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The delayed Pokemon Go Plus Bluetooth accessory will be released next week. The device, which is worn on the wrist, allows users to keep playing the game while their phone is pocketed. It vibrates and lights up when near a Pokestop or a lurking Pokemon – the latter of which …

Its community of active players may be dropping, but that’s not stopping Pokmon Go from reaching new milestones. The Pokmon Company and developer Niantic announced last night that the mobile game has been downloaded more than 500 million times around the globe since it first launched in July. The title …

It wasn’t just two new consoles that got announced last night – Sony has also lifted the lid on a range of new PS4 accessories to accompany them. Most surprising is the redesign of the PlayStation Camera, which itself looks quite shocked by the news (see below). Its functionally identical …

Around 70 titles and dozens of characters to be sold off

Location-based game is now played in more than 100 countries

A10 Fusion is 40 per cent faster than its predecessor

‘Because Ratchet & Clank wasn’t authored in 4K the addition of HDR has a lot more punch than the improved resolution,’ says chief architect Al Hastings

A number of titles have already been confirmed as offering extra graphical features on Sony’s new PS4 Pro. It’s not just Sony games, either – several titles from other publishers will support enhanced options of some sort, be that upscaled visuals, HDR or improved framerates. The upcoming titles that will …

VP of PR and marketing Pete Hines highlights short release cycles as key to maintaining player interest ahead of a game hitting shelves

Next generation of smartwatch enables location-based games, more powerful graphics