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In the week before E3, Microsoft and Square Enix announced sequels to two of the biggest games of this generation – but they weren’t for Xbox One or PS4. They were for tablets. And they were met with apathy from consumers and journalists alike. Action RPG Deus Ex: The Fall …
Read More »Xbox One will still exploit the power of digital, Microsoft vows
Microsoft still hopes to implement the more ambitious digital features of its Xbox One platform, it has stated. Last night’s decision to scrap pre-owned DRM and internet connectivity requirements came at a price – users will no longer be able to play games without the disc in the drive and …
Read More »Microsoft still banking on Xbox One cloud computing
Vision surrounding cloud and Xbox Live remains unchanged despite always-on climb down, says March Whitten
Read More »King preparing for IPO, reports claim
Candy Crush Saga developer King is gearing up for an IPO, according to a report. People familiar with the move” have toldThe Wall Street Journalthat the London company has approached a number of banks to pursue a potential initial public offering in the US. Banks including J.P. Morgan Chase & …
Read More »Report: MLG walks away from StarCraft II WCS hosting contract
Major League Gaming will no longer host Blizzard’s North American StarCraft II World Championship Series. PCGamesN reports MLG has backed out of its agreement with the developer, and at least one man in the know believes it’s because of a lack of support from Blizzard. After coordinating on WCS America …
Read More »OPINION: Xbox One strategy revamp was logical – but it might only accelerate Mattrick’s digital vision
One of the best bits of games industry scuttlebutt I have been told is about Xbox boss Don Mattrick. It’s actually about his shrewd hiring and management skills, so it’s effectively a HR anecdote. But bear with me. A few years ago I was told that when running teams at …
Read More »Nintendo wins Balance Board patent appeal
Appeals court upholds earlier ruling in patent row
Read More »Microsoft backtracks on Xbox One pre-owned and always-on policies
Console giant makes U-turn to support used games market and ditch online check-ins
Read More »Call of Duty Ghosts development held up by lack of final next-gen hardware
Developer Infinity Ward cannot finish work on key elements of Call of Duty: Ghosts as it is yet to receive final next-gen hardware samples. Obviously we are in crazy early development and we will have to see how the consoles play out,” the game’s executive producer Mark Rubin told OPM. …
Read More »UPDATED: PS4 game RRP still not confirmed in Europe
UPDATE:Sony has contacted MCV to say that it has "not made any announcements about PS4 software pricing for the UK or Europe and will do at a later date". ORIGINAL STORY: PS4 games will be priced the same as PS3 games, Sony has confirmed. We have announced the pricing for …
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