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Activision has released a live-action short that lays out the premise for this year’s Call of Duty instalment. Black Ops III will be set some 50 or so years in the future at a time when man is struggling with the morality and social impact of biological implants, prosthetics and …
Read More »Telltale confirms Marvel partnership
The increasingly busy Telltale games has announced yet another product line – this time in conjunction with Marvel Entertainment. We’ll be teaming up on the development of an upcoming Telltale game series project set to premiere in 2017,” the studio said in a brief message. Which of course leaves us …
Read More »Licensing.biz People Awards: Book your tickets now
Tickets to this month’s Licensing.biz People Awards are selling fast – so book now to avoid disappointment. The exciting new event takes place on Thursday, April 30th at Sway Bar, London, and will be hosted by stand up comedian Patrick Monahan It was launched this year to celebrate the individuals …
Read More »Final Fantasy IV: The After Years 3D remake heading to Steam in May
The 3D remake of Final Fantasy IV: The After Years is making its way to Steam next month, Square Enix has announced. Gematsu reports on the reveal, confirming the game will launch on May 12th for $15.99. Pre-orders get 10 per cent off that cost, for those willing to put …
Read More »Retailers cut PS4 to £290 as console price wars continue
UPDATE: Argos is offering the same 289.99 deal as GAME. Sony has seemingly reacted to the recent Xbox One price cut by reducing the PS4’s UK price yet further. As spotted by GameSpot, a number of retailers are currently offering the machine for under 290. Tesco, Amazon and Argos are …
Read More »Assassin’s Creed creator Désilets reveals new game Ancestors: the Humankind Odyssey
Ancestors: the Humankind Odyssey will be the first game to emerge from Patrice Dsilets’ studio Panache Digital. Our game is a third person action-adventure survival episodic game,” the studio has said. Through each episodes, we want the player to relive the greatest moments of mankind with a documentary twist. Our …
Read More »Former Blizzard CCO Rob Pardo joins Unity
World of Warcraft lead designer Rob Pardo has joined Unity in a creative advisor role for the game engine’s community of developers. The ex-Blizzard CCO states that the new part-time gig will include Pardo traveling the globe – visiting devs and studios across Asia, Europe and North America to discuss …
Read More »Brains Eden returns this June
Big UK games festival hopes to “spark innovation among young game creators”
Read More »Sign ups open for PCR’s Q&A with Microsoft over Windows Server 03 end of support
MCV’s sister site PCR will host an exclusive live Q&A session with Microsoft next week focused on end support for Windows Server 2003 – sign up now and make sure you don’t miss out. The webinar will look at what dangers businesses face as Microsoft prepares to end support for …
Read More »Ex-Lionhead boss to oversee Xbox and HoloLens games
John Needham heads to US for his new position at Microsoft's HQ
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