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Rockstar Games will reveal the online features of Grand Theft Auto V later this week, the developer has announced. The multiplayer features, which are briefly shown at the end of the game’s first gameplay trailer (watch it below), will be unveiled on 15th August. The reveal will include a gameplay …
Read More »Molyneux says Xbox One backlash was unfair
Former Microsoft studios boss Peter Molyneux has defended his former employer from the waves of abuse it suffered in the wake of the Xbox One reveal. "Whether as consumers we like it or not, just like every form of technology interaction, there’s an inevitability of online,” he told TechRadar. We …
Read More »Xbox Live Gold Family Packs to be replaced by individual accounts
Microsoft is doing away with the Family Pack subscription for Xbox Live Gold, and plans to convert any family accounts to individual ones from the end of the month. The Xbox Live Gold Family Pack was introduced in 2010 as a more affordable way to give families of four access …
Read More »Development Legends: An Unreal tale
Epic's Tim Sweeney and Mark Rein tell their story - and their perspective on success
Read More »Third week at the top for Minecraft: Xbox 360 Edition
The retail version of Minecraft for Xbox 360 has topped the UK charts for a third week running. The previously download-only hit represents Microsoft’s longest unbroken run at No.1 in the UKIE GfK Chart-Track All Formats Chart since the release of Forza Motorsport 2 in 2007. The only new entry …
Read More »Submissions now open for Independent Games Festival 2014
Almost $60,000 in prizes up for grabs at this closely watched indie games showcase
Read More »Leaked US retail ad shows Vita for $200
A leaked US retail advertisement indicates that the PS Vita will drop down to $200 this month – though it’s unclear for how long it will stay at that price. Joystiq reports on an upcoming print ad from Target that shows a $200 price point for the handheld. There’s no …
Read More »Talented students win big at Dare to be Digital
Team DOS, iKnow and Mazhlele nominated for BAFTA Ones to Watch award
Read More »Local currency to replace MS Points in next Xbox 360 system update
The next Xbox 360 system update will dump Xbox Live’s MS Points system for local currency, Microsoft has announced. Microsoft chief product officer Marc Whitten revealed the impending transition in a post on Xbox Wire. "After the next Xbox 360 system update when you go to buy something or redeem …
Read More »Indie game Below is a limited Xbox One exclusive
Capybara reveals that its next indie production will eventually come to other platforms
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