Devolver Digital’s latest release Enter the Gungeon generated $3m (2.1m) globally in its first week on sale. What’s more – developer Dodge Roll has announced that over the dungeon-crawling twin-stick shooterhas been downloaded over 200,000 times since its launch on April 5th. The title is currently available on PlayStation 4 …
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The shock legal battle between Rockstar Games and former director Leslie Benzies has quickly descended into a slanging match. News of the falling out emerged last night. It centres around a dispute over royalty payments that Benzies believes is owed to him following his sabbatical in the summer of 2014 …
Read More »Five-person dev Dodge Roll sells 200,000 copies of Enter the Gungeon in a week
PS4 and PC roguelike shooter has already grossed roughly £2.2 million
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Former president Leslie Benzies claims he was forced out of the Grand Theft Auto developer after 15 years
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A key challenge posed by VR for game developers – and for testing labs – is ensuring that ‘presence’ is delivered for the end user. And of course, ensuring health and safety issues are addressed. Julian Mower, head of Testronic’s new VR Testing Lab offers his thoughts
Read More »Climax Studios opens New Zealand studio
New outfit will focus on augmented reality projects
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Crowdfunding platform Gambitious seeking new investors
Newly launched portal now accepting investors from the US and EU
Read More »Final Fantasy XV on PC would mean ‘starting development from scratch’
Although it might be a bit of a wait for the ‘more technically developed’ version – the RPG originally began life in 2006
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