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EA’s blockbuster E3 press conference will take place on Monday June 15th, at 9pm UK time, or 1pm LA time. The event will last exactly one hour. Expected at the event is a slew of blockbuster games, including the usual Madden, FIFA and Need for Speed, alongside exciting new games …
Read More »Lords of the Fallen dev working on sci-fi RPG
Focus Home Interactive has teamed up with Lords of the Fallen co-developer Deck13 to create a new sci-fi RPG. The mystery game is set in a dystopian future and feature innovative combat mechanics and an original character progression system based on modular upgrades gained through tight, visceral combat”. The unnamed …
Read More »Barcelona dev Winko Games raises $1.4m
Start-up working on mobile RPG and strategy title for release later this year
Read More »Guilty Gear developer acquires Double Dragon rights
Arc System Works has acquired a number brands formerly owned by Technos Japan Corp. AGB reports that the Guilty Gear and BlazBlue developer has purchased all of the company’s IP, which is currently owned by Million. This includes Double Dragon, River City Ransom and Super Dodge Ball. Double Dragon will …
Read More »Crackdown and Quantum Break moved to Gamescom as Microsoft leaps on Sony absence
Xbox boss Phil Spencer has said that two of Xbox One’s big exclusives will be saved for Gamescom. Rest assured that titles like Crackdown, Quantum Break and Scalebound will be front and centre at Gamescom along with new game reveals for both Xbox One and Windows 10,” the exec wrote …
Read More »The three rules of attending E3
SuperData's Joost van Dreunen discusses the merits of the annual games conference
Read More »Shadow Warrior 2 in the works
A follow-up to last year’s Shadow Warrior reboot is on the way. Published Devolver Digital and developer Flying Wild Hog have announced that Shadow Warrior 2 is in development. The action title is set for a 2016 release, and features four-player online multiplayer. The game will be on show at …
Read More »Microsoft partners with Oculus to stream Xbox One games in VR
Oculus and Microsoft have announced a partnership that will pair the consumer model of the Oculus Rift with an Xbox One controller and allow owners of the console to stream Xbox One games to the VR headset. Microsoft’s Phil Spencer took the stage at the virtual reality firm’s Future of …
Read More »First look at the Oculus Rift’s prototype motion controllers
Wireless Oculus Touch being designed to provide ideal input for virtual reality gaming
Read More »Consumer Oculus Rift VR headset unveiled
Virtual reality firm wants to 'deliver the magic of presence' to gaming
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