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Read More »Microsoft to open extra GPU power for Xbox One devs
Space reserved for Kinect and apps to be redirected for game development
Read More »‘OFT report may affect sports and adult console games’
Harbottle & Lewis Partner Alan Moss takes a closer look at the OFT’s report on the impact of microtransactions on children, and the implications it has on our industry… While the report describes itself as one that is targeted at protecting children – the report is entitled ‘Children’s Online Games’ …
Read More »Watch Dogs PC requires 64bit OS, 8-core CPU for Ultra spec
Ubisoft’s leaked Watch Dogs PC specification requirements have raised some eyebrows. The specs, spotted by NeoGaf before they were hauled off uPlay, dictate amongst other things that the game will require a 64-bit version of Windows. That, in itself, is not a huge shock and was perhaps expected in the …
Read More »More GPU power will be offered to Xbox One devs in the future
Xbox One locks away around ten per cent of its GPU power from developers… for now. Microsoft technician Andrew Goossen says that the resources are dedicated to system processing such as Kinect and the system’s multitasking snap mode. But in the future these resources will be opened up to developers. …
Read More »Monster Hunter 4 sales hit 2.4m
Monster Hunter 4 has come out on top again on Media Create charts, as sales for the game have ballooned past 2.4m. Gematsu reports Capcom’s 3DS title moved more than 213k units during the past week. While the game may have fallen off its incredible pace, the game still sold …
Read More »Creative Skillset’s Challenge Fund open for bidding from game developers
Voluntary creative industry contributions to be matched by Government funding
Read More »Tom Clancy passes away aged 66
One of modern gaming’s most familiar names has passed away. Tom Clancy, who became known to gamers after lending his name to dozens of military video games, has died at the age of 66. Clancy was of course best known to the wider world as an author of military fiction. …
Read More »Sonic to star in CG animated TV series
Sega’s speedy games mascot Sonic the Hedgehog is getting his first ever CG animated TV series. It’s called Sonic Boom and is co-produced by Sega of America and Genao Productions. Kicking off in 2014, the first series features 52 11-minute episodes and will debut on Cartoon Network in the US …
Read More »A4T readies PS4 accessories for launch
Peripherals firm A4T has secured the rights to create its range of official PS4 accessories. The firm will launch headsets, storage cases, charging docks, and accessories for the PlayStation Camera and DualShock 4 controllers on November 29th – the launch day of PS4. The new range will launch under the …
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