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Tetris is coming to both PS4 and Xbox One some time this summer, thanks to new publisher Ubisoft. The company acquired the Tetris license back in January. The new game is called Tetris Ultimate. It offers solo or multiplayer play for up to four gamers. Confirmed game modes include Marathon, …
Read More »Universally Speaking authorised to support Xbox platforms
UK QA firm Universally Speaking has been approved to join Microsoft’s Authorised Xbox Test Program. The scheme allows companies to test games on all the firm’s platforms – Xbox One, Xbox 360 and Windows Phone. "This is a very exciting opportunity that reflects our position as one of the most …
Read More »Develop Awards 2014: Two days left for Early Bird discount
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Read More »Marvel Avengers Alliance: Tactics mobilises on Facebook
Disney has released a new Marvel Avengers Alliance game, although it’s only available on Facebook. Marvel Avengers Alliance: Tactics is the latest entry in what the publisher says is a 70m+ selling series. It’s fully 3D and has players strategically placing their heroes on the battlefield. Users assume the role …
Read More »E3 reveal for new Sony studio Pixelopus
A new first-party Sony studio called Pixelopus is set to be revealed at E3 along with its upcoming debut game. That’s according to theNew York Times, which says the studio houses developers from a games course at the Carnegie Mellon University, where students had been working on prototype titles for …
Read More »Rome to host next PlayStation Open Day
Sony's latest developer event will take place on Wednesday, June 18th
Read More »Forza Horizon 2 confirmed for Xbox One and 360 this autumn
Microsoft has confirmed the rumours that Forza Horizon 2 is in development. Perhaps more of a surprise is that it will be released on both Xbox One AND 360 this autumn, IGN reports. It’s being developed by Playground Games, which headed development of 2012’s original Forza Horizon, although it is …
Read More »Tretton: PS4 redemption allowed me to move on
The former boss of Sony Computer Entertainment America has described the early success of PS4 as a ‘redemption’ for the challenges experienced by PS3. Tretton left Sony at the end of March and recently joined AI start-up Genotaur. "I did want to go out on top. I feel really good …
Read More »Egg Baby dev Nix Hydra scores $5m to make games for women
Start-up aims to use investment to expand into international markets and create new IP
Read More »Comedian Imran Yusuf hosting Develop Awards
Just over a month left until the big night – Book now to avoid disappointment
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