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A retail version of free-to-play PC shooter Ghost Recon Phantoms is now available exclusively from GAME. The press material also carries the pay-to-win themed boast that the SKU features all the necessary equipment for users to develop the ultimate clan and dominate the leaderboards”. It costs 15.99 and includes a …
Read More »EA admits it ‘misjudged the economy’ with Dungeon Keeper
CEO Andrew Wilson acknowledges the "disconnect" for those who grew up with series' earlier games
Read More »Nexon signs publishing deal with Sleeping Dogs dev
Vancouver studio working on new F2P title
Read More »Crytek UK staff not paid full wages since April
40 employees have left and studio can't bring in replacements quick enough, source claims
Read More »Square Enix Europe is moving offices
Publisher Square Enix is moving its European HQ. The firm is leaving its long-term home in Wimbledon and moving to a Central London location, specifically: 240 Blackfriars (SE1). It will take over two floors at the new offices and is designed to create a ‘dynamic and vibrant space for the …
Read More »Oculus: Zenimax suit a transparent attempt to take advantage of Facebook deal
Oculus VR has issued a legal statement denying Zenimax Media’s recent claims that former employee John Carmack developed key VR technology for Oculus prior to his resignation from id Software. Further, the statement asserts that Zenimax’s suit is nothing more than an obvious smoke and mirrors attempt to profit from …
Read More »PlayStation Now beta hitting Sony TVs next week
Some Sony TVs will next week begin offering direct access to the PlayStation Now beta. CVG reports that the rollout is only scheduled for the US and will only support a limited number of Bravia TV sets, including some 1080p models and all 4k displays. Those wishing to try the …
Read More »Testology triumphs at MCV Games 5s
The games industry shed blood, sweat and tears yesterday at the PlayStation MCV Games 5s tournament. And it was Testology that took away the top prize, besting Sports Interactive in the day’s tense finale 8-2. The QA firm’s team left with glory, replica Jules Rimet trophies and goodie bags from …
Read More »Report: Crytek cancels Ryse 2
Further details emerge on developer's financial woes as Crytek UK staff reportedly go unpaid
Read More »Metro Redux hits PC, PS4 and Xbox One in August
Metro Redux will launch in late August in both North America and Europe, publisher Deep Silver has announced. The remastered edition of the first two games in 4A’s budding Metro franchise releases on PC, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One August 26thin North America and August 29th in Europe. Metro Redux …
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