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Intel software engineer Orion Granatir explores two approaches for both high- and low-end PCs
Read More »Two Tribes publishes Steam sales data
Developer reveals sales trends within Valveâ??s locked platform
Read More »Clark widens remit to include digital
John Clark has been appointed as Sega West’s digital distribution director for PC games. He has been with the firm for almost four years and will take on new responsibilities in addition to his current role of UK managing director. Sega’s digital distribution department for its PC titles is based …
Read More »Final Doctor Who Adventure dated
The fourth and final instalment in the current run of the BBC’s Doctor Who: The Adventure Games will be released for the PC on Christmas Day. Called Shadows of the Vashta Nerada, it will become available to download on the BBC website right after the show’s Christmas TV special on …
Read More »Playfish talks Facebook Credits
Playfish’s European Studio boss John Earner has told MCV that whilst the switch to Facebook Credits is proving painful, he believes it will eventually increase the number of players prepared to spend within the social gaming sphere. The company recently struck a five year deal with Facebook which will see …
Read More »Playboy Party reveals itself
Free-to-play online game Playboy Party has launched today on popular social network Facebook. It’s Jolt Online’s first game published since the firm was acquired by GameStop, and allows players to throw the best party to set scores and unlock content. Playboy Party is currently in open beta and is free …
Read More »Will MMOs ever find a home on consoles?
While massively multiplayer games are predominantly a PC-based affair, various companies have tried to establish a market on consoles – with mixed results. The 2003 title EverQuest Online Adventures struggled to recreate its predecessor’s success on PS2, but Sega has seen relatively strong performances from its Phantasy Star Online titles, …
Read More »Deus EX gets Augmented Edition
Fans of the Deus EX series will undoubtedly be keen to get their hands on a new Collector’s edition SKU of the game that has just been announced by Square Enix. Called the Augmented Edition, it will include a 44-minute making-of DVD, the official sountrack and a 40-page art book …
Read More »Bigpoint on the danger of Facebook reliance
CEO Heiko Hubertz says developers shouldn't place all eggs in one social network's basket
Read More »Crytek announces Warface
Crysis developer Crytek has announced its next title – PC shooter Warface. Yes, Warface. Set in the near future, the game will offer both player-vs-player gameplay as well as cooperative online multiplayer. It’s a PC-only title and will adopt the increasingly popular free-to-play model. The developers will monetise it through …
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