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Microsoft has altered the way in which it intends to deliver Quantum Break’s unusual combination of game and live-action TV show. The original plan, as detailed last year, was to include both the game and the show on the retail disc. The idea is that as players make decision in-game …

An esports organization is threatening to sue its ownHaloteam after the players decided they want out of their deal. The Noble EsportsHaloteam was formed in May last year, but underwent a number of lineup changes before adding Tyler "Calm Mentality" Mozingo and Alex "Swift Kill" Ramirez in January ahead of …

Kopla Games financed by angel investor Klaas Kersting, who also funded Supercell as a startup

Zynga CEO Mark Pincus has been replaced by former EA exec Frank Gibeau. Pincus’ resignation from his position at the top of the social and mobile studio marks the second time he has stepped down from the post. He returned to the company last April, replacing outgoing boss Don Mattrick, …

DayZ and Ion dev says creating for Oculus and Vive has been ‘a real lesson in ‘back to basics’’

A slip-up on the US PlayStation Blog may have revealed a couple of details about the much anticipated No Man’s Sky. In a graphic that has now been pulled, the game was listed as having a $60 RPP (making it a full-price title). It also seemed to suggest that pre-orders …

Former chief Mark Pincus steps down for a second time

Sony’s PS4 exclusive Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End has had its release date delayed for a third time. The game is now due out worldwide on May 10th. This is apparently not to allow for extra development time but is instead linked to manufacturing demands. As you know, Naughty Dog …

Rock Band 4 developer and co-publisher Harmonix is asking for whopping $1.5m to bring Rock Band 4 on PC. The company has turned to crowdfunding platform Fig to raise money for the title. This new SKU is set to release on Steam at the end of 2016. The crowdfunding effort …

Having been without a release date since its announcement, the PC version of Gears of War Ultimate Edition is available right now. Microsoft has chosen to make the game both a Windows Store and Windows 10 exclusive, meaning Steam-only buyers and those yet to upgrade to the company’s latest OS …