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LittleBigPlanet creator Media Molecule has joined forces with theatre group Punchdrunk for a project based on in-development title Dreams. Collaboration is a big part of what we do at Media Molecule… we’re always on the lookout for new creative partnerships and ways to expand our horizons,” the studio said. With …
Read More »YouTube VR now supports PlayStation VR
Owners of PS4’s BR headset are now able to stream and enjoy the service’s 360 degree videos. YouTube version 1.09, which seems to be slowly rolling out, allows users to select between ‘normal’ or ‘PSVR’ versions of the app at launch. Once updated the peripheral becomes compatible with the range …
Read More »Scuf Gaming launches new Xbox One accessories designed to help pro players
If you like the look of that fancy Xbox One Elite Controller but can’t justify dropping £100 or more on it then you may just be in luck, as Scuf has some new toys for you. The new SCUF ELITE Paddle Control System & Directional Bias D-pad Kit allows you …
Read More »Uncharted 4 is Metacritic’s highest rated game of the year
Sony’s PS4 exclusive Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End has been crowned the best game of 2016 by reviews aggregator Metacritic. The title finished the year with a 93 per cent review rating. That does make it the second lowest rated winning game of the last five years, however, ahead of …
Read More »Allegorithmic releases free tools for Substance Designer
Update 5.6 will add new tools and filters for its photogrammetric workflows.
Read More »Unity CEO Riccitiello: VR will be mainstream by 2020
"I am a huge believer, long term, in AR / VR"
Read More »Media Molecule announce partnership with theatre organisation Punchdrunk
Developing theatre experiences based on tech from new game Dreams
Read More »What are you looking forward to in 2017?
Develop asks the game development world what they are looking forward in the coming year.
Read More »MMORPG Asheron’s Call to close servers after 16 year run
Closure announced on Asheron's Call facebook page
Read More »Digital games sales for November up 13%, earning $6.7bn overall
Digital game sales worldwide generated $6.7bn in revenue in November 2016, an increase of 13 per cent year-on-year, according to a new report from SuperData Research. Mobile, premium, PC, console and free-to-play MMOs all experienced year-year-on-year growth in November, but console games were the biggest winner, gaining 35 per cent …
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