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Read More »SQUARE ENIX: There’s a new Nier on the way, developed by Platinum Games
Square Enix’s cult action adventure game Nier is getting a sequel. Teased with a cinematic trailer during Square Enix’s E3 press conference, the upcoming game was said to be in the very early stages of production. Bayonetta and Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance studio Platinum games will be helming the project, …
Read More »E3 2015: Amiibo gets Skylanders crossover
Donkey Kong and Bowser first in new collaboration between toys-to-life franchises
Read More »Yooka-Laylee Kickstarter surpasses £2m
Nearly 70,000 backers pledge support for spiritual successor to Banjo-Kazooie
Read More »VIDEOS: Star Wars Battlefront gameplay shown off
Two of the game modes that will feature in EA’s Star Wars Battlefront have been demonstrated in a pair of E3 gameplay demos. First off, Walker Assault. The video below takes place on the ice planet Hoth, as seen in The Empire Strikes Back. Players will take control both of …
Read More »Here’s what FIFA 16 is doing differently this year
EA has released the first gameplay details for this year’s instalment of the FIFA franchise. FIFA 16 promises a completely redesigned defence engine, more than likely as a response to the changes to defending implemented in recent games. A feature called Defensive Agility brings balance in movement between attackers and …
Read More »VIDEO: Watch Microsoft’s incredible Minecraft Hololens demo
Shenmue 3, The Last Guardian, Final Fantasy VII – E3 2015 has been full of big moments, and Microsoft’s Minecraft Hololens demo is right up there with the biggest. There are a ton of caveats you could apply to the demo, which was no doubt rehearsed to within an inch …
Read More »VIDEO – SONY: All the trailers from this year’s E3 conference
Sony came out in full force at this year’s E3, resurrecting The Last Guardian, Final Fantasy VII and Shenmue III to a fervent reception. But it wasn’t only a conference stuffed with blasts from the past – there were plenty of brand new titles also shown off, including Firewatch, Horizon: …
Read More »Razer’s Ouya acquisition reportedly confirmed
Buyout noted in bank's June transactions, but no official announcement yet
Read More »SONY E3 2015 ROUNDUP: Triple-whammy fulfils fans’ wet dreams
It’s been said on the internet a lot these last few hours, but Sony’s E3 2015 conference seriously was just a Half-Life 3 short of actually ending the world. The Last Guardian. Bang. Final Fantasy VII Remake. BANG. Shenmue III. DEFCON 1. Half-Life 3? Actual planetary annihilation. As the internet …
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