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King has closed its Singaporean development team Nonstop games who were best known for creating the Heroes of Honor strategy game. The studio was originally founded by a team of Finish developers under the name GamesMadeMe, but switched to Nonstop Games in 2012. Two years later, in 2014, the studio …
Read More »Razer and Nacon are making pro PS4 controllers
Sony has announced that both Razer and Nacon are creating officially licensed pro controllers for the PS4. Both controllers will work with all models of the PS4, including the upcoming PS4 Pro. They have been designed with the eSports market in mind and have a ton of extra features not …
Read More »Nintendo sets date for everything Switch
We’re one step closer to having all our questions about the Nintendo Switch answered, one very small step. Nintendo has announced today that it will unveilthe release date, launch lineup (and hopefully lots more) in the Nintendo Switch Presentation 2017. The clue is in the name, with the event occurring …
Read More »Could RIGS become the first true VR eSports experience?
RIGS: Mechanized Combat League straddles two newly emerging games markets. Could this be VR’s key to the eSports locker? Jem Alexander speaks to developer Guerrilla Cambridge. Virtual reality eSports have moved from sci-fi fantasy to near reality in just a few years, and UK-developed RIGS is leading the charge. The …
Read More »Join MCV at the Games Industry Christmas Party 2016
MCV,DevelopandeSports Proare proud to present theGames Industry Christmas Party. It will take place on Tuesday 6th December 2016 at Sway Bar, Holborn, London. Festivities, fun and frolicking to be had at the Games Industry Christmas Party to kick-start the holiday season… Come along and join industry friends and colleagues for …
Read More »DreamHack Masters Las Vegas announced, features $450,000 prize pool
DreamHack has announced the return of its Masters competition, this time taking the event to Las Vegas. DreamHack Masters Las Vegas will take place at the MGM Grand in February 2017. The group stage will take place on the casino floor between February 15th and 17th, with the knockout stage …
Read More »Read about the Past, Present and Future of VR in this week’s MCV
This week, we speak to three VR developers about working on the fledgling format. CCP discusses EVE Valkyrie and being a VR pioneer, Guerrilla Cambridge talks about RIGS’ eSports ambitions and Team17 and Three Fields speak about their partnership on the new bite-sized shooter Lethal VR. Elsewhere, VR expert Dave …
Read More »Everybody Plays launches new online parent information hub
Parents who want to ensure their children have a safe and enjoyable video games experience now have an additional resource to draw upon. Everybody Plays has expanded its already extensive knowledge base with the launch of a new Parent’s Guide to Games. The hub will offer a range of guides …
Read More »Retailers: Third party Switch support impresses, but what about the price?
An interesting design and seemingly extensive third party support has got retail excited about the Nintendo Switch, but big questions remain after the platform holder’s initial reveal. It’s very Nintendo to bring something new and different to the market,” ShopTo’s head of commercial Alison Fraser told MCV. The early third …
Read More »Beam streaming and custom tournaments coming to Xbox Live
Microsoft has revealed that integrated streaming to its new Beam service and advanced eSports options are coming to Xbox Live. During the company’s two hour Windows event, it was revealed that the upcoming Windows 10 Creators Update will add two extra features to Xbox Live on the platform. First up …
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