cross between a home console and a hand held device. A tablet like device can …
Read More »Team17 signs new VR game by former Burnout makers
Games label Team17 is making its first foray into virtual reality with a new title from Three Fields Entertainment. Lethal VR is set for a November 8th launch. It is a virtual reality shooting gallery that Team17 says was built from the ground up for HTC Vive. The title is …
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