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Read More »Bandai Namco is releasing a lumberjack simulator on PS4 and Xbox One
There’s a game called Professional Lumberjack 2016. And it’s going to be released on next-gen consoles. Bandai Namco has announced that Professional Lumberjack 2016 will be released on PS4, Xbox One, PC, PS3 and Wii U – yes, Wii U – on November 30th. Its chum Professional Farmer 2016 will …
Read More »Nintendo patent hints at disc-less NX
Diagram also indicates internal HDD and controller with a screen
Read More »Evolution promises at least another year of support for Driveclub
After its protracted and troubled launch, Drivelub’s developers have said that the PS4 racer will be supported by the studio for at least another year. Driveclub is gearing up for another big year and we want you to help us shape it,” Evolution community manager Jamie Brayshaw said. It’s amazing …
Read More »Super Meat Boy Forever is back in development
The successor for Super Meat Boy is not dead. Indeed, it’s actually back in active development. The title was announced by original creators and Indie Game: The Movie stars Edmund McMillen and Tommy Refenes a year ago, but little has been heard of it since. However, McMillen has now told …
Read More »FEATURE: Drugs are a problem, but not just for eSports’ integrity and image
The shockwaves of Kory "Semphis" Friesen’s innocuous doping confession are still shuddering their way through the eSports industry this week. ESL spokesperson Anna Rozwandowicz confirmed that the league – which hosted the Katowice tournament Friesen allegedly took Adderall at in March – would be deferring to the World Anti Doping …
Read More »Ex-Valve employees raise $15m for AR start-up CastAR
Tech set for commercial launch in 2016
Read More »Kamiya wants Scalebound to show off Xbox One’s potential
The co-founder of Platinum Games has said that one of his key aspirations for Scalebound is for it to increase the overall appeal of Xbox One. To achieve this, Hideki Kamiya has told Metro that he believes the title will really show off the potential of Microsoft’s machine. One thing …
Read More »Skylanders Battlecast brings physical decks to the card-battling genre
Activision has announced a new iOS and Android card battling game that will integrate real-world playing cards. Skylanders Battlecast offers traditional online PvP as well as a single player campaign. Players will be able to add to their card collections either by scanning real-life cards or by purchasing in-game digital …
Read More »Fan-developed Resident Evil 2 remake shut down by Capcom
The brakes have been put on InvaderGames’ Resident Evil 2 Reborn. The fan-made project was hoping to revitalise the 1998 survival horror title, but plans were scuppered when Capcom itself announced an official remake of the game last week. The publisher contacted InvaderGames prior to the announcement to ask that …
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