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EA’s Battlefield 1 is set to get even bigger in 2017 with the addition of eight new maps by the end of the year, the publisher has announced at its EA Play event in LA. The first map, Nivelle Nights, is due this month, while the second, Prise de Tahure, …

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Two of gaming’s forgotten brands are making an unexpected return. Publisher Accolade, which has not been seen since the 1990s, has announced that it will release a new Bubsy game. Bubsy isn’t exactly a household name. It first arrived in 1993 with the SNES release Bubsy in Claws Encounters of …

Amidst a very uncertain backdrop, Io Interactive stealth game Hitman is dropping its episodic sales model. Io was put up for sale by owner Square Enix last month. Now it has announced that the various parts of Hitman’s first – and now seemingly only – season are to be condensed …

In news that will be of little surprise to anyone, it has been confirmed that Shenmue 3 will not arrive this year. I know you are all eagerly anticipating the release of Shemue III, however, we unfortunately we must delay its release,” creator Yu Suzuki said. Shenmue III started with …

The full line-up for E3 2017’s Coliseum showcase has been released. The show is produced by The Game Awards host Geoff Keighley and offers two days of programming, including interviews and spotlights on many of gaming’s biggest publishers and developers. E3 badge holders in attendance can attend for free, although …

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Backwards compatibility has always been a headline winner, but the extent to which it is actually used has always been a point of contention. New data from Ars Technica about Xbox Live usage suggests that, in Xbox One’s case at least, very little time is spent taking advantage of the …

Two new PS4 hardware colour options have been confirmed by Sony. Following last week’s leak from US retailer Target, gold and silver versions of Sony’s machine have now been confirmed. The UK release date has been set for June 28th. Each will include a 500GB hard drive and come with …