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The recently introduced Competitive Play mode in Blizzard shooter Overwatch does not feature in the new open beta and will not be re-launched until after the game has been released. The mode was designed for those intent on engaging most seriously with the game, featuring a ranking system and leagues …

Games companies will soon be able to register a .games domain for their company’s or product’s online presence. The website address suffix has been purchased by provider Rightside, which highlighted the extension as a way to promote a studio or specific franchise. "Our acquisition of .games is an exciting opportunity …

BFI statistics for start of 2016 show 75 games certified with a total budget of £174m

Valve has altered the way user reviews are accessed on Steam to separate newer and older entries. Games will now carry two separate review listings labelled ‘Recent’ (sourced from the previous 30 days) and ‘Overall’. The thinking is that as games are updated, older reviews may cease to be as …

$49 PocketCHIP will come pre-installed with lightweight engine designed for both playing and making

108 companies and 36 games shortlisted for this year’s awards, with the winners to be revealed on July 15th in Brighton

Average user rating to now be calculated from last 30 days – rather than all time – and more recent reviews to be highlighted

Domain purchased by host Rightside, with prices planned to start at $12

Epic founder Tim Sweeney has continues his assault on Microsoft’s Windows 10 Universal Windows Platform applications in an interview at the GamesBeat Summit in California. The developer in March launched a scathing attack on the platform, saying it was Microsoft’s most aggressive ever move on the PC market and an …

After purchasing a minority stake in the firm, GAME has fully acquired augmented reality specialists Ad Reality. The retail giant has splashed out 2m on the AR business, with another 18m going to Ads Reality’s founding directors – Richard Corps and Prajay Kamat – based on performance conditions. GAME and …