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The new DVR functionality for Xbox One comes with a major caveat – it will only work with consoles fitted out with an external hard drive. The TV recording, pausing and streaming functionality was announced during the Xbox Gamescom 2015 press conference, but no mention was made of the additional …
Read More »February release set for Battleborn
2K Games has confirmed an early 2015 release date for FPS title Battleborn. The Gearbox title will arrive on PS4, Xbox One and PC on February 9th, with an open beta to take place at some stage beforehand. The company has also revealed four new characters – Ambra, Mellka, Reyna …
Read More »Before and After – Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 5 becomes cel-shaded
Just two months ahead of launch, Activision has completely changed the visual style of Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 5. The game was officially announced in May. However, following the first gameplay video last month it faced a huge amount of criticism for its graphics, which many felt were far below …
Read More »Driveclub hits 2m units sold
PS4-exclusive Driveclub has sold in excess of 2m copies, developer Evolution has announced. The studio revealed the figure for its racing title on Twitter, sharing an image of an in-game custom made award celebrating the milestone. Game director Paul Rustchynsky clarified that the number was reached prior to the Driveclub’s …
Read More »Nordic swoops for BitComposer licenses, including Jagged Alliance
Publisher Nordic has continued its buying spree by acquiring a range of IPs from BitComposer Entertainment. The company now owns not only the Jagged Alliance brand but also Giana Sisters, Panzer Tactics, Citadels, Bridge Project and North and South. The decision to acquire Jagged Alliance was an absolute no-brainer for …
Read More »There are now more N64 games available on Xbox One than Wii U
Here’s an interesting observation – Xbox One owners can as of this week play more N64 games on their system than Wii U owners. As pointed out by Kotaku, the release of Rare Replay this week brings seven N64 title to the console: Perfect Dark, Banjo-Kazooie, Banjo-Tooie, Conker’s Bad Fur …
Read More »PES 2016 adds Euro 2016 to its growing license roster
Konami has grabbed yet another license for the PES series, and it’s a really big one too. UEFA has announced that it has signed a deal with the publisher for the Euro 2016 license ahead of the tournament next year in France. With PES 2016 due out in September it …
Read More »GAMESCOM: Mafia III trailer confirms 2016 release
2K Games has released the first official trailer for the recently confirmed Mafia III. It’s being developed by new 2K studio Hangar 13, which is being led by Haden Blackman. The game takes place in New Orleans in 1968, and 2K promises to make the most of the period’s cultural …
Read More »Forza 6 is ‘the biggest and most realistic’ game in the racing franchise yet
Forza Motorsport 6 will be the biggest and most realistic entry in the series yet, says Turn 10 Studios content director John Wendl. Unveiled at Microsoft’s press event last night, the developer revealed that the series will now include night-time racing and wet weather conditions that significantly impact gameplay. This …
Read More »GAMESCOM: EA releases Mirror’s Edge Catalyst gameplay trailer
There wasn’t much in the way of new news at EA’s Gamescom 2015 press conference this morning, but a new gameplay trailer for Mirror’s Edge Catalyst was certainly a highlight. Experience the moment where Faith begins her rise from a carefree runner to the hero the city needs,” the video …
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