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Sony Computer Entertainment CEO Andrew House has said that PlayStation VR will be priced as a new gaming platform” when it launches next year. If the PS4 is any indication, that could mean that the virtual reality headset – which was formerly known as Project Morpheus – will cost around …
Read More »Mighty No.9 hit by yet another delay
A demo designed to apologise for the delayed release of Mighty No.9 has now itself been delayed. The game’s ‘Special Demo Version’ was due for release on September 15th. However, developer Comcept has at the bottom of a long update on the game’s development quietly admitted that the date has …
Read More »Epic makes UE4 Infiltrator demo free for devs
Entire project available to use in Unreal Engine 4-based projects
Read More »Over half of game dev students pessimistic about employment
One-third of pupils claim their school doesn't offer an internship programme
Read More »NCAA rift sees 13 female players withdrawn from FIFA 16
Tensions between EA and the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) have boiled over once again. The publisher has confirmed that the likenesses of 13 female players have been pulled from FIFA 16 over fears that their appearance in the game could dent their future aspirations in the sport. Of the …
Read More »Activision has released a Downton Abbey game
The publisher of Call of Duty and Destiny has released a brand new game… based on ITV period drama Downton Abbey. In Mysteries of the Manor, you’ll step into the role of a newly hired staff member who was brought in to investigate a mysterious burglary,” the company said. An …
Read More »Destiny: The Taken King claims PSN’s records
The expansion to Bungie’s co-op focused shooter Destiny has claimed a new PlayStation Network record. Publisher Activision says that the game has become the most downloaded day one new release on Sony’s network. It has also claimed the record for the highest number of total players and peak online concurrency …
Read More »Super Meat Boy heading to PS4, Vita in October
Super Meat Boy is at last making its way to PlayStation hardware next month, developer Team Meat has announced. The hit indie platformer will arrive on PS4 and Vita with all previously released content on October 6th, according to its PlayStation listing. The game will be offered as a free …
Read More »Cabin Fever: Inside the Stugan accelerator nurturing new talent
Develop heads deep into the Swedish woods to find out exactly what is going on
Read More »‘Pre-order problems could deter the most valuable consumers in the industry’
Consumers who pre-order spend twice as much on games as the average player. Research firm Kantar Worldpanel says that consumers who pre-order spend – on average – 235 on games a year. The statistic acts as a warning to publishers following recent consumer dissatisfaction over pre-order issues. These have included …
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