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Two Battlefield 1 Xbox One S bundles have been priced and dated by Microsoft. The 300 1TB bundle is a GAME exclusive. It includes a camo-coloured console, controller and stand, as well as a download code for the Early Enlister Deluxe Edition of EA’s shooter and one month’s EA Access …

Shigeru Miyamoto has said we shouldn’t expect to see a VR Mario title any time soon. In an interview withUSA Today, the long-serving Nintendo designer said the technology ‘wasn’t quite the right fit’ for the platform holder’s flagship franchise, primarily because it isolates players. "I would agree that adapting Mario …

The perpetually upcoming The Last Guardian will remain upcoming for a little while longer. The game had, at long last, been due out on October 28th. It has now been pushed back to December 9th in the UK and December 7th in Europe. Fumito Ueda, Gen Design and Japan Studio …

Programme kicks off on January 30th, 2017, based in Google’s San Francisco developer space

Neither Fallout 4 nor Skyrim: Special Edition will feature user-created content

Essex-based programme has 40 spaces open, starts Wednesday, October 19th

Microsoft has unsurprisingly moved to block the release of a retro games emulator on the Xbox One. Last week the team behind the Nesbox emulator revealed that an Xbox compatible version had passed certification and was due to arrive on the console at the weekend. However, the platform holder subsequently …

Team comprised of former Blizzard, Nexon and Ubisoft devs

Sumo Digital has announced changes among its investors, with Perwyn LLP now on board supporting the studio. Perwyn has acquired its share from previous investor NorthEdge Capital, which backed Sumo’s management buyout in December 2014. With [these] major projects… under way, it’s an exciting time for Sumo,” said CEO Carl …

Legendary developer believes the technology isn't social enough to warrant an outing for the plumber