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Total sales of virtual reality headsets will reach $895m by the end of 2016, according to market research firm Strategy Analytics. The prediction is somewhat lower than other recent estimates. SuperData last month estimated that the entire VR sector, including hardware and software, will reach $3.6bn this year – and …

PC sci-fi curiosity Consortium has taken a large stride toward receiving a sequel. Interdimensional Games has launched a Fig campaign to crowdfund the title. It’s after $300k, and just a couple of days in has already won pledges totally just under $200k. Consortium was released in 2014. On the face …

German eSports organisation Mousesports has entered the world of Vainglory by signing top European team Rebirth of Empire. Founded in 2015 Rebirth of Empire went on to win the Vainglory Master Series and finish third at the European Winter Live Championships in London, establishing themselves as one of the best …

Director Simon Bennett explains why devs should consider bringing their games to retail

CJ Cowan leaves studio after 13 years, half of which was spent on Activision’s online shooter

A fan-made 3D Zelda game designed as a tribute to the RPG series has unsurprisingly been taken offline at Nintendo’s request. While only a browser demo, the software got its fair share of media coverage and was played by over half a million people before its removal. Nintendo asked us …

Facebook has given its backing to next month’s Women in Games Awards, lining up as headline partner for the MCV and WIGJ event. The firm will also sponsor the Outstanding Contribution of the Year category of the special awards. Facebook is proud to sponsor this year’s Women in Gaming Awards,” …

The games industry sometimes works in mysterious ways. When Stardew Valley launched on February 26th, who would have guessed that the indie farming simulation title would end up in Steam’s Top 10 games the following week, out-selling pre-orders for The Division? The game has amassed a devoted community, which might …

French developer launches Kickstarter for Fear Effect Sedna after Collective sign-off

Publisher Square Enix says its next Final Fantasy game is the biggest production in the series’ history. And the firm hopes last week’s major Uncovered event will ignite the brand, as it looks to re-establish itself as an RPG powerhouse. The Final Fantasy series has endured a difficult few years, …