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The idea of ‘balance’ as the supposed holy grail of any multi-player game, is out-dated. We’re in some ways conditioned to expect developers to support their multiplayer games for many years, with the nebulous never-ending goal of polishing their rough gem of a game into a dazzling diamond, while updating …

The video game Counter-Strike: Global Offensive, in which players form teams of terrorists and counterinsurgents and shoot at one another, is a favorite of the professional e-sports circuit. A tournament in early April sold out Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio, where the NHL’s Blue Jackets play, and generated 71 million …

One of the first big virtual reality titles has been reduced in price. Owlchemy Labs has said it is reducing Job Simulator from $39.99 to $29.99. Those who bought the game at the previous price have been told they can request a refund for the price difference. Sales data for …

Star Wars stunt performer Chloe Bruce tried to recreate the moves of virtual hero Senua – rather than the other way around

It’s been a tough few years for Codemasters. The UK-based outfit has struggled to get off the ground with the PS4 and Xbox One. Meanwhile, its ventures into non-racing territory – such as last year’s Overlord: Fellowship of Evil – proved disappointing. In fact, Codemasters closed its non-racing operations in …

GAME Digital has sealed a 50m loan, rising to a potential 100m, from Lajedosa. It is a new asset-backed deal which GAME says ‘affords greater flexibility than the existing revolving credit facilities, allowing the Group to increase or decrease its stock purchasing capacity through higher or lower funding, as required.’ …

Sony is soon going to be providing gamers with an extra layer of security for PSN accounts. Speaking to Polygon, a representative for PlayStation said that the firm is preparing to roll out a ‘two-step verification feature’. Two-factor authentication is a security measure that requires users to enter two different …

Steam Workshop support will allow players to modify retro games such as Ecco the Dolphin, Golden Axe and Streets of Rage

With Dota 2 and League of Legends continuing to dominate the competitive PC scene, Super Evil Megacorp hopes that its debut title Vainglory will be the mobile MOBA to make pro-gaming portable. Matthew Jarvis speaks to COO Kristian Segerstrale about the colliding the worlds of hardcore and casual

The new Mattel Creations is seeking out developers to make games based on the likes of Thomas The Tank Engine, Bob The Builder and Barbie. Mattel Creations formed in March, and saw the company merge its Playground Productions unit (movies) with Hit Entertainment (TV). It also encompasses the American Girl …