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The Windows 10 version of Minecraft is now fully compatible with the Oculus Rift VR headset, Microsoft has announced. Introduced via a free update, this version builds upon the already available Gear VR release but adds an assortment of new features such as mouse and keyboard support and graphics tweaking …
Read More »Now Windows 10 gets an Early Access system
Microsoft is launching a rival to Steam’s Early Access on PC, based on the Xbox Game Preview system itdebuted last year. During this week’s Gamescom event in Cologne, the platform holder announced Xbox Game Preview will come to Windows 10 later this year. As with XGP and Early Access, this …
Read More »Microsoft bringing Xbox Game Preview to Windows 10
New Early Access-style system will enable PC devs to release pre-launch builds, starting with Rocketfish’s Everspace
Read More »1TB and 500GB Xbox One S UK dates confirmed
Microsoft will release the two remaining versions of the Xbox One S in the UK next month. Both the 299 1TB and 249 500GB SKUs will launch on September 22nd. Furthermore, both will include a free digital copy of FIFA 17 complete with a free one month trial of EA …
Read More »Destiny: The Collection bundles all the game’s content together
Activision has confirmed that Destiny: The Collection will release alongside upcoming expansion Rise of Iron on September 20th. The 49.99 SKU includes everything for the game released until now – that’s The Dark Below, House of Wolves, The Taken King and, of course, Rise of Iron. Also included is a …
Read More »Games Media Awards Past Winners: VideoGamer
As we head towards the GMA 2016 Awards on October 10th MCV looks back on some of the key highlights of the event. Here we speak to VideoGamer editor James Orry. His team picked up the coveted Best Video Team award in 2015. How did you first get into the …
Read More »PES 2017 adds Liverpool FC license to its roster
Konami has nailed down another top-level partnership, this time with one of the Premier League’s big guns. PES 2017 has signed Liverpool as an ‘Official Partner’. The deal grants it the rights to use the team’s logo and kit, faithfully recreate players and add Anfield as a playing venue. You’ll …
Read More »Oculus Rift gets UK retail release date… and a price increase
VR pioneer Oculus Rift will become available from a range of UK retailers from September 20th. However, while the unit was previously available for 500 directly from the Oculus website, that price has now been increased to 549. We’d presume that Brexit is the villain, here. At launch the Rift’s …
Read More »The teams to watch at ESL Gamescom 2016
Europe’s biggest video game event of the year is due to kick off in just a few days, and of course it wouldn’t be complete without a ton of eSports events. Gamescom is taking place in Cologne, Germany between 17 and 21 August, and ESL is set to have a …
Read More »Jorien "Sheever" van der Heijden Talks Dota 2, Esports, And Making Gaming A Career
Jorien "Sheever" van der Heijden has become a name associated with Dota 2’s most prestigious events and tournaments, bringing her signature style to commentary and colorful interviews with the game’s personalities and players. We took a few moments to chat with Sheever about her gaming history and how she landed …
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