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Square Enix’s upcoming Deus Ex: Mankind Divided has stoked the fire once again by drawing on another controversial topic in its marketing. A little over a year ago the game was dragged into controversy over its use of the term ‘Mechanical Apartheid’ in its positioning of a future where mankind …
Read More »Worldwide Pokemon Go revenue passes $160m, report claims
Niantic’s Pokemon Go has, in less than a month, surpassed $160m in global App Store and Google Play revenue. That’s according to analytics firm Sensor Tower. This is a number that is set to increase further, too, what with the Chinese and Brazilian rollouts yet to happen. Furthermore, despite the …
Read More »F2P Survival of the Fittest is being folded back into Ark: Survival Evolved
Ark: Survival Evolved’s free-to-play spin-off Survival of the Fittest is being reintegrated into the main game. On a technical level it will still exist as its own game, and those who have already played it will not have to buy the main game to continue. The change will enable developer …
Read More »Pokevision creator appeals to Niantic to reverse tracking ban
The man behind Pokevision has, via an emotional open letter, urged Niantic to open the service back up to trackers. Niantic recently ordered Pokevision and similar services to cease operations, claiming in a letter to fans that this was primarily to improve server stability. However, at the same time it …
Read More »Gamescom ups security, bans cosplay weapons
The organiser of Gamescom Koelnmesse has announced that security measures at this year’s show have been adapted following recent violent incidents across Europe. In an email, the firm asked visitors to leave bags and rucksacks at home unless they are absolutely necessary. Bag checks will be in effect at the …
Read More »Final Fantasy XV will have a Season Pass
It seems that the upcoming Final Fantasy XV will be the first entry in the RPG series to have a Season Pass. This will give those who purchase it access tosix packs of DLC. Final Fantasy XV is not the first entry in the franchise to have post-launch DLC, but …
Read More »CSGO Lounge trying to acquire gambling licence
One of the biggest Counter-Strike: Global Offensive gambling sites, CSGO Lounge, is attempting to get a licence in order to become a legitimate business. In an update on CSGO Lounge, site founder Borewik said that it was seeking a licence in order to legally operate in many countries and accept …
Read More »Gamescom and GDC Europe tighten security following Germany attacks
Bag checks and ban on imitation weapons introduced as exhibitors and attendees advised to leave unnecessary items at home
Read More »GAME’s share price falls further after UK sales drop
Shares in retailer GAME Digital have dropped around seven per cent this morning after yet more warnings of challenging market conditions. Similar warnings were issued last Christmas. GAME has for the 53 weeks ending July 23rd reported a 10.8 per cent decline in UK sales. Overall group sales were down …
Read More »Pokémon Go: Five lessons for mobile game developers
Niantic's world-conquering title offers some insight into engage players around the globe, says CSA Research's Rebecca Ray
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